Discover Terreal North America's most economical & customizable terra cotta cladding system. Beauty, low maintenance and a 75-year material warranty in one product.
2. About Us
2.
Terreal
• Headquarters: Paris, France
• Produces $450 million in terra
cotta products per year
• Parent company to Ludowici
and Terreal North America
• In business for over 100 years
Ludowici
• Headquarters: New Lexington, OH
• In business since 1888
• Exclusive rights to Terreal products for
the United States
• Leader in terra cotta products
throughout the United States
Terreal North America
• Headquarters: New Lexington, OH
• Technical Support Center: Cincinnati, OH
• Furnishes Terreal cladding and solar
shade systems, and roof tile
5. Who Is Terreal?
5.
Terreal North America is the premier choice for architects,
homeowners, commercial buildings owners, universities,
government agencies and historic renovation projects
seeking uniquely beautiful, architectural terra cotta
products that stand the test of time.
7. What is NeXclad?
Terra cotta tiles with an interlocking
weather drainage channel providing
a uniquely textural wall aesthetic
An innovative use of the most traditional building material.7.
Manufactured in southeast Ohio from locally
sourced and abundant natural clay
8. Available Products
What is NeXclad?8.
NeXclad Specification Data
Tile Surface
Overall Size Average Exposure
Pieces / SF Weight
Width Height Width Height
NeXclad 16
Classic (Smooth)
Williamsburg (Scored/Scratched)
Lanai (Weathered)
Americana (Tree Bark)
10.75 in. x 16.00 in. 10.13 in. x 13.00 in. 1.09 pcs/SF 7.50 lbs/SF
NeXclad 14
Classic (Smooth)
Williamsburg (Scored/Scratched)
Lanai (Weathered)
Americana (Tree Bark)
9.00 in. x 14.00 in. 8.25 in. x 11.00 in. 1.58 pcs/SF 8.00 lbs/SF
LudoSlate Slate Texture 10.75 in. x 16.00 in. 10.13 in. x 13.00 in. 1.11 pcs/SF 5.98 lbs/SF
LudoShake Shake Texture 10.75 in. x 16.00 in. 10.13 in. x 13.00 in. 1.11 pcs/SF 5.98 lbs/SF
Lexington Slate
(3 size blend)
Pronounced Slate Texture
14.75 in. x 10.50 in. 14.00 in. x 7.50 in.
1.52 pcs/SF 7.83 lbs/SF
11.38 in. x 10.50 in. 10.50 in. x 7.50 in.
7.63 in. x 10.50 in. 7.00 in. x 7.50 in.
Century Shake
(3 size blend)
Pronounced Shake Texture
10.50 in. x 14.50 in. 10.00 in. x 11.50 in. 1.41 pcs/SF 6.79 lbs/SF
7.19 in. x 14.50 in. 6.69 in. x 11.50 in.
5.50 in. x 14.50 in. 5.00 in. x 11.50 in.
Other tile profiles and custom tiles available - contact Terreal North America for more information
Color: Aged Copper Penny Impressionist
10. Ceramic Glazes: An Infinite Color Pallete
What is NeXclad?10.
Matte
(1-spray)
A single layer of
matte ceramic
glaze over the clay
body.
Matte
(2-spray)
A base layer of
matte ceramic
glaze with a 2nd
layer of matte
glaze on top.
Top Spray
Applying a fine
mist or more
dramatic spot on
top of a base color
to create tonal
variation.
Sanded
An addition of
sand on top of
ceramic glaze to
add aging and
surface texture.
Weathered
Sand blasting
the clay surface
prior to glazing to
provide
“sand paper” like
texture.
Impressionist
A random
application of
various glaze
colors and weights
to a single tile
Gloss
Applying a ceramic
glaze to a clay
body with high
level of sheen.
11. Textures
What is NeXclad?11.
CLASSIC
• Smooth Surface
• Square Butt
AMERICANA
• Tree Bark Surface
• Rounded Butt
LANAI
• Weathered Surface
• Square Butt
WILLIAMSBURG
• Scored Surface
• Square Butt
NeXclad 14 & 16 - Available in 14” and 16” Overall Vertical Heights
12. Textures
What is NeXclad?12.
Smooth (Standard) Fine Machine
Score
Medium Machine
Score
Heavy Machine
Score
Hand RoughedPinhole Weathered
(Sandblasted)
Hand Slushed
13. Textures
What is NeXclad?13.
CENTURY SHAKE
• Pronounced Scratched Surface
• 3 Sizes to Create Random
Width Installation (Standard)
LUDOSHAKE
• Scratched Surface
• 3 Sizes to Create Random
Width Installation (Optional)
LUDOSLATE
• Slate Surface
• 3 Sizes to Create Random
Width Installation (Optional)
Slate and Shake Profiles
LEXINGTON SLATE
• Pronounced Slate Surface
• 3 Sizes to Create Random
Width Installation (Standard)
15. Benefits
• Manufactured in New Lexington, OH by Ludowici – since
1888
• 75-year non-prorated product warranty that covers color
fastness
• Most economical terra cotta cladding system
• Large variety of standard surfaces and colors
• Unparalleled custom color capability
• Easily adapted to complex wall and roof geometries
• Strong performance in terms of wind resistance
• Durability, endurance and beauty of a terra cotta
product, beauty will endure over time
• Low maintenance – no caulking, repointing or painting
• Can be installed in a rainscreen application or direct to
sheathing
• Can be used in new construction or renovation
• May contribute toward LEED certification
Benefits of using NeXclad15.
