Flatlock

Overview

One system. A lot of ways to lay it out.

Flatlock zinc panels give the flexibility to respond to project-specific conditions rather than a predetermined panel format. The result can range from quiet, repetitive fields to more expressive facade patterns.

• Shape the pattern

  Rectangular is only the beginning. Flatlock can work with square, diamond, staggered, and project-specific panel layouts, giving the facade a rhythm that can be subtle or expressive.

• Follow the form

  Flat surfaces, curves, transitions, openings, corners, and other project conditions can be resolved within the system, allowing the cladding to respond to the building rather than simply sit on it.

• Change the rhythm

  Panel orientation, proportion, and joint alignment influence how Flatlock reads across the facade. Run panels horizontally or vertically, align the joints, stagger them, or develop a project-specific pattern.

It's not just the panel. It's the pattern between them.

Flatlock's low-profile joints create subtle shadow lines across the zinc surface. Panel proportion, orientation, joint alignment, and finish all influence how those lines read across the facade.

System Specifications

Material

Architectural zinc

Thickness

0.8 mm, 1.0 mm

Panel configuration

Project-specific

Typical coverage

36" × 16"

Maximum coverage

8' × 16"

Orientation

Horizontal, vertical

Attachment

Concealed clip

On center

16"

Finishes

Flatlock is fabricated from architectural zinc coil, giving you access to finish options from VMZINC, NedZink, and elZinc without changing the panel system. Select a finish below to preview it or order a sample.

Finish swatches are approximate. Appearance can vary by coil and will continue to develop as the zinc weathers. Specify from physical samples.Request finish samples

Projects

See how Flatlock panel size, orientation, finish, and geometry translate to built applications.

Downloads

Access technical product information, finish charts, and color guides for Flatlock zinc panels.