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VMZINC® Zinc Sheet - For Facade, Roofing or Rainwater Systems

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VMZINC® has been used as a material to clad facades for many decades. VMZINC sheet can be used to create facade, roofing and rainwater systems.

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Application

VMZINC sheet can be used to create facade, roofing and rainwater systems.

Description

VMZINC® has been used as a material to clad facades for many decades. VMZINC sheet can be used to create facade, roofing and rainwater systems.

Initially traditional roofing systems such as standing seam panels were installed as ‘roofs on walls’. Flat lock panels have also been installed for many decades. Both of these systems require vented continuous substrates and are commonly installed by traditional hard metal roofing contractors.

Over the past two decades rainscreen facades have become very popular and VMZINC® offers a number of these rainscreen systems.

Surface finishes:

VMZINC® is a non-ferrous, self-protecting metal. Natural zinc forms its own protective layer, called a patina, when it is in contact over time with air (oxygen and carbon dioxide) and water. VMZINC® offers ten zinc surface colours in addition to the natural zinc which is sometimes referred to as mill finish zinc.

  • Natural VMZINC® has a shiny metallic appearance when new and develops a patina over time. In facade applications, it may take ten years for the matt grey patina to form.
  • QUARTZ-ZINC® offers an appearance and texture that does not change over time. When QUARTZ-ZINC® is scratched, it will self heal. The grey tones of QUARTZ-ZINC® blend well with existing construction materials. QUARTZ-ZINC® is produced through a phosphatation of mill finish Natural zinc. The darkness of the pre-weathered zinc is measured electronically using a Y figure where 0 is black and 100 is white. Acceptable tolerance of QUARTZ-ZINC®, Y = 22 to 25.
  • ANTHRA-ZINC® with its visible grain matches the colour of slate and blends well in combination with photovoltaic panels. ANTHRA-ZINC® is produced through a phosphatation of mill finish Natural zinc. Acceptable tolerance of ANTHRA-ZINC®, Y = 5 to 7. Due to the dark colour of ANTHRA-ZINC® it should be carefully considered before using on non-rinsed surfaces such as protected facades and soffits. For rinsed surfaces in coastal environments ANTHRA-ZINC® STRAT should be considered.
  • AZENGAR® is the surface finish from VMZINC® which is the first engraved zinc giving a product with a matt, heterogeneous and light aspect. AZENGAR® can be used in the same fashion as other VMZINC® products for both roofs and facades.
  • Standard PIGMENTO® finishes offer an exclusive range of colours that enhances any building. This natural product enables the texture of the QUARTZ-ZINC® to still be seen whilst offering the designer the choice of colour to complement other elements of a facade or roof. The colouration of the zinc is achieved with a special pigment layer that enhances the qualities of the zinc without presenting a block colour. This product is tested to EN 13523. PIGMENTO®, available in seven standard colours, provides an increased resilience, however in a severe non-rinsed marine environment (1km from the sea), staining is still possible and therefore the material should not be used in this application. VMZINC® is not a painted product and therefore colour variations may occur. No colour matches are guaranteed therefore zinc should be installed from the same coil/ batch because of colour variations in the manufacturing process.
  • PIGMENTO® range is also available in bespoke colours for a minimum order quantity of 3 tonnes.

Perforations and customization:

  • Almost all VMZINC® rainscreen facade panels can be perforated. This can vary from standard perforations to custom perforations creating various patterns, even images and logos.
  • Panels can also be curved and/ or customized e.g. custom stamping.

General information

Color

Finish

Pre-treated

Natural

Material

Zinc

Shape

Rectangle

Other

Length

Bespoke

Width

Bespoke

Height

Bespoke

Warranty description

50 year

Uniclass

Pr_25_71_51_97 Zinc traditional sheetsPrimary

CAWS

H92/120 Rainscreen cladding

H74/130 Zinc sheet fully supported wall covering

H74/110 Zinc sheet fully supported roof covering

Specification data - Zinc traditional sheets

Classification data

Alloy

Zinc-titanium-copper.

Standards

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Sheet, strip and plate

To BS EN 988.

Profile

Standing seam.
Interlocking panels.
Sine Wave panels.
Flat Lock panels.
Overlapping panels.
ADEKA.

Guidance for specification option:

An innovative patented facade and roof system based on small preformed QUARTZ-ZINC® elements featuring a unique locking key.

Corrugated.

Guidance for specification option:

  • A number of profile geometries are possible.
  • The panels can be perforated.
  • Panels can be both horizontal and vertical.
  • The panels provide a facade with texture.
  • All finishes of zinc can be used.

Mozaik rainscreen cassettes.
Other.

Manufacturer guidance

Many options can be specified separately as complete systems.

Width

Guidance for specification option:

Widths available are dependent on application; consult manufacturer for details and insert requirements.

Finish

Natural VMZINC®, natural finish.

Guidance for specification option:

Has a shiny metallic appearance when new and develops a patina over time. In facade applications, it may take ten years for the matt grey patina to form.

Thickness

Guidance for specification option:

Thicknesses available are dependent on application; consult manufacturer for details and insert requirements.

Reaction to fire

-

External face

Fire classification according to EN 13501-1:2002: A1.

Internal face

Fire classification according to EN 13501-1:2002: A1.

Sustainability data

Material

Zinc

Product certifications

Product certifications

EPD

EPD

EPD for Natural Zinc

EPD

EPD

EPD for PIGMENTO

EPD

EPD

EPD for QUARTZ-ZINC and ANTHRA-ZINC

EPD

EPD

EPD for QUARTZ-ZINC PLUS and ANTHRA-ZINC PLUS

EPD

EPD

EPD for engraved AZENGAR

Literature

VMZINC EN15804 Natural Rolled Zinc

VMZINC EN15804 Natural Rolled Zinc

VMZINC Facades - Fully Supported Facades & Rainscreen Facades May 2024

VMZINC Facades - Fully Supported Facades & Rainscreen Facades May 2024

VMZINC Gallery 2025

VMZINC Gallery 2025

CPD materials

Zinc as a Facade Material

Zinc as a Facade Material

Zinc as a Building Envelope

Zinc as a Building Envelope

Case studies

Rosebank Distillery

Rosebank Distillery

Basildon Cinema, UK

Basildon Cinema, UK

Driftwood, Salcombe, Devon

Driftwood, Salcombe, Devon