TR Freeman Ltd offer 2 main zinc roofing suppliers, VM
ZINC® and RHEINZINK®
Why choose Zinc?
Aesthetics
It offers distinctive and original surface aspects. This warm, luminous,
highly expressive material responds freely to the play of light, its colours
shifting to reflect the changing hues of the sky. Because of its mechanical
and aesthetic flexibility it lends itself to the creation of an often
original, sometimes unexpected, but always happy marriage with other materials:
wood, brick, cement, glass, etc.
Malleability
Architects have unlimited creativity which can be perfectly expressed
with zinc. The material is applied in strips and can therefore adopt any
shape. It can be bent to fit curves with low radiuses and form complex
shapes which are difficult to realise with other materials.
Optimum Investment
Zinc is not sensitive to corrosion: it protects itself by developing
a patina that gives it an exceptional long life span (40 years in an aggressive
urban environment to 100 years in a protected rural environment). It requires
no maintenance, no necessity to have a coating or varnish. Zinc continues
to develop a protective layer throughout its life and will self-repair
imperfections and scratches.
Easy to specify
Zinc can be laid on slopes from 5%, to vertical. It allows a varied range
of construction layouts and the management of complex details that are
impossible to realise with other materials. It adapts to local professional
particularities, to regulation or comfort requirements specific to each
building.
Natural and recyclable
A natural primary material, zinc can be recycled indefinitely which benefits
all the players in the chain.
RHEINZINK® consists of an alloy of zinc with the addition of titanium
and copper. The material is manufactured in a continuous wide strip casting
and rolling process.
Further fabrication produces sheets, rainwater goods and cladding systems.
RHEINZINK® is ideally suited for all roofing shapes and forms including
domed, conical, concave and convex shapes using standing seams as the method
of jointing.
Traditional roll cap joints can also be used when required. All roofing
applications must be adequately ventilated: the company's literature shows
recommended detailing. A full range of rainwater goods is also available
in both bright and pre weathered finish.
For more information about RHEINZINK® please visit their website http://www.rheinzink.co.uk
There are many reasons for choosing VM ZINC® for your roofing and facade projects. Zinc is naturally resistant to corrosion , extremely durable and does not require costly maintenance. In addition, the flexibility, malleability and versatility of zinc, combined with its pleasing aspect, make it the material of choice for imaginative building projects from individual homes to commercial complexes, public buildings and private projects.
Because VM ZINC® is suitable for all roof pitches above 5° and for all types of shapes (straight, curved, folded, etc.), it offers freedom of expression for roof design. VM ZINC® answers every architectural demand.
For more information about VM ZINC® please visit their website http://www.vmzinc.com
For a visual example of this roofing type follow the link to a relevant
completed project case study:
- Maths Building >>>
- Harvey Court >>>
- Faculty of Education >>>
- Storeys Way >>>
- Western Residences
Case >>>
