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il Palagio Terracotta Rainscreen

The Earth produces clay and with a simple process of firing it is reduced to a hard, resistant material, it has a grainy feel, a colour and a strength which has allowed a long established and intense relationship with man and life.
Il Palagio, aware of the historical quality of the terracotta, and a promoter of innovation in the use of the material, since the beginning of the 90s has developed a system of thin terracotta slabs, equipped with finishing profiles and frames that are directly applied to the wall, with the aid of a metallic sub-structure.

In this way the terracotta tile has been developed from a material used for horizontal floor tiling, to one that can also be used on vertical surfaces. We have also added to the tiles a particular finishing surface, which while maintaining the link to its natural terracotta origins, also allows for different shaping, surface treatments and variations of colour.

Characteristics:

  • A terracotta rainscreen system has a traditional finish with a unique aesthetic
  • A wide range of types available from any size of panel, baguettes, special corner profiles and grooved tiles
  • Can be used on new builds and renovation projects

Substructure:

  • Ventilated wall components
    • Wall
    • Insulation layer
    • Air chimney
    • Metallic support with hook up system
    • Terracotta tiles

Advantages:

  • Environmental Comfort - The system helps keep a building a the preferred temperature of 20 OC
  • Acoustic advantages 
    • The system makes a significant difference in sound reduction if near a area of high noise levels
    • Meeting the D.P.C.M. of 5 December 1987 governing requirements for acoustic passages in a building 
  • A strong and reliable system which has been widely used and tested on the continent and within the UK

Product Range:

Il Palagio Range 

1) Terra ONE 2) Terra TWO 3) Terra FLAT 4) Terra MODUS 5) Terra PLUS 6) Terra STRIP 7) Terra BRICK 8) Terra BLOCK 9) Terra SCREEN 10) Terra TUBE 11) Terra OVAL 12) Terra WING 13) Terra SLOPE 14) Terrangle SMOOTH 15) Terraround SMOOTH 16) Terrangle STRIP 17) Terraround STRIP 18) Terrangle EL