F453076 is a 2013 LOPO catalogue reference originally titled 30mm Red Terracotta Panel Facade from LOPO. The record associated a red panel with a nominal 450 × 600 × 30 mm format. Red fired-clay colour can give a facade warmth, identity and a clear relationship to masonry traditions, yet this historic entry is not a current specification. Availability, exact shade, surface, dimensions, environmental language, performance data and commercial terms all need project-specific verification.
F453076 archive snapshot
The former listing provides a useful design trail: item F453076, 450 × 600 × 30 mm and red. It also included “100% natural clay” wording, absolute environmental claims, old weight and lead-time fields, and a generic technical table. Those details belong to the 2013 archive and must not be represented as current evidence.
| Item | F453076 |
|---|---|
| Archived product | Red terracotta facade panel |
| Archived size | 450 × 600 × 30 mm |
| Archived colour | Red |
| Archived material wording | “100% natural clay” |
| Status | Legacy reference; current availability, shade, surface and evidence unverified |
The retained photograph is the page’s only original body image. It is a generic historic panel view, not a verified sample of F453076, its red colour or a current product.
Developing a red terracotta colour direction
“Red” can range from orange-red and brick tones to deeper iron-rich or brown-red expressions. Surface relief, sheen, firing variation, sky conditions and surrounding materials affect how the colour reads. The one-word archive label cannot define a project benchmark or establish how broad a production range may be.
Supply a colour target and describe whether the goal is a uniform field, controlled natural variation or a blend. Compare current physical samples beside glazing, mortar-coloured joints, metal, stone and paving. Review them in representative daylight before agreeing which pieces express the intended facade character.
Using the 450 × 600 × 30 mm record
The archived rectangle offers a moderate horizontal proportion that can be studied around bays, openings and corners. Changing its orientation changes the visual cadence, while joint colour can either reinforce or soften the module. Treat early layouts as concept work until a current product drawing is received.
The historical 30 mm figure is a nominal product attribute, not proof of structural capacity, weight, span or attachment compatibility. Ask for a dated drawing and present technical package for the exact candidate. Qualified project professionals must coordinate the complete wall using project conditions, without importing generic loads, support spacing, anchorage or installation instructions from an old catalogue.
Define the surface and acceptable variation
The archive identifies red but does not reliably establish whether today’s nearest option is smooth, textured, grooved, glazed or unglazed. That distinction changes reflectance, shadow, cleaning considerations and colour perception. The current product name and sample label should state the surface rather than leaving it to assumption.
Request representative samples that show the offered range, not only one selected piece. Mark each with item, colour, finish, date and review status. Keep an approved physical benchmark and record whether any board, mock-up or project image is for inspiration, range assessment or final production control.
Retire old claims and request current evidence
The original natural-clay phrase, environmental superlatives, performance results, weights, delivery promises and general panel table preserve the 2013 page. They may relate to an earlier specimen, formulation, product family or business condition. They are not automatically applicable to F453076 or a substitute offered now.
Ask for a current material description, nominal dimensions, tolerances, colour and surface ranges, edge expectations and intended application. Request dated declarations, reports and certificates that name or clearly cover the exact current item and relevant market. Confirm quantity, sample status, packaging, programme and delivery in the current quotation rather than relying on archived commercial fields.
Archive boundary: F453076, red and 450 × 600 × 30 mm are historical identifiers. A current offer, approved sample, dated drawing and applicable evidence define any panel selected for a live project.
Explore current terracotta and built work
Start with LOPO’s current terracotta panel overview for available colour, texture and format discussions.
Browse terracotta rainscreen projects to study red palettes, joint rhythm and facade scale.
Visit the architectural terracotta gallery to compare flat panels, texture, baguettes and other clay expressions.
Use the LOPO contact page for present samples, drawings, documentation and quotations.
Completed projects are design references only; their exact products, evidence, systems and approvals remain project-specific.
Request a current F453076 review
Share the project location, facade area, elevations, desired orientation, target red reference, surface preference, adjoining materials, approximate quantity and programme. Mention F453076 and the archived 450 × 600 × 30 mm record so LOPO can trace the design intent without assuming the legacy model remains available.
Email roger@lopoterracotta.com or contact LOPO Terracotta. Request a current product recommendation, representative red range samples, dated drawings, applicable documents and a written quotation for the exact option proposed.
Identify the priority behind the archive reference: a particular red undertone, fired-clay variation, surface character, module proportion or relationship to nearby masonry. Give every candidate a unique product and sample code. Connect the chosen physical benchmark to its drawing and evidence package so colour review cannot become separated from product identity.
Before approval, view the proposed red range at useful scale and record the lighting, adjacent materials and review date. This helps later teams understand why a benchmark was chosen and prevents a digital image or an unlabeled loose piece from becoming the accidental colour standard.
If the present recommendation changes the model, size, thickness or surface, update elevations, schedules and quantities together. Keep availability, applicable evidence, packaging and delivery programme open until confirmed in writing. This disciplined record turns the 2013 red-panel cue into a traceable current selection while avoiding unsupported promises about performance or supply.