FY3018639 is a 2013 LOPO catalogue reference titled Glazed Wall Facade Cladding Terracotta Panel. The archived listing paired a red glazed surface with a nominal 300 × 600 × 18 mm format and “100% natural clay” wording. Its colour and reflective ceramic character can still inform contemporary facade studies. The former page is not a current specification, however. Glaze, colour range, dimensions, availability, environmental statements, weights, delivery claims and performance evidence all require present verification.
FY3018639 archive snapshot
The old entry identified FY3018639, the archived format, red colour and generic wall use. It also contained absolute environmental language, broad benefits, former weights and commercial terms, and a standard technical table. These details belong to the 2013 record and should not be repeated as current product facts.
| Item | FY3018639 |
|---|---|
| Archived product | Glazed terracotta facade cladding panel |
| Archived size | 300 × 600 × 18 mm |
| Archived colour | Red |
| Archived material wording | “100% natural clay” |
| Status | Legacy model; current glaze, availability and evidence unverified |
The only original body image is retained above. It is a general historic panel photograph rather than a verified close-up or current red glaze benchmark for FY3018639.
What glaze contributes to facade character
A glaze can bring colour clarity, sheen and changing reflections to a ceramic surface. Its appearance varies with daylight, viewing angle and surrounding materials: a finish that looks restrained under overcast light may become brighter in direct sun. That makes sample review important at the scale and orientation relevant to the project.
The word “glazed” does not define gloss level, texture, coating system, colour range or current manufacturing route. Ask the present supplier to describe the exact offered surface and to provide a representative, clearly labelled sample rather than relying on the archive title.
Developing a controlled red palette
Glazed red can range from orange and brick tones to deep crimson or brown-red. Glass colour, mullions, stone and concrete influence perceived contrast. Repetition across a large facade can also make a saturated colour feel stronger than it appears on a small piece.
Compare current samples beside the specified project palette and under representative light. Record the item, glaze code, sheen, expected visual range and approval status. If multiple reds are reviewed, identify them by supplier reference rather than informal names, and distinguish colour-only samples from the proposed production benchmark.
Using the 300 × 600 × 18 mm record
The archived format can inform early studies of joint rhythm, orientation and alignment with openings. Its moderate rectangle may support compact horizontal courses or vertical fields. Those design observations do not prove that the old size, thickness, tolerances or surface is currently available.
Request a dated drawing and product description for the present candidate. Record any change from FY3018639 in elevations, schedules and quantity information. The complete facade requires project-specific coordination, with no generic structural load, span, support spacing, anchorage or installation instruction inferred from this page.
Old claims, weights and technical data are historical
The 2013 body used “100% natural clay” and absolute environmental wording and made broad claims about performance, maintenance and other benefits. It also listed former weights, lead time, payment language and a generic technical table. These fields may relate to an earlier specimen, standard panel or old commercial condition.
Request current information identifying material, nominal dimensions, tolerances, red glaze range, surface, edge quality and intended application. Ask which declarations, reports and certificates apply to the exact product and destination. A current quotation should confirm samples, availability, quantity, packaging, programme and delivery terms. Unsupported archive language should not enter a specification.
Archive boundary: FY3018639, red glaze and 300 × 600 × 18 mm preserve a 2013 reference. A current offer, approved sample, dated drawing and applicable evidence define any panel selected today.
Explore current glazed panels and projects
Review LOPO’s current terracotta panel overview for present colour, format and surface discussions.
Browse terracotta rainscreen projects for glazed colour, joint and opening context.
Visit the full architectural terracotta gallery to compare glazed facades with natural clay, textured and brick surfaces.
Use the LOPO contact page for current glaze samples, drawings, documents and quotations.
Project references can refine the design brief, but their products, evidence and approvals remain building-specific.
Request a current FY3018639 review
Share the project location, facade area, elevations, orientation, red colour reference, desired sheen and texture, adjoining materials, approximate quantity and delivery programme. Mention FY3018639 and its archived format so LOPO can trace the concept without treating old details as current.
Email roger@lopoterracotta.com or contact LOPO Terracotta. Request a current product recommendation, representative glaze samples, dated drawings, applicable documents and a written quotation for the exact option offered.
Before comparing current alternatives, identify whether the design depends most on the red base tone, level of gloss, depth of colour, surface texture or relationship to the glazing grid. Express these as architectural outcomes rather than directions for fixing the facade. Ask each option to carry a unique item and glaze code, matching sample and corresponding document set. This prevents a generic archive photograph, an isolated colour chip and evidence for another panel configuration from being treated as one approved product.
Maintain a short decision record throughout sample review. Note the viewing light, orientation and adjoining finish, and state whether each piece is a concept reference, colour-range example or proposed production benchmark. For large colour fields, request enough representative material to understand variation rather than approving only a carefully selected piece. If the current option changes the archived format, update visual studies, schedules and quantity information together. Track open questions about glaze availability, evidence, packaging and programme until the written response resolves them. This turns a former catalogue listing into a controlled, traceable present selection.