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Why zinc roofing and cladding provides more peace of mind

Updated fire tests, new pre-weathered products and improved warranties mean architects are increasingly specifying this versatile metal for their facades

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Earlier this year roofing and cladding specialist VM Zinc completed BROOFt4 fire tests for its standing seam roofing.

The results showed no flame spread and no flame penetration on vented and non-vented zinc roof build-ups.

The results were included in its BBA certificate for the warm, non-vented Structural roof. The Structural roof reduces both thermal bridges and air leakage. Details for this system and others are now available at NBS Source.

Since the founding of VM Zinc in 1837, the company has strived to continually innovate. These latest results follow the 2020 launch of Pigmento Storm Grey and Pigmento Charcoal Blue, two new pre-weathered zincs for its standard range.

In addition, VM Zinc@Work partner installation companies can now offer specifiers a 50-year material warranty on VM Zinc. 

  • VM Zinc Quartz-zinc and Anthra-zinc standing seam roofing and cladding at 12 luxury properties at Bilton Fields Farm on the outskirts of Rugby, Warwickshire.
    VM Zinc Quartz-zinc and Anthra-zinc standing seam roofing and cladding at 12 luxury properties at Bilton Fields Farm on the outskirts of Rugby, Warwickshire.
  • VM Zinc Pigmento Red clad pop-out windows at Powell Hall, University of St Andrews.
    VM Zinc Pigmento Red clad pop-out windows at Powell Hall, University of St Andrews.
  • VM Zinc Anthra-zinc flat lock shingles at the New Science Building, University of East Anglia.
    VM Zinc Anthra-zinc flat lock shingles at the New Science Building, University of East Anglia.
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To find out more about VM Zinc@Work, for further information, samples or an online or in-person RIBA-accredited CPD, visit vmzinc.co.uk

 

Contact:

020 3445 5640

vmzinc.uk@vmbuildingsolutions.com

 

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