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ViewLux Construction in Hollywood, FL | Penhallow Remodeling Fort Lauderdale
ViewLux skylight and Sun Tunnel service in Hollywood comes down to knowing two things most contractors miss: how salt air eats flashing, and what the Historic Preservation Board will actually approve. We’re Penhallow Remodeling Fort Lauderdale, an independent ViewLux service provider serving Hollywood homeowners, condo associations, and property managers, with full Bathroom Remodeling in Hollywood also available. That means we work on your ViewLux units without being tied to the manufacturer’s corporate service network. Call (754) 551-2922 for a written quote before any work starts.
Why Hollywood Residents Choose Us for ViewLux Service
Most roofing crews in Hollywood treat a skylight as an afterthought. They’ll patch around it, caulk it, and hope for the best. We don’t. Trevor Nash, our owner, came up through the trade at Los Angeles Trade-Technical College and has spent nearly two decades running crews across South Florida, including full gut-renovations near Las Olas Boulevard and modest bathroom updates for longtime Fort Lauderdale homeowners. What that taught us about ViewLux units in Hollywood is specific: the flashing fails before the glass does, and it fails faster within a mile of the ocean. We handle ViewLux fixed and venting skylights, Sun Tunnels, commercial curb-mounted units, and acrylic domes with the same approach every time: written price, real arrival window, and a 365-Day Done Right Promise in writing. If it fails inside the guarantee period, we come back and fix it at no charge. That’s the standard we’ve held since 2004 under the Kingswell Way, and it’s the reason Hollywood homeowners call us instead of a roofer who’d rather sell them a whole new roof. You can also read more on our ViewLux sales & service page.
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Common ViewLux Construction Problems We Solve in Hollywood
- Condensation between panes in older ViewLux acrylic domes. We see this constantly in 1950s and 1960s homes across Hollywood’s original neighborhoods. The humidity cycling from Hollywood’s wet season pushes moisture into failed seals, and once the dome fogs internally, the only real fix is a new glazing unit. We’ll tell you that straight instead of selling you a reseal that won’t hold.
- Flashing failures at curb mounts on flat-roof condos. Mid-century condos along Hollywood’s Intracoastal and beach corridors often have flat built-up roofs with original curb-mounted skylights. Afternoon thunderstorms dump water fast, and when that curb flashing corrodes, water finds its way inside quickly. The fix is re-flashing with marine-grade metal, not more sealant.
- Crazing and yellowing of acrylic domes from UV and salt spray. Oceanfront properties in Hollywood get intense sun exposure year-round, plus airborne salt. Older ViewLux acrylic domes turn brittle and cloudy. Once crazing starts, replacement is the honest answer – repair won’t stop the deterioration.
- Sun Tunnel diffuser ring corrosion at the ceiling collar. In high-rise units near the Intracoastal, we regularly find the metal ring around the ceiling diffuser corroded from humidity and salt. It’s a small part that makes the whole unit look neglected, and we typically replace it during a service visit rather than making you schedule a second trip.
- Impact-rating compliance on replacement skylights. Hollywood sits in a High Velocity Hurricane Zone. If a previous owner installed a non-impact rated skylight, it won’t pass inspection when you sell or after a storm event. We install ViewLux units and aftermarket glazing that meet Miami-Dade wind-load requirements.
What Local Conditions Mean for ViewLux Equipment in Hollywood
The Hollywood Lakes historic district is where we see the most avoidable ViewLux failures, and the reason is structural. Many 1920s concrete homes there still have their original flat built-up roofs and curb-mounted skylights. The original curbs were flashed with galvanized steel, which worked fine in a drier climate but corrodes to white powder within decades in Hollywood’s salt air. Once that happens, water intrusion isn’t occasional – it’s seasonal, and it gets worse every year. Trevor keeps a battered notebook of every project he’s finished, and the Hollywood Lakes entries follow a pattern: the first leak shows up as a ceiling stain, the homeowner patches the interior, and by the time we open the curb, the wood nailer underneath is soft and the flashing is beyond re-sealing. Any new ViewLux unit on a designated historic property also needs Hollywood Historic Preservation Board approval, which mandates low-profile curbs and dark bronze flashing to match period details. That’s a local requirement most out-of-town roofers don’t know exists until the permit gets denied. We factor it into the quote on day one.
What to Look for in a Hollywood ViewLux Service Provider
A few questions separate experienced ViewLux technicians from a Hollywood General Contractor who’ll take the job anyway.
Do you use genuine ViewLux flashing kits? We do when they’re available for the model. For discontinued units, we source marine-grade aftermarket acrylic and thermally broken glazing that meets or exceeds original performance. We won’t install a universal flashing kit and call it good.
How do you decide between repair and replacement? If the curb or frame shows salt corrosion beyond surface oxidation, we recommend replacement. Re-flashing can’t arrest structural damage once the metal starts to compromise. We’d rather tell you that now than redo the work in two years.
