F4518630 is a 2013 LOPO catalogue reference titled LOPO China Flat Terracotta Panel for Selling. The archived entry paired a red flat ceramic face with a nominal 450 × 900 × 18 mm format and “100% natural clay” wording. Its proportion and colour remain useful for early facade studies, but the page is not a current sales offer, technical submittal or performance statement. Present availability, finish, dimensions and evidence all require confirmation for the specific project.
F4518630 archive snapshot
The former record identified a flat terracotta panel, red colour and the archived nominal format. It also carried absolute environmental language, broad benefit claims, commercial fields and a generic technical table. Those statements document the old catalogue page only and should not be assumed to describe a current F4518630 product.
| Item | F4518630 |
|---|---|
| Archived product | Flat terracotta facade panel |
| Archived size | 450 × 900 × 18 mm |
| Archived colour | Red |
| Archived material wording | “100% natural clay” |
| Status | Legacy model; current availability and evidence unverified |
This is the only original body image. It provides general historical context rather than a verified close-up, current red sample or production drawing for F4518630.
The architectural value of a flat panel
A flat terracotta surface allows colour, joints and facade proportions to lead the composition. Without a pronounced groove or sculpted relief, the panel can form a calm field around windows, entrances and changes in building mass. The elongated archived module can reinforce either horizontal courses or tall vertical zones depending on orientation.
“Flat” should still be defined through current information. Surface texture, sheen, edge character, bow and permitted variation affect how a broad elevation reads. Ask the present supplier to identify the offered face and to provide a representative sample rather than relying on the legacy title alone.
Developing the archived red colour direction
Red fired clay can range from orange-red through brick and iron-rich brown-red. Direct sunlight often strengthens its warmth, while shaded returns make the same material appear deeper. Glass colour, mullions, stone and concrete also change the perceived balance. The one-word archive description does not define a current approved range.
Review labelled physical samples beside the actual project palette and under representative light. Record the proposed colour and surface code, acceptable visual range and sample status. If several reds are considered, identify them by supplier reference rather than informal names so comments remain traceable.
Using the 450 × 900 × 18 mm record responsibly
The archived dimension is valuable when studying proportion, joint rhythm and the relationship between panels and openings. It is not a guarantee that the same format, thickness, tolerances or production route remains available. Current drawings and a written offer must define the exact option proposed.
The complete facade requires project-specific coordination by qualified professionals using current product and system information. Do not infer structural loads, spans, support spacing, anchorage or installation steps from the legacy dimension, the old image or generic claims on the page.
Old environmental and performance claims need verification
The 2013 body used “100% natural clay” and absolute environmental wording and repeated generic statements about durability, maintenance, weather behaviour, insulation and other benefits. It also included a technical table associated with a standard panel specimen. None of those claims should be presented as current F4518630 evidence without a matching, dated source.
Request a current product package identifying material, nominal dimensions, tolerances, red colour range, surface, edge quality and intended application. Ask which declarations, reports and certificates apply to the exact product and destination market. Current commercial information should confirm sample status, availability, quantity, packaging, programme and delivery terms rather than repeating the former sales page.
Archive boundary: F4518630, red and 450 × 900 × 18 mm preserve a 2013 reference. A current offer, approved sample, dated drawing and applicable evidence define any product selected today.
Explore current panels and red facade projects
Review LOPO’s current terracotta panel overview for present colour, format and surface discussions.
Browse terracotta rainscreen projects for red palette, joint and opening context.
Visit the full architectural terracotta gallery to compare flat panels with textured, brick and louver facades.
Use the LOPO contact page to request samples, drawings, current documents and quotations.
Built references can clarify the design brief, but their products and approvals remain project-specific.
Request a current F4518630 review
Share the project location, facade area, elevations, desired orientation, red colour direction, surface preference, adjoining materials, approximate quantity and delivery programme. Mention F4518630 and the archived format so LOPO can trace the idea without treating old data as a present offer.
Email roger@lopoterracotta.com or contact LOPO Terracotta. Request a current product recommendation, representative samples, dated drawings and supporting documentation tied to the exact option offered. Keep visual approval, technical evidence and commercial terms aligned to one current reference.
Before comparing current alternatives, identify which qualities of F4518630 matter most: the broad flat face, elongated proportion, red fired-clay character or relationship to the glazing grid. Express these as architectural outcomes rather than instructions for fixing the facade. Ask every proposed option to carry a distinct item number, matching sample and corresponding document set. This prevents the generic archive photograph, a colour-only chip and evidence for another panel configuration from being combined accidentally.
Where multiple stakeholders review the product, maintain a short decision record. Note whether each piece is a concept sample, colour-range example or proposed production benchmark, and identify the lighting and adjoining finish used during review. Track any change from the archived format to a current size explicitly. This creates a clear path from early visual studies to specification and procurement while preserving the useful historical reference without overstating it.