PORCELAIN VENTILATED CLADDING SYSTEM

A ventilated façade (rainscreen) cladding system is an exterior wall assembly where the cladding is installed over an air cavity to help manage moisture and ventilation. It’s commonly chosen for durability, drainage, and long-term exterior wall performance.

Yes. Tempio is a porcelain ventilated façade (rainscreen) cladding system, which makes it well suited for Canadian climates, including Atlantic Canada. Porcelain is a dense, low-absorption material that performs well in freeze–thaw conditions and stays low maintenance over time. Compared to traditional terracotta, porcelain is generally less porous and less prone to moisture absorption, which is a big advantage in colder, wetter climates.

Tempio is well suited for commercial and multi-residential buildings and projects where a high-end porcelain rainscreen cladding system is desired for a clean, durable exterior finish. It’s typically used as part of a ventilated façade wall assembly with an engineered substructure, making it a strong option for designers and builders looking for a more premium architectural cladding solution.

Tempio is a high-end porcelain ventilated façade (rainscreen) cladding system designed for long-term exterior performance and a premium architectural finish. Compared to other common cladding options:

• Vs. metal panels: Porcelain avoids cosmetic issues commonly associated with thin-gauge metal, such as oil-canning/visual waviness, and maintains a more solid, masonry-like appearance.

• Vs. terracotta: Porcelain is generally denser and lower-porosity, which is a major advantage in wet, cold, freeze–thaw climates.

• Vs. fiber cement: Porcelain is a hard, low-absorption material used in ventilated façade assemblies where long-term exterior durability and low maintenance are priorities.