F4518013 is a 2013 LOPO catalogue reference titled Terracotta Rainscreen Wall Systems for Construction. The former entry associated a grey, nominal 450 × 600 × 18 mm terracotta panel with “100% natural clay” wording and broad rainscreen claims. Its restrained colour and rectangular proportion can inform an early facade concept. It cannot define a current wall system, installation package or verified performance. Every present panel, interface and supporting document requires project-specific confirmation.
F4518013 archive snapshot
The old record identified item F4518013, the archived format, grey colour and generic wall use. It also included absolute environmental statements, broad benefits and a standard technical table. Those fields are part of the historical page, not a current system specification or proof that the model remains available.
| Item | F4518013 |
|---|---|
| Archived product | Terracotta rainscreen wall panel reference |
| Archived size | 450 × 600 × 18 mm |
| Archived colour | Grey |
| Archived material wording | “100% natural clay” |
| Status | Legacy model; current availability and evidence unverified |
The only original body image is retained above. It is a general historical panel photograph, not a verified grey sample, system drawing or current F4518013 product image.
Separating the ceramic panel from the wall system
A rainscreen is more than its visible ceramic face. The panel contributes colour, module, joints and surface character, while the complete exterior wall includes other coordinated layers and interfaces. The archived title uses “systems,” but its generic product page cannot define the full assembly for a specific building.
Use F4518013 to communicate a visual panel direction, then let qualified project professionals develop and verify the complete facade with current information. Do not derive structural loads, spans, support spacing, anchorage or installation procedures from the archived title, dimension, photograph or technical table.
Working with a grey fired-clay palette
Grey terracotta can sit quietly beside glass, aluminium, concrete and stone. Its perceived tone may shift from warm grey to cooler charcoal as light and neighbouring materials change. Surface texture, sheen and shadow at joints also influence the result. The archive’s grey label does not define a present colour range.
Request current, labelled physical samples and compare them beside the specified project materials under representative light. Note the sample code, surface, visual range and approval status. If several greys are reviewed, use supplier references rather than informal descriptions so design comments remain traceable.
Reading the 450 × 600 × 18 mm format
The archived proportion is shorter than a long plank and may support a balanced rectangular grid around openings. It can be used during early elevation studies to consider joint rhythm and facade scale. It is not a guarantee of current production, thickness, tolerances or compatibility with any present system.
Ask the supplier to identify the offered nominal format in a dated product description and drawing. Any departure from the archived size should be recorded clearly in schedules and visual studies. The project team must coordinate every current interface without relying on generic legacy instructions.
Archive environmental and performance boundaries
The 2013 page used “100% natural clay,” absolute environmental language and broad statements about weather, maintenance, acoustics, thermal behaviour, strength and other benefits. It also reproduced a generic technical table. These claims may relate to an earlier specimen or different product configuration and should not be presented as current F4518013 evidence.
Request a dated package identifying the exact material, dimensions, tolerances, grey colour range, surface, edge quality and intended use. Ask which declarations, reports and certificates apply to the proposed panel and complete project path. Current quotation information should separately confirm samples, availability, quantity, packaging, programme and delivery terms.
Archive boundary: F4518013, grey and 450 × 600 × 18 mm preserve a historical panel reference. A current offer, approved sample, dated drawings and applicable evidence define any product and system taken forward.
Explore current rainscreens and grey facades
Review LOPO’s current terracotta panel overview for present colour, format and product discussions.
Browse terracotta rainscreen projects for grey palettes, joints and window relationships.
Visit the complete architectural terracotta gallery to compare panel fields with brick, tile and louver facades.
Use the LOPO contact page for current samples, drawings, documents and quotations.
Project precedents can sharpen the brief, but their panels, systems and approvals remain building-specific.
Request a current F4518013 review
Share the project location, facade area, elevations, intended panel orientation, grey reference, surface direction, adjoining materials, approximate quantity and delivery programme. Mention F4518013 and its archived format so LOPO can trace the concept without treating old information as a current system.
Email roger@lopoterracotta.com or contact LOPO Terracotta. Request a current panel recommendation, representative samples, dated product drawings and supporting documents for the exact proposed option. Keep design approval, system review and commercial information clearly aligned.
Begin the review by distinguishing the visible panel brief from the complete enclosure brief. The panel discussion can address colour, surface, module and joint expression; the wider project process must address all other wall responsibilities through the appropriate consultants and current system parties. Ask every proposed panel to carry a distinct item number, matching sample and corresponding document set. This avoids combining an archive image, a grey colour chip and evidence for a different configuration.
Maintain a short decision record as the design develops. Note whether each sample is a broad colour reference, a range example or the proposed production benchmark, and record the lighting and adjoining material used for comparison. If the current recommendation changes the archived size, update elevations and schedules together so the visual study and procurement description remain consistent. Track unresolved questions about availability, applicable evidence and project responsibilities until written responses are received. This turns the old page into a controlled design reference rather than an accidental system specification.