Construction Specialties (UK) Company Profile
Construction Specialties has been recognised as a worldwide market leader in interior and exterior finishes for over sixty years. The company prides itself on offering inspirational product solutions and has twenty two offices globally and over seventy product patents.
The UK Head Office is the sales and manufacturing hub for servicing markets across the UK and Ireland (and parts of Europe) through a network of experienced and professional technical sales representatives. The extensive range of wall protection, entrance flooring, specialist coatings, expansion joint covers, cubicle curtain tracks, solar shading and explosion venting is specified for a wide range of sectors including education, healthcare, industrial, sports and leisure, retail and commercial.
The company also offers installation service through its in-house installation division Conspec Contracts. Full and comprehensive documentation will be provided and the company is accredited by SAFE contractor and CHAS.
The product range includes:
C/S Acrovyn Wall, Corner and Door Protection
Acrovyn is a stylish impact protection for walls and doors. The impact absorbing flat sheets and profiles are available in a vast array of colours that will complement any interior colour scheme. The cost effective designs will prolong the lifespan of a building and are simple to install and maintain. Key features and benefits include:
- Large selection of handrails, bumpers, crash rails, bed locators and corner protection profiles (including stainless steel and heavy duty rubber options)
- Flat sheet protection in Pebblette texture for walls and doors
- Hydroclad smooth sheet for clean areas in healthcare establishments
- Door and door frame protection solutions
- Wall protection panels
- Made to measure privacy partitions
- Acrovyn sheets comply with the requirements for Class 1 surface spread of flame and Class 0 designated surface
- Resistant to impact, chemicals, bacteria and mould growth
C/S Pedisystems Entrance Flooring Systems
Pedisystems entrance flooring range is suitable for use in various areas within a building, including Exterior Entrance (Zone 1), Primary Entrance (Zone 2) and Reception and Circulation Areas (Zone 3). The wide range of matting solutions is available to suit every budget and project requirement. Entrance matting reduces slipping accidents, prolongs the lifespan of interior flooring and reduces the cleaning requirements of internal floors. The systems also offer performance, ease of maintenance, durability and retention of good appearance. Options include:
- Pedigrid aluminium grid system for zones 1 and 2
- Pediluxe, Pediluxe Gold, Pedimat Ultra and Pedimat hinged rail systems for zones 1 and 2
- Helix Z1 and Z2 PVC/NBR interlocking tile systems for zones 1 and 2
- Gridline and Gridline Plus stainless steel grid systems for zones 1 and 2
- Tetras Clean-Off Carpet tiles for zone 3
- A wide range of colours and finishes are available to suit project requirements
C/S Wallglaze Hygienic Coatings
The hygienic wall coatings have been developed to offer versatile solutions for challenging environments where infection control and anti-microbial performance is vital. The Wallglaze products incorporate non-leaching anti-microbial agents in all system layers, offering resistance to bacteria, fungi, MRSA, E-Coli and Salmonella and various chemicals. Optional fibreglass reinforcement is available for enhanced durability and impact resistance. Options include:
- Wallsheen water-based coating for reception areas, wards, CAT 1 ACDP clean rooms, food and pharmaceutical processing areas, schools and kitchens
- Wallflex solvent free system which can be used in dry and wet environments
- Armourglaze polyurethane solventborne coating system suitable for laboratories, prisons, mortuaries, food environments, swimming pool halls and building exteriors
- Concrete Sealer for car parks, warehouses, basements and concrete structures
C/S Allway Expansion Joint Covers
C/S offers a wide range of movement joint covers for floors, walls and ceilings, ranging from simple cover plates through to sophisticated fire-rated joint cover assemblies. The company can provide CAD details, on-site support and installation and non-standard products. Options include:
- Gasketed expansion joint covers suitable for use
- All Metal expansion joint covers
- Parking joint covers and seals
- Exterior wall and roof covers
- Cover strips and compression strips
- Fire barriers, moisture barriers and acoustic barriers to suit expansion joint covers
C/S Supertrak Cubicle Curtain Track
Supertrak cubicle curtain track is a modular system which has been developed to offer a totally rigid structure that has the flexibility of configuration to satisfy individual specifications. Key features include:
- A continuous liner to eliminate snagging
- Smooth and quiet glides
- Runner access points allow curtains to be easily changed
- Available anodised or powder coated in any colour
- Rigid and durable
- Conforms to HTM66 - 2005
- Anti-ligature options available
- Single, two and three bed layout options available
C/S Airfoil Brise Soleil System
Airfoil is an aluminium solar shading system that will enhance and complement any exterior façade. Exterior solar shading has been proven to significantly reduce solar heat gain within an interior and diminishes the requirement for air conditioning, reducing CO2 emissions. Typical options include:
- Horizontal canopy shading
- Vertical shading
- Skylight shading
Explovent Explosion Venting Systems
C/S Explovent is a field testable and ATEX 95 compliant explosion and pressure relief panel system, which is integrated into the external façade of a building where potentially explosive atmospheres, materials or processes exist. Panels hinge open if there is a damaging over-pressure; this assists in preventing catastrophic damage to a building structure. The system features and benefits include:
- Custom calibrated to individual pressure relief specifications
- Clean room designs
- 51mm thick aluminium skin and translucent polycarbonate core offering varying degrees of light transmission
- Top or bottom hinge operation
- Powder coated finish in any BS colour
The company recognises its responsibility for the preservation of the global environment and is continuously striving to implement more environmentally sound practices. It is currently working towards achieving ISO 14001 accreditation.
For more detailed information please contact Construction Specialities or by visiting the company website.