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Abacus - Acanthus
Glass Fiber Reinforced Concrete (GFRC) and Glass Fiber Reinforced Polymer (GFRP) Glossary of Architectural Terms
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Abacus The abacus is the top part of a column capital. Abacus may be a square slab or a molded shape. In GFRC (glass fiber reinforced concrete) or Architectural Fiberglass column capitals, the abacus may be cast as part of the capital or as a separate piece. Latin: abacus = table, tablet. Found in classical Greek and Roman architecture and derivatives, including Beaux Arts Classicism, Classical Revival, Federal, Georgian Revival, Greek Revival, Neoclassicism, Renaissance Revival, Second Empire, Gothic and Gothic Revival. Abacus may be cast stone, FRP (Architectural Fiberglass,) GFRC (glass fiber reinforced concrete,) GRG (glass fiber reinforced gypsum,) plaster, bronze, granite or marble.
Abrasive Hardness A measure of the wearing qualities of marble, granite, GFRC, architectural fiberglass or other materials. Mostly applies when those materials are used for floors, stair treads, and other areas subjected to abrasion by foot traffic. Refer to ASTM C241. Abut To touch, or join at its end; as in a beam where the end is planted against another member of a structure, but without trim around it; or where a GFRC arch bears upon a pier, course of stone, skew back, or the like. Acanthus A can thus. Acanthus leaves are the stylized leaves of the acanthus plant, used in decoration on column capitals of the Corinthian and Composite orders. Because of the deep undercuts, special rubber molds are used when casting them in GFRC (glass fiber reinforced concrete,) architectural fiberglass, GFRG or Cast Stone.
Abacus of a Roman Ionic Column Capital cast in GFRC
Abated In stone cutting, hammered metal work, and the like, cut away or beaten down, lowered in any way, as the background of a piece of ornament or a bas relief panel, so as to show a pattern or figure in relief. Abated work may be cast stone, FRP (architectural fiberglass,) GFRC (glass fiber reinforced concrete,) GRG (glass fiber reinforced gypsum,) plaster, bronze, granite or marble. Abrasive Finish A flat and grainy surface texture. In cast stone, GFRC (glass fiber reinforced concrete) or architectural precast concrete this is accomplished by acid washing or sand blasting. In GFRP (architectural fiberglass) or GFRG (glass fiber reinforced gypsum,) plaster or bronze, this is accomplished either in the mold, or with sandblasting. With granite or marble this is accomplished with sandblasting.
Drawing of an Acanthus Leaf
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Glass Fiber Reinforced Concrete (GFRC) and Glass Fiber Reinforced Polymer (GFRP) Glossary of Architectural Terms Accouplement - Acoustics
Corinthian column capital in architectural fiberglass (GFRP) featuring stylized Acanthus leaves.
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Accolade in architectural fiberglass (GFRP)
Accouplement The placing of two columns or pilasters very close together. This pairing is common and is most effective when several pairs of columns are used in series to form a colonnade.
Acorn An ornament in the shape of an acorn sometimes used as a pendant or decorative element. In GFRC (glass fiber reinforced concrete) and GFRP (architectural fiberglass) acorn finials are generally cast with a dowel or threaded insert for attaching them to the substrate.
Acoustics Acoustics is the science concerned with the production, control, transmission, reception, and the effects of sound. The term refers to the natural laws governing sound and the design of structures to utilize sound in the best way. These laws are similar in many ways to those for the reflection and refraction of light. Architectural acoustics with interior GFRC or GFRG Italian Ionic GFRC columns panels is primarily applicable to the design of opera used in accouplement houses, concert halls, churches and other religious meeting spaces, convention centers, hotels and similar Accolade An ornamental treatment of the archivolt or hood facilities. GFRC and GRG panels can be curved and molding of an arch or of the moldings of an apparent shaped to reflect sound in the desired direction. Both arch, or of a form resembling an arch, as in late Gothic GFRC and GRG can be textured in various degrees to reflect, diffuse and absorb sound as may be required. work. The weight per square foot of GFRC and GFRG can be varied depending on the desires of the acoustical consultant. For a good example of acoustic panels see the Ave Maria page. External links for more information: Acoustical Society of America http://asa.aip.org/ American Institute of Architects http://www.aia.org/
Accolade in architectural fiberglass (GFRP)
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Glass Fiber Reinforced Concrete (GFRC) and Glass Fiber Reinforced Polymer (GFRP) Glossary of Architectural Terms Acroterion - Aggregate
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National Council of Acoustical Consultants http://www.ncac.com/ Acroterion or Acroterium From the Greek word acroterion - the summit or extremity. An ornamented pedestal at the corner or peak of a roof. Acroterion may be a palmate, a statue or a pedestal. GFRC, glass fiber reinforced concrete, may be used for new acroterion, or GFRC, glass fiber reinforced concrete, may be used as replacement for stone or terra-cotta acroterion. Attachment in GFRC or GFRP (architectural fiberglass) is through metal straps that attach to the roof.
Adam Style Fireplace Mantel in GFRC
Aggregate A granular, inert material, such as sand, crushed limestone, marble, etc. which is mixed with Portland cement, glass fibers, and polymers to create GFRC, glass fiber reinforced concrete. The type of aggregate used helps determine the color, texture and durability of the GFRC. In architectural fiberglass (GFRP) aggregate may be used for a stone like surface gel coat.
Acroterion by Stromberg
Adam Style A style which developed in the late 18th century, from the work of Robert Adam and his brothers. Adam was born in Scotland and educated at the University of Edinburgh. Robert Adam was the architect to the king, until 1768, when he was succeeded by his brother James. The Adam style strongly influenced the American colonies and is the basis of the Federal style. The Adam style is noted for its elegance and lightness, subtle detailing and unified schemes of interior design, including fan ornaments, festoons, wreaths, urns, ribbons, and classical elements. Both GFRC (glass fiber reinforced concrete) and GFRP (glass fiber reinforced plastic or architectural fiberglass) is uniquely suited to Close up of acid etched GFRC showing the grains of fine aggregate the replication of Adam style ornamentation. Adam in the cement matrix. style GFRC, columns, capitals, fireplace mantles, balustrade, ceilings, garden urns and planters, etc. Stromberg Architectural Products
American Institute of Architects - Anchor
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American Institute of Architects (AIA) An organization founded in 1857 for the purpose of promoting the professionalism and accountability of its members, and a devotion to design excellence. AIA, 1735 New York Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20006. American Institute of Architects http://www.aia.org/ American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) Founded in 1899, is the professional organization of landscape architects in America. ASLA 4401 Connecticut Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20008 American Society for Testing Materials (ASTM) Establishes test standards for materials and products in the United States, including those used in building construction. ASTM 1916 Race Street, Philadelphia PA 19103 Anchor A fastener used to secure GFRC (glass fiber reinforced concrete) or GFRP (architectural fiberglass) to a structure. Anchor types for GFRC include dowels, weld plates, straps, dovetails, threaded inserts, screws and Z clips. When metal frames are used with GFRC, glass fiber reinforced concrete, flex anchors are bent metal rods, used to connect the GFRC face, to a metal frame. The flex anchors, which are typically stainless steel or galvanized steel, allow for variations in thermal expansion and contraction, between the GFRC and the steel frame. The anchor must carry gravity loads, wind loads, seismic loads, etc and transfer them from the GFRC (glass fiber reinforced concrete) to the structure.
GFRC anchors Some types of GFRC and cast stone anchors are illustrated below:
Anchors for GFRC can be designed to anchor the individual element or to attach the GFRC to a light gauge metal frame which is in turn anchored to the wall.
Screw anchor attachment of GFRC cornice
Cast in anchor straps for GFRC panels
Stone type anchors for GFRC veneer
Flex anchors on metal stud frame for GFRC panels and cornice

Ancon - Angular Pediment
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View of a GFRC cornice showing the use of galvanized metal stud framing and stainless steel flex anchors.
Angle Capital With Ionic capitals, a special angle capital is sometimes used for the column on the outside corners. The four volutes project equally on a diagonal toward the corner. With GFRC, glass fiber reinforced concrete, angle capitals are not always available in standard molds, and if desired must be special ordered. Angular Pediment Also known as a triangular pediment. The pediment having slanting sides and a horizontal cornice. In GFRC (glass fiber reinforced concrete) large angular pediments are cast in segments. Small angular pediments may be made as one-piece GFRC units.
Anchors for architectural fiberglass are similar to GFRC anchors. Anchors for architectural fiberglass include cast in straps, screws, threaded inserts, light gauge metal frames and tube steel frames, stainless steel dowels, wedge anchors and bolts. Ancon GFRC by Stromberg From the Greek: ancone - elbow or hollow. A Examples of Angular decorative or scroll bracket that supports a cornice or entablature over a mantle, door or window. Both architectural fiberglass (GFRP) and GFRC, glass fiber reinforced concrete, ancons, are lighter and easier to install than traditional carved stone or terracotta.
