QUARTZ-ZINC®

QUARTZ-ZIN

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ANTHRA-ZINC®

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architectu

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Villiers Street Dwelling. Melbourne. AustraliaQUARTZ-ZINC.

Glebe Apartments. Sydney. AustraliaQUARTZ-ZINC.

Wohnhaus.

Munster. G

ermany.

ANTHRA-ZINC.

Hotham St Residence. Melbourne. AustraliaQUARTZ-ZINC.

Nevada Museum of Art. Reno. USA.ANTHRA-ZINC.

Foxground Residence. Berry. Australia.ANTHRA-ZINC.

Newstead Apartment.QLD. AustraliaQUARTZ-ZINC.

Melbourne Cricket Ground.Melbourne. Australia.QUARTZ-ZINC.

PRE-WEATHERED VM ZINC® : QUARTZ-ZINC® & ANTHRA-ZINC®

There are many reasons for choosing VM ZINC® for your roofing and facade projects. Zinc is naturally resistant to

corrosion, is extremely durable and does not require costly maintenance. In addition, the flexibility,

malleability and versatility of zinc, combined with its pleasing appearance, make it the

material of choice for imaginative building projects.

Office Building. Ghent. Belgium.ANTHRA-ZINC.

International Unive

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ANTHRA-ZINC.

This is not a finish but a genuine, treatment of the surface.

Technical Information

New, rolled zinc has a shiny metallic appearance. After

installation it reacts, over several years, to oxygen, CO2

and H2O by forming a grey surface layer called patina.

Some years ago, VM ZINC developed an innovative surface

treatment which gives the zinc a patina-like aspect imme-

diately after rolling. The QUARTZ-ZINC and ANTHRA-ZINC

aesthetics are a result of such a surface treatment

Our New Generation range is protected with an organic

resin (chromatic free) which add even more protection to

the material.

Mechanical & technical specifications0.2 % yield strength > 100 N/mm

Modulus of elasticity 90,000 N/ mm²

Tensile strength > 150 N/mm

Bending test (at 180°C) No cracking at fold

De-bending after bending No cracking at fold

Creep resistance (during one hour under a load of 50 N/mm²)

< 0.1%

Bending test at 4°C No fracture

Non magnetic

Non flammable

NoteThe pre-weathering treatment completed at the plant gradually evolves and coalesces over time with thenaturally formed zinc patina. As a result, the photos and samples may vary with respect to the finish on the project. For further information

Please call our office or visit www.vmzinc.com

What is pre-weathering?

Finish QUARTZ-ZINC NG ANTHRA-ZINC NG

Color Matt Grey Charcoal

Chromatic coordinates Y = + 25 x = 0,32 y = 0,32 Y = 4,5 to 7,5 x = 0,32 y = 0,32

Coil width 670 or 1000 as standard offer

Thickness 0.7, 1.0, 1.5mm as standard offer

References

VM ZINC is part of Umicore, world leader in non-ferrous metals

VM ZINC products are manufactured in accordance to EN 988 Standard: European Standard for zinc, copper and rolled titanium.

VM ZINC products: more than 100 years of experience with continuous R&D to develop the best and the most suitable products in roofing and cladding.

Quartz-Zinc

Anthra-Zinc

Umicore Australia(Sydney)PO BOX 727Crows Nest NSW 2065Tel: 02 9955 4400Fax:02 9955 1144

Umicore New Zealand/MicoMetals306 Neilson StreetOnehunga NZ 1006Tel: 09 634 2790Fax: 09 633 0306

www.vmzinc.comvmzinc.australia@umicore.com

Umicore Australia(Melbourne) 414 Somerville RoadTOTTENHAM VIC 3012Tel: 03 9362 6500Fax: 03 9962 6555 A Umicore brand

