Construction Specialties architectural products protecting a modern commercial building interior

Division 10 Specialists Since the 1940s

Construction Specialties—Protecting Buildings from the Envelope In

From precision-engineered architectural louvers and sun control screens to Acrovyn® wall protection, Pedimat® entry flooring, and seismic expansion joint covers — we manufacture the specialty products architects specify by name in over 100 countries.

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80+ Years in Practice

100+ Countries Served

50K+ Buildings Protected

6 Product Families

Construction Specialties Product Families

Six purpose-built product lines, each engineered to solve specific building envelope and interior performance challenges — available with CSI Division 10 specifications and full BIM support.

Construction Specialties architectural louver system on building facade

Louvers & Sun Control

Architectural Louvers & Sunshades

Weatherproof aluminum louver systems that manage airflow, repel wind-driven rain, and meet AMCA 511 free-area performance standards. RSH-5700 and RSV-5700 models available for hurricane-exposure zones.

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Construction Specialties Acrovyn wall protection in a healthcare corridor

Wall & Door Protection

Acrovyn® Wall & Door Protection

Impact-resistant Acrovyn wall panels, corner guards, crash rails, and door protection products eliminate costly plaster and gypsum board repairs in high-traffic corridors. Acrovyn 4000 patterns add aesthetic customization.

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Construction Specialties Pedimat entry flooring system at building entrance

Entry Flooring Systems

Pedimat® Entry Matting

Recessed entrance matting systems capture up to 95% of tracked-in soil and moisture at the threshold. Gridline and Tuflex mat families with ADA-compliant surface profiles for new construction and retrofit applications.

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Expansion Joint Systems

Expansion Joint Covers

Seismic, thermal, and wind-driven movement expansion joint systems for floors, walls, ceilings, and roofs. Engineered for movement accommodation from ±25mm up to ±100mm with water-barrier and fire-rated options.

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Construction Specialties decorative grille and screen system on building facade

Decorative Screens & Grilles

Decorative Grilles & Screens

Perforated, punched, and expanded metal architectural screens for mechanical enclosures, parking structures, and facade accents. Available in aluminum, stainless, and Corten with custom perforation patterns.

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Crowd Control

Vert-A-Cade® Barrier Systems

Retractable barrier and stanchion systems for managing pedestrian flow in airports, stadia, transit hubs, and public buildings. Vert-A-Cade 300 and 301 with designer finish options and ADA compliance.

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Sustainable by Design

Products That Contribute to Green Building Certification

Construction Specialties products are designed to help project teams earn LEED, WELL, and BREEAM credits — whether through improved daylighting control, recycled content, indoor air quality contributions, or reduced building maintenance cycles.

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Recycled Aluminum Construction

Louver, sun control, and grille products use a minimum 50% post-industrial recycled aluminum content. Fully recyclable at end of building life with no hazardous disassembly requirements.

Reduced Maintenance, Extended Life Cycle

Acrovyn wall protection systems eliminate repeated gypsum board repair cycles. A single installation typically lasts 20+ years in high-traffic corridors, cutting lifecycle waste and labor costs.

Daylighting & Solar Heat Gain Control

Fixed and operable sunshade systems reduce HVAC loads by controlling solar heat gain coefficients. Engineered to ASHRAE 90.1 compliance with building simulation data available for energy modeling.

Low-VOC Coatings & Indoor Air Quality

Wall protection products meet GREENGUARD Gold certification requirements for VOC emissions — important for schools, healthcare, and sensitive occupant environments where air quality standards are mandatory.

Industries We Serve

Construction Specialties products are specified across every major building type where performance, durability, and code compliance are non-negotiable.

Healthcare

Education

Commercial

Hospitality

Sports and recreation venues using Construction Specialties products

Sports & Rec

Transportation

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What Architects & Specifiers Say

"We specified Construction Specialties louvers on five consecutive hospital projects because the AMCA-certified performance data let us close the mechanical engineer's concerns in a single submittal. The RSH-5700 at our central plant intake hasn't had a water-infiltration callback in four years of operation."

Margaret Thornton, AIA, LEED AP Principal, Thornton Wohlert Architecture — Atlanta, GA

"For our school district renovation program, Acrovyn wall panels were the specification we wrote in and kept through multiple value-engineering rounds. The contractors understand the system, the facilities team loves that they don't have to repaint every corridor every year, and the students are rough on things — the panels just hold up."

Daniel Osei Director of Facilities, Mercer County School District — NJ

"The resources page is genuinely one of the most useful places on any manufacturer's website — you can pull a full CSI spec section, BIM object, and maintenance manual in under five minutes. That's how it should work for every Division 10 product, and it's rare that it does."

Priya Nair, CDT, CCS Senior Specifier, Gensler — San Francisco, CA

Common Questions from Architects & Specifiers

Are Construction Specialties products available with CSI MasterFormat specs?

Yes — every product family has a complete CSI 3-part specification available for download from our Resources page, formatted for direct insertion into project manuals. BIM objects in Revit and IFC formats are also available.

Do you provide samples before I specify a product?

Absolutely. We supply finish samples, material coupons, and performance data sheets at no charge to architects and specifiers. Submit a sample request through our contact form and a regional specialist will follow up within one business day.

What testing standards do Construction Specialties louvers meet?

Our architectural louvers are independently tested to AMCA 500-L (free area and pressure drop) and AMCA 511 (wind-driven rain). Storm-rated models also achieve Miami-Dade NOA acceptance for hurricane-exposure categories.

How do Acrovyn wall panels contribute to LEED certification?

Acrovyn products can contribute to LEED v4 credits in Materials & Resources (recycled content, regional materials) and Indoor Environmental Quality (low-emitting materials — GREENGUARD Gold certified). We provide documentation letters for LEED submissions.

Can expansion joint covers be specified for seismic zones?

Yes. Our seismic expansion joint covers are engineered for three-dimensional movement in seismic zones 3 and 4, with movement accommodation up to ±100mm in horizontal, vertical, and transitional directions. ICC-AC156 tested configurations available.

What is the typical lead time for custom-finished products?

Standard stock colors ship within 2–3 weeks. Custom RAL or anodize colors require 4–6 weeks depending on product family and quantity. Contact your regional representative early in the construction documents phase to confirm lead time for your project.

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Our regional specialists are architects' go-to contacts for product selection, specification writing support, and project submittals. We cover commercial, healthcare, education, and government projects globally.

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