Will my quote include historic board approval? In Hollywood Lakes and other designated districts, yes. If your home requires board review, the written quote covers the documentation and the low-profile curb and bronze flashing requirements. No surprise fee after the fact.
What does the guarantee cover? Our 365-Day Done Right Promise is in writing on every project. If our ViewLux repair or replacement fails inside the guarantee period, we return and fix it at no charge. No service call, no re-inspection fee.
ViewLux Models & Products We Service in Hollywood
We work on the full ViewLux lineup, including VELUX-style fixed and venting skylights (FS and VS series), Sun Tunnel tubular skylights (TWR/TWF series), commercial curb-mounted skylights (C-series), and acrylic dome skylights (D-series). When a part is needed, genuine ViewLux is our first choice because it preserves warranty specs. When a model is discontinued and the manufacturer no longer supplies it, we carry or can source marine-grade aftermarket acrylic and thermally broken glazing built for South Florida conditions. That’s not a downgrade; it’s often a durability upgrade for Hollywood’s salt air and UV levels. We stock common flashing profiles and diffuser rings locally so a service visit doesn’t turn into a two-week parts wait.
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Here’s what ViewLux work costs in Hollywood, based on the projects we quote most often.
| Service | Price Range |
|---|---|
| ViewLux skylight replacement (including flashing) | $2,500 – $7,000 |
| Sun Tunnel installation | $1,500 – $3,500 |
| Skylight repair (seal/flashing) | $500 – $1,500 |
| Roof repair around skylight curb | $600 – $1,800 |
The number moves based on curb condition, roof type, whether the unit is on a single-story or a high-rise, and whether historic board approval applies. Your free estimate includes a written line-item price before any work starts, a defined arrival window, and a written guarantee. Call (754) 551-2922 to schedule yours. We don’t ask you to commit to the job at the estimate – we give you a number you can hold us to.
Serving Hollywood, FL - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Hollywood area and know this community well, and we also serve Viewlux in Fort Lauderdale. Use the map below to see our service coverage - if you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
FAQs – ViewLux Construction in Hollywood
Yes. Hollywood is in a High Velocity Hurricane Zone, and any new or replacement skylight must meet Miami-Dade wind-load and impact requirements. We install impact-rated ViewLux glass units or aftermarket glazing that carries the necessary product approvals. If you’re not sure whether your existing skylight is compliant, we’ll check during the estimate. Call (754) 551-2922 and we’ll tell you exactly what you have and what it would cost to bring it to code.
Yes, provided the roof structure can support the curb and the interior ceiling has a clear path from the roof deck to the room below. Concrete block construction in that era often has limited attic space, which can affect Sun Tunnel placement. We assess the roof, the ceiling assembly, and the historic board requirements before we quote, so you know before work starts whether it’s feasible. Call (754) 551-2922 for a free assessment.
No. Fog between the panes means the seal has failed, and in Hollywood’s humidity the moisture will continue to cycle through the unit, causing recurring condensation and eventually staining the surrounding drywall. The fix is a new glazing unit. We source genuine ViewLux glass when available or thermally broken aftermarket glazing for discontinued models. Call (754) 551-2922 for a written quote – replacement is almost always less expensive than people expect when it’s caught before the frame is compromised.
We start by identifying the flash point, which in beach high-rises is almost always the curb flashing or the seal between the flashing and the roof membrane. Salt air corrodes metal flashing faster at higher elevations near the ocean, so the repair often involves removing the old flashing, treating the curb, and installing marine-grade flashing with proper sealant and fasteners. Condo work may require building management approval for roof access, and we coordinate that directly. Call (754) 551-2922 and we’ll walk you through the process.
Yes, but it requires Hollywood Historic Preservation Board approval. The board typically mandates a low-profile curb and dark bronze flashing to match the home’s period details. We’ve done this on a 1926 concrete home on Tyler Street, where a cracked ViewLux FS 304 fixed skylight was replaced with a thermally broken glass unit and a custom bronze curb cap. We handle the board submission as part of the project. Call (754) 551-2922 for a quote that includes the approval process from the start.
Service Areas Near Hollywood
We provide ViewLux service throughout Hollywood and the surrounding area, including Fort Lauderdale, Oakland Park, Dania Beach, Hallandale Beach, and Pembroke Pines. If you’re in a neighboring city, we likely already serve your street. Our Hollywood service area page covers our coverage in more detail.
Book Your ViewLux Service in Hollywood Today
Call (754) 551-2922 for a free, written ViewLux service estimate in Hollywood. We answer live, give you a real number before any work starts, and stand behind every job with a written 365-day guarantee. Tell me what you need, I’ll tell you what it costs – then we’ll get it done.
Written by Trevor Nash, Owner at Penhallow Remodeling Fort Lauderdale, serving Hollywood since 2004.
