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Foreword
Fig. Cover page: Dorothy House Hospice, Bradford on Avon, United Kingdom
Fig. Left: Schwielowsee Resort, Werder, Germany
Private Residence Montaa del Socorro,
Tafira Baja, Spain
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Hala Sazka, Prague, Czech Republic
The roll cap system with battens is one of Simple planning and installation
the more traditional of todays prevailing Few tools are required as a result
sheet metal work techniques. The name of pre-fabrication
Click Roll Cap System stands for a type Panel lengths of up to 20 m are
of longitudinal joint, whereby the RHEIN- possible
ZINK-Click Roll Cap Fastener, made of Roof-integrated solar solutions
galvanized steel, is used as a fastener
between the panels. Both fastening al-
ternatives are covered with a roll cap.
Efficient system installation is telling. Pre-
fabricated adjustable profiles support the
design quality and sophisticated look.
The dominant longitudinal joints typical
of the click roll cap system create a strong
structural effect; the interplay of light and
shadow is striking and charming. This
lends itself to interesting design possibili-
ties for both roofs and large curtain walls.
An even greater wealth of variations ex-
ists when the roll cap system is combined
with double standing seam techniques.
Administrative Building, GEWOBAU,
Essen, Germany
Private Residence, Heilbronn, Germany Solar PV Click Roll Cap System model
RHEINZINK-Solar PV Standing
Seam and Click Roll Cap System
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Private Residence, Wetzlar, Germany
QUICK STEP-Solar PV
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Private Residence, Wetzlar, Germany
QUICK STEP-SolarThermie
Hotel Kempinski, Hohe Tatra, Slovak Republic Kaplan Residence, Illinois, USA
RHEINZINK-Tiles
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RHEINZINK-bright rolled RHEINZINK-preweathered pro blue-grey RHEINZINK-preweathered pro graphite-grey
Three natural surfaces Modern production equipment reduces decide for RHEINZINK is to decide in fa-
emissions to a minimum. RHEINZINK is vour of future generations. Thanks to the
The ecological Material 100% recycleable; a lifespan of several high rate of recycling over 95% a
Within the realm of sustainable build- decades, also sets very high standards. further reduction of energy requirements
ing, the environmental compatibility of Apart from exemplary ecological prop- for primarily material is achieved.
building products is becoming increas- erties, the self-healing material surface In the RHEINZINK manufacturing proc-
ingly important. This, in turn, influences is telling: the protective, aesthetic patina ess, any production scrap is fed back into
the decision-making of building owners which develops through weathering, nat- the smelting process without any addi-
and planners when selecting materials. urally evens out any scratches or other tional pre-treatment.
Apart from durability, the focus is on the smaller damage, thereby guaranteeing
amount of energy used during produc- maintenance-free lifespan lasting dec- Lasting Values
tion, the rate of recycling and the energy ades. This applies equally to the bright With a service life lasting several genera-
savings attained as a result of the high rolled and preweatheredpro RHEIN- tions, RHEINZINK sets very high stand-
rate of recycling. ZINK surfaces. Once the roof, faade ards. The 30-year quality guarantee
cladding or roof drainage system has underscores the longevity of the 100%
Durable and sustainable run its course, RHEINZINK is still very recycleable material.
Traditionally, environmental compatibility valuable: as the energy expended for Now that adds to
has been extremely important to RHEIN- recyling is only about 5% of the primary the security and de-
ZINK. Ecological standards are set dur- energy content and, because the goal pendability of the
ing raw material extraction and process- is to get up to 60% of the raw material material.
ing: energy consumption is extremely low. price for high-purity zinc scrap metal, to
Short version
Environmental
Product Declaration
Program holder
IBU Institute Construction and Building e.V.
Member of the Environmental Construction products
Organisation ECO
www.bau-umwelt.com
This validated declaration authorises the holder to bear the official stamp of the Institute Construction
and Environment e.V.. It only applies to the above mentioned products for three years from date of
Validity
issue. The declaration holder is liable for the information and evidence on which the declaration is based.
Signatures
This declaration, and the rules which it is based on, have been verified by the independent Advisory Verification of the
Board (SVA) according to ISO 14025.
declaration
Signatures
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Hans-Wolf Reinhardt (Chairman of the SVA) Dr. Eva Schmincke (Verifier appointed by the SVA)
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