2. C/S Grilles help Alaska’s
Atwood Parking facility
make a dramatic statement.
The bold 8” deep demi-fin blades of C/S’ Model VAC 8000
vision barrier are spaced differently on different sections
of the garage for added free area and ventilation.
For the new Linny Pacillo Parking Garage in downtown Anchorage, Alaska, Kpb
Architects needed to design a skin for the structure that would effectively
screen parked cars and headlight glare from the street below. They were
also looking for a product that would provide adequate ventilation to
the structure’s interior. Kpb and Davis Constructors worked closely
with Construction Specialties Custom Grille Team to engineer
and test multiple grille design options that would mitigate
potential ice and snow buildup on the parking garage’s
exterior face. The result is a unique architectural design
that is highly effective for a severe northern climate.
3. For over 40 years C/S has been
the leader in Architectural Grilles.
Our grilles serve a multitude of
functions. They generally fit into
one of the six categories below:
The following pages show some
great photos of how architects
have used C/S Grilles in the past.
Go ahead, be creative.
Equipment Screens
pgs. 4-7
Used to cover an element of the
building or provide a visual accent.
Used to provide a fresh and new
facade to an existing building.
Decorative/Sight Screens
Parking Garage Screens
Re-Facing Systems
Provide a stunning facade allowing
ventilation and exhaust to flow freely.
Continue a building’s clean lines while
hiding its necessary functional elements.
Geometric Grilles
Twelve distinctive architectural grille
designs that offer designers a variety of
expression for decorative facing and
sight-screening situations.
pgs. 8-11Vision Barriers
C/S offers a wide variety of vision barriers
and screening systems for use on parking
garages, to reface buildings and to hide
mechanical equipment.
4.
5. Our Geometric Grilles offer architects a unique variety of
expression for decorative facings, sun control and vision
barriers. C/S Geometrics are a bold transformation
from older style grilles and are the perfect choice where
function and aesthetics are the architectural goal. All
C/S Geometrics are manufactured to specific building
requirements and can be customized in dozens of ways.
A variety of blade, slope, frame, and structural systems make
C/S Geometrics the most versatile choice in screening
systems available today. All geometric grilles are available
in C/S Kynar 500®
or metallic finishes. The C/S design team
can customize a grille to your specifications. For design,
technical or engineering assistance on any standard
or custom C/S Grille System, call (800) 631-7379. For
downloadable CAD details, location photos and
specifications for each grille, go to www.c-sgroup.com.
C/S offers a wide
variety of decorative
patterns that can
provide any
amount of light
entry you desire up
to total shade.
C/S Geometric Grilles
allow air to move
freely through their
openings, to provide
the proper amount
of free area your
project requires.
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C / S G E O M E T R I C G R I L L E S
6. C/S Geometric Grilles
M E D A L L I O N
L AT T I C E
M O D U L A R
M O D U L A R B O L D L I N E
M A R Q U I S
S E N T R Y
C I R C U L A R
M Y R I A D D I A M O N D
BOTH
DIMENSIONS
1' TO 7'
(.304 M) TO
(2.13 M)
*
3" TO 12"
(76.0 MM) TO
(304.8 MM)
2" MIN
(50.8 MM)
* BOTH
DIMENSIONS
2" TO 12"
(50.8 MM) TO
(304.8 MM)
2" TO 6"
(50.8 MM) TO
(152.4 MM)
BOTH
DIMENSIONS
3" TO 12"
(76.2 MM) TO
(304.8 MM)
*
*
*
*
*
Varies based on wind loading requirements.
3" (76.2 MM)
45˚ • 3/8" width
blade fascia
45˚ slope
• Individual
or multiple
medallions in
a single frame
• .125" blades
• .081" or .125"
interlocking bars
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*
*
7. M Y R I A D X X X
M Y R I A D C O N T I N U O U S
M Y R I A D S TA G G E R E D
P E R F O R M
For comprehensive information on these products, visit www.c-sgroup.com/geometricgrilles
7" TO 16"
(177.8 MM) TO
(406.4 MM)
BOTH
DIMENSIONS
2" TO 6"
(50.8 MM) TO
(152.4 MM)
6"
(152.4 MM)
• 0˚ Slope shown
30˚ available
BOTH
DIMENSIONS
4" TO 12"
(101.6 MM)
TO (304.8 MM)
BOTH
DIMENSIONS
4" TO 12"
(101.6 MM) TO
(304.8 MM)
3 3/4"
(95.3 MM)
2" TO 12"
(50.8 MM) TO
(304.8 MM)
1 1/2" BLADE
(38.1 MM)
4" TO 12"
(101.6 MM)
TO (304.8 MM)
1 1/2" BLADE
(38.1 MM)
**
*
*
*
Varies based on wind loading requirements.
