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VMZINC Rainscreen Facades – Interlocking Panels

Name: VMZINC Rainscreen Facades – Interlocking Panels
Brand: VMZINC UK
SKU: rQNv3dBQTdDDYrSMgVRBX6

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Zinc rainscreen cladding panel.

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Application

Vertical cladding and soffits.
New buildings and renovations.
All types of buildings.

Description

Interlocking panels consist of a panel face, reveal joint and are fixed in position using hidden fasteners. The panels can be orientated horizontally or vertically and can be applied equally to soffits.

Panels are available in all finishes of 1 mm-thick VMZINC® with standard panel widths being 200, 250 and 300 mm. The maximum panel width is 333 mm and length 6 m; panels of less than 0.5 m are not recommended.

Joint widths can be either 10 or 20 mm. It should be noted that panel width = panel face + joint. The depth of the panel is 25 mm.

Structure:

The system is relatively lightweight as the panels weigh no more than 12 kg/m² and can be fixed back to both timber and metal sub frames.
Support rails are installed at 600 mm centres (maximum).
Aluminium rails are 2 mm-thick with both timber and aluminium rails requiring a supporting face of at least 40 mm.
All panels that are over 2 m in length must allow for thermal expansion and contraction by using stainless steel clips.
The fixed point being at the top of the panel for vertical installation and in the middle for horizontal installation.

Features and benefits:

Elegant linear panels.
Concealed fastening.
CWCT tested by UK fabricators.
Variable joint size.
Horizontal and vertical installation possible; vertical panels can be installed on a curved form on plan.

Typical system build-up:

VMZINC interlocking panels.
Metal framing creating a vented 38 mm airspace.
VMZINC Membrane.
Insulation.
Supporting structure (blockwork or metal framing or other appropriate supporting structure).

Life Cycle Analysis (LCA):

VMZINC undertakes Life Cycle Analysis (LCA) tests on its products and publishes Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs), such as BRE Environmental Profiles, available from the manufacturer's website www.vmzinc.co.uk and www.greenbooklive.com. These provide users with comprehensive, reliable and transparent information on relevant environmental characteristics. The information is also used by VMZINC as the basis for its eco-design approach.

General information

Color	Blue Brown Green Grey Red Other Guidance for specification option: Natural. Show more
Finish	Natural Pre-treated
Material	Zinc
Shape	Rectangle
Length	200 mm Guidance for specification option: Panels. 250 mm Guidance for specification option: Panels. 300 mm Guidance for specification option: Panels. 333 mm Guidance for specification option: Panels, maximum. Bespoke
Width	6000 mm Guidance for specification option: Maximum individual panel size. Bespoke
Height	Bespoke
Warranty description	50 year Guidance for specification option: Up to 50 year material warranty available on a project basis.

Uniclass	Ss_25_20_70_25 Drained and back-ventilated rainscreen cladding systemsPrimary
CAWS	H92/120 Rainscreen cladding

