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On Bryer Avenue in Jamestown — Conanicut Island, surrounded on all sides by Narragansett Bay — a homeowner wanted something more than a standard skylight. They wanted to step outside from their upper floor and feel the salt breeze coming off the water. Pinnacle Roofing & Skylights, Rhode Island’s only VELUX Signature Skylight Specialist, installed a VELUX Cabrio Balcony Skylight that transforms from a roof window to a full balcony in seconds — bringing the bay views inside and the homeowner outside.
Scope of Work
The Cabrio installation began with careful structural assessment of the existing roof framing . Unlike a standard skylight that fits between rafters, the Cabrio’s 40-by-101-inch footprint typically requires header and trimmer modifications to create the proper rough opening. Pinnacle’s crew reinforced the opening with doubled headers and verified the roof pitch fell within the Cabrio’s required 35-to-53-degree range — a specification that ensures the bottom panel extends safely and the balcony railing deploys at the correct angle.
With the structural opening prepared, the team installed the Cabrio unit using VELUX’s pre-engineered flashing system. Each flashing component is factory-formed to eliminate the field-bent joints where leaks typically originate in skylight installations. The step flashing was woven into the surrounding shingle courses one at a time, with each piece overlapping the previous by the manufacturer’s specified minimum. At the head of the skylight, a counter-flashing saddle directs water around the unit rather than allowing it to pool. Every detail of the VELUX installation protocol was followed precisely — this is what activates the No Leak Warranty.
What We Installed (And Why)
The VELUX Cabrio Balcony Skylight (model GDL 2066) is a 40-by-101-inch dual-sash unit that opens in two stages: the top panel swings upward while the bottom panel pushes outward and down, creating a full balcony with integrated side railings. For this Jamestown installation, the homeowner selected the triple-glazed option — three panes of glass with argon gas fill between each layer. On an island where winter wind chill can drop temperatures well below zero while the rooftop bakes past 150 degrees in August, that triple-glazing isn’t a luxury — it’s how you keep the skylight from becoming an energy liability.
The Cabrio’s ThermoTechnology frame construction — detailed on VELUX’s skylight specification pages — uses an insulated core that breaks the thermal bridge between interior and exterior surfaces. This prevents the condensation that plagues older skylights in Rhode Island’s humid coastal climate. The interior is finished in warm natural pine, while the exterior is clad in powder-coated grey aluminum — a combination built to handle Jamestown’s salt air without the maintenance demands of painted wood. VELUX backs the installation with their No Leak Warranty: 10 years of installation coverage plus 20 years of product warranty, but only when installed by a certified specialist.
Good To Know
Living on Conanicut Island means living with the bay — the views, the breezes, and the weather that comes with both. Most Jamestown homes were designed around that relationship, but upper floors often miss out. Rooms tucked under the roofline get walls and ceilings but rarely get the outdoor connection that makes island living special. The VELUX Cabrio solves this in a way no traditional window can: it brings the outdoors overhead and then opens into it. The bottom panel extends to create a balcony with safety railings, letting you stand in the open air at rooftop height. When closed, it’s a weathertight roof window with triple-glazed thermal performance. For homes near Beavertail or along the East Shore, where the bay views are the reason people live here, this is the skylight that earns its place on the roof.
Why This Approach Works
Certified installation with factory-engineered flashing means this Cabrio is protected by the full VELUX No Leak Warranty — 30 years of combined coverage. The triple-glazed, argon-filled glass and ThermoTechnology frame deliver thermal performance that keeps heating costs manageable through Jamestown’s exposed island winters, while the powder-coated aluminum exterior handles decades of salt air without corroding.
Why Pinnacle
Pinnacle Roofing & Skylights is Rhode Island’s only VELUX Signature Skylight Specialist — the highest independent installer certification VELUX offers. From single fixed skylights to complex Cabrio balcony installations on island properties, Pinnacle’s dedicated skylight team has the training, the tools, and the island experience that Jamestown homeowners trust. We’re also proud to carry an A+ BBB rating and five-star Google reviews from homeowners across the state.
Jamestown, RI
Jamestown’s unique position on Conanicut Island — connected to the mainland by the Newport Pell and Jamestown Verrazzano bridges — makes it one of Rhode Island’s most distinctive communities. From the windswept bluffs of Beavertail to the sheltered coves along the East Passage, every home here lives with the bay. If you’re considering a skylight, sun tunnel, or roofing project on the island, Pinnacle is just a call away.
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