GRC Facade Panels
Cast glass-reinforced concrete panels for rainscreen and direct-fix envelopes. Panel sizes to 1.5 × 4 m, thickness 12–20 mm, custom color and texture in the mix or post-finish.
Size to 1.5×4 m | 20–30 kg/m² | A1 fire class
GRC & Terracotta Facade Panels
Concrete's strength without concrete's weight. Hanart engineers glass-reinforced concrete (GRC) and terracotta facade panels — custom sculpted shapes, A1 fire safety and 50-year durability for landmark envelopes.
Panel 10–25 mm Thin
A1 Non-Combustible
Custom Molds & Finishes
20–30 kg/m²
Why GRC
Sculpt any facade form
GRC is cast, which means your facade geometry is limited only by the mold. Straight, curved, tapered, sculpted, ribbed or perforated — every panel ships as a lightweight composite with the visual weight of precast concrete.
Geometric Freedom
Curved, faceted, tapered and 3D-sculpted panels cast from custom molds — including double-curved surfaces difficult in any other cladding.
Lightweight
12–20 mm panels weigh 20–30 kg/m² vs 350+ kg/m² for precast — installable by hoist or crane with lighter structural frames.
Fire Safe
Non-combustible A1 class (EN 13501). Ideal for rainscreen cavities where fire safety is non-negotiable on high-rise envelopes.
Finish Options
Smooth, textured, sandblasted, colored or stone-imitative — with silicone water repellency and self-cleansing surface options.
Product Lines
GRC and terracotta systems
Terracotta Rainscreen
Extruded terracotta planks, panels and louvers with clip-fixed installation over ventilated cavity. Naturally color-fast, self-cleansing glaze, available in A1 fire class.
Planks 500–1500 mm | Panel 300–600 mm | A1 fire class
Specifications
GRC & terracotta performance data
| Parameter | GRC Panel | Terracotta Panel |
|---|---|---|
| Panel thickness | 12–20 mm | 15–35 mm (hollow profile) |
| Typical weight | 20–30 kg/m² | 28–45 kg/m² |
| Fire class | A1 (EN 13501) | A1 (EN 13501) |
| Panel size | to 1.5 × 4 m | 300–600 mm × 500–1500 mm |
| Surface options | Smooth / textured / colored / stone-like | Rustic / smooth / glazed / custom colors |
| Durability | 50+ years engineered life | 50+ years, color-fast glazing |
| Installation | Concealed bracket + cavity | Clip-fixed on aluminum sub-frame |
FAQ
GRC & terracotta questions, answered
Glass-Reinforced Concrete (GRC) is a composite of cement mortar reinforced with alkali-resistant glass fibers. It can be cast into thin (10–25 mm), lightweight, complex geometric panels that mimic stone, concrete or custom architectural forms — at a fraction of precast concrete's weight.
Typical GRC panel thickness is 12–20 mm for facade cladding (vs 150–250 mm for precast concrete), giving a panel weight of roughly 20–30 kg/m² including fixings — suitable for fast crane or hoist installation and lightweight structures.
Yes. Both GRC and terracotta are non-combustible (A1 fire class per EN 13501), making them excellent choices for fire-safe rainscreen envelopes with cavity barriers and fire-stopping engineered per project code.
GRC is cast in molds, so nearly any geometry is achievable: straight, curved, tapered, 3D sculpted, ribbed, fluted and perforated panels. Finishes include smooth, textured, sandblasted, colored or stone-like surfaces. Terracotta offers extrusions, planks and louvers in earthy glazed finishes.
Mold-making takes 6–8 weeks for complex geometries; panel production then runs 4–8 weeks before shipping depending on area. Terracotta is a stock extrusion product with shorter lead. We include a detailed schedule in your quotation.
Sculpt your envelope in GRC or terracotta
Send your 3D geometry or elevation drawings. We'll develop panelization, mold strategy, and a costed GRC or terracotta solution for your facade.