Authentic pre-weathered VM ZINC

QUARTZ-ZINC®

ANTHRA-ZINC®

•  Unrivalled finish

•  Defies time and naturally corrosion resistant

•  Flexibility, malleability and versatility of VM ZINC

•  Quartz Zinc®, a soft matt grey patina

•  Anthra Zinc®, a velvet charcoal grey patina

The sole purpose of this document is to describe the main technical characteristics of VM ZINC®

products manufactured by Umicore.The specification and installation of these products are the sole responsibility of the architectsand building professionals who must, in particular, ensure that these products are used in away suited to the end purpose of the building and that they are compatible with the otherproducts and techniques used.The specification and installation of the products implies respecting the standards in force andthe manufacturer's recommendations. In this regard, Umicore publishes and regularly updatesspecification and installation manuals for specific geographic areas and provides trainingcourses. All information can be obtained on request from the local VM ZINC® team. Umicore can not be held responsible for any specification or use of its products that has notrespected all these standards, recommendations and practices.

Additional information on VM ZINC®

Standard or special descriptions, examples, specificationand installation manuals on www.vmzinc.com

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Areas of application

Applications• All types of buildings• All types of facades in standing seam, interlocking panel,

flat-lock panel, sine wave profile and cassettes.

Authorised supporting structures

For cladding• installation on a plywood or metal framework on loadbearing

structure. Ventilated supporting structure (20 mm minimumair gap)

• Cassettes: installation on a special aluminium frameworksupported by the loadbearing structure.

ClimateAll wind regions.

Umicore AustraliaPO Box 727 Crows Nest NSW 2065Tel. 02 9955 4400Fax 02 9955 1144vmzinc.australia@umicore.com

Umicore Australia414 Somerville RoadTottenham VIC 3012Tel. 03 9362 6500Fax 03 9962 6555vmzinc.australia@umicore.com

Umicore New Zealand/Mico Metals306 Neilson StreetOnehunga NZ 1006Tel. 09 634 2790Fax 09 633 0306vmzinc.australia@umicore.com www.vmzinc.com

Colours Autumn red / Lichen green / Ash blue PIGMENTO®

Thickness 0.7 mm - 0.8 mm - 1.00 mm - 1.50 mmWidths 1000 mm as standard offerStandard range Sheets, coils, standing seam accessories, interlocking profiles and their accessories,

flat lock panelsTailor made products Preformed strips, sine wave profiles, FPS cassettes

Quality

PIGMENTO® is rolled zinc alloyed with copper and titanium.It complies with the European EN 988 standard and thePREMIUMZINC® quality label.The PIGMENTO® range is produced by adding mineral pigmentsto a QUARTZ-ZINC® substrate. This substrate is a preweatheredzinc which, from the beginning, has an aspect and texturevery close to the patina of natural zinc after a few monthsexposure to the air.

PIGMENTO® and the environment

Like all VM ZINC® offers, the PIGMENTO® Range isenvironmentally friendly in particular :

• By extending the colour palette of the preweathered rangewith natural pigments that blend naturally with the coloursin the environment.

• By extending the lifetime of zinc thanks to the additionalnew generation protection.

• PIGMENTO® is 100% recyclable.

Kranwerbung, Switzerland

(green PIGMENTO®)

PIGMENTO® rangeNew preweathered PIGMENTO®

A new way to look at zinc

Zinc is known for its elegant shade of grey. But just imagine what a subtle

shade of red, green or blue could contribute to your creation…

Three colours, constantly changing reflections inspiring new ideas and

blending perfectly with other materials: Autumn red, Lichen green and

Ash blue PIGMENTO®

A new coloured finish which preserves the natural texture of

preweathered zinc

Combining avant-garde and traditional aspects, new preweathered

PIGMENTO® remains true to the values of quality and durability which

makes the success of QUARTZ-ZINC® and ANTHRA-ZINC.®

A Umicore brand

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The sole purpose of this document is to describe the main technical characteristics of VM ZINC®

products manufactured by Umicore.The specification and installation of these products are the sole responsibility of the architectsand building professionals who must, in particular, ensure that these products are used in away suited to the end purpose of the building and that they are compatible with the otherproducts and techniques used.The specification and installation of the products implies respecting the standards in force andthe manufacturer's recommendations. In this regard, Umicore publishes and regularly updatesspecification and installation manuals for specific geographic areas and provides trainingcourses. All information can be obtained on request from the local VM ZINC® team. Umicore can not be held responsible for any specification or use of its products that has notrespected all these standards, recommendations and practices.

