Terra Cotta Society

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 […]