![]() The definition of Critical Lighting or wall wash light has been expanded to explain the causes in greater detail. They discuss how tiles that are in spec and properly installed can have exaggerated shadows when low angle lighting is used. They have included recommendations on how to avoid the effect through tile selection and light placement.Green Globes, recognize Green Squared Certified as a way to reduce global impact and are part of their approved materials. The Green Building section is being updated to recognize the recently acquired EPD for ceramic tile and the cement based grouts and mortars used to install them. Many environmental sustainability agencies, i.e.Glass Tile is added to the W245 and W248 (Interior Walls over Wood or Metal Studs) details, with a caution to check with tile and installation product manufacturers before installing over non-porous surfaces, i.e. ![]() ![]() Shower Curb and Seat drawings are being corrected to show that the top surface must be sloped towards the drain.A definition for cement backer board is being added to F250 (Plywood Underlayment and Backer Board) for Stone. This eliminates confusion as to which backer board can be used successfully for natural stone tile installations.
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