Bathroom renovations are prime opportunities to refresh your environment and add value to your home. But before you start breaking down walls, it’s important to plan and budget accordingly to avoid costly mistakes. “Bathrooms are a popular choice for renovation projects, but they’re also a unique environment in the home… Read More
With the snow on retreat and sunny days ahead, many homeowners are eager to refresh their curb appeal. Deciding on a style for your home’s exterior is daunting, but a snapshot of today’s design trends can inspire you. “The style you land on for your home’s exterior comes down to… Read More
In the search for eco-forward and high-efficiency skylights? Look toward the stars. Thanks to the Energy Star Certification program, consumers have an easier way of identifying products that have been designed and tested to deliver the utmost in energy performance. “Energy Star is a globally-recognized designation that… Read More
Natural light delivers ample benefits to an indoor environment. Recognizing those benefits, and understanding the best ways to bring them into your environment, will unlock a skylight’s full value. “There are a host of physical and mental benefits that come with letting the sun inside your home or building,” says… Read More
Investing in a skylight can improve building performance, raise asset value, and enhance occupant health and comfort. Like any property investment, however, ensuring these benefits last over the long term requires some maintenance. “Skylights are built to withstand tough outdoor conditions, and a proper installation will ensure they perform at… Read More
Artistic Skylights is raising a toast to 2022. While not without its challenges, this past year has presented us with opportunities to continue growing, learning, and innovating thanks to the support of our fantastic team, customers, and industry partners. “2022 certainly wasn’t easy, but we’re fortunate to be surrounded by… Read More
Snowy rooftops make for quaint winter pictures, but don’t let a cozy image distract you from the risks of letting snow accumulate on a commercial building. Allowing piles to build on any roof opens to property damage and safety risks that can spoil the holiday spirit. “We all love those… Read More
Think summer showers and fall debris are hard on your roof? These seasons have nothing on winter. Between blustery storms, mounting snow, freezing temperatures, and gathering ice, the Canadian cold poses significant risks to a roof’s integrity, threatening the health of the building and the safety of its occupants. “If… Read More
Adding a skylight is about more than picking a model and pointing to the roof. There are key considerations to be made that will determine the quality of installation and ensure a long-lasting product. Case in point: When installing a curb-mounted skylight, what should be used on the top of… Read More
Feeling a draft? Having trouble controlling the heat? When it comes to windows, skylights, or other building envelope components, unaddressed thermal bridges are often the main culprit behind heat and energy loss. Hence, a thermal break is one of the most important elements in any component design. “There’s a science… Read More
