Embrace longer days with routine seasonal maintenance to your building’s exteriors After a long, cold Canadian winter, there’s no better feeling than the warmth of the sun on your face – which means it’s time to clean the grit from your windows, get the debris off your skylight to let… Read More
From steel to skylights, buying Canadian goods can stymie the national economic impact of tariffs Whether it’s picking up a bag of chips from the grocery store or purchasing a skylight for your commercial development, it’s important that Canadians band together and commit to… Read More
Why sloped glazing systems are preferred over curtain wall systems Architects continue pushing the design boundaries for commercial developments, but when it comes to roofing and skylight glazing, dedicated sloped systems continue to outperform their vertical counterparts. Some have experimented with the use of curtain wall profiles for sloped glazing. Read More
The end of the year is a time of reflection for many, including the team at Artistic Skylights. As we prepare to enter into 2025, we think it’s important to take a moment to acknowledge the people who have been in our corner. First, we need to praise our crew… Read More
After back-to-back hurricanes devastated southern Florida this fall, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers activated Operation Blue Roof, a stopgap program helping homeowners awaiting repairs from property damage. Operation Blue Roof provides free “fiber-reinforced, industrial-strength sheeting to protect storm-damaged roofs,” and is currently available to homeowners across… Read More
Raise property values, drive demand, and increase tenant satisfaction with building maintenance As Canadians continue to recover from record-breaking inflation, rising interest rates, labour decline, and more, how has the commercial real estate market fared? With multiple sectors seeing growth, the country is trending towards stabilization for… Read More
In the ever-evolving construction industry, staying ahead of the curve is crucial. One of the most transformative advancements in recent years is Building Information Modelling (BIM). BIM is a digital representation of the physical and functional characteristics of a building, serving as a shared knowledge resource for information about a… Read More
Floods have become a prevalent issue recently due to the impacts of climate change. As weather patterns shift, buildings are faced with a heightened risk. It is crucial to protect the investments of commercial buildings from potential flooding. Understanding flooding risks for commercial buildings Heavy rainfall, intense storms, and hurricanes… Read More
Roof worker safety starts with roofing regulation The only way to truly live is to embrace the edge – unless you’re a roof worker. However, with a bit of elbow grease from roof worker safety and fall protection measures, our industry can make every moment count by turning this paradox… Read More
Make the ‘rain rain go away’ with proper roof drainage It’s your roof and your rules, so make sure your roof rules out leaks, ice dams and critters by ensuring proper roof drainage. The roof is more than just a protective covering; it’s a crucial component of your home’s structural… Read More
