Verified values transcribed from the supplied 2023 laboratory report, 2026 product catalogue and Turkish mechanical-installation specification. Every value below is shown with its applicable sample or document scope.
Important: laboratory values are sample-specific. They are not a declaration of performance for every panel family, dimension, colour or project.
Report 110755 / 04-23 · tests completed 13 February–6 April 2023 · 20-piece clay vertical wall-cladding sample · declared sample size 399 × 206 mm.
| Measured dimensions (average) | 399 × 205 mm |
|---|---|
| Bending breaking load (average) | 3,790 N |
| Individual breaking-load range | 3,240–4,190 N |
| Water absorption (average) | 3.9% |
| Freeze-thaw exposure | Level 2 · 90 cycles · no damage observed |
| Impermeability coefficient | Category 1, Method 1 · 0 |
The supplied Turkish specification covers an unglazed, extruded double-skin clay façade panel fired at 1,180°C.
| Nominal format | 300 × 600 × 18 mm |
|---|---|
| Documented working dimensions | 599 × 306 × 18 mm |
| Raw-material description | Clay, chamotte, fluxes, colourants and other inorganic raw materials |
| Documented support concept | Aluminium vertical T-profiles, L-brackets, clips and substrate-specific anchors |
| Movement provision | Fixed and sliding connection points are described for thermal movement |
Final anchor type, bracket spacing, rail geometry, cavity, insulation and movement design must be calculated and approved for the project substrate, loads and local regulations.
The following component requirements were supplied for the Terracotta panel mounting system. Final dimensions, spacing, anchors and calculations still require project-specific approved drawings.
The following coordination principles cover the vertical substructure, glazing perimeter, external corners, parapets and lower terminations of a ventilated terracotta façade.
Use 3.2 mm L-brackets and the 1.8 mm special T-profile for self-jointed terracotta panels. L-brackets connect the vertical aluminium T-profiles to the verified structural substrate. Bracket centres and anchors must be established by calculation for substrate, panel format, building height, wind actions and façade loads.
Coordinate the sill, jambs and head with independent metal flashings or reveal profiles. The sill must drain outward with a drip edge; the head must shed water clear of the opening. Continue insulation and the intended ventilation/drainage cavity around the frame without allowing the terracotta panel to bear on the window or glazing system.
Continue independent vertical supports on both façade planes and close the external corner with a project-designed corner profile, flashing or panel return. Maintain the designed joint width, drainage path and installation tolerance; do not rigidly bridge panel movement across the corner.
Protect the top of the wall and ventilated cavity with a continuous coping or flashing, outward fall and drip edges. Coordinate the closure with the waterproofing membrane, insulation and vertical profiles while preventing uncontrolled water entry into the cavity.
Use a project-designed lower or soffit closure that protects exposed profile ends and insulation while preserving the intended drainage and ventilation path. Provide drip geometry and, where required by the approved detail, a compatible ventilation or insect-control closure.
These are design-coordination principles, not approved fabrication drawings. Anchor type and spacing, bracket centres, fastener grade, membranes, fire barriers, thermal breaks and all dimensions must be verified by the project engineer and façade consultant.
The supplied 2026 catalogue documents the following system principles. They are design guidance, not a substitute for project-specific structural calculations and approved installation drawings.
English DOCX specification. Use as a project starting point only; engineering review and project-specific adaptation are required.
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