Architects and installers are benefiting from the look, durability and flexibility of zinc

摘要

Zinc is a versatile solution for innovative design. Zinc's durability provides a long-term, natural aesthetic that requires little to no maintenance over the course of its life. Often considered a living material, the toughness of zinc comes from its inherent ability to form a protective coating on the surface, known as the patina. This crust (patina) forms over several years after repeated cycles of wetting and drying-combining carbon dioxide from the air with water to create zinc carbonate (or zinc chloride in a maritime environment).