VMZINC has been used as a material for roofing, facades and rainwater systems throughout the world since 1837. This has allowed VMZINC to prove not only its aesthetics but also its durability credentials.
Whilst BRE EPDS state that a service life of 100 years should be expected with very limited maintenance, a number of projects including Liverpool Central Library show that this can be exceeded. Furthermore at the end of its life, zinc is 100% recyclable and over 96% of old zinc roofs are indeed recycled. This has a very significant effect on the reduction of zinc ore extraction and energy use.
Mill finish Natural zinc can and is still used but over the last 50 years a number of pre-weathered zinc options have become available all of which are A1 non-combustible. A few of the recently completed projects across the UK and Ireland which use a wide range of pre-weathered zinc finishes in a number of systems including rainscreen façade panels can be seen in our new Gallery 26 brochure.
VMZINC does follow a number of accreditations including:
- BS EN 988 which give details on the specification of the zinc itself
- BS EN 501 which outlines specifications for fully supported zinc roofs
- Code of Practice 143-5 which outlines good practice for zinc roof and wall coverings
- Both the Structural roof and Compact roof (warm roof construction) also have full BBA system certification.
All VMZINC production plants and services conform to both ISO 14001 and ISO 9001.
Last but not least, at the end of 2024 the skill of the zinc roofer was given UNESCO world heritage status. Whilst this honour is more for the zinc installers of Paris, all skilled specialist installers can take pride in this recognition. VMZINC works with partner VMZINC@WORK installers who have a known track record of successfully installing zinc and can benefit from a 50 year material warranty.
If you would like further information including samples or an online or office based RIBA accredited CPD please do not hesitate to contact us.