LEIYUAN Architectural Terracotta Facade Company
FAQ
What places is Terracotta panel usually used?
As the curtain wall materials, terracotta panel is widely used in the exterior wall of large venues, public buildings, or act as the shading product when made into the louver shape. The Terracotta Panels can also be used in the interior walls in the large space, such as office lobby, subway station, train station waiting room, airport departure lounge, museums, theaters, etc.
How are the terracotta panel produced?
Terracotta panels are made of natural clay, mixed with an appropriate amount of water, and then extruded via the high-pressure vacuum extrusion machine to make the terracotta panel paste. After dry in low temperature kiln and fired in high temperature firing kiln, the terracotta panels are almost done. The subsequent process includes cutting, quality checking, packing and storage etc.
The raw materials are almost from the nearby hilly regions, and some special pigment is imported from abroad.
How many years can you guarantee the quality? Will it fade?
Fired-clay colors are generally stable, but appearance and weathering can vary with the body, glaze or engobe, exposure, pollution, cleaning and production batch. Warranty terms are not universal. Written coverage, duration, exclusions and maintenance conditions must be confirmed for the selected product and contract.
Why color difference happens on different batch of terracotta panels?
Terracotta panel color is related to the clay material place of origin, ratio, drying and firing time and temperature. Raw material place of origin is limited by natural causes. And it is difficult to ensure to reach exactly same temperature at different times. So color difference of different batch is normal.
Are terracotta panels self-cleaning?
Terracotta should not be described as self-cleaning or maintenance-free. Rain may remove some loose dust, but exposure, facade orientation, surface profile, joints and local deposits affect soiling. Use project-appropriate inspection and cleaning procedures, and confirm compatibility before applying any cleaner, coating or treatment.
Do terracotta panels improve energy performance?
Terracotta panels form the outer layer of a facade. Thermal and energy performance comes from the complete wall assembly, including insulation continuity, cavity, membranes, anchors, joints and workmanship. Compliance with energy requirements must be demonstrated by the project designer; the panel alone does not establish the building's energy performance.
Will terracotta panel become deformed over a long period?
Fired terracotta can provide a dimensionally stable cladding finish when the selected product, support spans, joints and installation details are suitable. A claim that panels can never deform is not appropriate. Tolerances, loads, movement and breakage criteria should be checked against current product data and project engineering.
What environmental information is available for terracotta panels?
Terracotta is made mainly from clay and can provide a durable, repairable facade finish. Its environmental impact depends on raw materials, firing energy, transport, system components, service life and the end-of-life route. Request product-specific environmental documentation when it is required; do not assume zero pollution or automatic recyclability.
Which thickness of terracotta panel is better,18mm or 30mm?
There is no universal best thickness. Selection depends on panel size and span, profile, support and fixing arrangement, wind, seismic and impact demands, weight, appearance and the tested data for the selected product. The facade engineer and supplier should confirm a suitable combination for the project.
Can terracotta panels be used in extreme weather condition?
Suitability for hot, cold, wet, coastal or freeze-thaw exposure must be established for the selected product and finish using applicable product information or test evidence. Joints, flashings, drainage, fixings, membranes and maintenance are also important to the performance of the complete facade.
Is it possible to glazed on terracotta panel surface?
Yes, terracotta panel can be glazed with different colors according different customers’ requirement. Surface available is both matt and glossy.
When is a protective surface treatment used?
A protective surface treatment may be considered for selected light-colored, textured or exposure-sensitive products, but it is not universal. Confirm the treatment, expected appearance, compatibility, cleaning method, maintenance and reapplication requirements for the exact product before specification.
What is the lead time? Is there a MOQ?
Lead time and minimum order quantity depend on the product, finish, quantity, production schedule and destination. Request a dated written quotation confirming current availability, production timing, packing and delivery assumptions for the project.
Are custom sizes available?
Custom formats can be reviewed against product geometry, extrusion, drying and firing behavior, tooling, support spans and order quantity. Feasibility, minimum quantity, mold or tooling charges and any refund terms must be confirmed in the dated written quotation.
Are standard and custom samples available?
Standard or custom samples can be reviewed against availability, finish, size, tooling and delivery destination. Sample, mold, freight and refund terms vary; request a dated written quotation confirming the sample specification, charges, timing and approval status.
Can you provide shop drawing for terracotta panel?
LEIYUAN can help coordinate panel schedules, quantities and supplier or fixing information from the current project drawings. The scope, timing, assumptions and approval process must be agreed in writing. Final engineering and installation documents remain subject to review and approval by the project's responsible designers and contractors.
Does LEIYUAN Offer OEM production or not?
OEM or private-label arrangements may be reviewed for suitable products and volumes. Branding permission, product responsibility, technical documents, minimum quantity, quality criteria and commercial terms must be defined in a written agreement before an order is accepted.
Is there any common items?
Availability varies by product series, color, format, finish and production schedule. Some reference samples may be available, but project quantities normally require production confirmation. Share the required specification, quantity and delivery date so current stock, sample or production options can be checked.
