TerraGlas® Terra Cotta

TerraGlas® is a molded architectural terra cotta composite with fiberglass reinforcing. TerraGlas® offers the traditional architectural terra cotta look and feel. It is available in limitless molded shapes to exactly replicate historical terra cotta elements. TerraGlas® terra cotta is available in both flat or glazed colors that can be carefully matched to existing terra cotta for restoration, replacement or re-creation. Made from natural terra cotta, aggregates, and minerals and reinforced with glass fibers, TerraGlas® provides the look, shape, feel and appearance of historic terra cotta, but without the weight and brittleness. The reduced weight reduces the load on the historic structure and the installation costs are significantly less.

TerraGlas® offers the ability to closely match existing architectural terra cotta in color, shade and texture. TerraGlas®.does not have the shrinkage issues that plague traditional architectural terra cotta. This allows a virtually identical match of historic terra cotta architectural details to be created. For restoration and replacement, in order to achieve a custom color and finish match, we require a small physical sample of the desired color and texture.

TerraGlas® is a pre-finished material, and we strongly recommend that it be installed by skilled restoration contractors, experienced stone masons or finish carpenters. The material is cut and installed using diamond saws or angle grinders. In some cases TerraGlas® can assist with installation or recommend a quality contractor.

• Stronger
• Lighter
• More cost effective
• Shorter lead times
• More accurate reproductions

• Lightweight reduces load on the structure and simplifies installation
• Extremely good replication of details
• Frost, weather and water resistant
• Higher impact strength than traditional terra cotta
• Will not burn. Class A non combustible material
• Fast lead times
• Simplified installation
• Resistant to hurricanes and seismic loads
• From a company with 30 years experience on some of America's best loved landmarks: The White House, The Smithsonian, The Capitol, Yale University, Harvard, etc.
• In house R & D laboratory to custom match colors and textures.
• CAD generated comprehensive shop drawings.
• Advanced molding technology coupled with a love and respect for traditional craftsmanship

Historic Preservation, Restoration, Renovation of Historic Structures

The renovation and preservation of older buildings can be challenging. Terra Cotta was widely used from the 1860's to the 1930's on many significant and beautiful buildings. In some cases the terra cotta is now damaged, failing or missing due to weather, rust of anchors, glaze failures and other problems. TerraGlas® Terra Cotta offers an accepted and approved method of making cost effective and timely replacement of the old failing terra cotta elements with an in kind material. By combining the durability of terra cotta with the strength of glass fiber reinforcing, TerraGlas® Terra cotta offers the look, feel and weathering of terra cotta in a lighter weight, more impact resistant material.

Often the original terra cotta elements are missing completely and all that remain are old drawings or photographs. We can help with the restoration and replacement of terra cotta even if there are no existing pieces to take molds from.

Often new construction benefits from the use of architectural details in Terra cotta. We can provide a stronger, lighter and more economical alternative to traditional terra cotta.

TerraGlas® Terra Cotta is not meant as a structural material in itself but as a cladding. When used as columns, the columns are generally meant to surround a support column. The dimensions of TerraGlas are:

The Company

Manufacturing & Design Facilities

TerraGlas can supply any size project, large or small, directly from our 120,000 sq ft manufacturing and design facilities. Made to order and custom manufactured products are routinely delivered on time and within budget.

A Library of over 10,000 Patterns

The TerraGlas library of patterns includes all classical, Art Deco, Art Nuevo and other styles of architectural elements in various sizes and forms. It enables designers to save the cost of custom modeling by selecting a standard pattern.

Custom Fabrication Capabilities

Shop drawings, setting plans and installation drawings are created in CAD for client review prior to manufacture. We use our years of experience to detail custom products to meet your specific requirements and to simplify installation.

Restoration

Working from original pieces or from old drawings or photographs, TerraGlas can model replacement parts your historical restoration project. We carefully match color and glaze to bring the project to its original splendor.

Experience

From a company has participated in many prestigious restoration projects in America and around the world. The leader in architectural elements and composite technology.

• Stronger
• Lighter
• More cost effective
• Shorter lead times
• More accurate reproductions
• From a company with 30 years restoration and replacement experience on some of Americas best loved landmarks: The White House, The Smithsonian, The Capitol, Yale University, Harvard, Federal Reserve, etc.
• In house R & D laboratory to custom match colors and textures.
• CAD generated comprehensive shop drawings.
• Advanced molding technology coupled with a love and respect for traditional art and craftsmanship

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