About Us
Artistic Skylight History Timeline
Commercial Installations
Artistic Skylight® is quickly becoming a reputable brand for skylights and daylighting products. With much more to offer than our mighty manufacturing capabilities, 1998 marked our first year of officially offering our commercial installation services so that a all-in-one turnkey solution could be provided to our customer base. To this day, this service is highly sought after as skylight installs are a very tricky, detailed part of the roofing system, and has serious implications if not completed properly. All staff members are employed by Artistic Skylight® and never subcontracted.
Adaptation of AutoCAD
With hand-drawn shop drawings and personal computing becoming the norm, the implementation of computer-aided design was a critical tipping point in scaling business and project efficiency. The company started taking advantage of software such as AutoCAD, Fusion, SolidWorks and other various rendering software. This allowed for full technical skylight drawings to be drafted quickly and be provided to our customers for added clarity. Today, fully detailed shop drawings are provided with every large-scale project for accuracy and accountability.
Fourth Location – Vaughan, ON. – 255 Regina Rd. (CURRENT)
With an exponentially growing customer demand and production needs, the need for a larger facility was required, marking fourth factory in the history of the company. And so our move to our current location at 255 Regina Rd. in Vaughan, ON. was completed cementing us in the 905 region of the GTA. Our 50,000sqft. facility is our largest factory yet marking our flagship production facility as clean, bright, and highly efficient. We are still expanding our operations with continual improvement programs to fuel the progression.
Energy Star Rated Skylights
With the heightened awareness of environmental issues and increasing research into home energy efficiencies, Artistic Skylight® pushes the company into a new direction to certify all standard model skylights with the Energy Star program. Rated and classified amongst the most elite daylight providers in Canada, Artistic Skylight® is still one of only a handful of skylight manufacturers that carry Energy Star rated skylights in Canada. Today, a large variety of our unit skylights are certified Energy Star rated products providing excellent energy efficiency and daylighting benefits.
Fall Protection Skylights (FPS Series)
The introduction of our Fall Protection Series (FPS-FF) skylights into the expanding model lineup is successfully received with high demand. With third party testing completed in association with Exova, this product is the first of its kind to be recognized as a fall protection skylight. Capable of withstanding 1750ft/lbs. of force (250lbs x 7ft. drop) FPS-FF Skylights offer aesthetics, functionality, and roof safety with no compromise whatsoever.
Introduction of Solar Tunnel Daylighting Products
Solar tunnels are a quick and inexpensive way of adding daylight to any part of a home or office. With the introduction of our Solar Tunnel products, we have been able to provide our customer base with yet another popular daylighting option. Today, our kits come complete with heavy gauged aluminum flashings, fully tested roof dome assemblies, highly reflective rigid light tubes and beautiful interior trim kits. Easy to install this is a great DIY kit – or have a professional complete the process, both with great results.
Company Name and Logo Trademark
For the first time in the history of Artistic Skylight® the company name and logo is an officially recognized Registered Trademark and continues to gain brand recognition in its industry.
NAFS-17 Product Testing
With the revision to the North American Fenestration Standards, Artistic Skylight is one of the first to test the following daylighting models to meet the new NAFS-17 standards. Models include, Model FF Commercial Skylights, Modular Butted Glass Skylight System, Barrel Vaulted Continuous Skylights, Structural Architectural Glass Pyramid Skylights. NAFS testing includes water penetration, air leakage and structural load testing to some of the highest values.
Skylight Fall Screen (FPS Series) Testing
With ever concerning awareness around skylight and fall protection for increased roof safety, Artistic Skylight develops the new FPS-FS (Skylight Fall Screens) to meet OSHA requirements. Thus complimenting our introduction into the FPS Series – comprised of galvanized steel 4×4 mesh, heavy gauge aluminum rails and can easily be fitted to any new or retrofitted skylight with no roof penetrations. Making for great additions to any commercial projects that require additional safeties. Creating a quick, easy, cost effect, and safe fall protection measure.
Celebrating 40 Years of Service
Today, the company has grown into a full service stop and is one of Canada’s leading skylight manufacturer and daylighting experts. Offering exceptional customer support, design services, and installation services all complimenting our core strengths as a skylight manufacturer. Leading into our 3rd generation of private ownership and family operated, we are proud to announce that this year, in 2020, Artistic Skylight® will be celebrating its 40th year of providing quality daylighting products and support to our amazing customers.