AMAZING ZINC

Use of zinc is changing and adapting to architectural trends, especially to meet requirements in terms of interior comfort and energy saving. An opaque material by nature, it can become a mesh, lace or veil on a building envelope thanks to perforation. A specialist in rolled zinc building solutions, VMZINC® offers a wide range of standard or made-to-order perforations according to the aesthetics and degree of transparency sought: rounded, square, rectangular or trapezoidal forms; uniform or arbitrary layout and photographic reproduction using pixellation of motifs. Perforated zinc plays with shadow and light, enriches textures and makes it possible to create wall-mounted skins, transforming the perception of the material. It is available in all surface aspects and in numerous VMZINC® facade systems. In the day time, VMZINC® perforated zinc gives the building a dynamic, lightweight appearance. At nightfall, it seems to disappear, revealing the illuminated core of the building, or animates the facades when used with LED backlights. The facade takes on its full significance and the building becomes a luminous signal, a landmark in the city. VMZINC® perforated zinc also contributes to interior comfort. In winter, it allows natural light to inundate living areas while at the same time protecting occupants from external view. In summer, it provides solar protection and contributes to the energy efficiency of buildings, especially in Southern regions. All the cut parts of zinc develop a natural patina, with no risk of oxidation. This makes zinc an ideal material for perforated cladding systems.