What is TerraFix™ Terracotta Facade Tile Dry Hanging System?
The Terracotta Facade Tile Dry Hanging System, developed by LOPO Terracotta, is an innovative and premium solution designed for modern architectural facades. This system combines high-performance terracotta bricks with a mechanical fixing system, allowing for secure, efficient, and aesthetically pleasing exterior installations. Compared to traditional wet-applied terracotta tile cladding systems, the dry hanging method significantly improves installation efficiency and eliminates the risk of tile detachment due to unstable mortar adhesion.
The TerraFix™ system is particularly ideal for high-rise buildings, commercial complexes, residential projects, and public buildings, offering significant advantages such as fast construction, long-term durability, seismic and wind resistance, as well as energy-saving benefits. Additionally, both the terracotta bricks and mounting profiles are customizable to meet the specific design needs of each project, offering flexible solutions for a variety of architectural styles.
System Composition – Mounting Brackets and Steel Profiles
The mounting brackets and steel profile system are at the heart of the TerraFix™ dry-hanging terracotta facade cladding solution. These components are made from high-strength zinc-aluminum-magnesium galvanized steel (Q355B), which is widely used in modern construction due to its superior mechanical performance and durability.
Features of Zinc-Aluminum-Magnesium Galvanized Steel:
- Corrosion Resistance: The zinc-aluminum-magnesium coating provides superior protection against corrosion, outperforming traditional galvanized steel, particularly in high humidity, salt-spray environments, and industrial pollution. This significantly extends the system’s lifespan.
- High Strength and Stability: The Q355B steel can withstand long-term loads in high-rise buildings while providing excellent seismic and wind resistance, ensuring the system remains stable even in extreme weather conditions.
- Self-Healing Properties: The coating has a unique self-healing function; if the surface is scratched, the chemical components in the coating automatically repair the damage, enhancing the system’s overall corrosion resistance.
- Environmental Benefits: This steel material is more environmentally friendly than traditional options, reducing the environmental impact during production and use, and meeting green building standards.
The profile system includes horizontal profiles (68mm x 24mm x 0.6mm) and optional vertical profiles, which can be flexibly combined to provide comprehensive support for the facade tiles. Customization options are available for size, thickness, and coating to meet specific project requirements.
System Composition – Dedicated Dry-Hung Terracotta Bricks
The terracotta Bricks used in the TerraFix™ Facade Dry Cladding System are an essential component, providing both aesthetic appeal and excellent physical performance. These tiles undergo a strict manufacturing process to ensure their reliability in various environmental conditions.
Technical Parameters of Terracotta Split Tiles:
- Dimensions: 244mm x 68mm x 17mm
- Tile Quantity per Square Meter: 60.27 tiles
- Weight per Square Meter: 27.5 kg
Features of the Terracotta Tiles:
- High-Temperature Firing: Fired at 1200°C, the terracotta tiles form a dense structure with low water absorption, ensuring exceptional freeze-thaw resistance and long-term stability in cold climates.
- Integrated Joint Design: The back of the tiles features horizontal and vertical grooves, allowing them to interlock naturally during installation, eliminating the need for additional grouting. This simplifies the installation process, ensuring efficient and fast installation.
- Long-Term Aesthetics: The natural surface texture and color of the terracotta tiles resist fading, maintaining the visual appeal of the building’s exterior over time.
- Eco-Friendly: Made from natural clay, the tiles contain no harmful chemicals or radiation, making them an ideal choice for green building projects.
- Variety of Options: Available in a wide range of colors, textures, and sizes, the tiles can be customized to suit different architectural designs and styles.
The tiles’ design ensures compatibility with the dry-hanging system, with grooves that perfectly match the mounting brackets, providing a stable mechanical connection. The tiles also offer the flexibility of customization in terms of color, texture, and size, ensuring that they meet the aesthetic and technical requirements of any project.
System Applications
The Terracotta Facade Tile Dry Hanging System is suitable for a wide range of building types and applications, including:
- High-Rise Buildings: Designed to withstand high winds, seismic forces, and extreme weather conditions.
- Commercial Complexes: The system enhances the aesthetic and structural integrity of office buildings, shopping malls, and retail spaces.
- Residential Projects: Ideal for luxury homes and apartment complexes, providing a modern and elegant exterior.
- Public Buildings: Suitable for schools, hospitals, and other public institutions that require both functionality and a visually appealing facade.
Why Choose This System
Here’s why the Terracotta Facade Tile Dry Hanging System is the best choice for your building facade:
- Durability: Designed to last over 50 years, even in harsh environmental conditions.
- Energy Efficiency: The ventilated cavity helps to improve thermal insulation, reducing energy consumption for heating and cooling.
- Aesthetic Flexibility: Customizable terracotta tiles available in a range of colors and finishes for a unique and modern look.
- Low Maintenance: Unlike traditional wet-applied cladding systems, this system is easy to maintain and individual tiles can be replaced or repaired if needed.
System Installation
The Terracotta Tile Dry Cladding System is simple to install, with a clear step-by-step process:
- Prepare the Surface: Ensure that the building’s exterior wall is clean and stable.
- Install Steel Profiles: Secure the zinc-aluminum-magnesium steel profiles to the wall.
- Attach Terracotta Tiles: Fix the terracotta tiles to the profiles using the mechanical fastening system.
- Final Checks: Adjust the alignment and ensure the tiles are securely fixed.
The Terracotta Facade Tile Dry Hanging System provides an innovative and reliable solution for modern building facades. Offering superior durability, aesthetic appeal, and energy efficiency, it is the ideal choice for a wide range of architectural projects. Manufactured by LOPO Terracotta, this system meets the highest standards in terms of performance and quality.
Contact Us Today for Your Terracotta Cladding Needs
Ready to enhance your building’s facade with the Terracotta Facade Tile Dry Hanging System? Contact LOPO Terracotta to discuss your project requirements, get a personalized consultation, or request a quote. Our team is here to provide expert guidance and support.
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