INTERIOR Opus Interior wall facing system in zinc. Registered design Specification and installation guide
Presentation of the system Advantages The elegance of preweathered VMZINC Invisible fixing Individual rails for adjustment of cassettes in 3 dimensions Easy and quick to install Horizontal or vertical installation Possible to combine formats / multiplicity of designs Cassettes reinforced with flame retardant egg carton Large, light formats. VMZ Strat Zinc with anti-corrosion and anti-finger mark properties. VMZ Opus is a comprehensive, eco-designed interior wall facing system in highly technical preweathered zinc (VMZ Strat ), which is both elegant and easy to install, providing architects and installers with an alternative to traditional systems. Each cassette is fixed with its own rail, making it possible to simultaneously adjust the cladding to its support. The cassettes feature the finest flashings (folded corners, beautifully smooth). The variety of formats makes it possible to design vertical or horizontal combinations. Each cassette is independent and can be removed, which makes installation and maintenance easier. Comprehensive system VMZ Opus is a comprehensive system made up of: - zinc cassettes reinforced with flame retardant egg carton - individual fixing rails on each cassette, in galvanised steel, preperforated to facilitate screw-down installation - a range of zinc and galvanised steel flashings. Easy to install Eco-design VMZ Opus was designed to meet the requirements of installers who use ladder installation. This system follows the same principle but has the advantage of lightweight cassettes that are easy to handle even in large formats. The eco-design method consists of including the environmental dimension upstream in the design and development of products. E.g. the ecodesign method used for VMZ Opus, the first eco-designed solution to be marketed by VMZINC, will avoid emitting 227 kg of CO2 equivalents into the atmosphere by 2014! Opus 1
Area of use Applications Flat interior facades for all types of buildings, especially collective and commercial buildings The system can be used for new buildings and for renovations For dry rooms. VMZ Opus is a wall facing system for interior vertical walls in dry rooms. Structure The system is installed on solid concrete supporting structures or on supporting brickwork with interior lining. The system applies solely to smooth, vertical walls. Fire classification VMZ Strat zinc (QUARTZ-ZINC, ANTHRA-ZINC and PIGMENTO ) has A2-s1, d0 fire classification, which meets the requirements of the M0 class. The flame retardant egg carton has M1 fire classification. Both zinc and carton have undergone virtual protype testing with the LNE (n L031075-DE/), classification: B-s2, d0, which meets the requirements of the M1 class. Resistance to impacts VMZ Opus cassettes are sensitive to small impacts and scratching. They have a good level of resistance to low-level impacts. Replacement of cassettes is very simple, each cassette can be individually removed. The new cassettes may be slightly different in colour. To avoid this problem, we recommend that you allow for several spare cassettes in your initial order. Maintenance No particular maintenance apart from a soft damp cloth from time to time, taking care not to leave the cassettes damp. Our surface aspects are protected from finger marks but if necessary we recommend using a product like unflavoured petroleumò. Clean in the same direction as rolling direction of zinc. Should it be necessary to clean several cassettes, the differences in aspect that may appear during cleaning will disappear entirely after a few days. Acoustics It is possible to make perforations in the VMZ Opus cassettes to manage acoustic constraints. The layout of perforations and choice of absorbant material applied to the back of the cassette must be defined by an acoustician based on the type of premises (perforation estimations on request). VOC Emission of volatile organic compounds (VOC): the result for VMZ Opus is very positive, with the product scoring an A+, which equals very low emissions. 2 Opus
Description of components Cassettes Surface aspects QUARTZ-ZINC Strat ANTHRA-ZINC Strat PIGMENTO red Thickness Horizontal and vertical joints Horizontal and vertical installation (taking rolling direction into account) 0.80 mm 10 mm Height (mm) Length (mm) Weight (kg) 590 3.15 4.59 890 4.59.71 590 1190.04 8.83 or 1790 8.93 13.07 890 2090 10.38 15.18 2390 11.83 17.30 2490 12.31 18.01 Rolled zinc compliant with EN 988 quality standard Weight of cassettes per m²: 9. to 10.5 kg/m² The cassettes feature neodymium magnets that fix them to the wall. Each cassette is delivered with its own rail on which it will be hung. The rail is pre-perforated to make fixing easier. They are reinforced with flame retardant egg carton which makes them resilient and smooth and does not affect their light weight. The carton also reduces impact noises. The notches in the cassettes serve as a guide for installation on the rail and are also used to block the cassettes from left to right. 1 3 2 4 The cassettes are in preweathered zinc that is treated to protect from finger marks and stains. 1 2 3 4 Installed cassette with film Zinc strips for cladding fixing rails Galvanised steel rail Installed cassette with film Opus 3
Description of components Flashings VMZ Opus rail Discreet top trim Bottom trim Top Strip Bottom Thickness 1 mm 0.8 mm Material Galvanised steel Zinc Length (mm) Variable* 2500 Trims Height (mm) 75 27 120 0 100 0 et 100 * Length = width between the 2 notches on the back of the cassette = length of the cassette - 92 mm Invisible flashings 3 2 1 1 2 ou 7 4 5 Visible flashings 3 Zinc Galvanised steel 2 8 or ou 7 1 1 2 or ou 7 ou or 7 4 5 4 5 ou 7 4 Opus
