VMZINC UK: VMZINC Fully Supported Facades - Flat Lock Cladding
A cladding solution that provides a longitudinal flat seam. Panels can be square, rectangular or diamond shaped, interlock into each other on the four sides and are secured with concealed fasteners and clips.The system consists of panels with 180 degree hems approximately 25 mm wide that interlock and are held on the substrate using cleats.Flatlock panels can be installed aligned or staggered, and both horizontally and vertically or even at an angle. The panels should be installed on a vertical wall or soffit. The façade system involves laying the panels on a compatible wooden framework or plywood fixed to the supporting structure (masonry or metal structure).The maximum recommended visible width for a panel is 600 mm with the maximum length being 3000 mm. The thickness of the zinc used will depend on panel dimensions with small panels using 0.7 mm zinc whereas the larger panels will require 1 mm thick zinc.Features and benefits:Covered by Code of Practice 143–5:1964.Concealed fasteners.Offers great flexibility on panel size and shape.System build-up:VMZ flat lock panels in VMZINC PLUS.Fixing cleat.Fixing strip.18 mm plywood or steel deck.Battens creating a vented 38 mm airspace.Insulation protected by VMZ Membrane.VMZINC PLUS:A product which allows zinc to be installed on ventilated plywood as well as specific warm (non-ventilated) substrates. The product consists of VMZINC (in all finishes) having a 60 μm coating applied to the underside thus allowing a more varied amount of substrates to be used and eliminating the risk of the formation of white rust on the underside of the zinc standing seam panels. VMZINC PLUS resists to an abrasion of 140 L when tested in accordance with ASTM D 968.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 our 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. Zinc sheet fully supported wall-covering systems

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VMZINC UK: VMZINC Fully Supported Facades - Standing Seam Cladding
A ventilated cladding system that can be used for both renovation and new build. As the name implies, the system consists of seams that can be crimped in a single or double lock (for greater flatness single lock seams, sometimes referred to as angle seams, are recommended). The system has a traditional look with the seams being 25 mm high. The trays can be installed horizontally, vertically and at an angle.The façade system offers the possibility to clad all types of walls: flat, curved or complex forms. Another advantage of this zinc façade system is that it can be used on both walls and roofs, thus allowing roof and wall to blend as one (standing seam roofs require double lock seams, and are specified separately).The cladding panels can be various sizes - it is recommended that they be no more than 4000 mm in length and 430 mm in width; consult manufacturer for details. All aspects of VMZINC can be used, with 0.8 mm being the recommended thickness for facades.Features and benefits:Covered by Code of Practice 143-5: 1964.Concealed fasteners.Roof to wall continuity (roofing specified separately).Versatile.Horizontal, vertical and diagonal (angled) installation possible.25 mm high seam.System build-up:VMZ standing seam panels in VMZINC PLUS.Fixing clip.18 mm plywood or steel deck.Battens creating a vented 38 mm airspace.Insulation protected by VMZ Membrane.VMZINC PLUS:A product which allows zinc to be installed on ventilated plywood as well as specific warm (non-ventilated) substrates. The product consists of VMZINC (in all finishes) having a 60 μm coating applied to the underside thus allowing a more varied amount of substrates to be used and eliminating the risk of the formation of white rust on the underside of the zinc standing seam panels. VMZINC PLUS resists to an abrasion of 140 L when tested in accordance with ASTM D 968.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 our 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. Zinc sheet fully supported wall-covering systems

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VMZINC UK: VMZINC Rainscreen Facades – Interlocking Panels
Interlocking Panels consist of a panel face and reveal joint, and are fixed in position using hidden fasteners. The panels can be orientated horizontally or vertically, can be applied equally to soffits and 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.The panels 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.Features and benefits:Elegant linear panels.Concealed fastening.CWCT tested by UK fabricators.Variable joint size.Horizontal and vertical installation possible.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 our 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. Zinc cassette panels

