Designers are increasingly turning to zinc for its long, maintenance-free life and adaptability to various design styles ranging from traditional to modern. Zinc's subtle color has been praised by architects who say its color gets richer as the material adapts to specific atmospheric conditions and blends beautifully with other building materials such as concrete and wood. Zinc is easily worked and formed to achieve complex shapes and intricate details.
Although its initial cost may be higher than other materials, it does not peel or fade which reduces the overall life cycle costs of the product. As a versatile and lasting material, zinc is becoming the consumers top choice. No matter where you look today, it seems you'll find a product made with zinc.
The use of zinc has been popularized in recent years and now the metal is at the forefront of contemporary design. Zinc is appearing in a wide range of catalogs and home furnishing stores including Hold Everything, Crate and Barrel and Ikea.
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