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How Zinc Changes Colour Over Time

Our Natural Zinc Rainwater system initially arrives a bright silver, the metal slowly, over time, turns into a darker shade similar to lead, making it a great choice for period properties, but also adds character to more contemporary buildings.

You should not try to impede the transformation. Sacrificing the outer layer to oxidisation creates a hard shell that protects the metal at the core.

Traditional rooftops of Paris, made of Zinc
Traditional rooftops of Paris, made of Zinc

This is why Natural zinc and the ‘pre-weathered coloured’ Quartz Zinc lasts so long even in harsh, coastal and industrial environments.

Natural vs pre-weathered 'quartz' zinc
Natural vs pre-weathered ‘quartz’ zinc

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