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VMZINC UK: VMZINC Rainscreen Facades – Overlapping Panels
An economical kit of panels and flashings that can easily be installed on either timber battens or metal cladding rails. The system is fixed with screws or with a nail gun, resulting in the panels being held in place with no visible fasteners. Overlapping panels are 200 mm wide and have a depth of either 13 or 20 mm. They are installed horizontally and available in 3 m lengths. The rails can be either softwood timber with a 50 mm supporting width or 40 mm wide metal rails (2 mm thick aluminium or 1.5 mm thick galvanized steel). A vented air space of at least 38 mm must be allowed for behind the panels. VMZINC PLUS must be used on all non-vertical flashings if open gap soft boards are not being used.Features and benefits:Cost effective.Concealed fastening.Horizontal laying.System build-up:VMZINC overlapping panels.Timber 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 our 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. Zinc traditional sheets

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VMZINC UK: VMZINC Rainscreen Facades – Sine Wave
A corrugated profile in zinc that can be fixed to a wooden or a metal framework using visible stainless steel fasteners. The standard profile for the panel is an 18/76 mm module which is available in both 0.8 and 1 mm thicknesses. The system can be used to clad walls both horizontally and vertically.The system is fixed back to timber or metal (galvanized steel at least 1.5 mm thick or aluminium at least 2 mm thick) rails that are typically at centres of between 0.8 and 1.2 m (depending on loading). The rails must have a supporting face width of 40 mm and should allow a minimum vented space between the VMZ Sine Wave panel and the insulation/sheathing of 38 mm. For panels over 3 m in length slotted or over-size holes must be pre-drilled to allow the thermal expansion and contraction of the panels to take place.Features and benefits:Offers a more industrial aesthetic.Very simple installation.Cost effective.Available in all finishes.System build-up:VMZINC Sine Wave panels.Stainless steel screws.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 our 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. Zinc profiled sheets

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VMZINC UK: VMZINC Standing Seam Roofing - Compact Roof (Warm, Non-vented)
Non-vented warm roof system for buildings with high humidity levels using VMZINC Plus and a continuous support as a substrate.FOAMGLAS cellular glass insulation is adhered to the substrate using a cold adhesive; the staggered joints of the board are closely butted with the cold adhesive ensuring a vapour tight seal (no vapour barrier is required).Features and benefits:Suitable for buildings with high humidity levels (including class 5, swimming pools).BBA certified – 12/4900 sheet 2.Almost no thermal bridges.Excellent pull-out resistance.System build-up:Interior finish.Metal purlins.Continuous support (e.g. steel deck or plywood).Cellular glass insulation (eg. FOAMGLAS).Galvanized steel plates.Bituminous membrane.Polyurethane separation layer.VMZINC PLUS Standing Seam.VMZINC PLUS:A product which allows zinc to be installed on ventilated plywood as well as specific warm (non-ventilated) substrates. The product consists of VMZINC (in all finishes) having a 60 μm coating applied to the underside thus allowing a more varied amount of substrates to be used and eliminating the risk of the formation of white rust on the underside of the zinc standing seam panels. VMZINC PLUS resists to an abrasion of 140 L when tested in accordance with ASTM D 968.Life Cycle Analysis (LCA): VMZINC undertakes Life Cycle Analysis (LCA) tests on its products and publishes Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs). 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. Zinc sheet fully supported roof covering systems

