ZINKMETAL®

The new zinc alloy from KME for roofs and facades

Metals are the first choice of materials for demanding and sustainable economic designs of roofs, facades and roof drainage systems. Besides copper and its alloys, with their consistently high quality and diversified uses, zinc is a tried-and-tested material for a large number of applications.

KME is now offering ZINKMETAL^®, a new economic material for facades, roofs and roof drainage systems. The alloy made of zinc, copper and titanium guarantees best material properties for simple and trouble-free working and for an appealing, long-life appearance.

The use of zinc in roofing, facade design and roof drainage systems is significantly optimized by the special alloy in ZINKMETAL^®.

Copper ensures excellent tensile strength and over a period of time features the characteristic copper oxidation, whereas titanium ensures long-term avoidance of material tension. The combination of these two metals results in clearly reduced material stretching. ZINKMETAL^® is extremely easy to bend, which makes it easy to work and highly flexible. The natural surface is completely stable after it has been laid, it is maintenance-free and very long lasting.

ZINKMETAL^® combines a number of key advantages for use in roofs and facades:

• Excellent malleability
• Flexible installation
• Simple processing and material connections
• Dimensional stability
• Maintenance-free
• Long life

The alloy used in the manufacture of ZINKMETAL^® meets the highest quality requirements. The material complies to European standard EN 988 which is specifically for the use of zinc and zinc alloys in the building industry. The specifications for zinc-copper-titanium coils, sheets and strips are set out in this standard. In accordance with European Standard EN 1179, the alloy is manufactured using quality Z1 zinc in addition to further alloy components.