Angular Pediment in
Ancon (a console or scroll shaped bracket
Pediments at Caesars, Las Vegas Angular Pediment in GFRC by Stromberg

Antebellum - Apse
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Antefix A decorated upright ornament at the eaves or at the peak of a triangular gable. Anthemion A commonly used Greek decoration shaped like a palm leaf. They are used singly or as a running ornament. Also referred to as honeysuckle ornament. Found on moldings, cornices, pediments and bands. Also found on the necking of some Ionic capitals.
Antebellum Antebellum architecture refers to structures that existed before the United States Civil War. GFRC (glass fiber reinforced concrete) and Architectural Fiberglass by Stromberg have been used in the restoration of several antebellum structures.
Anthemion design on a raking cornice.
Appliqu An ornamented work applied to a structure. GFRC (glass fiber reinforced concrete) and Architectural Fiberglass (GFRP) appliqus may be attached by dowels and epoxy or by specialty clip hangers. Apse A nearly semicircular part of a building, the interior forming a large niche.
Example of Antebellum style of column and entablature, cast in GFRC for Antebellum architecture.
Antebellum style columns and trim for the University of Virginia.
Apse in GFRG

Aquarium - Arch
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Aquarium A tank or vessel for filled with water for keeping live fish or other water dwelling creatures.
Stromberg architectural fiberglass and GFRS aquarium backs at Atlantis
Arbor / Pergola at Atlantis Bahamas Custom columns. Beams are cast in wood timber texture in architectural fiberglass. This arbor / pergola has stood up to the tropical sun and 2 hurricanes.
Arbor An open structure of supports and beams, usually supporting vines or flowers. GFRC (glass fiber reinforced concrete) and GFRP (architectural fiberglass) arbors offer the advantage of being relatively light, weather resistant, and durable. The word arbor comes from the French herbere, which originally meant a place to grow herbs. An arbor defines a space and has an open-work roof for shade or capable of being used for supporting plants. Arbors are of three main varieties: The true arbor, the pergola (a colonnade with a flat roof) and the gallery (a tunnel like arbor with an arched roof).
Areostyle Term in classical column architecture for having columns separated by a clear space of four or more column diameters. See Intercolumniation. Arcade Two or more arches, usually a entire series of arches, with their columns, imposts, piers, pilasters or the like taken together and considered a single architectural feature.
Historic Example of Intersecting Arcade
Tuscan columned Arbor / Pergola
Arch The shape that spans an opening, usually curved. If it is made wedge-shaped blocks, these blocks are called voussiors. There are all types of arches, from those with little or no curve to pointed arches. GFRC (glass fiber reinforced concrete) and GFRP (architectural fiberglass) may be used in arch cladding, wrapping a structural member, to provide the appearance of the arch. Occasionally, the GFRC (glass fiber reinforced concrete) actually functions as an arch to support the GFRC above it. Stromberg Architectural Products
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Arched Dormer - Architectural Terra-Cotta
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Arch at the Mansion residences, Dallas. Types of Arches
Architectural Terra-cotta A glazed burnt Clay architectural unit. Terra-cotta was used as a facing on buildings in America mostly from around 1860 until the 1930s. In historic restorations, because of difficulties in replacing terra-cotta, color matching and durability issues, GFRC (glass fiber and first concrete) is often used as the terra-cotta replacement. Stromberg produces a special glazed GFRC which closely resembles glazed terra-cotta. Custom color matching is available, and new GFRC can be created with molds taken from existing terra-cotta, or from historic drawings and photographs if the terracotta no longer exists. When properly preformed, GFRC or FRP replacements of terra-cotta should be virtually indistinguishable from the original material. GFRC (glass fiber reinforced concrete) offers great benefits in replacing glazed architectural terra-cotta. Benefits of GFRC: Anchoring provisions are included in the GFRC casting. Color compatible. Non combustible material, GFRC will not burn. Light weight. Durable and long lasting Suitable for seismic zones. Fast production times.
Cast arches by Stromberg in architectural fiberglass (GFRP)
Arch cast in Stromberg architectural fiberglass
Arched Dormer Top: Architectural terra-cotta A dormer with an arched roof. Often found in the railing replaced with GFRC. Beaux Arts Style, French Style or Second Empire Style, etc GFRC (glass fiber reinforced concrete) and GFRP (architectural fiberglass) dormers may be one-piece units, or the dormer face only. Architectural Style A way of classifying buildings that share common attributes. Architectural styles are often related to a particular period of time, country of origin or region.
Right: New Corinthian column capital as a terracotta replacement.

Architrave - Art Deco
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Architrave An ornamental molding or band above or around a door or window opening. In the classical orders, the architrave was the lowest member of the entablature or beam that spans from column to column. GFRC (glass fiber reinforced concrete) and GFRP (architectural fiberglass) architraves are typically U shaped beam wraps.
GFRC Architrave
Art Deco A decorative style characterized by angular, ribbon, zigzag or other geometric ornamentation in low relief on buildings facades. Became popular in American architecture in the 1930s. GFRC (glass fiber reinforced concrete) and GFRP (architectural fiberglass) Art Deco elements include moldings, columns, domes, fireplaces, windows surrounds, entryways, medallions, finials, ceilings and others. Art Deco is sometimes referred to as Style Moderne.
Archivolt The inner most part of the arch. Arch Stone A wedge-shaped GFRC, Architectural Fiberglass, or masonry unit in an arch. Sometimes called a voussoir.
Arch stone or voussoir in GFRC Column element in the art deco style (Hollywood Casino)
Art deco medallion / ceiling in architectural fiberglass by Stromberg.
Carved voussoirs or arch stones. Cast by Stromberg in a custom color and texture architectural fiberglass.
Arris The external angle intersection between two flat or curved faces, as between two flutes of a column, or the flat raised area between the columns concave flutes.
Arris on an architectural fiberglass (GFRP) Corinthian column
Art Deco slab edge molding
Bas relief architectural fiberglass panels

Art Nouveau - Astragal
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Art Nouveau A style of architectural and applied art characterized by organic forms, curving designs and dynamic shapes. Similar in many ways to the foliage motifs used by the American architect Louis Sullivan. GFRC (glass fiber reinforced concrete) and GFRP (architectural fiberglass) Art Nouveau elements include statuary, moldings, medallions, fireplace surrounds and fireplace mantels, planters, bas relief, door and window surrounds, panels, domes and ceilings. Ashlar Is the term for rectilinear, squared-off blocks of stone used in building. GFRC (glass fiber reinforced concrete) and GFRP (architectural fiberglass) are produced Ashlar panels, Stromberg GFRS (glass fiber reinforced stone) a in various aslar types. The GFRC and Architectural type of architectural fiberglass, Atlantis, Bahamas. Fiberglass ashlar may be individual blocks, but is often large panels with scored false joints and interlocking joints.
Panels in ashlar pattern
Astragal A half round shape, with the fillet on one or both sides. An example is the neck molding at the top of a column shaft directly below the capital. Types of Ashlar include: Ashlar rock-faced: A block whose face has been roughly hacked. Ashlar masonry: Smooth rectangular stones laid in horizontal courses. Coursed ashlar: Ashlar masonry built of stones having the same height within each course, but each course varying in height from the others. Random ashlar: Ashlar masonry where the stones Astragal on a GFRC column appear to be laid without a specific pattern, although capital the pattern may be repeated. Stromberg Architectural Products
Atlantes - Balcony
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Atlantes A human figure, that acts as a pier, column or pilaster supporting an entablature. Found in Greek architecture. Female figures are Caryatid, male figures are Atlantes.
Back hearth Is the part of the hearth within the fireplace. For wood-burning fireplaces, GFRC (glass fiber reinforced concrete) fireplace hearths typically end with the front hearth, and the back hearth is made from firebrick. Balconet Is a false balcony, in front of a window. GFRC (glass fiber reinforced concrete) and GFRP (architectural fiberglass) Balconets may include support brackets and balustrade. Balconets are typically cast with either threaded rod or a Z clip type fastener and are bolted on or clipped to the structure.
Door surround / entry with a false balcony or balconet.
Atlas or Atlante in GFRC (glass fiber reinforced concrete) for use as a pier, column, fireplace mantel support or pilaster.
Atlas The singular form of Atlantes. Attic Base A column base with two rings (An upper and lower torus). Attic bases are most often used with Corinthian columns, composite columns and Ionic columns. Tuscan columns have a single ring at the column base and Doric columns (if they have a base) use a single ring or torus. Axed work A stone type surface which shows tool marks from a bush hammer, ax or pick. In GFRC (glass fiber reinforced concrete) axed work is produced by casting against a custom made mold. May be used on panels, quoins and other Architectural Fiberglass elements where a more rustic texture is desired.