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VMZINC UK: VMZINC Standing Seam Roofing - Standing Seam Roof On Metal Faced Panels (Warm, Non-vented)
Non-vented warm roof system for buildings with humidity classes between 1 and 4 using VMZINC Plus and an insulated metal panel as a substrate.The insulated metal-faced composite panel must be made from galvanized steel on both the internal and external facing (minimum thickness 0.7 mm for external facing). Fixings and clips must not inhibit the required expansion and contraction of the VMZINC PLUS or cause any damage to the protective coating underneath.The insulated metal-faced composite panel must provide a 100% vapour barrier. This is normally achieved using a panel with a vapour tight interlocking jointing system.Features and benefits: BRE EN 15804 EPD.This solution provides good pull-out resistanceOffers a fast track installation process over large areas.Reduced thermal bridges.Allows building to be temporarily weatherproofed rapidly.System build-up:Interior finish.Steel purlins.Insulated metal-faced panel (0.7 mm steel thickness).Aluminium-faced tape .VMZINC Membrane.VMZINC PLUS Standing Seam.VMZINC PLUS:A product which allows zinc to be installed on ventilated plywood as well as specific warm (non-ventilated) substrates. The product consists of VMZINC (in all finishes) having a 60 μm coating applied to the underside thus allowing a more varied amount of substrates to be used and eliminating the risk of the formation of white rust on the underside of the zinc standing seam panels. VMZINC PLUS resists to an abrasion of 140 L when tested in accordance with ASTM D 968.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 our 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. Zinc sheet fully supported roof covering systems

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VMZINC UK: VMZINC Standing Seam Roofing - Standing Seam Roof On Open Gap Boarding (Cold, Vented)
Vented cold roof system for buildings with humidity classes between 1 and 4 using VMZINC on an open gap softwood boarding (compatible) substrate. A minimum 50 mm continuous air gap must be left clear beneath the roof boarding. Continuous ventilation openings are made at the ridge and eaves. In order to maintain the integrity of the roof, a VMZINC breather membrane should be installed on the cold side of the insulation, and a vapour control layer appropriate to the building’s humidity levels laid on the warm side of the insulation.VMZINC must be installed directly over the open-gap softwood boarding without the use of any membrane. The boarding should be clean and dry, 100–150 mm wide, 18 or 24 mm thick, according to the rafter centres.The roof boards are fixed perpendicularly to the direction of the pitch leaving a 3–5 mm gap between them. They are securely fixed to the structure.Features and benefits:A very versatile and easy to install substrate.Flexible because it also permits complex shapes to be clad in zinc.Excellent pull-out resistance.Easy installation using traditional clips.BRE EN 15804 EPD.System build-up:Interior finish.Vapour control layer.Insulation.VMZINC Membrane.50 mm ventilated air space (minimum).Rafter.Batten.Open-gap timber boarding.VMZINC Standing Seam.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. 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. Zinc sheet fully supported roof covering systems

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VMZINC UK: VMZINC Standing Seam Roofing - Standing Seam Roof On Plywood (Cold, Vented)
Vented cold roof system for buildings with humidity classes between 1 and 4 using VMZINC Plus on a plywood (non-compatible) substrate.VMZINC PLUS is installed on the plywood. A minimum 50 mm continuous air gap must be left clear beneath the plywood. Continuous ventilation openings are made at the ridge and eaves at least 10 mm wide protected by insect mesh and correspond to BS 5250: 2002. VMZINC Membrane can be used between the VMZINC PLUS and the plywood, although this is optional but may have the advantage of protecting the plywood prior to the installation of the zinc. The ideal thickness of the plywood is 18 mm and it must be weather and boil proof. WBP plywood is more precisely described as EN 314-2 (bond class 2) and EN 636-2 (timber performance).It is also recommended to install a vapour control layer on the warm side of the insulation.Features and benefits:Provides a continuous rigid deck for the VMZINC PLUS.Plywood decking is readily available and widely used.Excellent pull-out resistance.BRE EN 15804 EPD.System build-up:Interior finish.Vapour control layer.Insulation.VMZINC Membrane.50 mm ventilated air space (minimum).Rafter.Batten.Plywood.VMZINC PLUS Standing Seam.VMZINC PLUS:A product which allows zinc to be installed on ventilated plywood as well as specific warm (non-ventilated) substrates. The product consists of VMZINC (in all finishes) having a 60 μm coating applied to the underside thus allowing a more varied amount of substrates to be used and eliminating the risk of the formation of white rust on the underside of the zinc standing seam panels. VMZINC PLUS resists to an abrasion of 140 L when tested in accordance with ASTM D 968.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. 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. Zinc sheet fully supported roof covering systems

