L3013636 is a 2013 LOPO catalogue reference originally titled Best Thin Wall Cladding Terracotta Tile. The archive described a red, 12 mm nominal product in two widths and two lengths. Its proportions can still support useful facade studies, but “best” is old promotional wording rather than an objective comparison. Current availability, colour, surface, dimensions, composition, performance, certification and commercial information all require project-specific verification.
L3013636 archive snapshot
The record joined item L3013636 with red colour and historic 12 mm format families. It also included broad environmental and performance statements, old weight and lead-time claims, certification references and a generic technical table. Those entries preserve the 2013 page; they do not establish the attributes of a product supplied now.
| Item | L3013636 |
|---|---|
| Archived product | Thin red terracotta wall-cladding tile or panel |
| Archived size family A | 300 × 600/900 × 12 mm |
| Archived size family B | 150 × 600/900 × 12 mm |
| Archived colour | Red |
| Status | Legacy reference; current format, surface, availability and evidence unverified |
The retained photograph is the page’s only original body image. It is a generic historical panel view rather than a verified L3013636 red sample, thin-profile detail or current production reference.
Understand what the archived “thin” label means
On this page, “thin” refers to the recorded 12 mm nominal dimension. It is not proof of low weight, structural capacity, handling benefits or suitability for a particular wall. Product thickness and the behaviour of the complete facade are separate questions that require current, applicable information.
Ask the supplier to identify the present product family and provide a dated drawing for the exact candidate. Qualified project professionals should assess it within the actual building and wall design. The archive should not be used to derive generic loads, spans, support spacing, anchorage or installation steps.
Develop a precise red colour direction
Red terracotta can range from orange and brick tones to deep iron-rich or brown-red shades. Texture, sheen, firing character, daylight and neighbouring materials all affect perception. The single archive word “red” cannot define an approved colour, degree of variation or current surface.
Provide a physical colour target and describe whether the desired facade is uniform, subtly varied or intentionally blended. Review representative current samples beside glazing, metal, stone and joint materials. Note undertone, surface relief, sheen and acceptable range separately so the visual brief remains useful if the legacy code is unavailable.
Study both archived format families
The 300 mm and 150 mm widths, paired historically with 600 or 900 mm lengths, allow early exploration of broad panels, slender strips or mixed coursing. They may create calm horizontal bands or a more emphatic vertical cadence when reoriented. Corners, openings and transitions influence whether that rhythm feels ordered.
These layouts are concept studies until current sizes and tolerances are confirmed. Request drawings and use one consistent product identifier across elevations, schedules and sample records. If a contemporary alternative changes any dimension, revise the visual study and quantities rather than silently retaining the archive module.
Replace “best” and generic claims with evidence
“Best” has no stated comparison method, and the old environmental, performance, weight, delivery and certification language may relate to a former specimen, family or market. Generic table values should not be assigned automatically to L3013636, a substitute, or a complete wall assembly.
Request a present material and surface description, nominal dimensions, tolerances, colour range, edge expectations and intended application. Ask for dated declarations, reports and certificates clearly connected to the exact proposed item and destination. Confirm representative samples, quantity, packaging, programme and delivery terms in a current quotation.
Archive boundary: L3013636, red, the two 12 mm size families and “best” wording are 2013 context. A current offer, approved sample set, dated drawings and applicable evidence define any live selection.
Explore current terracotta and project references
Review LOPO’s current terracotta panel overview for present colour, surface and format conversations.
Browse terracotta rainscreen projects to study red palettes, narrow modules and facade rhythm.
Visit the architectural terracotta gallery to compare panels, tiles, baguettes and textured clay expressions.
Use the LOPO contact page for current samples, drawings, documentation and quotations.
Built references can guide appearance discussions, but their exact products, assemblies, evidence and approvals remain project-specific.
Request a current L3013636 review
Share the project location, facade area, elevations, desired module rhythm, target red reference, preferred surface, adjacent materials, approximate quantity and programme. Mention L3013636 and both archived size families so LOPO can trace the concept without suggesting that every former option 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 quotation for the exact option offered.
Rank what matters most: red undertone, natural variation, surface, edge expression, width, length or the 12 mm archive profile. Assign each candidate a unique item and sample code. Retain labelled physical benchmarks and link them to the matching drawing revision and evidence package.
Prepare a simple comparison sheet for each candidate. Record its current name, sample identifier, width and length options, nominal thickness, surface description, colour-range status, drawing date and document references. This prevents the attractive archive proportions from being combined accidentally with data belonging to another product.
Separate evidence about the ceramic unit from information about the wider facade proposal. The product package and the building-specific design answer different questions, and both need clear ownership and review by the relevant team.
If the current proposal changes the model, dimensions or finish, update elevations, schedules and quantities together. Keep evidence, certification, availability, packaging and programme open until written answers resolve them. This creates a controlled route from a broad 2013 marketing claim to a traceable contemporary selection.