The textured aspect of zinc shows through the color just as the grain of wood is visible through coats of stain.
ALPOLIC® MCM is proud to partner with VMZinc® to offer our new PIGMENTO® zinc composite material. Using modern pigment technology to showcase the naturally grained texture of QUARTZ-ZINC®, the result is a revolutionary new look in elegant tones.
PIGMENTO® is not a painted finish, which makes the surface color practically maintenance free. The color is created by adding mineral pigments to a durable protective coating, creating beautifully organic hues like red, blue, brown, orange and grey.
The subtilty of the depts of the pigment is unsurpassed by any building material available.
SURFACE TREATMENT
With PIGMENTO®, the surface of QUARTZ-ZINC ® coil is glazed with mineral color pigments to produce rich earthy hues. The visible and natural texture of the QUARTZ-ZINC ® will remain, but the result is a distinctive shine that offers the deep texture of a natural metal with the wide palette of man-made colors.
FINISH TOLERANCE
Finish color of natural metal cannot be controlled and some variation should be expected.
PRODUCT NOTES
– Zinc composite materials should only be used in a rainscreen system.
– Sheets should be stored flat in a dry, indoor environment.
– Fabricate sheets at temperatures above 55°F.
– Refer to ALPOLIC ® fabrication manuals for routing and fabrication recommendations.
– Protective film should be removed soon after installation.
– Zinc needs to be isolated from aluminum and other dissimilar metals to avoid galvanic corrosion.
– ALPOLIC ® and VMZINC ® recommend the use the same metal on both sides of composite material in order to avoid sheet distortion caused by the differing rates of
thermal expansion of dissimilar metals.
