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Umicore V M Zinc
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Four Rivers House
Fentiman Walk
Hertford
SG14 1DB
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Listing of all 11 news releases from Umicore V M Zinc:
160 zinc roof and facade CAD details online.
With the growing use of zinc in construction, the addition of 160 downloadable technical details to the VM Zinc website marks a fresh approach for a zinc manufacturer.
News from Umicore V M Zinc (11 June 2008)
Zinc growth as a sustainable building material
Around 30% of all manufactured zinc uses recycled material, and the material is now used extensively as a lighter, less expensive replacement for cast iron guttering and lead for roofing
News from Umicore V M Zinc (10 June 2008)
Zinc 'Grand Designs' honours for sustainability
Though less well known for standing seam systems than aluminium, zinc is now receiving widespread public attention as a consequence of projects featured in, for example, the 2007 Grand Designs Awards.
News from Umicore V M Zinc (12 October 2007)
Zinc roof on quarry house development
User application article Curved zinc roof and unusual stepped construction on the edge of a quarry, manufactured by Umicore.
News from Umicore V M Zinc (31 August 2007)
Zinc for restoration of victorian bandstand
User application article Refurbishment of bandstand, believed to be largest of its type remaining in the UK, involved manufacture of bespoke, 62-section zinc roof and central finial by manufacturers VM Zinc.
News from Umicore V M Zinc (31 August 2007)
Zinc sustainability credentials
Technical background article Looking at zinc sustainability to see if it stands the test of real examination.
News from Umicore V M Zinc ( 6 July 2007)
Zinc guttering - lighter and longer lasting
Technical background article VM Zinc (Umicore) examine the use of zinc as a material for rainwater goods.
News from Umicore V M Zinc ( 6 July 2007)
Zinc roof on quarry house development
User application article VM Zinc (Umicore) curved zinc roof and unusual stepped construction on the edge of a quarry in Sevenoaks.
News from Umicore V M Zinc ( 7 June 2007)
Zinc guttering - less weight, greater quality
Technical background article Architects are increasingly turning to zinc as a building material, for its long-term performance and low maintenance qualities.
News from Umicore V M Zinc ( 6 April 2007)
Sustainability credentials of Zinc
Technical background article Among UK specifiers, there seems to be limited awareness of the fact that 30% of all zinc manufactured uses recycled material.
News from Umicore V M Zinc ( 6 April 2007)
Use of zinc as a material for rainwater goods
Technical background article Architects are increasingly turning to zinc as a building material, for its long-term performance and low maintenance qualities, as well as its adaptability to diverse design styles.
News from Umicore V M Zinc (16 October 2006)