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Balcony A platform projecting out from a building, enclosed with a railing or balustrade. GFRC (glass fiber reinforced concrete) and GFRP (architectural fiberglass) Balcony components include brackets, balustrade, face molding and soffit. Columns and pilasters may be incorporated into the balcony design. Because its lightweight, GFRC and Architectural Fiberglass can give the look and feel of stone, without it adding an excessive amount of weight to the balcony.
Balcony with GFRC balustrade, brackets or corbels, and balcony trim.

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Balcony Railing
Balcony with curved front and balustrade balcony railings. Architectural fiberglass by Stromberg.
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Balcony at Shalimar (private residence) California
Balcony Railing The railing around a balcony. In GFRC and Architectural Fiberglass, it may be a balustrade or a solid railing. It is important that the building codes be followed in any balcony railing installation. In most areas, these require a 42 height to the top of the railing and a railing that a 4 ball cannot pass through. With Architectural Fiberglass and GFRC balustrade, there are various ways of meeting these requirements. The balusters are typically attached to the structure with threaded rods. For drainage, baluster rails may be elevated above the balcony to allow water to flow under the balustrade, or scuppers can be incorporated into the base rail of the balustrade. Alternately, balusters may be used with no base rail and the water is allowed to drain off between the GFRC or Architectural Fiberglass balusters.
Balcony with cast arch and balustrade
Corinthian columns and balustrade (style G29) cast in a white limestone color and texture. Balusters are hollow and are attached to the structure with threaded rods.
Balcony railing for a hotel and resort. This balustrade railing was delivered and installed in full sections. The ends have clips for attachment to the structure. This balustrade / railing meets all the code requirements for height, spacing and strength. Water drainage for the balustrade is accomplished with the raised bottom rail. Material is Stromberg architectural fiberglass.

Ball Flower - Balustrade
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designed the first simple vase shaped baluster and used balustrade on several of his works. Balusters and balustrade can be found in almost all architectural styles.
Balcony Railing in a Gothic tracery rather than a balustrade
Ball Flower A round ornament found in Gothic architecture resembling a flower. Baluster One of the short, vertical support members of a balustrade. Balusters of GFRC (glass fiber reinforced concrete) and GFRP (architectural fiberglass) offer a relatively light, durable balustrade. In areas where the balustrade protects from a fall off, such as on the balcony, code requires minimum spacing of the balusters. The word baluster (sometimes called banister or bannister) is derived from the Italian balaustra which means pomegranate flower from its resemblance to the flowers vase like shape. (The French balustre, in Italian balaustro, Latin balaustium, and Greek balaustion.) The baluster dates back to ancient Assyria where it was used in windows. Balusters and balustrade was used in several renaissance palaces and balconies in Venice and Verona. Architect Giuliano da Sangallo used the baluster on the terrace at the villa at Poggio a Caiano around 1480. Donato Bramante used balustrade on his famous building the Tempietto in 1502, which set the style of high renaissance architecture. Famed sculptor, painter and architect Michelangelo is reported to have
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Balustrade with rough travertine texture Cast in architectural fiberglass
Balustrade The complete railing system consisting of the Baluster, top rail and sometimes bottom rail. Balustrade is typically used at the edge of a patio, porch, balcony or roof. Several styles of balustrade are available in GFRC (glass fiber reinforced concrete) as well as GFRP (architectural fiberglass).
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Band or Band Molding
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Band or band molding. The horizontal molding, projecting from the surface that wraps around a building. Also known as a belt course or watertable.
Balustrade as bridge railing
Cast stone
Balustrade as parapet wall Architectural Fiberglass (GFRP)
Balustrade at fountain Style G29 baluster and style W10 baluster railing Cast stone Band molding M80

Banded - Base
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Some of the standard belt courses and band moldings. Custom shapes and sizes are available in both GFRC and Architectural Fiberglass.
Banded Masonry style were adjacent courses are of two different sizes, textures or types. For example, a brown, smooth Architectural Fiberglass, alternating with a white limestone Architectural Fiberglass. Banded Column A column where the column shaft has drums that alternate in texture or size. Baroque The style of architecture and decoration first developed in 17th-century Italy. Characterized by the conspicuous use of decoration, sculpture and decorative elements. Elements from the later phases of the Baroque, called for Rococo are characterized by profuse ornamentation. Elements of the Baroque are found in the late 19th century work of American architects McKim, Mead and White.
Barrel Roof An arched, semi-cylindrical roof. Barrel roof in GFRC (glass fiber reinforced concrete) and GFRP (architectural fiberglass) are generally made in segments, withstanding standing seam joints and raised ribs.
Barrel Vault A semi-cylindrical, arched ceiling element. GFRP (architectural fiberglass) barrel vaults may be smooth or coffered. Base The lower part of a column, pier, pedestal or pilaster. Column bases may be either Attic column bases or Tuscan.
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Bas Relief - Beax Arts Architecture
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Attic column base features double rings found on the Corinthian order.
Base for a Tuscan column
Bas-Relief A sculpted or carved work that extends slightly from the plane of its background. GFRC (glass fiber reinforced concrete) and GFRP (architectural fiberglass) basreliefs, include plaques, monuments and medallions. What is believed to be the largest GFRC bas-relief sculpture in the world, was created by Stromberg in 2006. For the reproduction of bas-relief in glass fiber reinforced concrete, a model is produced in clay, wood or plaster. A mold is then made using silicone rubber and a hard shell of fiberglass. Once the mold is removed from the model, the GFRC is cast. Depending on the size of the glass fiber reinforced concrete bas relief, a metal armature on the interior, generally galvanized or stainless steel, may be cast in. The casting is then sand blasted or acid washed to remove the cement film from the surface of the glass fiber reinforced concrete and to obtain the desired finish. Battlement Originally a fortification, a parapet or wall with higher and lower parts. The higher part is the Merlon, the lower the Crenelle or Crenel. The Raised part or Merlon was often pierced by a hole to allow for firing an arrow. The design was adopted for decoration and can be found on many older garden walls and eventually became a decorative element.
Stromberg architectural fiberglass battlements, castle at Winstar
Battered A term used to describe a surface that is inclined or tilted, wider at the bottom and narrower at the top, for example a battered wall. Bead A convex molding of semicircular section. Beam The term for a horizontal member, when used in Architectural Fiberglass or GFRP typically refers to a beam cover. Architectural Fiberglass beams may replicate stone or wood.
Architectural fiberglass wood beam by Stromberg
Battlement in Garden wall, Venice
Beaux Arts Architecture Architecture taught at and associated with, the Ecole des Beaux Arts. Characterized by formalism in design, heavily rusticated arches, mansard roofs,

Beaux Arts Architecture - Bracket
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Beaux Arts Architecture - continued Symmetrical plans, sculpted figures, banded columns, arched dormers, cartouches, cantons, floral patterns, ornamented keystones, quoins, engaged columns, paired columns, roof line balustrades and garlands. American architects who graduated from the Ecole, include Richard Morris Hunt, designer of the Breakers, William Ware, Charles McKim, Louis Sullivan and Julia Morgan. Facades are typically symmetrical, often with a projecting central pavilion. GFRC (glass fiber reinforced concrete) and GFRP (architectural fiberglass) architectural elements are available in the Beaux Arts style including dentils, classical columns, enriched entablatures, pilasters, balconies, cornices, sculpted spandrels, sculpted figures, ornamental keystones, egg and dart moldings, leaf decorations, swags, wreaths, domes, fireplace surrounds and mantles, quoins, cartouches, dormers, fountains, domes, etc.
Bell Tower Tower like structure for supporting one or more bells. Can contain real bells or play recorded music. Belt Course Horizontal band around the facade of the building, also called a band course or string course. Belvedere An elevated or rooftop gazebo or pavilion from which to enjoy a view.
Bed Molding A molding or moldings on the cornice of an entablature, Bevel below the corona. Also known as a chamfer, bevels are sometimes incorporated in the edges of architectural GFRC (glass Belfry fiber reinforced concrete) and GFRP (architectural The part of a tower or fiberglass) to minimize chipping of sharp 90 corners. steeple where bells are hung. Also called a Bollard bell tower. A short freestanding column designed to limit vehicle traffic or act as security.
Belvedere pergola GFRC and architectural fiberglass
Bracket A support that carries or appears to carry the Bell Roof A roof or dome shaped in section similar to a bell. weight of the cornice, In GFRC (glass fiber reinforced concrete) and GFRP eave or balcony. In (glass fiber (architectural fiberglass) typically cast in pie shape GFRC reinforced concrete) sections, and assembled on-site. (continued on next page) Stromberg Architectural Products
The Bell Tower of Big Ben in architectural fiberglass by Stromberg with 120 tall with working clocks.
