mineral / Metallic / Non-Ferrous

Zinc Sheet (0.7mm, 0.8mm, 1.0mm, 1.2mm)

Premium architectural zinc sheet available in multiple thicknesses (0.7-1.2mm) for roofing and cladding applications, featuring self-healing patina formation and 60-100+ year lifespan

Atlas code
MIN-MET-NF-015
mineralmetallicnon-ferrouszincroofingcladdingarchitectural
Zinc Sheet (0.7mm, 0.8mm, 1.0mm, 1.2mm)
At-a-glance signals

Premium architectural zinc sheet available in multiple thicknesses (0.7-1.2mm) for roofing and cladding applications, featuring self-healing patina formation and 60-100+ year lifespan

Overview
Executive summary

Architectural zinc sheet is a high-grade rolled zinc product conforming to EN 988 and ASTM B69 standards. Composed of 99.995% pure zinc (Z1) with small additions of titanium and copper for enhanced mechanical properties, it develops a protective patina layer that self-heals minor scratches. Available in natural, pre-weathered, and pigmented finishes, zinc sheet is widely used for standing seam roofing, wall cladding, and architectural features in Australian commercial and residential construction.

Best when…
  • Exceptional longevity (60-100+ years)
  • Self-healing patina formation
  • 100% recyclable at end of life
  • Non-combustible (BAL-FZ compliant)
  • Excellent malleability for complex forms
  • Low maintenance requirements
  • Suitable for all Australian climate zones
  • Zero VOC emissions
  • Marine environment resistant
  • Compatible with most building materials
Top advantages
  1. 01 Exceptional longevity (60-100+ years)
  2. 02 Self-healing patina formation
  3. 03 100% recyclable at end of life
  4. 04 Non-combustible (BAL-FZ compliant)
  5. 05 Excellent malleability for complex forms
Top limitations
  1. 01 High initial cost ($150-250/m² installed)
  2. 02 Requires specialist installers
  3. 03 Potential for white rust in poor ventilation
  4. 04 Galvanic corrosion risk with dissimilar metals
  5. 05 Patina formation time varies by climate
Technical
Physical ·9
Density
7140 kg/m³
Specific gravity
7.14 dimensionless
Porosity
0 %
Water absorption
0 %
Hardness
35 HB
UV resistance
Excellent Inorganic material
Chemical resistance
Good Except strong acids/bases
pH tolerance
6 – 12.5 pH
Surface roughness
1.5 μm Ra
Mechanical ·7
Tensile strength
150 MPa
Compressive strength
120 MPa
Flexural strength
110 MPa
Shear strength
90 MPa
Poisson's ratio
0.25 dimensionless
Impact resistance
Moderate Ductile metal
Creep resistance
Moderate Improved with titanium alloying
Sustainability & Health
Embodied carbon & energy ·7
Embodied carbon
27.8 kg CO₂eq/m²
Carbon footprint
3.89 kg CO₂eq/kg
Embodied energy
51 MJ/kg
Water footprint
62 L/kg
Recycled content
30 %
Renewable content
0 %
Circular score
9 /10
Compliance & Fire
Fire performance ·6
Combustibility class
Non-combustible NCC Group Number
Fire resistance level
Non-combustible AS 1530.1
Ignition temp
null °C
Flame spread index
0 dimensionless
Smoke dev. index
0 dimensionless
Heat release rate
0 kW/m²
Cost & Lifecycle
Capex & lead time ·6
Material cost (range)
80 – 120 $/m²
Material cost (per unit)
95 $/m²
Lead time
2 – 8 weeks
Lifecycle cost
3.2 $/m²/year
Annual maintenance
0.5 $/m²/year
Market availability
Good Major cities
Service life & durability ·3
Expected lifespan
60 – 100 years
Maintenance interval
10 years
Warranty period
20 years
Layer D

Where it's used

Standing seam roofing systems
Architectural wall cladding
Rainscreen façade systems
Flashings and cappings
Gutters and downpipes
Heritage building restoration
Marine environment applications
Curved and complex roof geometries
Dormer and valley details
Commercial and institutional buildings
MIN-MET-NF-015 · Materials Atlas · CLAD Atlas data is reference-only. Verify against manufacturer specifications and current standards before specifying.