About BRAVOTEK
BRAVOTEK represents Greco Gres — a Spanish ceramic house founded in 1940 — combining eight decades of terracotta craftsmanship with the precision of compact extruded porcelain.
Company
BRAVOTEK is a unique range of extruded porcelain stoneware and terracotta panels for ventilated façades. Born of Greco Gres — a Spanish ceramics company founded in 1940 — the latest technological advances allow us to manufacture extruded porcelain pieces with exceptional technical characteristics.
A single-source solution for the complete building envelope: panel + substructure + accessories — meeting or exceeding international code requirements while giving design teams complete freedom.
Advantages
Designed specifically for exterior façades, BRAVOTEK stands out for great strength, durability, smooth installation, extreme hardness and a long service life.
Exceeds ICC fire requirements. Compliant with ASTM E119, NFPA 285, ASTM E136 — non-combustible, zero flame spread, zero smoke toxicity.
4-side rectified in the factory with extreme precision — the only extruded panel that guarantees tight, even open joints across large façade surfaces.
Outstanding performance in every climate — frost-proof to −30 °C, UV-stable, resistant to thermal shock, acid rain and airborne pollution.
Complete system weighs only 32 kg/m² (≈6.55 lb/sf). Available in 80+ colours and sizes from 300×800 mm up to 1000×3000 mm XXL.
Excellent sound protection — BRAVOTEK achieves acoustic improvements of ~4 dBA in the 1000 Hz range, with the ventilation layer enhancing the barrier effect.
High density + <0.5% water absorption means no moss, lichen or staining. Self-cleaning surface, graffiti-resistant options, no sealants required.
The double-ventilated cavity cuts HVAC consumption by 15–35%, removing thermal bridges and stabilising the building envelope year-round.
See how extruded porcelain measures up against cement board, terracotta, ACM and natural stone.
View Comparison TableMaterial Comparison
A side-by-side comparison of extruded porcelain against the most common façade materials — for architects evaluating long-term performance.
| Feature | BRAVOTEK Extruded Porcelain |
Fibercement Type 1 |
Terracotta | ACM Aluminium Composite |
Natural Stone | Fibercement Type 2 |
GRC Glass Reinforced Concrete |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aesthetic Versatility | Any design / texture possible | Glazed | Traditional glazing | Laminated paint | Only one nature | Limited designs | Limited designs |
| Breaking Load | 1349 lbf (6000 N) | 779 lbf (3466 N) | 944 lbf (4200 N) | Elasticity | Depends on type & thickness | Unknown | — |
| Weight | 6.75 lb/sf · 33 kg/m² | 3.1 lb/sf · 15 kg/m² | 8.6 lb/sf · 42 kg/m² | 1.65 lb/sf · 8 kg/m² | 9.22–16.4 lb/sf · 45–80 kg/m² | 5.5 lb/sf | Up to 16.4 lb/sf |
| Water Absorption | 0.5% | > 6% | > 6% | 0% (metallic) | 2–10% | 32% | < 10.62% |
| Ease of Installation | 4-side factory rectified · groove connection · easy site cut | Molded production | Caliber required · non-rectified cut | Reflection differences | Perforations · very heavy | Additional perforations | Heavy equipment required |
| Maintenance | Very low · almost none | High | High | Affected by UVA / UVB rays | High | High | High |
| Fire Resistance | NFPA 285 · A1 | A2 s1, d0 | B s1, d0 | B s1, d0 | A1 | Depends on panels | Depends on panels |
| Availability | 5 basic colours in stock · any size | Limited | Limited | Limited | Limited | Limited | Limited |
Values are typical ranges. Always consult the current technical datasheet and local code for project-specific specification.
Sustainability
30,000 m² photovoltaic plant → 40% electricity self-generated · closed-water circuit · 11% unfired clay recycled · LEED up to 41 pts · UNE-EN 14411 & DIT certified.
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