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VMZINC UK: VMZINC Standing Seam Roofing - Standing Seam Roof On Plywood Bonded To Phenolic Foam (Warm, Non-vented)
Non-vented warm roof system for buildings with humidity classes between 1 and 4 using VMZINC Plus and an engineered panel as a substrate.The substrate of the Metdeck/Warmdex composite panels (on the warm side of the roof panel) must be covered with Aludex Max a continuous aluminium foil-backed bituminous self-sealing vapour barrier. Condensation risk must be assessed for each individual project or individual project component in accordance with BS 5250: 2002. Specification may need to be adapted to the internal humidity load of the building.The VMZINC Membrane should be installed between the VMZINC PLUS and the Metdeck/Warmdex composite panels, then dressed into the gutter.Metdeck/Warmdex composite panels, incorporating 18 mm WBP plywood factory-bonded to a Resol insulation core, are mechanically fixed to the substrate (vapour barrier on concrete, metal or timber deck). The number of fixings required will vary with specific building details and geographical location, and must be assessed on an individual basis.Features and benefits:Metdeck provides a continuous support to VMZINC PLUS.Easy installation using traditional clips.Reduces thermal bridging.Timber substrate can resist limited foot traffic.Minimizes the number of fixings required.Excellent pull-out resistance.System build-up:Interior finish.Rafters.Continuous support (e.g. steel deck or plywood).Aludex Max (fully supported vapour barrier).18 mm plywood factory bonded to phenolic insulation.VMZINC Membrane.VMZINC PLUS Standing Seam.VMZINC PLUS:A product which allows zinc to be installed on ventilated plywood as well as specific warm (non-ventilated) substrates. The product consists of VMZINC (in all finishes) having a 60 μm coating applied to the underside thus allowing a more varied amount of substrates to be used and eliminating the risk of the formation of white rust on the underside of the zinc standing seam panels. VMZINC PLUS resists to an abrasion of 140 L when tested in accordance with ASTM D 968.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. 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. Zinc sheet fully supported roof covering systems

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VMZINC UK: VMZINC Standing Seam Roofing - Structural Roof (Warm, Non-vented)
Non-vented warm roof system for buildings with humidity classes between 1 and 4 using VMZINC Plus and an engineered panel as a substrate.The supporting structure can be a steel or plywood deck. Either deck is covered by Aludex Max (an aluminium foil-reinforced bituminous vapour barrier with a high water vapour resistance of 7000 MNsg) installed with cold or hot glued joints. All insulation materials must have a compression strength of minimum 50 kPa (0.5 kg/cm² ), at a maximum 10% deformation and must be dimensionally stable at up to 100°C and comply with current BuildingRegulations.Between the VMZINC PLUS and the insulation, a VMZINC Membrane is fixed with an overlap that varies depending on the slope. The insulation material must also comply with the fire resistance requirements of the Building Regulations.Features and benefits:BBA certified – 12/4900 product sheet 1.100 year service life following BRE EPP EN 15804Weather tight to wind and rain.Reduced thermal bridges.System build-up:Interior finish.Rafters.Continuous support (e.g. steel deck or plywood).Aludex Max (fully supported vapour barrier).Insulation (e.g. mineral board or PIR).VMZINC Membrane.VMZINC PLUS Standing Seam.VMZINC PLUS:A product which allows zinc to be installed on ventilated plywood as well as specific warm (non-ventilated) substrates. The product consists of VMZINC (in all finishes) having a 60 μm coating applied to the underside thus allowing a more varied amount of substrates to be used and eliminating the risk of the formation of white rust on the underside of the zinc standing seam panels. VMZINC PLUS resists to an abrasion of 140 L when tested in accordance with ASTM D 968.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. 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. Zinc sheet fully supported roof covering systems

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