Terra Cotta Restoration
Terra cotta, both glazed and unglazed, is a very common decorative building material, used widely from its commercial introduction in the late 19th century until today. Originally marketed as a cost-effective alternative to hand-cut natural stone, it has evolved into a medium all its own. The following terra cotta restoration projects involved the use of repair as well as complete replacement to provide the finished results. The restoration of the terra cotta veneers often involves patching and repair of glazed decorative surfaces using specialty patching mortars and coatings. Structural and surface damage can originate from moisture penetration behind the terra cotta units, so waterproofing and anchorage issues must be addressed as well.
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Eastern Columbia Building Los Angeles, LA, California Restoration of Glazed Polychrome Terra Cotta Veneer The Art Deco facade of the 1930 Eastern Columbia Building was clad in glazed terra cotta, but material failure due to moisture penetration required that significant repairs be made to this historic facade. |
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