craftsmanship & expertise

Our technical ability in the matching of detail, blending of clays and moulding of clay bodies is well known within the industry. We understand how fired clay improves with age, and weathers to produce subtle nuances of shade and colour.

Many restoration projects start with broken, eroded or missing terracotta pieces, which require meticulous surveys of the colour, finish and detail of the original building. We pride ourselves on then recreating the construction methods often used centuries ago to match the clay pieces.

The bespoke nature of our products means that selection of shape, colour and finish is not restricted to a standard range. With proven durability, terracotta is resistant to the effects of weathering and atmospheric attack, and the ease by which it can be shaped makes terracotta one of the most versatile building materials available.

The diverse use of terracotta in our prime markets of the UK and USA is testimony to this versatility, and is just as valid for today’s modern designs as it was for the classical buildings built 100 years ago.

Architectural Terracotta is a fired clay product from a prepared blend of clay. The clay body is slip cast or hand pressed into moulds forming hollow blocks ranging from simple ashlar to highly decorative units.

It is load-bearing, durable and fire-resistant. The through-body terracotta colours are typically earthy such as red, buff, tawny and grey.

The application of a glaze to a terracotta block forms a hardwearing, colour fast surface of either gloss, eggshell or matt finish. This product is known as Architectural Faience.

Get in touch to find out how we can help with your restoration project.