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Shwang · 11-15-2007, 10:55 AM

We've got a light tube skylight in our house, and whats annoying is that silverfish get in and are visible in the bottom diffuser dome.

Anyone have any experience dealing with this problem.

The_Jazz · 11-15-2007, 11:07 AM

Sounds like the whole window wasn't properly sealed or installed. Insects shouldn't be able to get in between window panes, and that's obviously what's happening.

Personally, I would have a new one installed, either by the contractor that did it or on your own. If that's not an option, you need to figure out where they're getting in. If it is a gap in between the panes, you'll most likely need to replace the whole unit. If not, you can try sealing the hole with caulk or putty and see what happens.

11-15-2007, 10:55 AM	#1 (permalink)
Shwang Upright	Silver fish, Little Buggers We've got a light tube skylight in our house, and whats annoying is that silverfish get in and are visible in the bottom diffuser dome. Anyone have any experience dealing with this problem.

11-15-2007, 11:07 AM	#2 (permalink)
The_Jazz Asshole Administrator Location: Chicago	Sounds like the whole window wasn't properly sealed or installed. Insects shouldn't be able to get in between window panes, and that's obviously what's happening. Personally, I would have a new one installed, either by the contractor that did it or on your own. If that's not an option, you need to figure out where they're getting in. If it is a gap in between the panes, you'll most likely need to replace the whole unit. If not, you can try sealing the hole with caulk or putty and see what happens. __________________ "They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety." - B. Franklin "There ought to be limits to freedom." - George W. Bush "We have met the enemy and he is us." - Pogo