Monumental buildings are the prestige part of the industry. This segment includes exterior grade sheets and components such as facades, curtain walls, panels and louvers. The coating to be used for these products is usually specified by the architect.
Light commercial buildings use the same exterior grade components as monumental buildings. However, they tend to be standard items produced on a larger scale by fabricators. The components themselves, not the coatings, are normally specified when the building is planned. The specific coating used can vary dependent on the supplier of the components and what kind of coating options and expertise they have.