WF253 is a 2013 LOPO short wall-brick reference originally published as Building Materials Terracotta Clay Brick Wall Tiles. The page recorded a slim 240 × 60 × 11 mm main piece and two corner formats, alongside broad material and application wording. It also contained technical, functional and commercial claims. The archive can guide a contemporary brick enquiry, but it does not confirm a current product, composition, colour, application, performance, availability or supply term.
WF253 archive snapshot
The historic record described a full-body clay wall tile or brick and listed a main unit plus two corner forms. It cited approximately 4% water absorption, several functions and broad use language. Packaging, a 20-foot-container capacity figure, MOQ, sample timing and order lead time also appeared. Every field below is a 2013 record requiring current confirmation.
| Archive reference | WF253 |
|---|---|
| Archived main size | 240 × 60 × 11 mm |
| Archived corner sizes | (174 + 50) × 60 × 11 mm; (60 + 60) × 240 × 11 mm |
| Archived description | Full-body short clay wall brick; building-materials and wall-tile wording |
| Archived water absorption | Approximately 4% |
| Archived functions | Acid, heat, non-slip, wear and firebrick language |
| Status | Legacy page; current identity, material, formats and evidence unverified |
This is the only original body image. It may support visual recognition of the archive, but it is not a current colour benchmark, dimensional drawing or performance record.
Clarify the old building-materials wording
The title combines terracotta, clay brick, wall tile and building material without defining a present product category. Those terms may describe related aspects of the archive item, but they do not establish current composition, manufacturing route, finish, intended use or conformity.
Ask LOPO to name the exact contemporary product and state whether it is offered as a brick, tile or another documented category. Request current colour and surface samples rather than inferring them from the photograph. Keep the historic WF253 identity separate from the current product, manufacturer and document issuer.
Recheck full-body and water-absorption claims
“Full-body” historically suggested that material and colour continued through the unit rather than sitting only on a face. The photograph cannot verify that construction, and the phrase does not establish current edge appearance, colour consistency or suitability for a particular exposure.
The approximately 4% water-absorption figure is also archive-only. It has no stated current specimen, method, report or declared range in this record. Request dated evidence that identifies the exact contemporary brick, test method and scope. Qualified project professionals should assess whether it addresses the building and market requirements.
Treat the old functional list as unverified
Acid resistance, heat resistance, non-slip behaviour, wear resistance and “firebrick” were generic functions on the former page. Those terms concern different exposures and test questions; a list is not proof that one unit meets every condition. “Non-slip” may also be irrelevant to a vertical wall unless another use is proposed.
Define the actual location, exposure, cleaning regime, traffic or contact conditions and regulatory needs. Ask for only the evidence relevant to that scope. Do not infer floor, fireplace, industrial, exterior or interior suitability from the old functions or broad application list.
Use legacy formats and commercial fields carefully
The 240 × 60 × 11 mm main unit and two corner forms can help a designer study a slender brick rhythm and continuity around returns. They are not promises of current dimensions, tolerances, geometry or availability. Request current drawings and clearly labelled physical samples for any proposed main and corner units.
The former packaging, 20-foot-container capacity, MOQ, sample schedule, order lead time, uses and delivery statements describe 2013 commercial conditions. Any old environmental wording, performance values, certification, unit weight, production claim or generic technical table is equally archive-only. Obtain a new written quotation covering current product identity, quantity, packing, programme, destination and terms. No generic loads, spans, support spacing, anchorage or installation instructions should be taken from this archive.
Archive boundary: WF253, all listed sizes, full-body, approximately 4%, functions, uses and commercial fields are historical. Only a current offer, approved samples, drawings and applicable evidence define a live product.
Explore current brick and project references
Review LOPO’s current terracotta brick overview for present product and sample discussions.
Browse terracotta cladding projects for fired-clay scale, colour and architectural context.
Visit the architectural terracotta gallery to compare brick, tile, panel and special-shape expressions.
Use the LOPO contact page for current samples, drawings, evidence and quotations.
References can sharpen design intent, but their exact products, wall designs, testing and approvals remain project-specific.
Request a current WF253 review
Share the project country, wall location, elevations, target colour reference, desired surface, main and corner-piece intent, approximate area or quantity, delivery destination, programme and required documents. Mention WF253 and the archived formats so LOPO can trace the concept without treating old fields as available.
Email roger@lopoterracotta.com or contact LOPO Terracotta. Request current product identification, representative samples, current drawings, relevant evidence and a written quotation for the exact option proposed.
Give every candidate and sample a unique code. Record colour, surface, dimensions, sample status, drawing date, document scope and issuer. Separate appearance approval from technical and commercial review, and replace any changed archive field across schedules and quantities together.
Before approval, compare several current main units and any proposed corner pieces together. Record their relationship, visible faces, colour or surface range and sample date. Keep that appearance record linked to the current drawing and quotation, while MOQ, container quantity, packing and programme remain separate commercial checks.
If no current connection to WF253 can be verified, retain it as visual history only. Build the live selection around an identified contemporary brick and matching documentation. This preserves the useful archive trail while preventing historical performance or supply language from becoming an accidental commitment.