Design Guide: Zinc

Dri-Design® is a metal, dry joint, rain screen, pressure equalized wall panel system. True dry joints, no sealants, no gaskets.

System Depth - Is 1 ½"

Panel Joints - Are ½" - ⁵/₈"   Nominal

Material Thickness - varies and is dependant on the panel size. The most common thicknesses are 1 mm and 1.5 mm.

Panel Corners - Soldered or sealed

Weight - ranges from 1 ½ pounds per squarefoot and 2 1/2 pounds per square foot.

Size Limitations - Panels that fit into these size parameters can be manufactured as Dri-Design®.

Finish - pre-weathered (medium gray in color)

Best Size - For lowest cost - 32" x 32"

Details - Formed flashings

Outside Corner Options
- Custom soldered
- Formed flashings

Substrate Requirements
- a substrate is required
- a weather barrier is required
- subgirts are required

Testing
- ASTM E 283 for Air- passed
- ASTM E 331 for Water- 15 psf
- ASTM E 330 for Structural- 65 psf

This information is subject to change without notice.

Download Specifications for Zinc.