Additional information on VM ZINC®

Standard or special descriptions, examples, specificationand installation manuals on www.vmzinc.com

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Areas of application

Applications• All types of buildings• All types of facades in standing seam, interlocking panel,

flat-lock panel, sine wave profile and cassettes.

Authorised supporting structures

For cladding• installation on a plywood or metal framework on loadbearing

structure. Ventilated supporting structure (20 mm minimumair gap)

• Cassettes: installation on a special aluminium frameworksupported by the loadbearing structure.

ClimateAll wind regions.

Umicore AustraliaPO Box 727 Crows Nest NSW 2065Tel. 02 9955 4400Fax 02 9955 1144vmzinc.australia@umicore.com

Umicore Australia414 Somerville RoadTottenham VIC 3012Tel. 03 9362 6500Fax 03 9962 6555vmzinc.australia@umicore.com

Umicore New Zealand/Mico Metals306 Neilson StreetOnehunga NZ 1006Tel. 09 634 2790Fax 09 633 0306vmzinc.australia@umicore.com www.vmzinc.com

Colours Autumn red / Lichen green / Ash blue PIGMENTO®

Thickness 0.7 mm - 0.8 mm - 1.00 mm - 1.50 mmWidths 1000 mm as standard offerStandard range Sheets, coils, standing seam accessories, interlocking profiles and their accessories,

flat lock panelsTailor made products Preformed strips, sine wave profiles, FPS cassettes

Quality

PIGMENTO® is rolled zinc alloyed with copper and titanium.It complies with the European EN 988 standard and thePREMIUMZINC® quality label.The PIGMENTO® range is produced by adding mineral pigmentsto a QUARTZ-ZINC® substrate. This substrate is a preweatheredzinc which, from the beginning, has an aspect and texturevery close to the patina of natural zinc after a few monthsexposure to the air.

PIGMENTO® and the environment

Like all VM ZINC® offers, the PIGMENTO® Range isenvironmentally friendly in particular :

• By extending the colour palette of the preweathered rangewith natural pigments that blend naturally with the coloursin the environment.

• By extending the lifetime of zinc thanks to the additionalnew generation protection.

• PIGMENTO® is 100% recyclable.

Kranwerbung, Switzerland

(green PIGMENTO®)

PIGMENTO® rangeNew preweathered PIGMENTO®

A new way to look at zinc

Zinc is known for its elegant shade of grey. But just imagine what a subtle

shade of red, green or blue could contribute to your creation…

Three colours, constantly changing reflections inspiring new ideas and

blending perfectly with other materials: Autumn red, Lichen green and

Ash blue PIGMENTO®

A new coloured finish which preserves the natural texture of

preweathered zinc

Combining avant-garde and traditional aspects, new preweathered

PIGMENTO® remains true to the values of quality and durability which

makes the success of QUARTZ-ZINC® and ANTHRA-ZINC.®

A Umicore brand

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n Exclusive assembly system requiring no power tools.

n Aesthetics of VM ZINC roofi ng and cladding with parallel strips.

n Transverse joints or offset.

n Full range of pre-formed accessories for standard fl ashing.

VM ZINC DEXTER®

Technical Data Sheet

> Type of building: New construction or renovation. For roofi ng and cladding projects.

Mont D’Or College, France by Thomas, Fassio & Viaud.Winner of the ARCHIZINC Trophy 2004 for the Public Buildings category.

A Umicore brand

Type of project

- New construction or renovation.

- Cold or warm roof and only for straight-pitch roofs.

- Premises with low to moderate hygrometry levels.

- For other types of building, please consult VM ZINC

Australia.

Roof pitches- Minimum pitch > or = 9° (15%).

In particularly exposed locations or locations at an

altitude of 900m or more, the minimum slope is 15°

(25%).

Support:- The support shall be of ventilated plywood or

continuous fi r wood timbers.

- The wood decking should conform to the codes of

practice for zinc roofi ng.

Climates- Low altitudes: no restriction.

- Mountain areas: supplementary waterproof membrane

required.

