Terra Cotta Cladding Calculator

Unit count and sub-frame for terracotta rain screen.

Wall area (sq ft)

Panel length (in)

Panel depth (in)

Panel exposure height (in)

Joint width (in)

Facade height (ft)

Waste allowance (%)

Tab to move between fields

Panels to order

673

Total weight (lbs)

8,000

Net panels needed600

Horizontal rail (LF)1,156

Panel clips1,346

Sealant tubes85

How to Use This Calculator

Enter Net Wall Area in sq ft and set Panel Length, Depth, and Panel Exposure Height in inches.
Enter Joint Width and Facade Height in feet — taller facades need more horizontal rail levels.
Set Waste Allowance to at least 12% — terracotta is fragile and installation breakage is common.
Review Panels to Order, Horizontal Rail (LF), Panel Clips, Total Weight (lbs), and Sealant Tubes.
Use Total Weight to confirm the structure can handle the dead load of the cladding system.

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