Avoiding grave accidents. Crystal Structures + VTECH = The Safer Skylight Solution
From daylight to safety light: skylights help combine aesthetic appeal with functionality making them a top choice for those who enjoy natural sunlight above. However, skylights can present hidden dangers to workers after installation and maintenance crews who operate on rooftops. Skylights frequently become the failure point that transforms simple tasks into grave accidents. This is why…
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Skylights and Fire Safety: Myths, Facts, and What the Codes Don’t Say
Recent wildfires across the western United States have reignited the debate over fire-rated skylights. Are they truly necessary—or are they another checkbox in an ever-growing list of building requirements? More importantly, are we missing the broader story? In this post, we explore how skylights interact with fire safety, what the codes actually say, and how…
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Crystal Structures announces new strategic partnership with VTECH Skylights
Crystal Structures and VTECH Skylights have entered into a strategic partnership where Crystal Structures is now the master distributor for VTECH products. Crystal Structures is thrilled to announce its new role as the Master Distributor for VTECH Skylights, forging a pioneering partnership to deliver top-tier unit skylights to the market. This collaboration merges VTECH Skylights’…
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Fixing a catastrophic skylight failure at Jetty East, Destin, FL
When a catastrophic skylight failure occurred at the Jetty East condominium in Destin, FL, the local general contractor, Seashore Construction, called in Crystal Structures for a solution. A pyramid skylight had detached from the roof structure, inverting into the opening—a serious safety concern that required immediate attention. The homeowners’ association enlisted a local engineering firm…
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Pyramid Skylights: Illuminating Architecture with History and Innovation
Pyramid skylights stand at the junction between ancient architectural wisdom and modern design novelty. Such graceful structures fill interiors with natural light and add striking architectural features that enhance the overall building design. Hailing from the ancient pyramids of Egypt, today’s pyramid skylights have become versatile design features that complement a large variety of buildings,…
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The 4 Types of Ridge Skylights
Ridge skylights have one ridge along the top of the framework, with two sides sloping up towards that ridge. They may be placed on the ridge of a sloped roof or constructed on a flat roof. Although traditionally conceptualized as long, narrow apertures, contemporary ridge skylights break such limitations. They can be engineered into various…
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The Six Types of Commercial Skylights
Skylights in commercial buildings offer far more than just natural illumination. They create vibrant, energizing spaces that can boost productivity, enhance well-being, and even speed patient recovery in healthcare settings. Modern skylight systems integrate with smart building technologies, optimizing energy efficiency and comfort. They can improve acoustics, aid in wayfinding, and serve as unique marketing…
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Why Businesses Are Choosing Reglazing for Skylights and Glazed Structures
Rather than entirely replacing skylights or glazed structures, reglazing just the IGUs provides many benefits Skylights, solariums, and other glazed structures allow abundant natural light into commercial buildings. But over time, those glass panes and panels can fade, crack, and fog up. For many businesses, the problem stems from aging insulated glass units or IGUs.…
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Polycarbonate clerestories are shedding new light on energy-efficient daylighting.
Polycarbonate provides translucent brilliance in filtering natural light A clerestory is an architectural element defined as a high section of wall containing windows above eye level, designed to admit daylight into a space. Polycarbonate clerestories are an innovative use of translucent panels that is transforming daylighting design. Polycarbonate is an ideal material because it evenly…
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