Architectural Zinc
Standing Seam
A zinc roof and wall system defined by raised seams, concealed clips, and long continuous panels for a clean, highly directional architectural expression.
- Zinc manufacturer
- VMZinc · NedZink · elZinc
- Thickness
- 0.8 mm
Finish See all finishes
Overview
Carry one material across the building.
Standing Seam can transition from roof to wall while maintaining a consistent material language, making it especially effective for buildings where the envelope is intended to read as one continuous architectural form.
Create strong directional lines
Raised seams establish a consistent linear pattern that can reinforce height, length, slope, or the geometry of the building itself.
Keep the surface uninterrupted
Panels are secured with concealed clips beneath the seams, keeping exposed fasteners off the finished zinc surface.
Adapt to complex forms
Straight, tapered, concave, and convex panels can be fabricated to accommodate curved roofs, walls, and other project-specific geometry.
Make the envelope read as one gesture.
Standing Seam can connect roof planes, facades, and curved transitions without changing material systems, helping complex building forms feel more unified.
System Specifications
- Material
- Architectural zinc
- Thickness
- 0.8 mm
- Profile
- 1" double lock
- Dimensions
- 1" × 16-3/4" × LF
- Maximum length
- 48'-0"
- Coverage
- 1.41 sq ft
- Orientation
- Horizontal, vertical
- Radius
- Concave, convexRoof
- Minimum slope
- 2:12Roof
- Attachment
- Concealed
- On center
- 16-7/8"
One system. Roof to wall.
Standing Seam can continue across sloped roofs, vertical facades, and curved transitions, allowing the zinc envelope to read as a single material composition rather than a collection of separate roof and wall systems.
Finishes
Standing Seam is available in architectural zinc finishes from VMZINC, NedZink, and elZinc. Long panel runs create broad areas of uninterrupted material, allowing the zinc tone and natural surface variation to become a prominent part of the building envelope. 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 Standing Seam brings continuity, direction, and material consistency to roofs, facades, and curved building forms.
William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)Houston, TexasStanding Seam
Downloads
Access technical product information, finish charts, and color guides for Standing Seam zinc panels.
Product + technical
- Zinc Wall Systems Tech SheetPDF · Wade Architectural Systems · Flatlock, Interlocking, Metafor, Corrugated, Standing SeamDownload
Finish resources
- elZinc Color ChartPDF · elZinc · Alkimi and Rainbow, all 12 finishes with solar reflectanceDownload
- NedZink Pre-weathered FinishesPDF · NedZink · NOVA, NEO, NOIR and the four NUANCE colorsDownload
- VMZINC Surface Finishes 2026PDF · VMZINC · Natural, QUARTZ-ZINC, ANTHRA-ZINC, AZENGAR, PIGMENTO and the collectionsDownload
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