3" TO 12"
(76.2 MM) TO
(304.8 MM)
2"
(50.8 MM)
3" TO 6"
(76.2 MM) TO
(152.4 MM)
6" (152.4 MM)
*
3 3/4" (95.3 MM)
2 1/2"
(63.5 MM)
2" TO 12"
(50.8 MM) TO
(304.8 MM)
4" TO 12"
(101.6 MM) TO
(304.8 MM)
2 1/2"
(63.5 MM)
• .081" or
.125" bars
• Aluminum
or optional
stainless core
4" DEPTH
• Blades .081"
frames .125"
• Blades .081"
frames .125"
• 0˚, 45˚ or
reverse slope
• 0˚, 45˚ or
reverse slope
• Available
patterns:
Round holes
Square holes
Round end slots
Square end slots
Straight rows
Staggered rows
• Max dim. in one
direction 48"
*
*
*
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8.
9. Whatever the sight screening problem, there is a C/S Vision
Barrier to do the job attractively and effectively. No one
has a wider array of patterns. Custom profiles are also available.
C/S Vert-A-Cade®
, Econoscreen®
and Alumatex Screening
Systems are ideal for use on parking garages, concealing
mechanical equipment and for many refacing applications.
TheVert-A-Cade line is manufactured from rugged extrusions
in numerous blade styles. Econoscreen combines low
initial cost with ease of installation, and Alumatex is capable
of spanning large openings. And all C/S Vision Barriers are
available in a wide variety of architectural finishes. C/S
offers design and engineering services and welcomes the
opportunity to assist you. Call today at (800) 631-7379. For
downloadable CAD details, location photos and specifications
for each grille, go to www.c-sgroup.com.
All C/S Vision Barriers
can be modified to
provide your
facility with the
required amount
of free area.
C/S Vision Barriers
can conceal every-
thing from car lights
in parking garages to
rooftop mechanical
equipment.
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C / S V I S I O N B A R R I E R S
10. 10
C/SVision Barriers
V E R T - A - C A D E 3 0 1
V E R T - A - C A D E 3 0 4
V E R T - A - C A D E 4 0 0
V E R T - A - C A D E 5 0 0
V E R T - A - C A D E 7 0 0
V E R T - A - C A D E 1 0 0 0
V E R T - A - C A D E 1 1 0 0
V E R T - A - C A D E 8 0 0 0
4"
(101.6 MM)
2" (50.8 MM)
3"
(76.2 MM)
5"
(127 MM)
4"
(102.6 MM)
6"
(152.4 MM)
4 3/4"
(120.7 MM)
4" (101.6 MM)
• 6", .081"
blades
• 60%
free area
• 100% sight
cut-off
• 32%
free area
• .081" blades
• .063" blades
• 500M
eliminates
back blade
for higher
free area
6 3/4"
(171.5 MM)
• Model 301
4" blades
• 50% free area
• Model 300
6" blades
Varies based on wind loading requirements.
11. 11
E C O N O S C R E E N R F - 2 0
E C O N O S C R E E N R V - 2 0
A L U M AT E X T W E E D
A L U M AT E X M A D R A S
For comprehensive information on these products, visit www.c-sgroup.com/geometricgrilles
4 1/2"
(114.3 MM)
5 3/8" (136.6 MM)
2 3/8" (60.3 MM)
5"
(127.0 MM) 1 1/4" (31.8 MM)
5 7/8"
(149.2 MM)
VARIES
8" (203.2 MM)
3 1/2"
(88.9 MM)
4"
(101.6 MM)
3 1/2"
(88.9 MM)
4" O.C.
(101.6 MM)
12"
(304.8 MM)
3" (76.2 MM)
13" O.C.
(330.2 MM)
12"
(304.8 MM)
13" O.C.
(330.2 MM)
4" TO 12"
OPENINGS
(101.6 MM) TO
(304.8 MM)
12"
(304.8 MM)
• 100% sight
cut-off
• 54% free area
• .081" blades
• vertical or
horizontal blade
orientation
• 25% free area
• .081" blades
• 8", .100" blades
• VAC 6000 has
6" blades
• .20" roll
formed
blades
• 10%
free area
• .20" roll
formed
blades
• 10%
free area
• Available
in 20'
lengths
• .040" thick
2 1/2"
(63.5 MM)
4 1/2"
(114.3 MM)
7"
(177.8 MM)
• .081" blades
• 20% free area
Varies based on wind loading requirements.
