LW1510817 is a 2013 LOPO catalogue reference originally titled Wood Grain Terracotta Clay Tile Panel. The archive associated a grey wood-grain direction with two 12 mm nominal format families. That combination can inspire cool, tactile facades without presenting ceramic as timber, but the old entry is not a current specification. Availability, grey tone, grain pattern, surface, dimensions, composition, performance, certification and commercial information all need project-specific confirmation.
LW1510817 archive snapshot
The historic record joined item LW1510817 with grey colour, 12 mm nominal thickness and 600 or 900 mm lengths in two widths. It also carried broad environmental and performance statements, old weight and lead-time fields, certification language and a generic panel table. Those elements preserve the 2013 page only.
| Item | LW1510817 |
|---|---|
| Archived product | Grey wood-grain terracotta clay tile or panel |
| Archived size family A | 300 × 600/900 × 12 mm |
| Archived size family B | 150 × 600/900 × 12 mm |
| Archived colour | Grey |
| Status | Legacy reference; current format, pattern, availability and evidence unverified |
This is the page’s only original body image. It is a generic historical panel photograph, not a verified LW1510817 grain close-up, grey colour benchmark or current production reference.
Define a grey wood-grain design direction
A wood-related ceramic surface may suggest directional grain or tactile relief while using a cooler, mineral palette. Grey can read warm, blue, charcoal or nearly neutral depending on clay body, surface, firing and light. The archive does not identify a timber species, pattern scale, repeat or precise undertone.
Provide a texture and colour reference and explain whether the material should recall weathered timber, coordinate with grey metal or remain abstract. Review current samples beside glazing, stone and adjacent finishes under representative light. Record colour, sheen, relief, grain direction and acceptable variation as separate decisions.
Use the two format families cautiously
The historic 300 mm and 150 mm widths, paired with 600 or 900 mm lengths, allow early studies of broader panels, narrow strips or mixed rhythms. Orientation changes the reading of both the module and grain. Openings, corners and transitions should be included in visual studies rather than considering an isolated field.
The 12 mm record does not establish weight, strength, span, attachment suitability or complete facade performance. Ask for a dated drawing for the exact current candidate. Qualified project professionals must coordinate the building-specific wall without deriving generic loads, support spacing, anchorage or installation instructions from this archive.
Review grain repeat and grey variation at scale
Directional patterns need assessment across several pieces because one selected sample may hide repetition, colour range and differences in relief. Ask how the current finish repeats, whether orientation varies and what visual range the supplier considers representative. Digital photographs help coordination but cannot control grey accurately.
Label every sample with product, colour, finish, date and status. Distinguish inspiration material, a range sample, feasibility piece and proposed production benchmark. When a larger board or mock-up is reviewed, connect it to the correct product identifier, drawing revision and evidence package.
Replace legacy claims with current evidence
The old environmental language, material assertions, performance figures, weights, delivery timing, certification references and generic table values may concern a former specimen, family or market. They should not be assigned automatically to LW1510817, a present substitute or a complete facade assembly.
Request a current material and surface description, nominal dimensions, tolerances, grey range, pattern method, edge expectations and intended application. Ask for dated declarations, reports and certificates clearly covering the proposed item and destination. Confirm sample status, quantity, packaging, programme and delivery in a current quotation.
Archive boundary: LW1510817, grey and the two 12 mm format families preserve the 2013 record. Current samples, a dated drawing, an identified offer and applicable evidence govern any project selection now.
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 grey palettes, directional surfaces and facade rhythm.
Visit the architectural terracotta gallery to compare wood-grain concepts with flat, grooved and glazed panels.
Use the LOPO contact page for current samples, drawings, documents and quotations.
Project references can sharpen the visual brief, but their specific products, wall designs, evidence and approvals are not automatically transferable.
Request a current LW1510817 review
Share the project location, facade area, elevations, desired orientation, grey and grain references, surface preference, adjacent materials, approximate quantity and programme. Mention LW1510817 and both archived size families so LOPO can trace the concept without assuming the old combinations remain available.
Email roger@lopoterracotta.com or contact LOPO Terracotta. Request a current recommendation, representative grey wood-grain samples, dated drawings, applicable documents and a quotation for the exact candidate.
Rank the decisive attributes: grey undertone, grain scale, relief, sheen, repeat, width, length or the historic thin profile. Give each current option a unique product and sample code. Retain labelled physical benchmarks and link the selected material to its matching drawing and document set.
When assessing the grey range, record the viewing light, adjacent materials and sample date. A cool grey can look blue near warm finishes, while a warm grey can appear brown beside neutral metal. The labelled physical benchmark should control appearance; photography remains a coordination aid.
Keep product evidence separate from information about the complete facade proposal. A panel sample, product drawing and product report answer different questions from the building-specific wall design, and each document should have a clear owner, date and scope.
Create a comparison record listing current size options, finish description, sample status, drawing date and evidence references. If the proposed model, dimensions or surface differ from the archive, update elevations, schedules and quantities together. Keep availability, certification, packaging and programme open until written responses resolve them.