Terra Cotta Tile

 

Terracotta, (Italian: "baked earth"), a type of earthenware, is a clay-based unglazed or glazed ceramic.

An appropriate refined clay is formed to the desired shape. After drying it is placed in a kiln, or atop combustible material in a pit, and then fired. The typical firing temperature is around 1000°C.

The iron content gives the fired body a yellow, orange, red, "terracotta", blue, grey or brown color. Fired terracotta is not watertight, but surface-burnishing the body before firing can decrease its porousness and a layer of glaze can make it watertight.

 

Optional finish in clear sealant.

 

Usage: Façade cladding, wall and floor tiles, roof tiles.