Shapes and texture

The Tempio façade is laid dry, which means it does not need to be grouted. This prevents frost damage or efflorescence in the clinker brick façade.

If it is not mechanically destroyed, it can even last for thousands of years. The ancient clay tablets from Egypt are the best proof of this. Internationally, life cycles (LCA) of 50 years are considered. This means that 3 life cycles and more are absolutely realistic.

The Tempio façade is probably the most sustainable tile façade in the world. By saving on materials and dispensing with masonry mortar and grout, up to 90% of CO2 is saved compared to conventional façades. In addition, the solar power used in the manufacturing process comes from a PV system.

The Tempio façade is characterised by its very low water absorption capacity and the rear ventilation of the façade. In contrast to a conventional ETICS system, the probability of algae formation is extremely low.

When you renovate your façade, you can not only save energy, you can also produce energy. The Tempio façade is designed in such a way that a solar absorber can be installed invisibly behind the clinker brick to produce hot water. With a dark colour, 80 to 90 m2 of façade is enough to produce hot water for a 4-person household.

No. According to the old building regulations list C, which is still valid, façade claddings that fulfil these 3 requirements do not require any additional approval:

• Component height less than 30 cm
• Weight of individual part less than 5 kg
• Substructure distance less than = 80 cm

No. The principle of the rear-ventilated curtain wall façade has proven itself over decades. Any rainwater runs down the rear side and the moisture is ventilated away through the rear ventilation gap. The insulation and the load-bearing wall remain dry and protected. More information: www.fvhf.de.

The waste is almost 0 % - in contrast to large-format panel façades. The shortened sections are used as the start for the next ‘line’.

No. The rusticotta brick is hard-fired and has a water absorption capacity of less than 6 %. This means that no damage is physically possible.

Yes, anyone who knows how to use a cordless screwdriver (installing support rails), used to enjoy playing Lego or Jenga and has ever cut a tile with a wet cutter is perfectly capable of doing this. Especially in new builds or renovations, you can save approx. 80 €/sqm incl. VAT (labour costs) by doing it yourself!

Very good! The fact that significantly less material is required per brick and that we work with sustainable brickworks means that significantly less CO2 is emitted per square metre during production and transport than with conventional brickwork. Conventional masonry also consumes CO2 for the mortar/grout. Unfortunately, the DGNB system only thinks in terms of life cycles of 50 years. In purely mathematical terms, only 1/3 of the CO2 should be recognised at 150 years. However, the current system assumes 50 years, after which the material has 0 kg of CO2 in the balance sheet of the manufacturing process. For a more sustainable clinker brick façade!

Yes, only the panels may be slightly shorter, as the weight per square metre of Rustikotta must be taken into account. In addition, it is essential to activate the anti-lift devices in the support rail. Temporary boards or similar should be fitted to the side as ‘anti-slip protection’. Transport on a lorry requires a spacer between the elements.

As we normally have a re-use, the highest level of recycling has been achieved. If, after hundreds of years, the final end really has come, then the natural clay building material is mechanically crushed and used in downcycling in road/path construction. The aluminium is melted down and reused. Secondary aluminium requires less energy than steel in recycling, as it melts at lower temperatures.

No. Most efflorescence in brickwork is caused by the mortar. As we do not use mortar, this risk is eliminated.

Good news: these joints are no longer necessary, as the 1-2 mm head joints per Rustikotta tile already absorb the changes in length of the material.

A resounding yes, absolutely. The only requirement: a load-bearing backing masonry that can bear the loads of the Rutikotta bricks. A structural engineer must be consulted here. Cavity insulation is always the first choice, especially with double-skin masonry - also for cost reasons. Only when further reductions in the U-value are required does the rusticotta brick come into play. The following solution can then be used as a substructure: www.schoeck.com/de/isolink. The great advantage is a virtually maintenance-free façade over the entire period of use.

No. In fact, it is the most resistant material for precisely this case!