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Ask the Expert: Jonathan Lowy09/06/2026
James Parker speaks to Jonathan Lowy, operational marketing manager at VM Building Solutions UK, about changing perceptions of zinc; exploring its growing use in architecture, [...]
Beautiful VMZINC roofs and facades with incredible durability17/04/2026
VMZINC has been used as a material for roofing, facades and rainwater systems throughout the world since 1837. This has allowed VMZINC to prove not only its aesthetics but also [...]
The beauty of non-painted Zinc for roofs and walls04/02/2026
When zinc was being used on a wide range of buildings in the 19th century many of the reasons for its choice all that time [...]
From 19th century roofs to 21st century facades10/11/2025
Jonathan Lowy of VM Zinc traces the architectural history of zinc, from its European origins to a modern role in durable, sustainable building envelopes. In [...]
Zinc for a wide variety of architectural styles07/10/2025
VMZINC has been used as a material for roofing, facades and rainwater systems throughout the world since 1837. Initially for the roof tops of Paris [...]
Attractive roofs and walls for all styles of architecture17/09/2025
Rather than just painting metal, why not let the wonderful aesthetic of zinc shine through? Also, with 100 year service life, 100% recyclability and an [...]
Think Zinc and combine aesthetics with certification26/06/2025
VMZINC has been used as a material for roofing, facades and rainwater systems throughout the world since 1837. Over the last few decades certification of VMZINC systems have multiplied [...]
Zinc: the natural choice16/05/2025
Jonathan Lowy of VMZinc tracks how zinc has played a key role in iconic buildings from Paris’ monuments to modern campuses and healthcare facilities – [...]
VMZINC brings attractive aesthetics and excellent durability to school projects15/04/2025
Buildings used for education should be attractive and durable and this is why VMZINC is such an ideal material for the roofs and facades of these institutions. The need [...]
Focus on Zinc 2129/11/2024
See how architects are using VMZINC around the world VMZINC has been produced since 1837 and the Focus on Zinc magazine has been highlighting how VMZINC has [...]
Zinc: the natural choice16/10/2024
Jonathan Lowy of VMZinc says the history of zinc specification aligns with its future When zinc was first used as a roofing material at the [...]
Learn about the wide range of finishes and systems that VMZINC offer for facades11/10/2024
VMZINC has an almost 200 year history of producing attractive long lasting zinc roofs, rain water systems and ornaments. Over the last 50 years zinc has become an ever [...]
Napoleon to the Stirling Prize winner with VMZINC23/05/2024
At the beginning of the 19th century when zinc first started to be used as a roofing material many of the concerns that exist in 2024 [...]
VMZINC from Napoleon to the Stirling Prize16/04/2024
Episode 33 of the Building Insights podcast is out now! This week's episode of the Building Insights podcast is brought to you in association with [...]
Highlighting how architects are using VMZINC across the UK and Ireland with Gallery 202426/02/2024
Now in its 10th year, Gallery 2024 highlights how architects are using VMZINC across the UK and Ireland. The wide range of architectural typologies proves [...]
Another Stirling Prize winner with VMZINC05/12/2023
After Niall McLaughlin's Magdalene College Library, Cambridge in 2022, the John Morden Centre in South London by Mae Architects has become this years Stirling prize winner. [...]
Low and mid-rise residential with attractive and durable roofs and walls24/10/2023
VMZINC has been associated with mid-rise residential projects for 200 years. Even before Baron Haussmann rebuilt Paris in the middle of the 19th century zinc [...]
The medium rise of zinc13/10/2023
Jonathan Lowy from VMZinc explains how zinc, in the context of its long heritage as a familiar material on Parisian roofs, is slowly becoming in [...]
Zinc roofs and facades for all forms of architecture06/06/2023
The first zinc roof was installed in 1809 on a relatively traditional church in Liege which is now part of modern day Belgium thus making [...]
Zinc, getting the specification and installation right04/04/2023
For over 200 years zinc has been used to protect buildings from the elements in not only an aesthetically attractive fashion but also by providing [...]
VMZINC launches a new issue of Focus on Zinc01/04/2023
Welcome to the latest issue of Focus on Zinc. In this 19th edition we take you on an exciting journey around the world by presenting [...]
The many faces of VMZINC20/10/2022
Back in 1997, VMZINC launched the first Focus on Zinc magazine with the idea of highlighting how architects use VMZINC on projects around the world. [...]
Think zinc06/10/2022
Jonathan Lowy of VMZinc looks at the precise requirements of a complex metal roof and addresses the aesthetics and challenges involved The new library at [...]
A vast array of aesthetics for VMZINC roofs and walls29/06/2022
When VMZINC was first produced back in 1837, batten cap roofing in mill finish Natural zinc was the norm and this is indeed what Parisian [...]
Zinc roofing and cladding, from Paris to all around the world20/04/2022
When Baron Haussmann redeveloped Paris in the middle of the 19th century the vast majority of the 40,000 new buildings were protected by zinc roofs [...]
Zinc roofing and cladding around the world04/04/2022
The Focus on Zinc magazine, now in its 18th edition, showcases 20 projects from 16 countries. The projects presented highlight buildings that reveal the beauty [...]
Good design and installation equals a successful zinc roof and wall03/11/2021
Zinc roofs and walls come in a vast array of aesthetics, ranging from the traditional Natural zinc batten cap roofs of Paris to the PIGMENTO [...]
Performance through time05/10/2021
Jonathan Lowy of VMZinc looks back at how changes in technology have improved the manufacture of zinc over the decades to enable greater versatility and [...]
Zinc roofing and cladding, getting the build-up right28/06/2021
Over the last 30 years the number of aesthetic options for zinc roofing and cladding have multiplied. Pre-weathered light grey QUARTZ-ZINC and dark grey ANTHRA-ZINC [...]
Zinc roofing and cladding, aesthetics and details10/05/2021
The long history of VMZINC provides examples of projects where zinc has been in place for over 100 years. This project data is supplemented by [...]
VMZINC in the Housing and Residential Sector12/02/2021
Since the 19th century VMZINC has been used to roof and clad a wide range of residential buildings from small to large developments and for [...]
New surface finishes for roofs and walls from VMZINC26/01/2021
For 168 years VMZINC existed only in differing shades of grey and whilst these greys have been very popular with designers there was a desire [...]
Aesthetics, performance and buildability01/12/2020
Jonathan Lowy of VMZinc discusses what architects should be looking for when specifying zinc, and its long-standing attributes ranging from aesthetic appeal to maintenance, durability [...]

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SIG Zinc & Copper becomes GB distributor for VMZINC24/06/2021
SIG Zinc & Copper is pleased to announce that they have entered into an agreement to become major GB distributors of the VMZINC range of [...]

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