When integrating lighting into standard ceiling solutions, such as grid, drywall, and open-to-structure ceilings, traditional luminaire form factors, including troffers, downlights, recessed linear, and suspended products, are common and relatively straightforward to integrate. However, as specialty ceiling products have emerged, with often complex, three-dimensional, and organic form factors, so have the challenges associated with the design and installation of integrated, functional luminaire solutions.
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When it comes to fire safety and security, windows and spacious glass entryways may seem like a clear egress point for disaster, and the truth is, they can be. Despite new installation and renovations that can withstand fires, massive explosions, and targeted attacks, these products have a major weakness: improper installation.
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When this author joined the roofing industry toward the end of 1999, the standard for modified bitumen (mod-bit) sheets was Canadian General Standards Board (CGSB) 37-GP-56M, Membrane, Modified, Bituminous, Prefabricated, and Reinforced for Roofing; the National Building Code of Canada (NBC), along with many provincial codes, was referencing it in Sections 5 and 9.
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Tiled exterior features—such as walls, patios, and walkways—make a powerful first impression. A well-executed exterior installation can attract customers to a business, add curb appeal to a home, or complete a public space. Although worthwhile, exterior installations present potential complications, particularly in Canada, as there may be great temperature variation between the summer and winter months.
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