LW3012217 is a 2013 LOPO catalogue reference originally titled Long Lasting Wood Grain Thin Terracotta Supplier. The archive paired a wood colour with two narrow, 12 mm nominal format families. Its warm, directional appearance remains a useful facade design cue, but “long lasting” is an unsupported legacy headline rather than a current durability conclusion. Availability, finish, dimensions, composition, performance, certification and commercial information all require current, project-specific confirmation.
LW3012217 archive snapshot
The former page recorded item LW3012217, wood colour, 12 mm nominal thickness and lengths of 600 or 900 mm in two widths. It also carried broad environmental and performance wording, weight and lead-time claims, certification references and a generic panel table. These fields preserve the 2013 record only.
| Item | LW3012217 |
|---|---|
| Archived product | Wood-grain thin terracotta facade panel |
| Archived size family A | 300 × 600/900 × 12 mm |
| Archived size family B | 150 × 600/900 × 12 mm |
| Archived colour | Wood colour |
| Status | Legacy reference; current format, finish, availability and evidence unverified |
This is the page’s only original body image. It is a generic historical panel photograph, not a verified LW3012217 wood-grain close-up, colour benchmark or current production image.
Translate wood grain into a ceramic brief
A wood-related ceramic can suggest grain direction, warmth and tactile relief without being timber. The old entry does not identify a species, pattern scale, repeat, surface method or acceptable tonal range. A new brief should define which qualities matter instead of relying on the broad phrase “wood grain.”
Provide a timber, colour or texture reference and describe whether the facade should coordinate with real wood or interpret it more abstractly. Compare current ceramic samples beside glazing, metal and stone under representative light. Record grain direction, sheen, undertone and variation as separate review points.
Use the archived thin formats cautiously
The two historic width families allow early studies of broader panels, slimmer strips and mixed rhythms. Their 600 or 900 mm lengths may create horizontal continuity or, when reoriented, stronger vertical lines. Those possibilities are visual studies; the old combinations are not promises of present availability or tolerances.
A 12 mm archive dimension does not establish weight, strength, span, attachment suitability or complete wall performance. Request a dated drawing for the exact current candidate. Qualified project professionals must coordinate the facade from applicable information rather than generic loads, support spacing, anchorage or installation directions inherited from this page.
Review grain repeat and representative variation
Directional patterns are judged across an area, not from one selected piece. Ask how the offered finish repeats, whether pieces can be varied in orientation, and what range of colour and relief is considered representative. A small digital image cannot answer those questions, and screen settings can distort wood tones.
Label samples with item, finish, colour, date and review status. Distinguish inspiration material from a range sample, feasibility sample and proposed production benchmark. If a larger sample board or project mock-up is reviewed, connect it to the matching current product identifier, drawing revision and evidence package.
Replace “long lasting” with applicable evidence
Durability depends on the exact product, exposure, facade design, maintenance context and evidence relevant to the project; the old headline proves none of these. Archived environmental superlatives, composition claims, performance figures, weights, delivery timing, certificates and generic table values may have concerned a former specimen, family or market.
Request a current material and surface description, nominal dimensions, tolerances, colour range, edge expectations and intended application. Ask for dated declarations, test reports and certificates that clearly cover the exact proposed item and destination. Obtain present quantity, packaging, programme and delivery information in the quotation instead of repeating 2013 commercial fields.
Archive boundary: LW3012217, wood colour, the two 12 mm format families and “long lasting” wording belong to the 2013 page. A current offer, approved samples, dated drawings and applicable evidence govern any selection today.
Explore current panels and project references
Review LOPO’s current terracotta panel overview for present texture, colour and format discussions.
Browse terracotta rainscreen projects for directional surfaces, warm palettes and facade rhythm.
Visit the architectural terracotta gallery to compare wood-related concepts with flat, grooved and glazed panels.
Use the LOPO contact page for current samples, drawings, documents and quotations.
Built references can clarify architectural intent, but their products, assemblies, evidence and approvals remain project-specific.
Request a current LW3012217 review
Share the project location, facade area, elevations, desired panel orientation, wood or timber reference, grain direction, surface preference, adjacent materials, approximate quantity and programme. Mention LW3012217 and both archived size families so LOPO can trace the concept without assuming that the old model remains available.
Email roger@lopoterracotta.com or contact LOPO Terracotta. Request a current product recommendation, representative wood-colour samples, dated drawings, applicable documentation and a written quotation for the exact candidate.
Before choosing, rank the important attributes: undertone, grain scale, relief, sheen, pattern repeat, format or coordination with timber. Give each current option a unique product and sample code. Preserve a labelled physical benchmark and record whether each piece represents inspiration, the available range or the proposed production standard.
Create a comparison record for the current candidates, including product name, sample identifier, size options, nominal thickness, finish description, drawing date and supporting-document references. Keep product evidence separate from information about the complete facade proposal, because an attractive wood-grain sample cannot establish assembly performance or project suitability.
If today’s recommendation changes the model, width, length, thickness or finish, update elevations, schedules and quantities together. Keep performance evidence, certificates, availability, packaging and programme open until confirmed in writing. This creates a traceable path from the archive to a present selection without making unsupported durability or supply claims.