Skylights and roof windows bring natural light, fresh air, and energy savings into your Shreveport or Bossier City home — but only when they’re properly installed and sealed against Louisiana’s demanding climate.
At Alpha Roofing, we are certified Velux skylight installers serving the Ark-La-Tex region. Whether you’re adding a skylight to a dim hallway, upgrading an aging unit that’s started to leak, or exploring tubular daylight devices for smaller spaces, our team handles every detail from flashing to finish. We bring the same military-grade discipline and commitment to honesty that defines every roof we touch.
Types of Skylights and Roof Windows We Install
Not all skylights are the same — the right choice depends on your roof pitch, room use, and ventilation needs.
Fixed Skylights
Fixed skylights don’t open, but they flood a room with daylight year-round. They’re ideal for living rooms, stairwells, and any space where light — not ventilation — is the primary goal. Fixed units are the most affordable option and, when properly flashed, are extremely weather-tight.
Vented Skylights
Vented (or “ventilating”) skylights can be opened manually or via remote control to allow warm air to escape — a significant benefit in Louisiana summers. Solar-powered Velux vented skylights close automatically when rain is detected, so you never have to worry about a sudden afternoon shower while you’re away from home.
Tubular Daylight Devices
Tubular skylights (also called sun tunnels) use a small roof-mounted dome and a highly reflective tube to channel sunlight into closets, bathrooms, laundry rooms, and hallways where a traditional skylight won’t fit. They’re minimally invasive to install and can brighten a space that has felt dark for years.
Roof Windows
Roof windows are designed for accessible, low-pitched roof sections — often above attic conversions or bonus rooms. They open like a casement window and are sized to serve as both a light source and an egress point where required by code.
Why Choose Velux Skylights?
Velux is the world’s leading skylight manufacturer — and for good reason.
When it comes to skylight installation in Shreveport and Bossier City, Alpha Roofing proudly installs Velux products exclusively. Velux has been engineering skylights for over 60 years and backs their products with warranties that no other manufacturer can match.
Benefits of Natural Light in Your Home
Sunlight does more than brighten a room — it transforms how your home feels and functions.
Any room in your home can benefit from natural sunlight — not just living rooms and kitchens. Homeowners are often surprised by how much a tubular skylight or fixed unit can change a hallway, closet, laundry room, or master bath that has always felt closed in.
Here are a few of the most meaningful benefits our Shreveport and Bossier City customers report after skylight installation:
Skylight Repair vs. Replacement: How to Decide
Leaking skylights are one of the most common calls we receive — here’s how we evaluate them.
Not every leaking or foggy skylight needs to be replaced. In many cases, the issue is a failed flashing seal or deteriorated counter-flashing rather than a problem with the skylight unit itself. Our project managers will inspect both the unit and the surrounding roof deck to give you an honest, photo-documented assessment before recommending any work.
As a general guide, here’s how we think about the repair vs. replacement decision:
If you’re scheduling a roof repair for storm damage or an aging roof, it’s often the ideal time to address a problematic skylight at the same time — reducing labor costs and ensuring a continuous warranty on both the roof and the skylight flashing system.
Not sure where your skylight stands? We offer free skylight inspections for Shreveport and Bossier City homeowners. Request your free estimate and we’ll give you a straight answer.
Skylight Installation in Louisiana’s Climate
Hot summers, heavy rain, and hailstorms — your skylight needs to be built for the Ark-La-Tex.
Louisiana’s climate creates unique demands for roofing products. Summers are long and intensely hot, which means solar heat gain is a real concern for any glazed opening in your roof. Velux’s low-E glazing coatings reflect infrared heat while still transmitting visible light — so you get the brightness without cooking the room underneath.
Spring and fall bring the hailstorms that define roof replacement season in the Shreveport area. Velux skylights use tempered or laminated safety glass that is engineered to withstand hail impact. And because they’re installed with a purpose-built flashing kit — not generic step flashing — they maintain a watertight seal even through the heavy driving rains that accompany Gulf Coast storm systems.
Energy efficiency is another reason Velux skylights are the right choice here. Many models qualify for the federal Residential Clean Energy Credit, and their low-E coatings are rated specifically for hot and mixed climates. If you’re interested in reducing your energy footprint alongside your utility bills, ask our team about solar-powered vented skylights — they generate enough power from sunlight alone to operate the motor and sensors without any electrical connection.
Frequently Asked Questions About Skylights
Will Velux skylights withstand Shreveport’s hailstorms?
Yes. Velux skylights use impact-resistant tempered or laminated safety glass designed to handle the hail events common to the Ark-La-Tex region. As a certified Velux installer, Alpha Roofing also installs the manufacturer-specified flashing system — which is a key part of both the 10-year no-leak warranty and the long-term structural integrity of the installation. For comparison, a skylight installed with generic flashing is far more likely to fail during a severe weather event.
How long does skylight installation take?
Most skylight installations are completed in a single day. The timeline depends on whether a curb already exists, the complexity of the interior finish work, and whether we’re also addressing flashing on the surrounding roof. Our project manager will give you a clear timeline during the free estimate visit.
Can a skylight be added to any room?
In most cases, yes. Fixed and vented skylights require a direct roof-to-ceiling path or a light shaft built through attic space. For rooms where that isn’t practical — small bathrooms, interior closets, laundry rooms — a tubular skylight (sun tunnel) is often the answer. The dome mounts on the roof, and a flexible reflective tube channels light around obstructions into the room below. We can assess your home’s layout during a free inspection and recommend the best approach.
My skylight is fogging between the panes. Is that a leak?
Fogging between the panes means the insulated glass seal has failed — this is a unit problem, not a flashing problem. It won’t cause water intrusion into your home directly, but it does reduce thermal performance and clarity. Units with failed seals typically need to be replaced rather than repaired. If the skylight is still within its product warranty period, a replacement glazing unit may be covered.
Do you offer financing for skylight installation?
Yes. Alpha Roofing offers financing options for qualifying homeowners through our roofing and home improvement financing program. Visit our financing page to learn more, or ask your project manager during the estimate visit.
What’s the difference between a skylight and a roof window?
Skylights are typically mounted flat against or close to the roof surface and viewed from below. Roof windows are installed at a steeper pitch and are designed to be opened and operated at eye level — often in converted attic spaces or bonus rooms with accessible sloped ceilings. Both are available in fixed and vented configurations, and both are installed using the same Velux flashing systems that carry the 10-year no-leak warranty.
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