Product range	Facades

Specification data - Drained and back-ventilated rainscreen cladding systems

Classification data
System performance	Guidance for specification option: Insert requirements.
System manufacturer	VMZINC UK.
Thermal insulation	Guidance for specification option: Insert requirements (supplied by others).
Breather membrane	-
Material	VMZINC® Membrane.
Fasteners	Manufacturer's standard.
Secondary support structure	Metal framing creating a vented 38 mm airspace. Guidance for specification option: Consult manufacturer for requirements.
Cladding panels	-
Material	Zinc, 200 x 6000 mm, solid. Guidance for specification option: Width x maximum length. Zinc, 250 x 6000 mm, solid. Guidance for specification option: Width x maximum length. Zinc, 300 x 6000 mm, solid. Guidance for specification option: Width x maximum length. Zinc, 333 x 6000 mm, solid. Guidance for specification option: Maximum panel size. Zinc, bespoke. Guidance for specification option: Insert requirements. Length: maximum 6000 mm; panels <500 mm are not recommended. Width: standard 200, 250 and 300 mm; maximum 333 mm. Flat as standard; curved panels are available. Manufacturer guidance See also Colour and Perforations below for related options.
Panel joints	Interlocking, joint width 10 mm. Interlocking, joint width 20 mm.
Reveals	Guidance for specification option: Consult manufacturer's literature for details of window reveals. Separate components also listed under System accessories below.
System accessories	VMZINC® continuous welted strip. Guidance for specification option: For parapet details. Panel fixing clip. Guidance for specification option: For parapet details. Roofing membrane. Guidance for specification option: For parapet details. VMZINC® capping piece maximum 500 mm wide. Guidance for specification option: For parapet details. VMZINC® folded clip; 1 mm thick; 250 mm wide. Guidance for specification option: For parapet details or window reveals. Insect mesh. Guidance for specification option: For parapet details or window reveals. VMZINC® welted panels with perforated grids. Guidance for specification option: For window reveals. VMZINC® cover profile. Guidance for specification option: For window reveals. Timber fixing pack. Guidance for specification option: For window reveals. Intermittent timber fixing packs can be used to provide ventilation pathways. VMZINC® flashing. Guidance for specification option: For window reveals. VMZINC® soldered clip. Guidance for specification option: For window reveals. VMZINC® sheet clip, 0.8 mm thick, 80 mm wide. Guidance for specification option: For window reveals.
Orientation	Horizontal. Guidance for specification option: All panels that are over 2 m in length must allow for thermal expansion and contraction by using stainless steel clips, the fixed point being at the middle of the panel. Vertical. Guidance for specification option: All panels that are over 2 m in length must allow for thermal expansion and contraction by using stainless steel clips, the fixed point being at the top of the panel. Vertical panels can be installed on a curved form on plan.
Colour	Natural VMZINC®, natural finish. Guidance for specification option: 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. Standard PIGMENTO® BLUE. Guidance for specification option: Pre-weathered finish. Colouration of the zinc is achieved with a special pigment layer that enhances the qualities of the zinc without presenting a block colour. Tested to EN 13523. Provides an increased resilience. However in a severe non-rinsed marine environment (1 km from the sea), staining is still possible and therefore the material should not be used in this application. Standard PIGMENTO® GREEN. Guidance for specification option: Pre-weathered finish. Colouration of the zinc is achieved with a special pigment layer that enhances the qualities of the zinc without presenting a block colour. Tested to EN 13523. Provides an increased resilience. However in a severe non-rinsed marine environment (1 km from the sea), staining is still possible and therefore the material should not be used in this application. Standard PIGMENTO® BROWN. Guidance for specification option: Pre-weathered finish. Colouration of the zinc is achieved with a special pigment layer that enhances the qualities of the zinc without presenting a block colour. Tested to EN 13523. Provides an increased resilience. However in a severe non-rinsed marine environment (1 km from the sea), staining is still possible and therefore the material should not be used in this application. Standard PIGMENTO® RED. Guidance for specification option: Pre-weathered finish. Colouration of the zinc is achieved with a special pigment layer that enhances the qualities of the zinc without presenting a block colour. Tested to EN 13523. Provides an increased resilience. However in a severe non-rinsed marine environment (1 km from the sea), staining is still possible and therefore the material should not be used in this application. Standard PIGMENTO® GREY. Guidance for specification option: Pre-weathered finish. Colouration of the zinc is achieved with a special pigment layer that enhances the qualities of the zinc without presenting a block colour. Tested to EN 13523. Provides an increased resilience. However in a severe non-rinsed marine environment (1 km from the sea), staining is still possible and therefore the material should not be used in this application. PIGMENTO® STORM GREY. Guidance for specification option: Pre-weathered finish. Colouration of the zinc is achieved with a special pigment layer that enhances the qualities of the zinc without presenting a block colour. Tested to EN 13523. Provides an increased resilience. However in a severe non-rinsed marine environment (1 km from the sea), staining is still possible and therefore the material should not be used in this application. PIGMENTO® CHARCOAL GREY. Guidance for specification option: Pre-weathered finish. Colouration of the zinc is achieved with a special pigment layer that enhances the qualities of the zinc without presenting a block colour. Tested to EN 13523. Provides an increased resilience. However in a severe non-rinsed marine environment (1 km from the sea), staining is still possible and therefore the material should not be used in this application. QUARTZ-ZINC®. Guidance for specification option: Pre-weathered finish. 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®. Guidance for specification option: Pre-weathered finish. With its visible grain it matches the colour of slate and blends well in combination with photovoltaic panels. 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®. Guidance for specification option: Pre-weathered finish. Engraved zinc giving a product with a matt, heterogeneous and light aspect. Can be used in the same fashion as other VMZINC® products for both roofs and facades.
Perforations	Not required (solid). Guidance for specification option: Standard. Required. Guidance for specification option: Insert requirements. Perforations are available in standard sizes or as custom designs to create patterns, images and logos.
Weight	Panels: maximum 12 kg/m².
Standard	To BS EN 988, EN 15804, ISO 14001 and ISO 9001.
Reaction to fire	Fire classification according to EN 13501-1:2002: A1 (Natural VMZINC, QUARTZ-ZINC, ANTHRA-ZINC and AZENGAR); A2-s1,d0 (PIGMENTO and VMZINC PLUS).
Installation	The panels are installed in a sequential order from top to bottom for horizontal panels. The upper edge of each panel is engaged into the lower edge of the panel above. The panels are mechanically attached using screws and/ or the panel fixing clip that allows for thermal movement. The panels should be installed with the protective film in place. VMZINC® PLUS must be used on all non-vertical flashings if open gap soft boards are not being used.

Sustainability data

Contains Red List materials	No
Country of material origin	France
Country of product manufacture	France
Material	Zinc
Recyclability	100% Guidance for specification option: Fully recyclable.
Recycled content As defined in clause 7.8 of BS EN ISO 14021	20 % Guidance for specification option: 20% (approximately).
Expected Life	100 year