Metal Screen Systems: where the EPDs should be
Architectural screening shows up everywhere on modern projects. Rooftops, mechanical yards, parking facades. If a spec calls for louvers or equipment screens, an Environmental Product Declaration often decides who makes the shortlist. Here is how Metal Screen Systems stacks up today and where the easy wins are hiding.
What Metal Screen Systems likely sells
The name and domain signal a focus on architectural metal screening for buildings. Think rooftop and ground‑level equipment screens, louvered screens for airflow, decorative perforated or grille panels, and sun control assemblies. Direct, detailed catalog pages were not publicly accessible at the time of writing, so consider this a category read rather than a brochure.
Portfolio breadth in plain terms
In this niche, most fabricators offer three to five system families with options by height, blade profile, openness, and mounting. That usually translates to dozens of SKUs rather than hundreds. Expect custom sizing and finishes to multiply choices without turning the line into a maze.
EPD coverage snapshot
As of December 18, 2025, we could not locate product‑specific EPDs publicly attributed to Metal Screen Systems on major operator registries. If an older or project‑specific document exists, it was not visible in the usual places and would benefit from a consolidated, easy‑to‑find listing. That means specifiers may default to conservative database estimates for embodied carbon, which often penalize brands without product‑specific EPDs.
Why this matters for specs right now
LEED v5 was ratified on March 28, 2025 and keeps disclosure while putting more weight on embodied‑carbon performance across the bill of materials (USGBC, 2025) (USGBC, 2025). Many owners follow those rules even when certification is not pursued. Under LEED v4.1, the EPD credit counts product‑specific Type III EPDs as 1.5 products toward the 20‑product threshold from five manufacturers, making verified EPDs a practical spec accelerator (USGBC Credit Library, 2024) (USGBC, 2024).
Likely gaps and quick wins
If rooftop mechanical equipment screens or louvered screen walls are among the best sellers, prioritize a product‑specific Type III EPD for the top mover. One family‑level EPD can cover a surprising share of bids where the geometry varies but materials and fabrication are consistent. Start with the reference year you already track for utilities and scrap, then lock the bill of materials and coatings as your declared technology. It’s not magic. It is methodical.
Competitors that already show up with EPDs
Several direct and adjacent players publish EPDs for louvers and related metal cladding. That includes Airolite, Greenheck, and Construction Specialties. On projects in healthcare, education, and mixed‑use, a submittal set with verified EPDs tends to move faster through reviews. When a project team has to hit a disclosure tally, brands without EPDs are easier to swap out.
Product categories and where EPDs fit
- Louvered equipment screens and intake or exhaust louvers. Clear PCR pathways exist under ISO 21930 and EN 15804 for metal cladding and related assemblies, so documentation is straightforward when data is organized.
- Perforated or grille screen panels. If multiple patterns share alloy, thickness, and coating, one EPD can often represent the set with transparent bounds.
- Sun control screens. Treat blade extrusions and bracketry as the declared unit, then define mounting hardware and finishes consistently.
Rough counts a specifier expects to see
- Product categories served: a handful, centered on screens and louvers.
- Individual SKUs: dozens, driven by profile and attachment options rather than entirely different constructions.
Commercial impact in one move
Publish one product‑specific Type III EPD on the workhorse screen system. Train reps to lead with it on submittal checklists. Under v4.1 rules, each such EPD counts extra toward a project’s disclosure tally, which helps your line make the cut when schedules get tight and patience gets short (USGBC Credit Library, 2024) (USGBC, 2024). Missing that single document can mean falling back to generic estimates that make pricing do all the heavy lifting. That is a tough spot to be in.
Who they meet in the field
On equipment screens and louvers, common matchups include Airolite, Greenheck, and Construction Specialties. For decorative screening, Parasoleil and Ametco often appear as alternates where airflow or opacity still matters. Spec context varies by market. Hospitals and labs lean heavily on tested louvers. Higher‑ed and office campuses lean on pattern, sightlines, and wind resistance.
If the goal is speed and low lift
Pick the lead system. Confirm the governing PCR path. Centralize utility, materials, and coating data for one full reference year. Then publish with a program operator familiar to your customers. The payoff is simple. Fewer back‑and‑forths in submittals. Fewer last‑minute substitutions. More bids where your screens are seen as the safe choice. That is definately worth the effort.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does LEED v5 still reward EPDs or only low‑carbon performance?
Both matter. v5 keeps disclosure and strengthens embodied‑carbon performance signals after member ratification on March 28, 2025 (USGBC, 2025) (USGBC, 2025).
What type of EPD should a screen and louver fabricator publish first?
A product‑specific Type III EPD for the top‑selling screen or louver family. In LEED v4.1, that document counts as 1.5 products toward the 20‑product threshold from five manufacturers (USGBC Credit Library, 2024) (USGBC, 2024).
Is one EPD enough to influence specs?
Often yes. If it covers the workhorse system with consistent alloys and coatings, it reduces the use of conservative defaults that can disadvantage your bid and it helps project teams meet disclosure counts faster.
About the Author
Walker Ryan is a climate-tech entrepreneur focused on driving industrial decarbonization through better data. As the founder and CEO of Parq, he helps manufacturers generate high-quality, third-party–verified carbon disclosures at scale—accelerating a traditionally slow and expensive process. Before starting Parq, Walker led over $200 million in sustainability-focused investments as VP of Strategy & Growth at ReStream Solutions, following earlier experience in investment banking at Deutsche Bank. He brings a rare mix of capital markets expertise and hands-on sustainability knowledge to tackling the infrastructure of industrial emissions.
