Masonry
The most common types of stone used in building ornamentation are marble,limestone, sandstone, and granite. Granite is highly durable but lacks versatility. Limestone is the un-crystallized form of marble. Highly porous and composed of calcium carbonate limestone is soluble in water; resulting in particular susceptibility to the elements. Sandstone is a porous sedimentary rock composed of grains of quartz bound by silica.
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Architectural FragmentsTime-honored techniques gave origin to artistically produced building fragments that create an ambiance exuding the tradition and beauty of the object as well as the imagination and artistic talent of the decorator.
Ceramic Tile & MarbleProduced with a glazed or unglazed facade, ceramic tile was traditionally made from clay or a mixture of clay and other ceramic materials. Ceramic mosaic tile is generally unglazed, and mounted on sheet to facilitate the installation process; porcelain or clay was used as the base element in the fabrication process.
Columns & PostsSometime around 1820, classic Greek proportions and ornament returned to architecture abroad, and then in America. Columns are a principal characteristic of Greek revival style, and are frequently used to support a triangular pediment. Indoors, ancient Greece inspired smaller-scale pilasters and columns, arched doorways, and gracefully winding spiral staircases.
CorbelsCorbels consists of series of projections positioned progressively outward from the face of the wall to support a cornice or overhanging component. A corbel table is a raised band consisting of small arches resting on corbels, and the corbiestep was developed to conceal the surface of the pitched roof, which consisted of a stepped edge running on an incline, which terminates a masonry wall or gable.
Finial & TerminusThe Terminus is an ornamental component that completes an architectural theme. Generally after a series of architectural incidents, the terminus acts as a conclusion; a point highlighting an object positioned at the end of an element. Often a bust or figure of the human torso terminated into block, and sometimes the terminus was attached to a wall acting as a pillar or springing forth from a column.
Molds & CastingsMaking a mold or casting involved covering model with plaster of Paris to produce a solid block. From the block, a hollow working mold was made which would be used to construct the finished product. Generally, the mold would be divided into several different sections to facilitate extraction of the cast piece without damage.
Working StoneStone can be defined as a solid compound found in a wide variety of mineral compositions with various properties. Environmental pressure will degrade stone regardless of its mineral composition. Atmospheric sources of damage and erosion include wind, precipitation, heat, airborne pollutants, and salts in maritime regions.
