Architectural terra-cotta Door Surrounds

Door surrounds crafted from architectural terracotta enhance the curb appeal of almost all structures, from understated houses of worship to opulent casinos and resorts. Used by famous architects such as Louis Sullivan and Cass Gilbert to complete some of the architectural masterpieces of our time, terracotta was a coveted material during the late 1800s through the early part of the 20th century. Terracotta clay was used to create a bevy of architectural elements, including door and window surrounds.

All these decades later, many terracotta elements are visibly damaged, and producers of glazed terra cotta products are relatively scarce. Those who want to improve the look and condition of terracotta door surrounds or add new terracotta door surrounds to a structure may believe there are no companies out there that can help. If you’re one of them, you’ll be delighted to hear about the services and products offered by TerraGlas.

TerraGlas: What we Can do For You

TerraGlas brings together the traditional beauty of fired terra cotta with modern materials and methods. TerraGlas may have the look, texture, color, and feel of traditional terracotta, but there are some important differences. Traditional terracotta consists of clay mixed with sand or crushed pottery, while TerraGlas is composed of genuine clay as well as aggregates, minerals, and glass fibers to provide reinforcement and added strength. We also have access to the latest engineering and fabrication technologies. The cutting-edge techniques and modern composite used by TerraGlas benefit our customers in numerous ways:

• Working with fiberglass reinforced terra cotta, our team of experts can perform terra cotta restoration on door surrounds or develop entirely new door surrounds that don’t have the limitations of traditional terra cotta.
• Because fiberglass reinforced terra cotta is lightweight, it will actually reduce the load on your building when used to complete terracotta restoration projects.
• New fiberglass reinforced terra cotta door surrounds weigh less than those crafted of traditional terracotta and are easier to erect.
• Because fiberglass reinforced terracotta is castable, a wide range of textures, shapes, and forms for door surrounds are possible.
• Our production process does not involve firing or shrinkage, so you can be confident that your door surround will be a perfect fit.
• We can use our color-matching technology to cast in pigments or formulate glazes in our in-house R&D laboratory. This allows us to make sure replacement components for terracotta door surrounds will blend in with the existing element and new fiber reinforced terracotta door surrounds will complement your building’s façade.

If you’re still unsure whether TerraGlas is the right supplier for you, we encourage you to consider our solid track record of success. In business for three decades, we’ve worked on historic landmarks, palaces, five-star resorts, and the homes of big name celebrities. We are a recognized world leader in terra cotta restoration, and many of our clients choose to work with us again and again.

Along with our solid reputation, we also pride ourselves on the selection we offer our clients. With over 10,000 historic terracotta patterns in our collection, we may have a door surround that would be perfect for your classical, Art Deco, or Art Nuevo building. TerraGlas is also an expert in the field of custom design. To find out more or arrange a no-charge initial consultation, contact us.