- Windy regions: increase the number of slide clips at the

cladding or roofi ng edges in exposed area.

Admissible resistance in Pa (Pascals) per sqm- The amount of stress calculated must take into account

the characteristics of the roof (height, slope, local stress

at the edges, corners and eaves, exposure) and must

be lower than the admissible resistance of the DEXTER

system.

- For high load pressure, please consult us.

DEXTER: Description

Description of the systemDEXTER, the VM ZINC patented pre-formed roofi ng and

cladding system, is quickly and easily installed.

It is recommended for straight-pitch roofs with slopes

of 15% (9°) or more. DEXTER is an ideal solution for

all roof size (such as collective houses, penthouses,

schools...) and facades.

Only 3 DEXTER panels are needed to cover 1m2. The

assembly (no mechanical tools necessary) is easy and

shorten zinc-laying time. DEXTER roofi ng system also

includes an extensive range of accessories designed

for fi tting ridges, eaves, verges, edges and valleys.

Manufactured in QUARTZ-ZINC PLUS and ANTHRA-ZINC

PLUS, DEXTER panels have the same durability and

aesthetics as titanium zinc.

House, France. Architect: Atelier Fournier

Description of the DEXTER panels

Aspects QUARTZ & ANTHRA PLUS NG

Surface covered 400 X 835mm i.e 3 panels/sqm

Weight/sqm 7.6 kg in 0.7mm thickness

Packaging One pack includes 6 DEXTER panels i.e 2 sqm

InstallationThe DEXTER element is fi xed onto the support at the top using a

sheet clip. Along the side, clips are installed on the oblique fold

using two side clips. The elements are longitudinally

assembled by simply locking the sides of the elements into

one another. Transversally, the elements are assembled using

double-welt joints. The DEXTER panels must be installed from

right to left. The transverse joints can be staggered or aligned.

DEXTER: Area of application

Staggered joints Aligned joints

DEXTER panel assembly layoutDexter clips panel view

Ferry Rd Apartments, Glebe, Sydney by SJB Architects & Australand. Contractor: Copperform.

DEXTER clips

JunctionThe elements are assembled longitudinally by simply

locking the sides of the elements into one another.

Transversally, the elements are assembled using

double-welt joints. The transverse joints overlap by

158 mm and the side with the rounded profi le has a

200-mm zone where the profi le narrows so as to

facilitate overlapping. The DEXTER system is laid from

the right end to the left end like roofi ng tiles. The

transverse joints can be staggered or aligned.

DEXTER: Framework & Fixing

Residential apts, France by Golhen Architects.

Recommended fi xingsThe DEXTER elements are fi xed at the top by one sheet

clip and by 2 side clips, which are placed along the side

with the oblique fold. When placed in position, each

DEXTER needs to be immediately fi xed at the top by

a sheet clip inserted into the centre of the safety fold.

The side clips are put in place during or after the laying

of a complete vertical row.

FrameworkThe support shall be of ventilated plywood or

continuous fi r wood timbers.The support shall be rigid

and continuous for all parts where DEXTER elements are

installed. There is no more than a 5-mm difference in

height (fl ush tolerance) between the support’s

components at their junction. There should be no

protruding elements on the support, e.g., screws or

nails that could damage the underside of the zinc.

The plywood minimum thickness shall be 15 mm for

cladding and 19 mm for roofi ng. The support shall also

meet the loading requirements in conformity with a

minimum pull-out strength of 50 daN for each of the

fi xing clips, provided that the entire support transmit

the cumulated load of all fi xing clips to the structure.

Umicore AustraliaVM ZINC

PO BOX 727 414 Somerville Road www.vmzinc.comCROWS NEST NSW 2065 TOTTENHAM VIC 3014 vmzinc.australia@umicore.comTel: 02 9955 4400 Tel: 03 9362 6500Fax: 02 9955 1144 Fax: 03 9362 6555

Junction Detail

VM ZINC Additional information

- Patented system

- EN 988 Quality Standards

- Premium Zinc Label certifi ed

1 VM ZINC sheet clip2 Stainless steel clip3 DEXTER panel