VMZ Standing seam on open-gap timber boarding

Zinc thickness:

0.7–0.8 mm (0.8 mm recommended for facades).

Finish:

- ANTHRA-ZINC:

• Visible grain matches the colour of slate.

• Produced through a phosphatation of mill finish natural zinc.

• Acceptable tolerance of: Y =5 to 7.

• Includes a thin organic coating with a tolerance of shininess of 6 to 10.

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.

- AZENGAR:

• 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 and is available in PLUS coating.

- NATURAL-ZINC:

• Also known as mill finish or bright. Has a shiny metallic appearance when new and develops a patina naturally over time. In facade applications, it may take 10 years for the matt grey patina to form.

• 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.

- PIGMENTO all colours):

• Natural product that 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 building's facade or roof.

• Colouration is achieved with a special PIGMENTO layer that enhances the qualities of the zinc without presenting a block colour. Does not contain chromate.

• Tested to EN 13523-10:2010 for UV-humidity and EN 15523:2001 for colour stability and requires minimum maintenance.

- QUARTZ-ZINC:

• Appearance and texture that does not change over time.

• When scratched, will self-heal.

• Grey tones designed to blend well with existing construction materials.

• Produced through a phosphatation of mill finish natural zinc.

• Acceptable tolerance of QUARTZ-ZINC, Y = 22 to 25. Darkness of the pre-weathered zinc is measured electronically using a Y figure where 0 is black and 100 is white.