Installing Skylights: A Roofer’s Guide to Installation Best Practices
Roof penetrations. These are words most roofing contractors never want to hear when taking on a job. The general reason behind it — leaks —…
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Canopy Structures Offer Shading, Shelter and More
Shading and shelter from the elements are the primary functions of canopy systems, but when designed and installed correctly, they can achieve greater benefits and…
FGIA Releases Complimentary Skylight Selection and Daylighting Design Document
The Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) has released a new skylight document. AAMA SKY-3-20, Skylight Selection and Daylighting Design Guide including Unit Skylights, Tubular Daylight Devices…
Modular Skylights for Commercial Projects
VELUX Modular Skylights (VMS) use a prefabricated system that requires no on-site glazing to save time and allow for installation in nearly any weather condition….
Roof Windows Provide Fresh Air and Natural Light in Easy-To-Reach Spaces
VELUX offers roof windows for in-reach applications in both top- and side-hinged options for attic and bonus room renovations. With easy maneuverability, roof windows also provide a point…
Firestone Building Products Announces Master Contractor Award Winners
Firestone Building Products Co. LLC, a manufacturer and supplier of a comprehensive “Roots to Rooftops” product portfolio, announced the 263 firms that earned the 2016…
Daylighting Can Create Significant Energy Savings and Human Benefits
Daylighting is the practice of placing skylights or windows on a building so during the day, natural light provides effective internal lighting. This strategy allows…
Eneref Institute Launches Natural Interior Daylight Initiative
Eneref Institute, an advocate for sustainable development, announces the launch of its Natural Interior Daylight (NID) initiative to encourage greater use of sunlight as a…
The BTI-Greensburg John Deere Dealership Installs Tornado-Resistant Daylighting Systems and Other Sustainable Materials
On the night of May 4, 2007, brothers Kelly and Mike Estes saw their BTI-Greensburg John Deere Dealership obliterated by an EF5 tornado nearly 2-miles…
Projects: Hospitality & Entertainment
The Lobby, Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater, Vail, Colo. Team Design Architect: Zehren & Associates, Avon, Colo. Engineer: Monroe & Newell Engineers Inc., Denver Owner: Vail…