1. Terracotta tiles

Terracotta tiles are manufactured from extruded clay, fully vitrified to produce purpose-made 17mm thick tiles. Tiles are generally through coloured and available in smooth, textured and glazed finishes. Tile sizes are currently 265 wide x 127.5mm high.

2. Panels

Panels are formed by casting terracotta tiles into polyurethane and sand to form composite prefabricated panels.

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Panels are manufactured 60mm thick in stack bond Type RP panels and supplied typically 28no per pallet Additional layers of insulation can be laminated to panels in 10mm increments up to 120mm total thickness (quantities per pallet will depend on panel thickness).

Gecaro
Panel Dimensions: 1375 x 688mm
Joint Size: +/- 10mm

3. Corners

Corners are supplied factory-produced to suit external returns and opening reveals, e.g. jambs, soffits, etc.

4. Fixing Screws

Fixing screws are available in various lengths and types to suit the following different substrates:

1. Clay or concrete masonry: Supplied galvanised or stainless steel, 4.6 - 4.9mm Ø screws with 11mm Ø conical headed TORX T30 heads with polyamide plugs colour coded to suit substrate. They are available in lengths of 100mm, 120mm, 140mm, 160mm, 180mm, 200mm and 220mm and are boxed in 100s.
2. Steel or timber frame: Supplied galvanised or stainless steel, 6mm Ø screws with 11mm Ø conical headed TORX T30 heads, with polyamide collars to suit min 15mm thick sheathing board. They are available in lengths of 90mm, 100mm, 120mm, 140mm and are boxed in 100s.

5. Polyurethane Foam

Gebrik expanding polyurethane foam (type PUB) is used to fill joints between adjacent panels and ensure the system remains watertight and thermally efficient. Supplied in 750ml canisters with typical usage of 8m² per canister for use with Gebrik UK & 10m² per canister for use with Gebrik 61.

6. Starter Rail

An aluminium starter rail ensures the system is thoroughly sealed at the base and provides a horizontal datum.