Balancing purpose, form and function to select the perfect skylight for your needs Installing a skylight on the roof of a commercial or residential building can add architectural appeal and practical benefits, and it’s a decision that should not be taken lightly. Doing your due diligence before buying will ensure… Read More
Hire the best installer to ensure your skylight is up to code to avoid air and moisture leakage Does the tradesperson installing a skylight have to have specific training or certifications to do so? The short answer is no. The slightly longer answer is, they should. Installing a skylight isn’t… Read More
Skylights can enhance wellbeing, design, and your building’s resale price Installing skylights in your home or commercial building is far more than an architectural enhancement. It’s an investment that can improve personal wellbeing, along with aesthetics and property values. Here are some of the top reasons adding a skylight to… Read More
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