I left the tubes outside on the deck and burned several redwood 2×6’s and almost clean through a joist. It was lucky the homeowner noticed smoke coming from the tubes. I checked online and they recommend covering the tubes if the plastic cover on the roof is removed. There is no mention of fire danger during construction.
I don’t trust the diffuser to prevent this problem once installed. Has anyone else lit a house on fire with one of these skylights???
Now I know.
Kurt
Fine Homebuilding Recommended Products
Metabo HPT Compact Cordless Miter Saw (C3607DRAQ4)
This is a beautifully executed miter saw with excellent cut quality, great capacity, dual-bevel capabilities, and a bevel-adjustment knob.
8067 All-Weather Flashing Tape
Available in 2- to 12-in. widths, this is a good general-purpose flashing tape that sticks well to most things. It features a two-piece release paper, water-shedding layers, and good UV resistance.
Disposable Suit
This suit provides full body protection to help you stay clean from head to toe when installing insulation. We recommend wearing sweats underneath for additional coverage.
Flashing and Joist Tape
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MicroFoam Nitrile Coated Work Gloves
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