The Argeton terracotta rainscreen cladding system combines the proven durability and natural beauty of clay, with a simple support structure. This enables the designer freedom of expression and the contractor a simple and quick installation process. Ceramic tiles are fixed onto the substrate via vertical or horizontal aluminium support rails and purpose-made aluminium clamps or clips. In the opinion of the BBA, the Argeton terracotta cladding system, if installed, used and maintained in accordance with certificate number 08/4516, can satisfy or contribute to satisfying the relevant requirements of The Building Regulations 2010 (England and Wales), 2004 (Scotland) and 2012 (Northern Ireland).Get more news about terracotta panel cladding,you can vist our website!

Suitable for use on a new building, refurbishment or re-cladding project, the Argeton facade system is backed by BBA certification and CWCT testing. Providing tangible environmental benefits, Argeton holds the Environmental Product Declaration in accordance with ISO14025 and EN15804 being the European standardised equivalent of a BREEAM accreditation.

The ceramic tiles, support rails, clamps and clips are classified as ‘non-combustible’ in accordance with national building regulations and are not subject to any restrictions on building height or proximity to boundaries.
Terracotta is not biodegradable, but it can be crushed, and recycled to make new cladding for new projects, and the fact that it is 100% natural and non-biodegradable means that it is immune to weathering and erosion. It also requires minimal maintenance, and it retains its gleam for quite a long time. Terracotta is fireproof, and its main screen variety requires no sealants or grouts, which means that the joints do not need to undergo maintenance either.

Using terracotta also improves the thermal performance of the edifices since certain terracotta designs are made to withstand rainy weather while others work on insulating heat from the outside.

Such designs are louvers and baguettes; they are excellent for warmer environments as they lessen the intensity of exposure to the sun. This, in turn, reduces energy consumption and unnecessary operating costs.

Formed from the earth and famously able to withstand the test of time, terracotta is a natural embodiment of the spirit of sustainability that lends itself well to large- scale projects.