GFRC Bollards at the US Capital
Bracket - Building Restoration
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Broach Bracket - continued and GFRP (architectural fiberglass) brackets are A spire, octagonal in shape, above a square tower. typically decorative covers, and do not actually carry Broken Pediment any weight. A pediment whose horizontal cornice is continuous, but whose angled cornice above ends before reaching Bracketed Cornice Any cornice, supported by brackets. In GFRC (glass the highest point of the pediment. The resulting fiber enforced concrete) and GFRP (architectural opening is often field with an urn or finial. Often found fiberglass) brackets in Georgian style, Queen Anne Style, Colonial Revival, may be molded and Neoclassical Style buildings. into the cornice, or applied as separate Brownstone A reddish or brown sandstone used extensively for pieces. buildings in the eastern United States from the early 19th century through the 1920s. Stromberg GFRC (glass fiber reinforced concrete) and GFRP (architectural fiberglass) using pigments and select aggregates can Bracketed trim in replicate the color and texture of Brownstone.
architectural fiberglass
Bracketed trim in architectural fiberglass Bracketed hood - A projecting element above a door or window that provides shelter from the rain, and is supported by brackets. Brick panels - GFRP (architectural fiberglass) cast in panels with a brick texture and pattern, and used instead of brick. Architectural Fiberglass brick panels are lighter, thinner, and faster to install than traditional brick masonry.
Building Restoration Bracketed Hood The re-creating of the form and details of a building, A projecting element above a door or window that as it appeared at a particular time. GFRC (glass provides shelter from the rain, and is supported by fiber reinforced concrete) is an accepted material of brackets. replacement for terra-cotta, carved stone, cut stone, brownstone and some cast iron elements. Brick Panels BEFORE GFRP (architectural fiberglass) cast in panels with a RESTORATION brick texture and pattern, and used instead of brick. Architectural Fiberglass brick panels are lighter, thinner, and faster to install than traditional brick masonry.
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Architectural fiberglass brick panels, Hersheys Times Square, New York Broach - A spire, octagonal in shape, above a square tower. New York
Building Stone - Stone used in building construction such as limestone, marble, granite or sandstone. Building Stone may be used as a facing on GFRP (architectural fiberglass) panels, or GFRC (glass fiber enforced concrete) can be Broken pediment - A pediment whose horizontal cornice is continuous, but RESTORATION replicate the look and appearance of cut cast with building Stone aggregates to AFTER stone. whose angled cornice above ends before reaching the highest point of the
Architectural fiberglass brick panels, Hersheys Times Square,
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Glass Fiber Reinforced Concrete (GFRC) and Glass Fiber Reinforcedand GFRP (architectural fibergla reinforced concrete) Polymer (GFRP) Glossary of Architectural Terms Page 19 Building Stone - Ceiling Dome
Capital - The uppermost element of a column or pla
Building Stone Stone used in building construction such as limestone, An ornamentedAn ornamented tablet or framed often f Cartouche - tablet or shield often shield by marble, granite or sandstone. Building Stone may be elaborate carving. used as a facing on GFRP (architectural fiberglass) panels, or GFRC (glass fiber enforced concrete) can be cast with building Stone aggregates to replicate the look and appearance of cut stone. Bulls-eye Window A round window, surrounded by decorative molding often found in gables or pediments. Also called an oculus, oeil de boeuf, or ox eye window. Camber Window Window that has a slight arch at the top.
Cartouche in GFRC (also available in architectural fiberglass, cast Cartouche in GFRC (also available in architectural stone, GFRG, GFRS)
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Cast Iron Architecture Ornamental cast iron that replicated stone columns Campanario and beams that was popular in many American cities Spanish word for bell tower. especially New York, St. Louis, and New Orleans. The cast iron architecture was characterized by the use Canale In Spanish Colonial of repetitive modules. Many cast iron facades were architecture, a waterspout created in the Italianate Style and Second Empire used to direct rainwater style. No longer readily available in cast iron, missing through the face of the components of the structures are effectively replaced parapet and away from the with GFRC (glass fiber reinforced concrete) and GFRP walls. In modern times, (architectural fiberglass). Molds for the GFRC (glass fiber canale made from GFRP reinforced concrete) and GFRP (architectural fiberglass) Cast replicated be taken from existing elements, or re-createdstone colum from (architectural fiberglass,) may iron architecture - Ornamental cast iron thatespecially New York, St. and beams that was popular in many American cities may be functional or historic drawings or photographs. Louis, and New Orleans. The cast iron architecture was characterized by the u of repetitive modules. Many cast iron faades were created in the Italianate S merely decorative.
and Second Empire style. No longer readily available in cast iron, missing components of the structures are effectively replaced with GFRC (glass Cavetto concrete) and GFRP (architectural fiberglass). Molds for the fiber reinforced GFRC A round concave concrete) and GFRP (architectural fiberglass) may be (glass fiber reinforced molding or cornice continuing at least taken from circle. a quarterexisting elements, or re-created from historic drawings or photographs. Cavetto - A round concave molding or cornice continuing at least a quarter
Decorative stylized canale in architectural fiberglass (GFRP,) Florida
Canton An outside corner of a building, decorated with n - An outside corner of a building, decorated with a projecting masonry a projecting masonry course, pilasters or similar pilasters or similar elements. elements.
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circle. Ceiling Dome Ceiling Dome- dome used for the ceiling. May be part of a A dome usedAfor the interiorinterior ceiling. May bepart of a double dome system with interior and exterior domes. double dome system with interior and exterior domes.
l - The uppermost element of a column or plaster. GFRC (glass fiber ed concrete) and GFRP (architectural fiberglass) column capitals are Capital e as Corinthian, Ionic, Doric, Tuscan, Scammozi, Composite and temple inds The uppermostshapes. as well as custom element of a column or plaster. GFRC
che (glass fiber reinforced concrete) and GFRP elaborate carving. - An ornamented tablet or shield often framed by (architectural
fiberglass) column capitals are available as Corinthian, Ionic, Doric, Tuscan, Scammozi, Composite and temple of the winds as well as custom shapes.
Ornamented ceiling dome being installed (GFRG)
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Ceiling Medallion - Chimney Pot
Glass Fiber Reinforced Concrete (GFRC) and Glass Fiber Reinforced Polymer (GFRP) Cement - Made from heated limestone and shale, Portland cement whe Glossary of Architectural Terms Page 20 combined with aggregate, glass fibers and polymers is cast to create GFR
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Ceiling Medallion An ornament for the ceiling, generally round, oval or hexagonal shape.
Chteau style - Also known as Chateauesque style. A style of architectu The vertical structure chteaus of the one or more flues on the monumental French that contains 16th century. Chteau style w introduced in America by Richard Morris Hunt. products from a fib and carries of smoke and combustion GFRP (architectural and GFRC (glass fiber reinforced concrete) architectural elements that ar fireplace. Chimneys can be important design elements, available in the Chteau style include limestone faade, pilasters, pinnacl and the use GFRC (glass fiber reinforced concrete) dormers, finials, gables, balustrade, built courses, gargoyles, griffins, roo cresting, pedimentedwith a brick, Fieldstone, carved stone orna chimney covers parapets, corner turrets, decorative chimneys, chimney caps, hood moldings, fireplace mantles, etc.
Chimney
Chimney - The vertical structure that contains one or more flues and ca and noncombustible alternative to traditional chimney smoke and combustion products from a fireplace. Chimneys can be impo construction. design elements, and the use GFRC (glass fiber reinforced concrete) chim covers with a brick, Fieldstone, carved stone or other texture allows for li weight, weather resistant and noncombustible alternative to traditional c Chimney Cap construction.
or other texture allows for light weight, weather resistant
Chimney cap - A cornice or coping that crowns the top of the chimney. GFRC (glass fiber reinforced concrete) chimney caps (glass fiber reinforced concrete) chimney caps are noncombustible and p masonry chimneys from rain and protect GFRC chimney caps may hav are noncombustible and whether. masonry chimneys molded profile, and a texture of sandstone, limestone, coral stone or othe from rain and whether. GFRC chimney caps may have material.
A cornice or coping that crowns the top of the chimney.
a molded profile, and a texture of sandstone, limestone, coral stone or other material.
Architectural fiberglass ceiling medallion in art deco style
Cement Made from heated limestone and in art Portland Architectural fiberglass ceiling medallion shale,deco style cement when combined with aggregate, glass fibers and polymers is cast to create GFRC (glass fiber reinforced concrete).
