Description

Zinc has been used as a roofing & cladding product for centuries. Traditionally it has a very strong presence in European countries where it’s durability and beauty has made it the roofing material of choice for many of Europe’s most classic buildings. Having excelled in its rigorous testing to New Zealand’s harsh climate, Continuous Spouting New Zealand Ltd. are proud to be the first and only company to offer Titan Zinc in rainwater goods. Over time Zinc ages gracefully, developing an attractive grey carbonate patina which protects the surface against corrosion. Modern technologies allow us to reproduce this natural process in a pre-weathered Zinc Titanium alloy, avoiding the need to wait years for the patina to develop. Modern Zinc is alloyed with small quantities of Titanium, Copper & Aluminium resulting in an extremely malleable material which gives designers scope to create complex architectural shapes for today’s buildings.





The Finish

Titan Zinc has a smooth slightly grained surface finish which is the result of a chemical process that accelerates the formation of Zinc’s beautiful grey patina. This protective coating forms as a barrier between the elements and the base alloy below. One of the wonderful aspects of this protective layer is it’s ability to “self heal” if damaged. Armed with it’s protective patina from the start, pre-weathered Zinc effectively offers “peace of mind” to designers in a wide variety of environments. This attractive neutral finish blends effortlessly with a variety of commonly used building materials such as wood, glass and concrete.





Chemical Composition

99.995% pure Zinc with small quantities of Titanium & Copper added during the alloying process to aid formability.

Thermal Expansion

Titan Zinc has a thermal expansion factor of 2.20mm per metre over a temperature variation of 100°celsius.
Melting Point 418°celsius
Density 7.20 grams per cubic centimetre
Tensile Strength Minimum 150 N/mm²
Yield Strength Minimum 100 N/mm²
Elongation Minimum 35%

Material Compatibility

Titan Zinc should NOT come into direct contact with the following materials:
METALS : Copper, Brass, Steel, Iron & Chromium
TIMBERS with a high acid pH factor
BITUMINOUS PRODUCTS