L3010217 is an archived LOPO solid terracotta panel reference with a warm, wood-like surface pattern. It was developed for designers who want the visual direction of timber grain within a fired-clay facade vocabulary. The pattern should be treated as a ceramic interpretation rather than an imitation of a specific wood species, and its final effect should be approved with current physical samples.
What defines the L3010217 panel
The original listing describes a natural-clay solid panel with a plane, smooth face and irregular linear markings. Its reference colour is yellow, although the fired surface reads as a range of warm clay tones rather than a flat printed colour. The long grain direction gives the panel a clear orientation, which can be used to reinforce horizontal courses or create a more unusual vertical arrangement.
The archived reference size is 300 × 600 × 10 mm. That relatively simple rectangular module can be coordinated with windows, doors and corners without making the grain pattern too small to read. The old listing also mentioned larger sizes and a hollow-body panel option. Current dimensions, body type and manufacturability must be checked for the proposed quantity, finish and facade system.
Archived data and what needs current confirmation
The table below preserves the commercial and technical information published with this product in 2018. It is useful for identifying the historical product, but it is not a current quotation or a project-specific data sheet.
| Item reference | L3010217 |
|---|---|
| Material and body | Natural clay; solid panel in the archived listing |
| Reference size | 300 × 600 × 10 mm |
| Reference colour / finish | Yellow; plane, smooth wood-texture appearance |
| Archived weight | 26.8 kg/m² |
| Archived order data | MOQ 1,500 m²; lead time 38 days |
| Packing / port | Wooden crates; Xiamen Port |
| Archived payment entry | T/T or L/C |
| Standards references shown | CE, ASTM and GB were listed generically; request the exact current reports relevant to the project |
A wood expression with fired-clay characteristics
A wood-look terracotta panel can bring warmth to an elevation while remaining visually connected to masonry and ceramic materials. It does not behave like timber: grain, shade and sheen come from the clay body, forming and firing process rather than annual growth rings or a timber coating. This distinction is useful when describing the material to clients and planning expectations.
The old page used the absolute phrase “never fade.” A better specification approach is to review the chosen surface, pigment or glaze route and the applicable durability data. Fired-in colour is generally valued for exterior use, but no facade should be approved from a marketing phrase alone. Samples, test reports and the actual exposure conditions provide a sounder basis.
Colour and grain range
Approve several representative pieces, not one ideal sample. Decide whether tonal and grain variation should be blended naturally or arranged more selectively across the elevation.
Surface under daylight
View the panel in direct sun, shade and oblique light. A smooth face may reveal its markings differently as the sun moves or when panels are installed at another orientation.
Coordinate module, grain direction and joints
Establish the module from real elevation dimensions. Window heads, sills, parapets and outside corners should be checked before the panel grid is fixed. Narrow cut pieces can weaken the visual rhythm, especially when the wood-like markings make the panel direction obvious. A setting-out study can adjust joint positions or panel lengths before production.
Horizontal placement usually supports the natural reading of a long grain. Vertical placement can make an entrance or bay feel taller, but corner transitions need care. Joint colour and depth also influence the result: a close match produces a quieter surface, while dark open joints emphasise each unit. Ask for a larger sample board that combines panels, joints and the proposed fixing arrangement.
Integrate the panel into a ventilated facade
The face finish is only one part of a rainscreen. The project team must coordinate panel span, support rails, brackets, clips or anchors, cavity depth, insulation, membranes, flashings and ventilation openings. Wind actions, edge zones and local fire requirements should be checked by qualified facade professionals for the actual building.
Solid and hollow panels can have different weights, edge profiles and fixing requirements; they should not be substituted from appearance alone. Confirm the proposed product section and attachment detail together. Corners, soffits, returns and transitions to glazing or metal deserve full-scale review because their tolerances are often more demanding than the flat wall area.
From sample review to a project-ready order
- Send the building location, elevations, target size, grain direction and approximate quantity.
- Confirm the currently producible body, thickness, finish and fixing concept.
- Approve representative samples for colour, pattern, sheen and acceptable variation.
- Build a mock-up to resolve joints, corners, cuts and interfaces where appropriate.
- Freeze the approved reference, packing plan, replacement quantity and programme before production.
Review the broader terracotta rainscreen range, compare built applications in the project gallery, or visit the contact page to discuss an elevation.