Chimney Hood Noncombustible covering that protects the opening at the top of the chimney from snow and rain but allows Chateau Style smoke to escape. GFRC (glass fiber reinforced concrete) Also known as Chateauesque style. A style of architecture is non combustible, weather resistant and relatively based on the fiberglass ceiling medallion in art deco 16th monumental French Chateaus of the style Architectural light and so an excellent choice for a chimney top. century. Chateau style was introduced in America by Richard Morris Hunt. GFRP (architectural fiberglass) Chimney Pot and GFRC (glass fiber reinforced concrete) architectural A round decorative shape on top of the chimney, used to elements that are available in the Chateau style include increase its height and as a decorative element. Custom limestone facade, pilasters, pinnacles, dormers, finials, GFRC (glass fiber reinforced concrete) chimney pots gables, balustrade, built courses, gargoyles, griffins, are available in a range of styles and sizes, generally roof cresting, pedimented parapets, corner turrets, used with a cast stone or terra-cotta color. Since GFRC decorative chimneys, ornamental chimney caps, hood is non combustible and relatively light, it is a safe and moldings, fireplace mantles, etc. intelligent material to use in this application. Stromberg Architectural Products
Chimney hood - Noncombustible covering that protects the opening a of the chimney from snow and rain but allows smoke to escape. GFRC (g
ar window - Ahaving five lobes dividedof a full circle. Often with A pattern window having the shape like cusps, found in clock tower with working clocks and chimes es set at four points, in a radial manner. windows in the Gothic revival style.
tible and relatively light, it is a safe and intelligent material to use in this Glass Fiber Reinforced Concrete (GFRC) and Glass Fiber Reinforced Polymer (GFRP) ion. Glossary of Architectural Terms Cinquefoil - Coffer foil - A pattern having five lobes divided like cusps, found in windows in hic revival style. Architectural fiberglass Cinquefoil
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RC (glass fiber reinforced concrete) cladding may be supplied with a metal ork behind the cladding, or as individual panels. Cladding
Coffer Recessed panels in the ceiling, arch or dome; they may be square or octagonal and sometimes are highly Circular Window ornamented. GFRC (glass fiber reinforced concrete) A window having the shape of a full circle. Often with or GFRP (architectural fiberglass) coffers are used for concrete) or ng - keystones set at four points, in a radial manner. The exterior covering of a building. GFRP (architectural fiberglass) GFRP (architectural fiberglass) coffers are used for exterior applications or applications or GFRG for interiors. exterior GFRG for interiors.
The exterior covering of a building. GFRP (architectural al revival style - Style architecture typified by simplicity dignity and fiberglass) and GFRC (glass fiber reinforced concrete) f design sometimes referred to as Jeffersonian classicism, because it is sociated with the work ofsuppliedJefferson. metal frameworkJeffersons cladding may be Thomas with a Examples include Monticello, the University or Virginia, and the Virginia State Capitol. It behind the cladding, of as individual panels. r revived with some modifications and referred to as the neoclassical Classical Revival Style Style architecture typified by simplicity dignity and purity of design sometimes referred to as Jeffersonian classicism, because it is often associated with the work of Thomas Jefferson. Examples include Jeffersons GFRG Ceiling Coffers home at Monticello, the University of Virginia, and GFRG Ceiling coffers the Virginia State Capitol. It was later revived with some modifications and referred to as the neoclassical style. GFRP (architectural fiberglass) elements that are available in the classical revival style include triangular pediments, columns in the Doric or Tuscan order, Roman Ionic and Corinthian orders. Dentils, triglyphs, fireplace surrounds, door surrounds, moldings, cornice, mantles and balustrade. Clock Tower A tower for a clock. May feature chimes.
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Column - In classical architecture consists of the capital the shaft and a Stromberg Architectural Products
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Column In classical architecture consists of the capital the shaft and a base shaft may be either monolithic (one piece,) built up of a number of cylinders, or may be split vertically, to wrap a structural column. GFRC (glass fiber reinforced concrete) columns have a typical average wall thickness of between and 1.
The acanthus leaves of the normal Corinthian capital were combined with the volutes of the Ionic Order. The other details of the columns and the entablature resemble those of the Corinthian Order. While the Ionic and Corinthian Orders are two of the three Greek Orders of Architecture, the Composite order was not used by the Greeks. The composite order is less widely used than other orders and is available in fewer stock sizes in GFRP (architectural fiberglass,) but can be custom fabricated. Concrete Matrix The concrete portion of GFRC (glass fiber reinforced concrete,) which is formed by mixing an aggregate, such as crushed stone or sand, with Portland cement, polymers and water.
Console A bracket, in the form of the scroll which projects from a wall and supports a door head, cornice, fireplace mantel, shelf, Composite Capital A Roman modification of the Corinthian capital has etc. also known as an omposite capital - A Roman modification of the Corinthian capital has ancon. GFRC (glass fiber lutesvolutes similarcapital. Since the composite capitalthe composite similar to an Ionic to an Ionic capital. Since is less widely used concrete) an the other orders, it is available in only athan the other orders, it is reinforced capital is less widely used few stock sizes in GFRP rchitectural fiberglass), and is generally a custom piece. and GFRP (architectural available in only a few stock sizes in GFRP (architectural fiberglass) corbels and omposite Order - The Composite Order developed late in the Roman period fiberglass,) and is generally a custom piece. modified version of the Corinthian Order. The acanthus leaves of the normal brackets may be modified orinthian capital were combined with the volutes of the Ionic Order. The other and used as consoles. tails Composite Order entablature resemble those of the Corinthian of the columns and the Diagram
rder. While the Ionic and Corinthian Orders are two of the three Greek Orders Architecture, the Composite order was not used by the Greeks. The composite der is less widely used than other orders and is available in fewer stock sizes in FRP (architectural fiberglass), but can be custom fabricated.
Coquina A limestone formed from prehistoric shells and coral. Coquina stone was used in the construction of Spanish colonial dwellings in early Florida. GFRCCoquina - reinforced concrete) fro (glass fiber A limestone formed was used feel, is construction of Spa with Coquina stone texture and in the produced using GFRC (glass fiber reinforced concre a special manufactured mold, produced from quarried produced using a special manufactu Coquina stone, and a specially designed GFRC mixture. stone, and specially designed Coquina stone columns, piersand atrim are available asGFR trim are available as well other well as coquina window and door surrounds andas coquin architectural components in GFRC architectural components in GFRC. Coquina stone GFRC mottled pastel colors. Because the a is available in a range of mottled pastel colors. Because are now either developed or in envi the areas where coquina stone is an once quarried are coquina was environmentally supe now either developed available in panels, brackets, keysto or in environmentally sensitive Composite Order The Composite Order developed late in the Roman locations, GFRC cast coquina is an environmentally Concrete matrix - The concrete portion of GFRC (glass fiber reinforced Coral stone - A sedimentary lime (continued on next page) period as is formed by version of the Corinthian Order. concrete), which modifiedmixing an aggregate, such as crushed stone or seashells. Coral stone was widely us sand, with Portland cement, polymers and water. mansions in southern Florida, and Console - A bracket, in the form of the scroll which projects from a wall and Stromberg supports a door head, cornice, fireplace mantel, shelf, etc. also known as anArchitectural Products Mizner. Coral Stone GFRP (archite ancon. GFRC (glass fiber reinforced concrete) and GFRP (architectural www.4stromberg.com 903.454.0904 info@4stromberg.com pastel colors and white. GFRP cora fiberglass) corbels and brackets may be modified and used as consoles.
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Coquina - continued superior solution. The coquina texture is also available in panels, brackets, keystones, etc in GFRP (architectural fiberglass).
Coral Stone A sedimentary limestone, formed from fossilized Corbels supporting a coral and seashells. Coral stone was widely used in cornice construction of many of the great mansions in southern Florida, and was popularized by architects such as Addison Mizner. Coral Stone GFRP (architectural Corinthian Capital fiberglass) is available in a range of pastel colors and The capital for the white. GFRP coral stone is stronger than quarried Corinthian column. coral stone and architectural fiberglass is readily Corbels supporting a cornice A series of acanthus available and is more environmentally friendly. GFRP leaves, surrounding (architectural fiberglass) cast with coral stone texture,Corinthian capital - The capital for the Corinthian column. bell. provides a material which is virtually indistinguishableacanthus leaves, surrounding a central a central bell. from quarried coral stone. Coral stone ashlar, coral stone columns, coral stone brackets, coral stone piers, balusters, trim, wall cap and other coral stone shapes are all available in Architectural Fiberglass.
Corbels supporting a cornice Corinthian capital - The capital for the Corinthian column. A series of acanthus leaves, surrounding a central bell.
Corbel A projecting bracket, often decorated, designed to support an architectural element above it. A variety of stock mold GFRC (glass fiber reinforced concrete) and GFRP (architectural fiberglass) corbels and brackets are available.
Coral stone trim in GFRC
Fossil Stone texture similar to coral stone but with a heavier texture and more fossils.
