Terra Cotta Society

Terra Cotta Finials One of the many eye-catching architectural components of numerous building designs is the finial. This is one of various elements that join other aspects like entryways, windows, and doors to complete a structural design. Here is an overview of finials, how those made from terra cotta often deteriorate, and how TerraGlas can […]

Terra Cotta Entryways One of the many features first seen on a building is its entryway, which can be anything from simple to grand in its size and details. It signals where people should enter a building so it is important to make it clear and inviting, especially if it is an entryway to a […]

Terra Cotta Balustrade One architectural detail often seen in terra cotta is the balustrade, which is used within many different architectural styles. Like other terra cotta building elements, the balustrade can deteriorate and may need to be replaced with a material like TerraGlas that can help restore the balustrade and the building to its original […]

Terra Cotta Anchorage and Attachment  Historic structures that used terra cotta had specific ways that it was anchored or attached to a building. However, over time, this anchoring can deteriorate and create safety issues for these buildings. In providing a solution for restoration, TerraGlas offers an alternative way to anchor and attach its products to […]

Terra Cotta Ornament Replication Terra cotta has long been used to enhance building design because it offered the flexibility to create all types of decorative features. These building features include numerous ornamental designs for building facades, including leaves, flowers, and scrolls as well as intricate patterns often found in American architecture from the late 19th […]

Architectural Terra Cotta Restoration- Matching Color and Texture When it comes to the building restoration process, structures with terra cotta facades require special attention and care. The primary challenge is often matching specific details from the original design, including color and texture. Uses for Architectural Terra Cotta In the United States, architectural terra cotta is […]

Keys to Architectural Terra Cotta Restoration Architectural terra cotta graces so many classic and beautiful buildings throughout the United States and the world. It is a stunning architectural style that offers an elegant look while also providing strength and durability to withstand the elements. While terra cotta is considered to be a long-lasting architectural product, […]

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 […]

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 […]