Cast terra cotta was often used to ornament brick buildings in the Queen Anne and other styles of the late 19th and early 20th century. This window is set high in the gable of a Queen Anne house and remains in good condition.
Terra cotta is one of the many exterior materials that are addressed in Chapter 12 of Restoring Your Historic House, The Comprehensive Guide for Homeowners. Knowledge is key for dealing with materials that are not commonly used today – what is it?, how was it made?, how should it be maintained?, can it be repaired?, what are replacement options? The book answers these questions for a wide range of materials.
The 720-page best-selling hardcover book is available in bookstores and from online retailers (it is currently 36% off on Amazon! http://ow.ly/N7ba50y4PSL).
Signed copies are available directly from the author at YourHistoricHouse.com. Amazon’s shipping time is currently delayed three weeks due to Covid-19 but I can ship within days following all CDC recommendations.
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