Corinthian Order One of the three classical orders of architecture. While the Corinthian order takes its name from the city of Corinth in Greece. It actually seems to have been developed in Athens during the fifth century BC. The leaves surrounding the capital represent stylized acanthus leaves. The legend of its origin is that a sculptor, visiting the grave of a young girl, found an urn filled with her possessions, on top of her grave, covered with a square tile on top to protect the contents. An acanthus plant had grown around the urn, curling over at the corners of the tile. Moved and inspired by the sight, he created a column capital in the shape of a round urn encircled with acanthus leaves. The details of the Corinthian column base, shaft and entablature are similar to the
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Cornice Corinthian Order - continued Corinthian Order - One of the three classical orders of architecture. While the Ionic order. GFRC (glass fiber reinforced concrete) and A molded horizontal projection that crowns the top Corinthian order takes its name from the city of Corinth in Greece. It actually seems to have been developed in Athens during the fifth century BC. The leaves of a wall where it meets with the edge of a roof. The GFRP (architectural fiberglass) Corinthian columns are surrounding the capital represent stylized acanthus leaves. The legend of its origin is that aas standard mold items, and even-numbered term cornice, is also used to refer to the top section of available sculptor, visiting the grave of a young girl, found an urn filled with her possessions, on top of her grave, covered with a square tile on top to protect an entablature (resting on the frieze) or to refer to the diameters acanthus plant had inch, 14 inch, etc.) GFRC the contents. An(10 inch, 12 grown around the urn, curling over at the corners of the tile. Moved andconcrete) and GFRP (architectural ornamental molding at the top of a door or window (glass fiber and first inspired by the sight, he created a column capital in the shape of a round urn encircled with acanthus leaves. The details of the fiberglass) Corinthian pilasters are available in the same surround. GFRC (glass fiber reinforced concrete) and Corinthian column base, shaft and entablature are similar to the Ionic order. GFRC (glass fiber reinforced concrete) thumb, (architectural fiberglass) sizes. As a loose rule of and GFRP Corinthian columns GFRP (architectural fiberglass) cornices offer architects Corinthian columns are available as standard mold items, and even-numbered are typically 12 inch, 14 inch, etc.). GFRC (glass fiber and first concrete) diameters (10 inch,8 to 12 diameters in height, for example a a number of design possibilities. Shape selection and GFRPdiameter (measured lower shaft)are available in the same is virtually unlimited. Cornices can be designed in 1 foot (architectural fiberglass) Corinthian pilasters column would sizes. As a loose rule of thumb, Corinthian columns are typically 8 to 12 be eight to 12 for example and diameter (measured lower shaft) diameters and height, feet tall, a 1 foota 2 foot diameter column traditional or contemporary styles. Custom shapes column would be eight to 12 feet tall, and a 2 foot diameter column would be 16 can be used, or you can select a stock profile from would be 16 to 24 feet in height. to 24 feet in height. our extensive collection. Dentils, reveals, cantilevered projections, carved details, can all be incorporated into the cornice. At Stromberg, shape selection is virtually unlimited. Stone textures, acid washed concretes, colors, terra-cottas, and even metallic are all possible finish options. The light weight and strength of Stromberg GFRC and Architectural Fiberglass, combined with modern technology and repetitive casting techniques makes it affordable to use complex shapes and profiles. Because of the relatively light weight and strength of GFRC and Architectural Fiberglass, the cornice can cantilever beyond the buildings structure without costly additional support. Wind and other loads are transferred back to the buildings structure. Cornices provide the visual finishing touch to the roof line. Cornices in glass fiber reinforced concrete and architectural fiberglass also serve the purpose of shading to reduce energy costs and protecting the wall below from the weather. and other loads are transferred back to the costly additional support. Wind buildings structure. Cornices should be detailed to maintain a continuously uniform waterthe visual at the interfacethe roof line.wall and gla Cornices provide barrier finishing touch to between Cornices in reinforced concrete and Roof membrane also flashing can roof components. architectural fiberglassand serve the purpose of s to reduce energy the and protecting the wall below from the weather. extend under costscornice, or roofing can be brought up the backside be detailed to maintain a continuously uniform water bar Cornices should and over the top of the cornice, covering the entire between wall including caulk joints. Stromberg theinterface back panel and roof components. Roof membrane and flas can extend under the GFRC ofandcornice,cornice, or roofingacan bepanel including caulk joints GFRP offer the entire back brought up options, an you number of the backside Corinthian pilasters the top the covering depending upon your unique requirements. If you need upo in GFRS (The Stromberg GFRC and GFRP offer you a number of options, depending unique requirements. please give us assistance, please We are Stromberg stone further assistance,If you need further a call or email.give us a call o email. We are here to help. faced architectural here to help.
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An engaged pilaster, located at the corner the corner of the Corner pilaster - An engaged pilaster, located atof the building building or or colonnade. colonnade.
Cornice - A molded horizontal projection that crowns the top of a wall where it meets with the edge of a roof. The term cornice, is also used to refer to the top section of an entablature (resting on the frieze) or to refer to the ornamental molding at the top of a door or window surround.Stromberg Architectural ProductsIs the term for the continuation of a cornice, either bac GFRC (Glass fiber reinforced return Cornice concrete) and GFRP (architectural fiberglass) cornices offer architects a number it terminates, or in a change direction, at a gable end. wall where www.4stromberg.com 903.454.0904 info@4stromberg.com of design possibilities. Shape selection is virtually unlimited. Cornices can be
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Cornice Return Is the term for the continuation of a cornice, either back to the wall where it terminates, or in a change direction, at a gable end. Corona The overhanging vertical member of a cornice in classical architecture. Cresting A decorative design along the ridge of a roof, cornice, coping or parapet. Usually highly ornamented and often perforated. Often found in the Chateau style, Second Empire style, and Queen Anne style, but also found on other styles. GFRC (glass fiber reinforced concrete) and GFRP (architectural fiberglass) cresting incorporates stainless steel or other non-corroding anchors which allow it to be bolted to the structure below.
meaning a small cup (A cupola resembling an upside down cup.) A cupola that is lighted is sometimes referred to as a lantern. A Cupola with access for viewing out of to view the scenery is often called a belvedere, from the Italian term for fair view. GFRC (glass fiber reinforced concrete) and GFRP (architectural fiberglass) cupolas may be designed as one piece units, if small enough to be transported. Larger cupolas of GFRC (glass fiber reinforced concrete) and GFRP (architectural fiberglass) are generally made in segments that are pre-fitted at the factory, disassembled for shipping, reassembled on the ground at the site, and then hoisted into place with a crane. GFRC and GFRP cupolas may be custom designed or may be selected from a catalog of stock the cupola designs. In most cases a glass fiber reinforced concrete cupola sets over a roof membrane, as a decorative element on the roof. Flashing and waterproofing is therefore simplified.
Wall top cresting or crenellation in cast stone Cushion Capital Crocket Capital of the Romanesque style and Gothic style that Gothic ornaments of medieval origin, usually plant like somewhat form, Crocket - Gothic ornaments of medieval origin, usually plantlike in resembles a cushion. Cushion spires. placed along the edge ofthe edge of surface of pinnacles orcapital - Most often Romanesque style and Gothic style that in form, placed along the sloping the sloping surface resemblesCapital of the somewhat a cushion. seen in Gothic or spires. Most often seen in Gothic Cyma concrete) and of pinnacles revival architecture. GFRC (glass fiber reinforced GFRP (architectural fiberglass) Crockets are generally cast with a stainlessdouble curved shape of an S in section. Cyma molding with the the revival architecture. GFRC (glass fiber reinforced - AA molding with steel double curved shape of an S in or noncorrosiveGFRP (architectural fiberglass) to allow for attachment to the concrete) and metal all thread through them Crockets section. Date stone - A panel or stone of GFRC, inscribed with the date of completio structure. are generally cast with a stainless steel or noncorrosive of the building, and sometimes other information. The glass fiber reinforced metal all thread through them to allow for attachment date stone may be a cornerstone, a plaque or keystone. concrete Cupola - Structure located on a roof or a dome, with a circular Stone will Date polygon to theOften louvered for ventilation, sometimes set with glass or stained-glass. structure. base. A panel or stone of GFRC, inscribed with the date Dentil - One of a row of tooth like blocks, set in a molding or cornice. These The word comes from the Latin cupella or the Greekpart of the classical ornamentation of the Ionic, Composite, Corinthian and Cupola are kupellon) meaning ofsmallbuilding, and sometimes other of completion a the cup (A cupola resembling an or a dome, with a A Doric orders. is lighted is upside down cup). circular that Found in Federal style, Adams style, Classical Revival style, Fren couple Structure located on a roof information. The glass fiber reinforced concrete date sometimes referred to as a lantern. A Cupola withEclectic architecture, Georgian style, and Greek revival architecture. GFRC (gla access out polygon will base. Often louvered for ventilation, for viewing be aof to stone may cornerstone, a plaque or keystone. fiber reinforced concrete) view. view the scenery is often called a belvedere, from the Italian term for fairand GFRP (architectural fiberglass) moldings may be sometimes set with glass or stained-glass. The cast with the dentils as part of the molding, or the dentils may be cast separatel word GFRC (glass fiber reinforced concrete) and GFRP (architectural fiberglass) and attached after casting. It is important that dentil molding and cornice with comes may the Latin cupella piece Greek kupellon) cupolas from be designed as oneor the units, if small enough to be transported. Larger cupolas of GFRC (glass fiber reinforced concrete) andmanufacturer in the shop drawings stage. done by the GFRP (architectural Stromberg Architecturalthe factory, fiberglass) are generally made in segments that are pre-fitted at Products www.4stromberg.com 903.454.0904 info@4stromberg.com disassembled for shipping, reassembled on the ground at the site, and then
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Dentil One of a row of tooth like blocks, set in a molding or cornice. These are part of the classical ornamentation of the Ionic, Composite, Corinthian and Doric orders. Found in Federal style, Adams style, Classical Revival style, French Eclectic architecture, Georgian style, and Greek revival architecture. GFRC (glass fiber reinforced concrete) and GFRP (architectural fiberglass) moldings may be cast with the dentils as part of the molding, or the dentils may be cast separately and attached after casting. It is important that dentil molding and cornice with dentils be properly laid out so that the dentil spacing is uniform. This is generally done by the manufacturer in the shop drawings stage.
