Piterak Slim is a 30mm thick (1.18"), double-skin terracotta rainscreen cladding system with overlapping horizontal reveals. The system contains a large module terracotta panel available in a variety of standard sizes and a multitude of made-to-order sizes with a maximum height of 60 cm and maximum length of 180 cm. The system provides high wind resistance and the highest (Q4) impact resistance rating under French CSTB (an ICC Construction Product Evaluation Expert Alliance member) standards.
Benefits
- Maintenance-free and durability
- Fire resistant
- Large length terracotta cladding: up to 180 cm
- Height from 20 to 60 cm
- Many customization possibilities: color, finish, shape
- Choice of installation: horizontal or vertical
- High impact performance
Shape
Piterak® Slim rainscreen cladding is available in 3 standard shapes. Terreal can develop specific shape on demand.
Colours
Piterak® Slim terracotta panel is available in 13 standard through body colours as well as in glazed finish (glazed colour in RAL equivalence on request).
System
Piterak® Slim provides excellent structural load performance while providing a slender profile and minimal material weight. The system provides high wind resistance and the highest (Q4) impact resistance rating under French CSTB (an ICC Construction Product Evaluation Expert Alliance member) standards
The terracotta cladding panels are supported by our engineered rainscreen support framing system and stainless- steel installation clips. Piterak® Slim is a terracotta cladding system that provides structural versatility and superior aesthetics in an
economical rainscreen solution. Piterak® Slim can be installed horizontally or vertically.
Project details
Name | Verde student residence |
Location | Newcastle, United Kingdom |
Architect | Simpson Haugh and Partners |
Client | Downing |
Terreal product | Piterak® Slim - colour : glazed custom green |
© | Daniel Hopkinson |