Architectural Terracotta Canopies

Found surrounding the entrances, walkways, and outdoor waiting areas of airports, theme parks, hospitals, hotels, and shopping centers, architectural canopies provide protection from the elements and enhance a structure’s aesthetics. Terracotta canopies offer a pleasing natural look that complements outdoor spaces, but many have begun to crack and wear away after years of exposure.

Keeping historical terracotta canopies in good repair is crucial, not only because deteriorated terra cotta detracts from exterior designs, but also because historical terracotta in poor condition can pose safety concerns when installed high above the ground. TerraGlas offers terra cotta renovation to repair damaged sections of your architectural canopy, a process that will make building exteriors look fantastic and give you peace of mind. Our comprehensive list of services designed to restore the structural integrity and appearance of terra cotta canopies includes:

• Surveying your existing terra cotta canopy: To complete flawless restorations, it’s often necessary to thoroughly examine the current condition of terracotta canopies so the precise scope of the project can be determined. Surveys of terracotta canopies may include conducting historical research to determine the original condition of the canopy, taking an inventory of the existing and missing terra cotta canopy pieces, and analyzing the state of the remaining terra cotta and any sealants and anchorage.
• Preparing CAD drawings: TerraGlas has the most refined CAD department of any supplier in the industry. Our computer-generated files for fiber reinforced terra cotta canopies include not only detailed plans for each architectural canopy section, but also information about hoisting and any required connections or joints.
• Creating models and molds for terra cotta canopy sections. If a historical terracotta canopy is being recreated, our experts will craft a model and then a mold using old photographs or drawings and our state of the art design methods. If at least some of the historical terra cotta canopy is still intact, we can use specially-designed silicone rubber molds to capture every last detail and reproduce the original canopy in TerraGlas.

Using glass fiber reinforced terra cotta made with authentic terra cotta clay to provide a natural look, we can achieve practically identical color and texture matches to make renovations and repairs virtually undetectable. If you’ve always wanted a terra cotta canopy but decided against it because of the limited availability of glazed terracotta and the numerous downsides associated with the clay-based material, you may be interested in our new construction services. Our fiberglass reinforced terra cotta is lighter than traditional architectural terracotta, so the load on your overhead structure will be minimized or – in cases where historical terra cotta is being replaced with TerraGlas – reduced.

As part of the Stromberg Group, we have been working diligently to please clients in numerous industries for the past three decades. The vast majority of our business comes from repeat customers, and we’ve had the chance to work on historic landmarks, five-star hotels, palaces, and breathtaking churches and cathedrals. We can tell you more about our services and your options if you want a new fiberglass reinforced terra cotta canopy or would like an existing one restored during a free initial consultation. Contact us to find out more.