MATERIAL DATA SHEET

Terracotta rainscreen panel, 30mm thick (30mm)

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ATLAS CODE
MIN-CLY-TIL-002
Terracotta rainscreen panel, 30mm thick (30mm)
Category mineral
Material Family Clay-Based
Regulatory Status Non-combustible
Density
1800 kg/m³
Carbon (A1-A5)
84 kgCO₂e
Fire Class
Non-combustible
Lifespan
75+ years yrs
Description

30mm thick double-skin terracotta rainscreen panel manufactured from natural clay, fired at 1200°C. Provides excellent thermal performance, bushfire resistance, and durability in Australian climate conditions while maintaining natural aesthetics.

Primary Sectors
[Commercial][Residential][Healthcare]
Typical Uses
  • Commercial building facades
  • Multi-residential cladding
  • Educational facilities
  • Healthcare buildings
  • High-rise construction
  • Bushfire-prone area construction
  • Heritage building renovations
  • Rainscreen ventilated facades
Recycled Content 0
Renewable Content 0
Recyclability 100
Embodied Carbon 84 kgCO₂e
Embodied Energy 1260 MJ/kg
EPD Available Yes
Advantages
Excellent thermal mass (4x better than solid metal)Non-combustible (suitable for BAL-FZ applications)UV resistant and colour-fastLow maintenance (2-3 year cleaning cycle)100% recyclablePressure-equalised rainscreen systemHigh impact resistanceNatural ventilation and moisture management
Cautions
Higher initial cost than some alternativesRequires specialised fixing systemsWeight considerations for structural designLimited local manufacturing in AustraliaPotential for size variations due to firing processProfessional installation required
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TECHNICAL DATA: PERFORMANCE PROPERTIES MIN-CLY-TIL-002
Density (Dry) 1800 kg/m³
Specific Gravity 1.8
Porosity 15 %
Water Absorption 4.5 %
Hardness 6.5
Surface Roughness 2.5 μm
UV Resistance Excellent
Chemical Resistance High
pH Tolerance 3-14
Compressive Strength 45 MPa
Tensile Strength 8 MPa
Flexural Strength 15 MPa
Shear Strength 12 MPa
Elastic Modulus 25000 GPa
Yield Strength 35 MPa
Impact Resistance Q4 J/m
Bearing Capacity 40 kN/m²
Poisson's Ratio 0.24
Creep Resistance Negligible
Abrasion Resistance Class 4
Thermal Conductivity 0.7 W/mK
Thermal Resistance 0.043 m²K/W
Specific Heat Capacity 900 J/kgK
Thermal Expansion 5.5 μm/m·K
Melting Point 1600 °C
Sound Transmission Class (STC) 45
Noise Reduction Coeff. (NRC) 0.15
Optical
Light Transmittance 0 %
Light Reflectance (LRV) 35 %
Solar Reflectance (SRI) 45

Terracotta has been used in architecture for millennia, with modern rainscreen applications emerging in Germany in the 1980s. The technology was introduced to Australia in the early 2000s, gaining popularity for its combination of traditional aesthetics and modern performance. The 30mm double-skin variant was developed specifically for high-performance applications requiring enhanced structural capacity and thermal mass, particularly suited to Australian climate extremes and bushfire-prone areas.

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SAFETY, ECOLOGY & INSTALLATION MIN-CLY-TIL-002
Flame Spread Index 0
Smoke Developed Index 0
Combustibility Class Non-combustible
Fire Resistance Rating 120/120/120 hours
Heat Release Rate 0 kW/m²
Toxicity of Combustion None
Embodied Carbon (A1-A3) 84 kgCO₂e/kg
Embodied Energy 1260 MJ/kg
Water Footprint 450 L/kg
EPD Available Yes
Recycled Content 0%
Renewable Content 0%
LEED Points 4
Circular Economy Score 75 /100
VOC Emissions 0 g/L
Skill Level Professional
Crew Size 3
Installation Time 15-25 m²/day hr/m²
Curing Time 0 hours
Setting Time 0 min
Temperature Range -10 to 45°C °C
Humidity Range 10-95% RH %
Required Tools
Diamond blade wet sawDrill with masonry bitsLevel and plumb lineTorque wrenchLifting equipment
Certifications Required
Working at HeightsEWP LicenseFacade Installation Certification
Weather Limitations
Wind speed <40 km/hNo installation in lightning
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COMMERCIAL, LOGISTICS & REGULATORY MIN-CLY-TIL-002
Material Cost $180-350/m²
Installation Cost $120-200/m²
Annual Maintenance $2-5/m²
Lifecycle Cost (50yr) $15/m²/year
Market Availability Moderate
Lead Time 8-16 weeks weeks
Design Life 75+ years years
Warranty Period 15 years years
Maintenance Interval 2-3 years months
Service Temp Range -40 to 80°C °C
Freeze/Thaw Resistance Excellent
Dimensional Stability ±0.5%
Certifications Held
ISO 9001 Quality ManagementFactory Production Control (FPC)EPD to ISO 14025Green Star CompliantNABERS MaterialsZero VOC emissionsNon-toxic material certification
Fire Code Compliance
AS 1530.1 (Non-combustibility)AS 1530.8.1 (BAL-12.5 to BAL-40)AS 1530.8.2 (BAL-FZ)
Standards Compliance
NCC 2022 Volume One & TwoAS 3959-2018 (Bushfire)AS/NZS 1170 (Structural Design)ASTM C67 (Freeze-thaw)ASTM C373 (Water absorption)ASTM C126 (Glazed units)ISO 10545-3 (Water absorption)ISO 10545-4 (Flexural strength)ISO 10545-12 (Freeze-thaw)EN 539-2 (Clay roofing tiles)EN ISO 10545 (Ceramic tiles)EN 15804 (EPD standard)

DISCLAIMER: This specification document is generated from the CLAD Materials Atlas Database. Information is for general guidance only and does not constitute professional engineering advice. Values are typical and may vary by batch, manufacturer, and production run. Verify suitability for specific project applications independently.

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