Say “hello” to Vestis Black Graphite

admin — Mon, 22 Aug 2016 04:37:36 +0000

Something big has landed. Say “hello” to Vestis Black Graphite; the cladding and roofing game changer.

Vestis is our range of imported Italian pre-painted aluminium. The AMA collection offers Australian and New Zealand architects, builders, manufacturers and installers, unique metal finishes, unlike anything else in our market. Black Graphite launched towards the end of 2015. The past nine months has seen an incredible shift in specifications and end users product selection. Black Graphite is triumphing by offering a smooth matte black finish. Where dark zinc was dominant, Vestis’ black aluminium now stands proud as a legitimate alternative.

Vestis Black Graphite in an interlocking cladding profile on Price Street House.

Vestis Black Graphite offers the look of black titanium zinc, but with the advantages of coated aluminium. Along with Italian design prestige, our material also offers the following project benefits:

H41 material hardness for easier manufacturing and installation.
Artificial coil-coating paint processes for colour consistency. This is particularly helpful when working on large developments with multiple construction phases
A true black hue
Depending on the installation complexity, a more cost effective option, compared to some zincs
40 year anti-corrosion product warranty*
100 per cent recyclable
UV resistant
A spectacular matte facade finish, sure to impress

For more information, visit our main website by clicking here. To order samples, or request technical assistance, feel free to contact us at info@architecturalmetalsaustralia.com.au.

*Vestis 40 year warranty is subject to project location and will not be offered if installed less than 1km from the ocean.

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An introduction to Zintek® zinc

admin — Wed, 17 Aug 2016 01:08:02 +0000

Zintek® zinc, beauty, long life and authenticity.

Zinc has been used in architectural applications since the 17th century. Today, zinc remains the most widely used, non-ferrous roofing and cladding material in Europe. Locally, as sheet metal cladding and roofing systems continue to gain popularity, zinc is fast becoming a favourite among architects, builders and homeowners.

In 2012, Architectural Metals Australia (AMA) forged an official relationship with Zintek®; becoming their Australia and New Zealand distribution partner. Zintek® is a market leader in Italy, specialising in boutique zinc manufacturing. It was Zintek’s® focus on environmental practices, innovation, and long lasting, aesthetically pleasing materials that attracted AMA’s leadership team.

As the first material in AMA’s collection, Zintek® set a quality and aesthetic precedent for future material selection. Considered an artisan product, Zintek® is capable of offering each project application its own unique aesthetic. Depending on material direction, and cladding profile, Zintek® will look different from one installation to another. At first, Zintek® presents a gloss surface. Over time, due to the material’s oxidisation process, it’s surface will become more matte.

Zintek® Specs

Coil width: 1100 mm
Thickness: 0.80 mm
Base material hardness: HV45
Composition: Zinc, titanium, copper
Environmental durability: Rural 100 years, urban industrial 60 years, industrial 40 years, marine 40 to 60 years

Zintek’s® unique etched appearance and mild grey colour, offers an unexpected aesthetic. In Europe Zintek’s® subtle, yet visually stimulating surface has enjoyed success in historic towns where new architectural forms must compliment traditional buildings. In Australia, Zintek’s® soft appearance has enjoyed successful applications on modern additions to heritage homes.

In addition to good looks, Zintek’s® chemical properties make it a flexible and durable specification option. As an alloy of zinc, Zintek® has a minimum fineness of 98.78 and a maximum of 99.86. Copper and titanium appear in Zintek® zinc. Copper increases tensile strength and titanium improves resistance. Together, they provide improved resistance to atmospheric corrosion and increase material workability – making Zintek® ideal for cladding and roofing manufacturing. In Australia, Zintek® has been specified in standing seam and interlocking systems, as well as some custom profile applications. Its flexibility and properties make Zintek® suitable for all sheet metal cladding and roofing systems.

For more information on Zintek®, or to speak with an AMA product specialist, contact us at info@architecturalmetalsaustralia.com.au.

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Say “hello” to Vestis Black Graphite

Something big has landed. Say “hello” to Vestis Black Graphite; the cladding and roofing game changer.

An introduction to Zintek® zinc

Zintek® zinc, beauty, long life and authenticity.

Zintek® Specs