Unitized Terracotta Rainscreens

| October 9, 2014

Water is the most significant factor in the premature deterioration of building envelopes. It causes rotting of metals, molding of organic materials, and unintended stresses due to freeze thaw cycling. Three conditions are required to allow water movement through building envelopes: A source of water. A pathway for water to flow. A force to drive […]

LOPO China Terracotta Rainscreen Ventilated Facades System.

| March 12, 2014

Terracotta rainscreens have developed into patented proprietary systems from prototypes within the last ten years. Over that time the sizes of terracotta panels have increased and fixing systems have developed for use as solar shading screens to glazed walls as part of an overall rainscreen system for a building facade. LOPO China Hollow terracotta sections […]