Terra Cotta Society

 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Preventing and Repairing Water Leakage and Damage in Terracotta Architectural terracotta has been used in a wide range of architectural styles – from the Chicago School to the Beaux Arts style. Some incredible buildings emerged from the late 19th century through the 1930s that used glazed terracotta. However, over time, the natural elements have begun […]

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 […]