http://www.buildingtalk.com/news/umi/umi000.html Umicore V M Zinc news releases on Buildingtalk en-gb Copyright (C)2008 Pro-Talk Ltd. All rights reserved. Fri, 21 Nov 2008 08:00:00 UT Fri, 21 Nov 2008 08:00:00 UT http://www.pro-talk.com/images/protalklogo90.gif http://www.pro-talk.com/ 90 79 VM Zinc is the first UK cladding manufacturer to receive BRE certification for its zinc interlocking panel facade systems (BRE137/07) and offers 160 online CAD downloads Mon, 27 Oct 2008 08:00:00 UT Umicore V M Zinc http://www.buildingtalk.com/news/umi/umi113.html Growth in zinc's specification as a building product can be attributed to a number of factors, not least its lasting appearance, low maintenance, design life cost and durability. Mon, 27 Oct 2008 08:00:00 UT Umicore V M Zinc http://www.buildingtalk.com/news/umi/umi114.html MaJOR Refurbishment and extension of 'The Pier Arts Centre' in Stromnes uses VM Zinc Plus in an Anthra-zinc pre-weathered finish for both roofing and cladding. Mon, 27 Oct 2008 08:00:00 UT Umicore V M Zinc http://www.buildingtalk.com/news/umi/umi115.html Zinc was chosen ahead of other metals for its ease of maintenance, colour retention and sustainability. Mon, 27 Oct 2008 08:00:00 UT Umicore V M Zinc http://www.buildingtalk.com/news/umi/umi116.html Striking new saw-tooth shaped Design and Technology Block of Falmouth School utilised standing seam zinc roofing and cladding in VM Zinc's unique, pre-weathered Anthra-Zinc colour. Fri, 24 Oct 2008 08:00:00 UT Umicore V M Zinc http://www.buildingtalk.com/news/umi/umi112.html 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. Wed, 11 Jun 2008 08:00:00 UT Umicore V M Zinc http://www.buildingtalk.com/news/umi/umi111.html 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 Tue, 10 Jun 2008 08:00:00 UT Umicore V M Zinc http://www.buildingtalk.com/news/umi/umi110.html 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. Fri, 12 Oct 2007 08:00:00 UT Umicore V M Zinc http://www.buildingtalk.com/news/umi/umi105.html Curved zinc roof and unusual stepped construction on the edge of a quarry, manufactured by Umicore. Fri, 31 Aug 2007 08:00:00 UT Umicore V M Zinc http://www.buildingtalk.com/news/umi/umi103.html 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. Fri, 31 Aug 2007 08:00:00 UT Umicore V M Zinc http://www.buildingtalk.com/news/umi/umi104.html Looking at zinc sustainability to see if it stands the test of real examination. Fri, 06 Jul 2007 08:00:00 UT Umicore V M Zinc http://www.buildingtalk.com/news/umi/umi101.html VM Zinc (Umicore) examine the use of zinc as a material for rainwater goods. Fri, 06 Jul 2007 08:00:00 UT Umicore V M Zinc http://www.buildingtalk.com/news/umi/umi102.html VM Zinc (Umicore) curved zinc roof and unusual stepped construction on the edge of a quarry in Sevenoaks. Thu, 07 Jun 2007 08:00:00 UT Umicore V M Zinc http://www.buildingtalk.com/news/umi/umi108.html Architects are increasingly turning to zinc as a building material, for its long-term performance and low maintenance qualities. Fri, 06 Apr 2007 08:00:00 UT Umicore V M Zinc http://www.buildingtalk.com/news/umi/umi106.html Among UK specifiers, there seems to be limited awareness of the fact that 30% of all zinc manufactured uses recycled material. Fri, 06 Apr 2007 08:00:00 UT Umicore V M Zinc http://www.buildingtalk.com/news/umi/umi107.html 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. Mon, 16 Oct 2006 08:00:00 UT Umicore V M Zinc http://www.buildingtalk.com/news/umi/umi100.html