Shildan’s Cerpiano+ Offers an Alternative to Wooden Planks

The durable terracotta tiles are suitable for deck, terrace, walkway, and patio applications.

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This article originally appeared on ARCHITECT.

These terracotta tiles mimic the look of wooden planks, but bring the durability of ceramic that has been fired at extremely high temperatures. Suitable for deck, terrace, walkway, and patio applications, the planks are 1.5″ thick and come standard in two sizes: 29″ long by 13″ wide or 59″ long by 13″ wide. Custom sizes are also available.

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The planks can be assembled over an aluminum substructure that has been installed onto a flat, enclosed surface with a 2% slope to allow for rainwater drainage. The tiles are fire-, frost-, skid-, and ultraviolet-ray resistant.

Courtesy Shildan

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Cerpiano+ is available in grooved or smooth finish options, and comes in four naturally dyed colors: volcanic gray, titanium gray, crimson, and maroon. shildan.com

About the Author

Selin Ashaboglu

Selin Ashaboglu is a former assistant editor of products and technology for ARCHITECT and Architectural Lighting. She graduated from Wheaton College, Mass., with a bachelor's degree in English, and minors in Journalism and Studio Art. In the past, she has contributed to Time Out Istanbul, and copy edited for the Smithsonian Institution Scholarly Press.

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