Architectural fiberglass domes by Stromberg, Atlantis, Baha

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Dome A roof structure generally shaped like a segment of a sphere, roof structure generally shaped like oval in plan.sphere, but may Dome - A but may also be polygon or a segment of a Large polygon or oval in plan. Large GFRC (glass and GFRP also beGFRC (glass fiber reinforced concrete) fiber reinforced concrete) and GFRP (architectural fiberglass) domesare generally cast in pie shaped segments, (architectural fiberglass) domes are generally cast in and assembled on-site. Smaller assembled on-site. than eight to 10 feet pie shaped segments, and domes, generally less Smaller diameter, may be cast as one piece units, or in segments. If the dome is a domes, generally to bethan eight tothe exterior only, the roof is put in place, decorative element less viewed from 10 feet diameter, may be the as one piece units, Similarly if the dome is to be viewed from the andcast dome placed above it. or in segments. If the dome interior only, it may be suspended viewed from the exterior Dome in GFRG is a decorative element to be from the ceiling structure above it. If the domes the to be viewed fromplace, and the and the exterior than a double only, are roof is put in both the interior dome placed Dome in GFRG dome is required with insulation placed between the inner and outer dome. above it. Similarly if concrete and is to be viewed from Exterior glass reinforced the dome architectural fiberglass domes mayGFRG be Dome the interior only,textured,be suspended from the molded in shapein roof molded smooth or it may with ribs or even with the ceiling of tile, or glazed mosaic tile. Interior domes in GFRC (glass fiber reinforced structure above it. If the domes are to be viewed from concrete) and GFRP (architectural fiberglass)a may be smooth, ribbed, or both the interior and the exterior then double dome coffered. In some applications both an exterior dome of GFRC or architectural is required with insulation placed between the inner fiberglass, and an interior dome of GFRG or architectural fiberglass are used. and outer dome. Exterior glass reinforced concrete and Between the inner dome and outer dome, the dome cavity may be insulated. architectural fiberglass domes may be molded smooth or textured, with ribs or even with the molded in shape of roof tile, or glazed mosaic tile. Interior domes in GFRC (glass fiber reinforced concrete) and GFRP (architectural fiberglass) may be smooth, ribbed, or coffered. In some applications both an exterior dome of GFRC or architectural fiberglass, and an interior dome of GFRG or architectural fiberglass are used. Between the inner dome and outer dome, the dome cavity may Interior GFRG domes be insulated. Interior GFRG domes
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Interior GFRG Door Surround domes A structure or decorative element around the doorway. Door (glass fiber reinforced concrete) and GFRP GFRC Surround - A structure or decorative element around the doorway. GFRC (glass fiberglass) door concrete) range from the (architectural fiber reinforced surrounds and GFRP (architectural fiberglass) door surrounds range ornate and are to the very ornate and simple to the veryfrom the simpleused with every style are used with every style of architecture. of architecture.
Entry surround of M80 molding
Ventura Door Surround on office building (Also shown is M30 Ventura Door Surround on diameter Corinthian columns.) banding, G29 balustrade and 24 office building. (Also shown is M30 banding, G29 balustrade and 24 adjustable Corinthian columns). The Ventura Surround is The Ventura Surround is diameter in size.
adjustable in size.
The Magnolia Door Surround features two columns (pilasters) and a angular pediment. The size is adjustable.
The Magnolia Door Surround. Features two columns (pilasters) and a angular pediment. Size is adjustable.
Doric Capital The top or capital of a column or pilaster of the Doric order.

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Glass Fiber Reinforced Concrete (GFRC) Glossary of Architectural Terms
specific project. Include such variations as the arch dormer, eyebrow dorme Flathead dormer, hip dormer, and Glass Fiber ReinforcedMission dormer, Palladian dormer, pointed Polymer (GFRP) dormer, random dormer, triangular dormer and through the cornice wall do
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Doric Order The Doric Order is the oldest and simplest of the three Greek architectural orders and was invented by the Dorian Greeks. The Doric order is characterized by sturdy proportions and a simple capital. The columns are thicker relative to their height than in the other orders. The Greek Doric column is fluted and has no base. The Roman Doric is usually not fluted and has a base. The entablature is deeper and visually heavier than that of either the Ionic or Corinthian Orders. Doric columns are available in GFRC (glass fiber reinforced concrete) and GFRP (architectural fiberglass) in a variety of standard sizes with shaft diameters typically in even shaft diameters typically in even numbered increments (12 inch, 14 inch, 16 inch, shaft diameters typically in even numbered increments (12 inch, 14 inch, 16 inch, shaft diametersincrements (12 inch, increments (12 inch, 14 inch, 16 inch, numbered typically in even numbered 14 inch, 16 inch, etc.) etc.). etc.).
etc.).
Double Bellied Baluster baluster - A baluster w Double bellied A baluster with two A baluster with bellies, the same Double bellied baluster - vase shaped two vase shaped bellies , the profile the upper and lower half. half. GFRC profile on the upperthe upper and lowerGFRC and balus profile onon and lower half. GFRC and Architectural Fiberglass are available in a large selection of standard profiles. Architectural Fiberglass large selection of standa are available in a balusters are available in a large selection of standard profiles.
Example of a double bellied baluster
Example of a double bellied baluster.
Dormer And architectural element which projects from a Doub sloping roof. Dormers usually contain a vertical Double Lancet Window - A window surround with two Double bellied balustrade window or louvers. GFRC windows side-by-side. Double bellied balustrade (glass fiber reinforced Example ofWindow a double bell Double Lancet concrete) and GFRP A window surround with two pointed Lancet windows (architectural fiberglass) Double Lancet Window - A window surround with two pointed Lancet side-by-side. dormers are generally not windows side-by-side. part of the roof structure but are cast separately. Because the great variety of dormers, GFRC and GFRP dormers are generally custom-made for the needs of a specific architectural element such variations as the arch Dormer -Andarchitectural element which projects from asloping roof. Dormer -- And project. Includewhich projects from a a sloping roof. Dormer And architectural element which projects from sloping roof. Dormers usually contain dormer, window louvers. GFRC (glass fiber Dormers usually contain aavertical window oror louvers.GFRC(glass fiber dormer, eyebrow vertical window or louvers. GFRC (glass fiber Double Lancet window Dormers usually contain a vertical Flathead dormer, hip dormer, reinforced concrete) and GFRP (architectural fiberglass) dormers are generally reinforced concrete) and GFRP (architectural fiberglass) dormers are generally reinforced concrete) and GFRP (architectural fiberglass) dormers are generally Mission dormer, Palladian dormer, pointed dormer, random dormer, triangular dormer and through the Dowel - Cylindrical metal rod often used to secure two pi or to secure GFRC (glass fiber reinforced concrete) to anot cornice wall dormer.
Double Lancet window
Double Lancet window Stromberg Architectural Products
for GFRC are generally stainless steel or galvanized steel. S dowel anchors for GFRC.
