An innovative and cost effective cladding, based on the proven principle of the ventilated cavity, using natural clay tiles suspended in a rainscreen mechanically attached to an aluminium substructure
Appearance.
Manufactured under the ‘Argeton’ process, the natural beauty and symmetry of the façade is created by contrasting the smooth faced tile with the precise joint.
Whether as the main theme cladding or as a feature, the clean lines and aesthetic charm of the Argeton Terracotta tile can be effectively designed in conjunction the cladding components of glazing, curtain walling and stucco. Argeton is manufactured in thirteen captivating colours – natural, salmon, brick and pastel red, sand, apricot beige, light platinum volcano and iron grey, sahara yellow. pearl white and glacier blue Tiles can be smooth faced, wire drag, engobe, riven or glazed.
The tiles are 30-40mm in thickness and perforated throughout their length to create a system weight of 50kg/m2. The profile of the tile is intrinsic to its ability to perform as a rainscreen. The length of the Argeton tile can be from 150mm – 1250mm to suit the desired format. 
This style of construction is popular for application over traditional substrates as well as in panelised form, lightweight steel walling (SFS), unitised cladding and on timber for ventilated cavity facades. Various aluminium support systems are available for ceramic granite, porcelain cladding and glazed clay tile facades in a rainscreen façade format.
Terracotta tile cladding is available in modular formats up to 300mm in height and 625mm in length in thirteen colours. Porcelain rainscreen façade systems are similarly available in 300mm to 1200mm formats with ceramic glazed terracotta tiles in 300mm by the same length. Steel walling is the most popular construction background for architectural terracotta, glazed ceramic and porcelain rainscreens in the creation of façade systems for envelope cladding, structural walling, retrofit and refurbishment.