Hyatt Place Hotel
Westlake, OH
16. Testing
• ASTM C1167 Test Report – all tiles meet Grade 1
requirements for use in all weather and climate
conditions
• Includes meeting ASTM requirements for Grade 1 tile for
freeze thaw, breaking strength, efflorescence and water
absorption
• Florida Building Code Product Approval
• Miami-Dade Approval for uplift resistance
• Factory Mutual Hail Resistance Testing
• Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) approval for wind
uplift
Benefits of using NeXclad16.
Dayton Art Institute
Dayton, OH
17. LEED Contributions
We are green!17.
RECYCLED CONTENT:
• MR Credit – Building Product Disclosure and Optimization – Sourcing
of Raw Materials
MATERIAL HEALTH:
MR Credit – Material Ingredients
Cradle to Cradle certified for material health,
material reutilization, renewable energy and
carbon management, water stewardship
and social fairness.
18. Warranty
The ONLY true performance test for any type of building or construction material is it’s performance against the weather elements of time.18.
Material Warranty
• 75-Year Limited Material Warranty
• Offered by U.S. based company in continuous operation since
1888
• Covers terra cotta tiles only
• Includes color fastness
• Terra cotta products produced in New Lexington, OH
• Offered on new tile purchases only
• Included in purchase of new tile
• New tiles can not be blended with old tiles
St. Francis Medical Center
Baton Rouge, LA
19. Continuing Education Series
Fundaments of Clay Roof Tile
Length: 1.5 Hours
Credits: 1.5 Learning Units
HSW: Yes
Topics: Learn the History, Benefits,
Production, Product Offering &
Installation of Terra Cotta Roof Tiles
How to learn more19.
Architecture & Terra Cotta Cladding
Length: 1.5 Hours
Credits: 1.5 Learning Units
HSW: Yes
Topics: Learn rainscreen philosophy, how terra
cotta rainscreen panels are produced and
installed, different types of panels and wall
assemblies, benefits of terra cotta solar shades
Ludowici Factory Tour
Length: 2.0 Hours
Credits: 2.0 Learning Units
HSW: Yes
Topics: Experience first hand how
terra cotta products are made in a
factory operational since 1888
21. Factory Tours
21.
Historic Factory
• Tours available
• 2.0 AIA Learning Units
• Observe raw materials & grinding
process
• Learn hand molding decorative piece
process
• See pressed and extruded production
processes
• Glaze & color lab process
• Moisture removal & dryer process
• Kiln technology
• Packaging & shipping methods
22. Technical Assistance
22.
Support Program
• In-house technical staff consisting of
architects and engineers
• Project specific engineering & shop drawings
available
• Project specific details available
• In-house ceramic engineers for color
assistance and development
• Factory installation training available
• Detailed material take-offs and
estimates/proposals prepared
• Materials + labor budgets available with
assistance from experienced installers
• On site project start-up assistance available
Coppin State University Science & Technology Building
Baltimore, MD
23. Insert Project Name
Project Location
Installation Princeton University Lakeside Graduate Housing
Princeton, NJ
24. Installation
Installation Technique24.
Method A: Direct to Wall Sheathing (one example)
Primary Structural Studs & Structural Sheathing (beyond)
Weather Resistant Barrier
Stainless Steel Sidelock Wind Clip w/ (2) fasteners
(not used/shown, may be used for additional
wind resistance, stainless steel)
Stainless Steel Tile Screws (2 per tile)
NeXclad 16 Terra Cotta Tile – Slate Texture –
Custom Gray Impressionist Color
Drainage Matte (not used/shown, but may be considered)
Adhesive Dabs at Backside of Tile Lower Corners
(not shown, used to eliminate wind chatter only,
2 per tile)
25. Installation
Installation Methods25.
Method B: Over Rainscreen Framing & Exterior Insulation (one example)
Metal Studs, Sheathing Board & Waterproofing Membrane (not shown)
Rigid Insulation (shown) or Mineral Wool
Horizontal Aluminum of Stainless Steel Girts/Rail
Sidelock Wind Clip w/ (2) fasteners (stainless steel)
Tile Screws (stainless steel, 2 per tile)
NeXclad 16 Terra Cotta Tile – Smooth – Clay Red
Airspace
Vertical Girts within Insulation Cavity (not shown)
Rainscreen Framing Systems can add $3-$6 / SF to the
NeXclad tile, attachment system and shipping prices
outlined earlier in the presentation.
Adhesive Dabs at Backside of Tile Lower Corners
(not shown, used to eliminate wind chatter only,
2 per tile)
26. Building Corners
NeXclad Corner Option26.
Option A: Coursed Corner Interlocking Tile
200 Radnor Chester Road
Radnor, PA
AXONOMETRIC VIEW
27. Building Corners
NeXclad Corner Option27.
Option B: Overlap, Flush Siding Corner Tile
St. Coletta of Greater Washington
Washington D.C.
AXONOMETRIC VIEW
29. Building Corners
NeXclad Corner Option29.
Option D: Metal Corner Trims
Liberty United Methodist Church
Liberty, KS
University of Texas – Coop Dorms
Austin, TX
Pre-finished Termination Trim Copper Corner Trim
30. Installation
• Small tile module dimensions and adjustability in weather side lock and
shingled headlap allow for ease of installation
• Please contact the Terreal North America technical team for assistance on
your project specifics
30.
Radiused Building Geometry
St. Coletta of Greater Washington
Washington D.C.
31. Installation
Right and left interlocking trim tiles can be produced for vertical jambs of openings
31.
Terra Cotta Trims For Vertical Jambs
National Institute of Health Family Lodge
Bethesda, MD
32. Insert Project Name
Project Location
Ideas & Examples Coppin State University Science & Technology Building
Baltimore, MD
33. Ideas & Examples
33.
Emory University – Health Science Research Building
Atlanta, GA
University of Texas – Co-op Dormitory
Austin, TX
34. Ideas & Examples
Ideas & Examples34.
University of Wisconsin Human Ecology Building
Madison, WI