Metafor

Overview

More depth than a flat panel. Less repetition than a corrugation.

Metafor uses alternating ribs and recessed faces to create a facade with pronounced relief. The result is a system that can add scale and articulation to large wall areas without relying on separate trim, applied patterns, or multiple panel types.

• Built-in articulation

  The 4-up, 4-down rib configuration breaks up broad wall surfaces and creates a deliberate architectural pattern within each panel.

• Clean attachment

  A concealed fastening system keeps screws out of view, allowing the profile and zinc finish to define the finished elevation.

• More than straight walls

  Metafor can be fabricated for curved conditions and is also available perforated, expanding its use beyond conventional wall cladding.

Give large elevations a sense of scale.

The repeating panel module introduces visual breaks across long facades, helping organize large wall areas without turning the elevation into a grid of individual panels.

System Specifications

Material

Architectural zinc

Thickness

0.8 mm, 1.0 mm

Dimensions

LF × 1' 1-3/8" × 5/8"

Rib spacing

3"

Maximum length

10'-0"

Coverage

1 sq ft

Orientation

Horizontal, vertical

Perforated

Available

Attachment

Concealed

Finishes

Metafor is available in architectural zinc finishes from VMZINC, NedZink, and elZinc. Because the profile combines raised ribs with recessed surfaces, finish selection influences how strongly the panel geometry reads across the elevation. 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 Metafor panel size, orientation, finish, and geometry translate to built applications.

Downloads

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