VMZ Dexter

This patented, pre-formed cladding system is an innovative new facade concept. The VMZ Dexter elements allow rapid installation without the use of heavy mechanised tools. This significantly reduces installation time on the standard part of the facade.

All VMZ Dexter elements are made of 0.7 mm VMZINC. The height of the joint formed on interlocking is 35 mm.

Surface aspects: QUARTZ-ZINC in VMZ Zinc plus / ANTHRA-ZINC in VMZ Zinc plus / PIGMENTO in VMZ Zinc plus

Characteristics of this technique
VMZ Dexter elements are assembled longitudinally by simply locking the sides of the elements into one another. No seaming is required. The transverse joints can be staggered or aligned.
VMZ Dexter in VMZ Zinc Plus for is installed on minimum 15 mm. An anti abrasive building paper (i.e. Tyvek) must be laid between VMZ Zinc Plus and plywood.
A 20 mm continuous ventilation gap must be left clear beneath the plywood. Air inlets and outlets shall be provided at both top and bottom.

Support
The support must be:

• 15mm plywood rigid and continuous, with a minimum 20mm ventilation cavity that is unobstructed,
• Meet loading requirements in conformity with a minimum pull out strength of 50 daN for each clip,
• Rest on at least 3 bearing structure elements,
• Have no protruding elements on the support.

Laying the panel:

	VMZ Dexter panels are laid from bottom to the top in parallel vertical rows on the facade. Starting from right to left.
	When placed in position, each VMZ Dexter needs to be immediately fixed at the top by a sheet clip inserted into the centre of the safety fold. The side clips are put in place during or after laying a complete vertical row. They are fixed along the side with the oblique fold every 417 mm for 2 clips. At the bottom, the spacing between the first two clips is 352 mm for 2 clips. The first side clip is positioned at the eaves 185 mm from the base of the first VMZ Dexter.
	Place the side with the rounded detail onto the side of the lower VMZ Dexter element.
	Lay down the VMZ Dexter and snap the side with the oblique fold of the VMZ Dexter element.
	Insert the hem at the base of the upper VMZ Dexter into the single welt of the lower VMZ Dexter and push forward.

Clips
Role of side clips: Ensuring the mechanical resistance of the entire facade.

Fixed Side Clips from VMZINC: 300 Series Stainless Steel Clips. The clip is pre-punched with counter-sunk holes for attachment. Designed to meet negative load requirements. 2 clips on the upstand of each element.

Sheet clips from VMZINC to fix top of element to the deck.

Design professional and installer to confirm the pullout and rupture performance for all fastener and clip combinations during the submittal process.

Design consideration - Junction
The elements are assembled longitudinally by simply locking the sides of the elements into one another.

The elements are assembled transversally, using double-welt joints.

The transverse joints overlap by 158 mm and the side with the rounded profile has a 200 mm zone where the profile narrows to facilitate overlapping.

The VMZ Dexter system is laid from the right to the left end like roofing tiles.

The transverse joints can be staggered or aligned.

For more information, please contact VMZINC.

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