Terracotta baguette/louvre, various profiles (Specified by profile size)
Non-combustible ceramic facade system providing solar control, privacy, ventilation, and aesthetic enhancement for commercial and residential buildings. Manufactured through extrusion and high-temperature firing (1000-1200°C) of natural clay.
Non-combustible ceramic facade system providing solar control, privacy, ventilation, and aesthetic enhancement for commercial and residential buildings. Manufactured through extrusion and high-temperature firing (1000-1200°C) of natural clay.
Terracotta baguette and louvre systems are architectural facade elements manufactured from natural clay through extrusion, drying, and kiln firing processes. These linear profiles serve as sunscreens, privacy screens, and decorative elements, offering exceptional durability, fire resistance, and thermal performance. Available in various cross-sections (rectangular, square, oval, circular, triangular) with standard dimensions from 50x50mm to 50x150mm and lengths up to 1800mm. The hollow core design provides thermal and acoustic benefits while reducing weight.
- Non-combustible (NCC C2D10(5) compliant)
- 50-100+ year service life
- Low maintenance requirements
- UV resistant with permanent colour
- Natural material (100% clay)
- Thermal mass benefits
- Acoustic absorption properties
- Suitable for all BAL ratings
- Termite resistant
- 100% recyclable
- Self-cleaning properties available
- Marine grade options available
- 01 Non-combustible (NCC C2D10(5) compliant)
- 02 50-100+ year service life
- 03 Low maintenance requirements
- 04 UV resistant with permanent colour
- 05 Natural material (100% clay)
- 01 Higher initial cost than aluminium alternatives
- 02 Weight considerations (25-35 kg/m² installed)
- 03 Limited local manufacturing in Australia
- 04 Lead times 3-4 months for custom profiles
- 05 Brittle material requiring careful handling
- Density
- 1040-2000 kg/m³ kg/m³
- Specific gravity
- 1.7-2.0
- Porosity
- 15-25% %
- Water absorption
- <2% (Grade 1); 6-15% (standard) %
- Hardness
- 5-6 Mohs
- UV resistance
- Excellent // Vitrified surface, fired-in colour
- Chemical resistance
- High // Resistant to acids, alkalis, pollution
- pH tolerance
- 3-14
- Surface roughness
- Ra 0.5-10 μm µm
- Tensile strength
- 2-5 MPa MPa
- Compressive strength
- 18-40 MPa MPa
- Flexural strength
- 12-25 MPa MPa
- Shear strength
- 3-8 MPa MPa
- Poisson's ratio
- 0.15-0.25
- Impact resistance
- Moderate // Brittle material, reinforcement available
- Creep resistance
- Excellent // Minimal creep in ceramics
- Embodied carbon
- 0.24 kgCO2e/kg // Industry estimates
- Carbon footprint
- 240 kgCO2e/tonne // Bath ICE database estimate
- Embodied energy
- 2-3 MJ/kg MJ/kg // Firing process energy
- Water footprint
- 500-1000 L/m² L/kg // Manufacturing water use
- Recycled content
- 0% % // 100% natural clay typically
- Renewable content
- 100% % // Natural clay material
- Circular score
- High // Durable, recyclable, natural material
- Combustibility class
- Non-combustible // AS 1530.1
- Fire resistance level
- Non-combustible // NCC C2D10(5)
- Ignition temp
- >1000°C °C // Above firing temperature
- Flame spread index
- 0
- Smoke dev. index
- 0-3
- Heat release rate
- 0 kW/m² // Non-combustible
- Material cost (range)
- $100-500/m² // Installed cost varies by system
- Material cost (per unit)
- $50-200/linear metre // Depends on profile
- Lead time
- 3-4 months custom; 6-12 weeks standard // Manufacturer information
- Lifecycle cost
- $3-8/m²/year // Over 50-year life
- Annual maintenance
- $2-5/m² // Annual cleaning only
- Market availability
- Good // Multiple suppliers in Australia
- Expected lifespan
- 50-100+ years // Historical evidence
- Maintenance interval
- Annual inspection // Cleaning as required
- Warranty period
- 15-25 years // Manufacturer warranties