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Terracotta-style Cornice by TerraGlas Classic and simple, a cornice serves both an aesthetic and pragmatic function. A cornice is basically a stylized ledge that extends a building’s eves. Cornices are not only visually attractive, they also direct rainwater and snow thaw away from the building’s external walls, thereby protecting the building from erosion, water damage […]

TerraGlas Fountain Pools Just like any structure, it is important to build a fountain from the ground up. When people think about fountains, images of water shooting into the air come to mind. However, it is important to remember that everything that goes up, must, of course, come down. Fountain pools complete the fountain cycle […]

TerraGlas Terracotta Fountains Terracotta fountains have long been the focal point of many town squares in Europe. Once, these fountains provided both a practical function, as a source of fresh water, as well as an aesthetic purpose. However, since the proliferation of plumbing and running water, fountains have been less common. Nonetheless, they remain attractive […]

TerraGlas Chimney Caps It wasn’t very long ago that nearly every building in the world had a chimney. From the smallest hovels to the grandest palaces, chimneys were everywhere. Due to the amount of debris that can fall into a chimney, chimneys need protective chimney caps. However, with the many technological advances we’ve made over […]

Striking Columns in Durable TerraGlas One of the most distinctive features of classical architecture, columns are the quintessential fusion of form and function. Columns of all sizes and shapes have supported humanity’s most significant and treasured buildings throughout history. Not only do they provide the necessary architectural support to accomplish amazing feats such as the […]

Church Bas Reliefs in TerraGlas An ancient sculpting technique, bas reliefs have been used for thousands of years. From coins to walls, examples of bas relief can be found dating all the way back to the Babylonians and Egyptians. During the Italian Renaissance, bas relief work became a staple of church architecture thanks to artists […]

TerraGlas Balustrades An often overlooked architectural feature, balustrades are a signature of old world architecture which safely open up rooftops and balconies to foot traffic. Not only do balustrades provide a physical barrier to keep people from falling off of roofs, they also provide a beautiful, patterned effect to the architectural silhouette of a building. […]

Using TerraGlas in New Construction Although TerraGlas was initially developed with the idea of restoration in mind, it has also proven to be a fantastic building material for new construction. TerraGlas provides the unique appearance of old world terracotta without the stress, maintenance and general complications associated with actual terracotta. Terracotta, though beautiful and easy […]

Historic Restoration Made Easy with TerraGlas Architectural terracotta has always been a popular building material, and it was an exceptionally popular building material during the 19th and 20th centuries in North America. People were building all kinds of things from simple bricks to elaborate columns and entryways out of terracotta. This was a great solution […]

TerraGlas: Terracotta with a Modern Edge Tried and true, terracotta is a classic and diverse material. This earthy clay has been used for thousands of years in architecture, ceramics and dozens of other trades. However, despite the versatility of this ancient material, it is, at the end of the day, mud. Over time it crumbles […]