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10.030.0733: Extruded Terra Cotta Cornice and Parapet Rebuild

This detail illustrates a rebuild strategy for replacing existing architectural terra cotta cornice, balustrade parapet, and accessory units. The existing terra cotta is replaced with new extruded terra cotta units. It is installed, not filled, with weep holes at the underside of each overhanging unit, which are in turn each secured with new stainless-steel anchorage. […]

Terrazzo and Vapor Barriers

Controlling Moisture is Critical
The evolution of terrazzo from a cementitious system to epoxy brings a new concern: controlling moisture. While the cement system developed centuries ago allowed moisture to naturally migrate from the ground or concrete slab and then escape, epoxy-based terrazzo systems do not breathe. That means that if the concrete slab or space below is not controlled, and moisture rises up, epoxy terrazzo will usually fail.

Why use Masonry for Schools?

When you consider the demands on a school building, it’s easy to understand why masonry is the ideal material to meet them all. A community’s school buildings represent its investment in the future. Communities that build schools with masonry materials have realized the best return on that investment. Masonry offers: Download PDF 

Masonry Cleaning General Reference Guide

The Masonry Restoration Cleaning Guide is intended to be used as a general guide in developing an appropriate cleaning campaign for existing and historic masonry, therefore this information may not apply in unique situations. We recommend always beginning with the least aggressive cleaning method. Whichever cleaning method(s) are chosen, always test in discreet but representative […]