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Material

Zinc

A soft, matte grey metal that weathers to a stable, protective patina. It has long been used for roofs and façades in Europe, as much for its look as for its long life.

Zinc sheet surface with its natural mottled texture
ZincZinc sheet surface with its natural mottled texture

Detail

Specifying zinc

PropertiesForms a patina that protects it. Soft, matte look. Very ductile.
Where to specifyFaçade cladding and external panels where the weathered look is intended.
FinishesNatural or pre-weathered. Zinc is not PVD coated.
Fabrication notesVery ductile, and it forms well. Its behaviour depends on temperature: it should not be bent in cold conditions.
Confirm before specifyingConfirm current zinc availability and the minimum order with MCS before you detail around it.
Zinc swatch plate with the MCS mark laser cut through its bottom right corner
The zinc swatch plate, from a photograph of the real sheet. Ask for the physical swatch before you specify.

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Specifying zinc?

Send the detail and MCS will confirm thickness, finish and whether it forms as drawn.