Description of components 1 Cassette described on page 3 2 VMZ Opus Rail in galvanised steel 5 VMZ Opus base trim 3 VMZ Opus discreet top rail in galvanised steel (entire wall clad with no visible fixing) VMZ Opus strips, width 0 mm 7 VMZ Opus strips, width 100 mm 4 VMZ Opus bottom base trim in galvanised steel 8 VMZ Opus top trim Perforated cassettes with or without carton The cassettes are also available on request with perforations (contact us for formats and drawings). Perforated cassettes are available: With egg carton + black film Without egg carton: for example if you wish to include back-lighting or acoustic insulation. In this case formats and density of perforations must be taken into consideration to avoid deformation of cassettes during installation. Opus 5
Installation: general conditions Storage recommendations VMZ Opus cassettes must be stored in their original packaging on a dry floor, imperatively in a dry place or protected by a tarpaulin, and they must be properly ventilated. On delivery, the cassettes are covered on the front with a protective film that preserves the surface aspect during installation. The VMZ Opus system is delivered in 3-metre containers with individual protection of cassettes and flashings. Layout diagram Prior to any installation, the installation company must draw up a precise layout plan to establish the exact position of the framework elements and the quantity of cassettes necessary (length, height, rolling direction), a detailed list of framework components and flashing accessories. It will take the rolling direction of the zinc into account. For large scale projects, special attention should be given to the organisation and planning of installation of the interior facade, in order to define batch deliveries with VMZINC. Qualification of companies (This paragraph does not apply to the installation of 1 to 4 cassettes) The installation company must possess know-how in the area of interior fitting. Special care must be given to dimension measurements and to the installation of the framework. Adjustment/Measurement using laser measurement is recommended. Opus
Installation A 3D animated film explaining the different installation stages is available on www.vmzinc.fr in the News section. 1 Tools: level, pliers, drilling and screwing machine, screws, wooden chock 2 Flashing elements: VMZ Opus strips and rails 3 Front view of a VMZ Opus cassette 4 Back view of a VMZ Opus cassette 5 Peel the film off the edges of the cassettes Level line Opus 7
Installation 7 Assemble the VMZ Opus base trim and the base strip 8 Screw the bottom trim and the VMZ Opus baseboard onto the wall 9 Fit the VMZ Opus rail into its cassette 10 Screw VMZ Opus rail with its cassette onto the wall, check vertical adjustment 11 Place a wooden chock between two vertical rows. 12 Remove the wooden chock 8 Opus
13 Cut the VMZ Opus trim (vertical) with a pliers 14 Insert the VMZ Opus trim (vertical) 15 Screw the VMZ Opus trim onto the wall (vertical) 1 Cut the VMZ Opus trim (horizontal) If working with vertical cassettes exceeding 1190 mm, fix a VMZ Opus base strip halfway up the cassette, at the level of the 3rd row of magnets. 17 Insert the VMZ Opus trim (horizontal) 18 Place a wooden chock horizontally and vertically between two rows Opus 9
19 Finish the top of the wall with a VMZ Opus top trim 20 Or finish the top of the wall with a cassette and its discreet VMZ Opus rail 21 Once the wall is installed, remove the film from all the cassettes 22 Removable system 23 Corner flashing with two cassettes edge to edge 24 Corner flashing with a zinc strip 10 Opus
Subject This document is intended for specifiers (architects and their teams who are in charge of designing buildings) and for users (companies in charge of installation on-site) of the designated product or system. It aims to give the main elements of information, texts or diagrams: presentation, area of use, description of components, installation (including installation supports) and flashing. Any use or specification outside of the indicated area of use and/or specifications of this guidebook implies specific consultation with Umicore technical services and this, without the responsibility of the latter being engaged as to the design or installation feasibility of these projects. Area of application This document applies to the installation of the designated product or system solely on sites located in France. Qualifications and reference documents We would remind you that the specification of comprehensive building solutions for a given building remain the exclusive competency of building project managers, who must make sure the use of the specified products is suited to the purpose of the building and compatible with the other products and techniques used. Responsibility Unless written agreement has been given by Umicore, the latter may not be held responsible for any damage resulting from a specification or installation that does not comply with all Umicore specifications, and with the abovementioned standards and practices. VMZINC - 02/11 11007 - ANG 1 - Réalisation : Umicore Building Products France S.A.S Umicore Building Products France s.a.s. Les Mercuriales 40 rue Jean Jaurès 9317 Bagnolet Cedex www.vmzinc.com vmzinc.france@umicore.com Documentation Department Tel.: + 33 (0)1 49 72 41 50 - Fax: + 33 (0)1 49 72 41 82 VMZINC Interior Department Tel.: + 33 (0)1 49 72 43 17 - Fax: + 33 (0)1 49 72 43 05