T80160235 is an archived LOPO terracotta baguette reference for a large rectangular linear profile. The 2018 record described a yellow, natural-flat clay unit with a nominal 150 × 50 mm section and 1800 mm length.
Those values are a useful starting point, not a current quotation or engineering approval. Profile availability, practical length, tolerances, fixing interfaces, test coverage, quantity and lead time must be reconfirmed against the drawings and present production conditions.
Use the profile as a non-structural facade element
Terracotta baguettes are hollow extruded profiles used to form fins, louvers, battens and open architectural screens. They may run vertically or horizontally in front of glazing, solid walls, balconies, entrances or selected interiors. Repetition creates depth and a changing view as people move past the facade.
The terracotta is not a primary structural member. The support frame, brackets, inserts, anchors and connections must be designed and verified for the project. Near balconies, stairs or edges, it must not be assumed to serve as a compliant guard or handrail.
Vertical fins
Emphasise height and can screen oblique views while preserving a degree of openness.
Horizontal louvers
Create continuous bands whose shading contribution depends on sun angle, depth and spacing.
Framed screens
Organise profiles into installable zones with planned joints, supports and replacement access.
Read the archived specification with care
| Archived 2018 field | Recorded value | What a current project must confirm |
|---|---|---|
| Item | T80160235 | Whether the profile or compatible tooling is currently available |
| Nominal size | 150 mm wide × 50 mm thick × 1800 mm long | Section drawing, length range, tolerances, hollows and fixing zones |
| Material and finish | Natural clay; yellow; natural flat | Current body, colour range, surface and physical samples |
| Archived weight | 8.8 kg per linear metre | Calculated and declared mass for the exact production profile |
| Packing and port | Wooden crate; Xiamen | Crate design, pallet sequence, delivery terms and destination |
| Commercial notes | MOQ 1000 m; 38-day lead time; TT/LC | Current quotation, quantity, schedule, payment and Incoterms |
| Certification entry | CE, ASTM, GB | Specific current reports and standards relevant to the selected product and market |
Do not copy archived commercial or certification text into a tender unchanged. Ask which documents identify T80160235 or the offered replacement, which test methods they use, and whether the proposed length, fixing and application fall within their scope.
Coordinate section, length, spacing and support
A 150 × 50 mm face can create a substantial blade, while an 1800 mm unit introduces meaningful self-weight and wind demand. The facade engineer should define orientation, clear span, centre spacing, design pressures, support locations, connection redundancy and acceptable deflection. Profile geometry and internal hollows determine which inserts or end connections are feasible.
Draw visible ends, intermediate joints and transitions at full scale. Allow for manufacturing and building tolerances without forcing brittle ceramic units into position. Provide access for installation, inspection and future replacement, especially where profiles sit outside glazing or above occupied routes.
Calculate shading instead of assuming it
A terracotta louver can contribute to solar control, but the material name alone says nothing about energy performance. Model the actual profile depth, angle, spacing, facade orientation, latitude, glazing and seasonal sun. Review daylight and views alongside solar gain so the screen does not become unnecessarily dense.
Likewise, an open baguette layer is not automatically waterproof, acoustic or thermally insulating. Rain control belongs to the complete wall behind it; acoustic and thermal outcomes require an appropriate assembly and project calculations. Present the element honestly as a durable architectural screen whose specific contribution is demonstrated by design.
Verify weather, fire and safety requirements
The project team should identify applicable reaction-to-fire, wind, seismic, impact, durability and attachment requirements. Request current information for the exact profile and finish, then confirm whether project-specific testing or calculations are needed. Previous reports for a smaller section or different fixing should not be assumed to cover T80160235.
- design loads, span, supports, anchors and connection tolerances;
- movement, drainage, dissimilar materials and replacement strategy;
- falling-object risk, impact zones, opening limits and guard interfaces;
- fire strategy, cavity barriers and the relationship to the wall behind.
Build a representative mock-up where the screen has an unusual angle, long span, exposed end or critical interface. Use it to review appearance and installation; formal performance testing requires a defined specimen and test method.
Approve colour, quantity and packing together
The archived description “yellow, natural flat” is too broad for final approval. Request current samples showing the fired colour range and surface. Compare them with adjacent glass, metal, stone or terracotta panels in project light. Agree the acceptable range and whether units should be blended across elevations.
Prepare a schedule by profile length and facade zone, including cuts, spares and visible end conditions. Long ceramic pieces need crates that control movement and make safe unloading possible. Coordinate labels and delivery sequence with the installer so profiles are not repeatedly handled or stacked incorrectly on site.
Prepare a useful enquiry for T80160235
Provide elevations and details rather than only the old item number. State whether 150 × 50 × 1800 mm is essential or a design reference, and identify preferred orientation, spacing, quantity and colour. Include location, wind criteria, subframe concept, performance documents, mock-up needs and programme.
LOPO can then confirm whether T80160235 remains suitable, propose a current profile where appropriate, and review sample and manufacturing requirements. The responsible architect, facade consultant and engineer must approve the complete system under local regulations.
Discuss a terracotta baguette screen
Send the project country, elevations, proposed profile and length schedule, orientation, spacing, subframe, target colour, required standards, quantity and delivery date. LOPO can review current terracotta baguette and louver options, physical samples and production feasibility.