Terra Cotta Society

Historic Terra Cotta Details The original terra cotta detailing process was very different than what is possible today. This blog explores how terra cotta was once anchored to a structure and why today’s new technology, like TerraGlas, solves many of the challenges of the historic process. The Original Terra Cotta Detailing Process Original terra cotta […]

 Architectural Terra Cotta Detailing There are many details that go into a building’s architecture that provide aesthetic beauty and set the structure apart from others.  These include everything from railings, grilles, and grates to cornices, gargoyles and bas relief. Older buildings often used terra cotta to create the architectural detailing. However, with time and exposure to […]

Replacing and Replicating Terra Cotta Cornices As a favorite architectural feature, the cornice has been used for centuries as a decorative finish to pillars of the Classical age. Even today, they are still utilized both indoors and outdoors to enhance the architectural design. Purpose of Cornices More than just adding beauty to a building’s structural elements, the […]

Selecting the Best Terra Cotta Supplier for your Project To ensure the terra cotta material used on a building restoration project or a new build meets quality and durability standards, it is important to partner with a terra cotta restoration supplier that can meet these expectations as well as deliver experience, knowledge, and personal service.  […]

Replacing Historic Terra Cotta Considered to be a durable, long-lasting architectural material, historical terra cotta can stand the test of time, including being exposed to the elements like inclement weather and even moderate earthquakes not to mention pollution. However, over time, these structures will require terra cotta replacement as part of the historic restoration process […]