Cascadia Clip: the hidden workhorse on a Colorado residence

Most people notice the terracotta first.
That’s fair. It looks sharp.

But on this Colorado residence, the real heavy lifting is happening behind the facade.

What you don’t see (but should)

Behind these terracotta panels is Cascadia Clip.

It’s the support system that helps hold:

• the facade panels

• the insulation

• the whole wall build-up in the right plane

No one takes photos of the clips.
Everyone takes photos of the finished skin.

That’s why I call Cascadia Clip the unsung hero on projects like this.

The load story

Terracotta is a heavier cladding, so the support system matters
Standard Cascadia Clip systems can be configured for much higher loads—up to 30 lbs per SF depending on the setup and engineering. Always confirm final loads with the project team and engineer of record.

Design team shout-out

This home was designed by Rowland+Broughton Architects (Denver).
Their work consistently feels clean, intentional, and tied to place—more than just “good looking.”

All opinions on this blog are mine only. They are general thoughts, not project advice. The architect shared the photos with me with permission to post on my blog. If you believe any image or content should be removed, let me know, and I’ll take it down.