Panel · 30 mm
Clay-Based — indicative fig. M·46
Fire A1 Non-combustibleEmbodied carbon Data pending Per-m² sourceCompressive 45MPa StructuralDesign life 75yr Durable
High-performance terracotta cladding system offering superior thermal mass, weather resistance, and aesthetic versatility for Australian building facades
01 Physical
Density 1800kg/m³
Specific gravity 1.8
Porosity 15%
Water absorption 4.5%
Hardness 6.5
UV resistance Excellent
Chemical resistance High
pH tolerance 3-14
Surface roughness 2.5µm
02 Mechanical
Tensile strength 8MPa
Compressive strength 45MPa
Flexural strength 15MPa
Shear strength 12MPa
Poisson's ratio 0.24
Impact resistance Q4
Creep resistance Negligible
03 Thermal
Thermal conductivity 0.7W/m·K
Specific heat 900J/kg·K
Thermal expansion 5.5×10⁻⁶/°C
04 Compliance & Fire First question
Combustibility class Non-combustible
Fire resistance level 120/120/120
Flame spread index 0
Smoke dev. index 0
Heat release rate 0
05 Sustainability & Health
Embodied carbon 84kgCO2e/m²
Carbon footprint 280
Embodied energy 1260MJ/kg
Water footprint 450L/kg
Recyclability 100%
Recycled content 0%
Renewable content 0%
Circular score 75
VOC emissions 0
Toxicity rating Non-toxic
LEED contribution 4
06 Durability · Cost · Logistics
Expected lifespan 75+ years
Maintenance interval 2-3 years
Warranty period 15 years
Material cost (range) $180-350/m²
Material cost (per unit) $265/m²
Lead time 8-16 weeks
Lifecycle cost $15/m²/year
Annual maintenance $2-5/m²
Market availability Moderate
07 Assessment
Advantages
- Excellent thermal mass (4x better than solid metal)
- Non-combustible (suitable for BAL-FZ applications)
- UV resistant and colour-fast
- Low maintenance (2-3 year cleaning cycle)
- 100% recyclable
- Pressure-equalised rainscreen system
- High impact resistance
- Natural ventilation and moisture management
Constraints
- Higher initial cost than some alternatives
- Requires specialised fixing systems
- Weight considerations for structural design
- Limited local manufacturing in Australia
- Potential for size variations due to firing process
- Professional installation required
08 Applications
A1 Commercial building facades
A2 Multi-residential cladding
A3 Educational facilities
A4 Healthcare buildings
A5 High-rise construction
A6 Bushfire-prone area construction
A7 Heritage building renovations
A8 Rainscreen ventilated facades
09 Sources & Standards
Sources pending — citations for this material are not yet recorded. Verify all figures against manufacturer data and current standards before specifying.