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Dowel Eaves Cylindrical metal rod often used to secure two pieces of The underside of the part of the roof that projects GFRC together, or to secure GFRC (glass fiber reinforced beyond the exterior wall. GFRC (glass fiber reinforced concrete) to another material. Dowels for GFRC Eaves - The underside of thethe part of thefiberglass) eaves may the are Eaves - The underside of part of the roof that projects beyond th concrete) and GFRP (architectural roof that projects beyond wall. GFRC (glass fiber reinforced concrete) and GFRP (architectural wall. GFRC (glass fiber reinforced concrete) and GFRP (architecturalf generally stainless steel or galvanized steel. Shown are eaves may be coffered or plain. be coffered or plain. eaves may be coffered or plain. typical dowel anchors for GFRC.
Highly ornamented eaves Highly ornamented eaves.
Highly ornamented eaves. alternating with dart shaped ornaments.of egg shaped ornaments An ornamental molding with a repeating pattern
Egg and Dart Molding Egg and Dart molding - An ornamental molding with a repeating p egg shaped ornaments alternating with dart shaped
Egg and Dart molding - An ornamental molding with a repeating p ornaments. egg shaped ornaments alternating with dart shaped ornaments.
Egg and dart molding GFRG
Egyptian Revival A style of architecture suggestive of the architecture Drip Molding of ancient Egypt. This architecture usually exhibits A horizontal molding over a door or window designed elements such as Lotus capitals, columns that bulge or to channel rainwater away from the wall surface and as that imitate papyrus stocks, Egyptian Gorge, winged a decorative element. sun discs, etc. Stromberg Architectural Products Drip molding - A horizontal molding over a door or window designed to www.4stromberg.com 903.454.0904 info@4stromberg.com channel rainwater away from the wall surface and as a decorative element.
columns that bulge or that imitate papyrus stocks, Egyptian Gorge, winged sun Glass Fiber Reinforced Concrete (GFRC) and Glass Fiber Reinforced Polymer (GFRP) discs, etc. Glossary of Architectural Terms
Egyptian Gorge - Engaged Column
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Egyptian Gorge Also known as Egyptian cornice, Cavetto cornice, Gorge-and-roll cornice. Consisting of a large cavetto molding (round concave molding continuing at least a quarter circle) sometimes decorated with vertical leaves, and a roll molding below. Elizabethan Architecture An English style of architecture, it was the transitional style between Gothic architecture and Renaissance architecture. Elliptical Arch Any arch having the shape of half an ellipse.
Egyptian Revival Columns and Capitals, Cheesecake Factory Restaurant. GFRG
Egyptian Revival Columns and Capitals, Cheesecake Factory Restaurant (GFRG)
Engaged attached to a- wall. GFRC (glass fiber A column, column A column, attached reinforced concrete) and GFRP (architectural fiberglass) concrete) and GFRP (architectural fibergl engaged columns, round or threemay be half round.three quarter quarter round or round.
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Engaged Column
ound or three Glass Fiber Reinforced Concrete (GFRC) and Glass Fiber Reinforced Polymer (GFRP) quarter round.
Entablature - Facade
Glossary of Architectural Terms
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Entasis A slight convex curve added to the tapered profile of classical columns. Entasis is used to overcome the optical illusion of concavity of straight sided shafts. Entry Surround A door surround at the main entry to a home or building.
Entablature An entablature, is a horizontal band and molding supported by columns. Entablatures or horizontally divided into three basic elements: the architrave (the upper most portion;) the frieze (the middle section,) and the cornice (the top section.) The proportions and details of an entablature are different depending on the order (Doric, Tuscan, Ionic, Corinthian or Composite.) GFRC (glass fiber reinforced concrete) and GFRP Entablature - An entablature, is a horizontal band and molding supported by columns. Entablatures or horizontally divided into three basic elements: the may be cast as U (architectural fiberglass) entablatures architrave (the upper most portion); the frieze (the middle section), and the cornice (the top section). The proportions and details of an entablature are beam or be hollow shaped sections to wrap a structural different depending on the order (Doric, Tuscan, Ionic, Corinthian or Composite). GFRC (glass fiber reinforced concrete) and GFRP (architectural and entablatures may be cast as U shaped sections to wrap a structural fiberglass)feature internal ribs for stiffening or an internal beam or be hollow and feature internal ribs for stiffening or an internal steel steel frame. frame.
Entry surround (the Ventura) by Stromberg.
Entry surround (the Ventura) by Stromberg
Equilateral Arch A pointed, centered A pointed, radius of arch whose Equilateral arch- arch whose centered curvature is ra equal to the width opening. to the width of the of the opening.
Eyebrow EyebrowLintel - A lintel over a door or window, with lintel A lintel over a door or window, with a slight arch to it. (glass fiber reinforced concrete) eyebrow lintels may be GFRC (glass fiber or nonstructural. reinforced concrete) eyebrow lintels may be designed to be structural or non structural.
Facade - The exterior skin of a building, which is cons Facade architectural skin of a building, which is considered to face or front. The exterior
be the architectural face or front.
Entablature

Entasis - A slight convex curve added to the tapered profile of classical columns. Entasis is used to overcome the optical illusion of concavity of straight sided
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Fieldstone Construction of individual stones for walls and chimneys. GFRC (glass fiber reinforced concrete) and GFRP (architectural fiberglass) field stone panels are available in a variety of stone types, colors and textures. GFRC and GFRP field stone panels allow for fast installation and quality workmanship.
Chicos Facade
Chico's Facade
Federal style - Style that developeddevelopedpostcolonial Style architecture architecture that in the in the postcolonial era in American. It was greatly influenced by the work of Robert Adam. Buildings era in America. It was greatly influenced by the work constructed in the Federal style may contain the following architectural elements: of Robert Adam. Buildings constructed in the Federal large entrance porticos, columns and pilasters, cornice with moldings, quoins, festoons, garlands, urns, swags, dentils and egg and dart moldings. Many GFRC style may contain the following architectural elements: (glass fiber reinforced concrete) and GFRP (architectural fiberglass) elements are large entrance porticos, columns and pilasters, cornice available as stock patterns or maybe custom fabricated in the Federal style.
Federal Style
with moldings, quoins, festoons, garlands, urns, swags, dentils and egg and dart suspended Many GFRC (glass Festoon - The decoration of moldings.flowers, fruit, foliage, ribbons, etc. found in the Beaux Arts Style, Colonial Revival, Adam style and Federal style. fiber reinforced concrete) and GFRP (architectural Also known as garland or swag. fiberglass) elements are available as stock patterns or maybe custom fabricated in the Federal style. Festoon The decoration of suspended flowers, fruit, foliage, ribbons, etc. found in the Beaux Arts Style, Colonial Revival, Adam style and Federal style. Also known as garland or swag. Finial
Fieldstone panel for lighthouse cast in GFRG (glass fiber reinforced gypsum) for interior use. Fieldstone panels could also be cast in architectural fiberglass or GFRC for exterior use.
Fieldstone panel for lighthouse cast in GFRG (glass fiber reinforced gypsum) An ornament that tops a gate pier, pinnacle, spire or for interior use. Fieldstone panels could also be cast in architectural fiberglass o GFRC for exterior use. GFRC (glass fiber reinforced concrete) pediment. Typical
and GFRP (architectural fiberglass) finials might be urns, Finial - An ornament that tops a gate pier, pinnacle, spire or pediment. Typica GFRC (glass fiber reinforced concrete) and GFRP (architectural fiberglass) finia pineapples, acorns, obelisks, etc. might be urns, pineapples, acorns, obelisks, etc.
Festoon plaque over window Part of the restoration of North Texas State University
Draped Urn finial

Draped Urn finial

Flat Keystone Arch - A flat arch or lintel with a keystone at the Glass Fiber Reinforced Concrete (GFRC) and Glass Fiber Reinforced Polymer (GFRP) Glossary of Architectural Terms Page 33 Fireplace Mantles - Foil
Draped Urn Mantles Fireplacefinial A shelf or entablature over a fireplace opening. Stromberg GFRC offers a selection of stock moldings and corbels that are used as fireplace mantles. Glass Fireplace Mantles - A shelf or entablature over a fireplace opening. Stromberg fiber offers a selection concrete, being non combustible, is an GFRC reinforced of stock moldings and corbels that are used as fireplace mantles. Glass fiber ideal materialreinforced concrete, being non combustible, is an ideal material for fireplace for fireplace mantels. mantels.
Fleur-de-lis Fireplace Surround The frame around a fireplace opening. The surround consists of the side supports, which may be columns, engaged columns, pilasters, corbels, ancones or Fireplace surround - The frame entablature or shelf. GRC is an moldings, and the top around a fireplace opening. The surround consists of the side supports, which may be columns, engaged columns, pilasters, excellent choice for fireplace surrounds since an corbels, ancones or moldings, and the top entablature or shelf. GRC isit is non excellent choice for fireplace surrounds since it is non combustible. Glass fiber combustible. Glass fiber reinforced concrete fireplace reinforced concrete fireplace surrounds can be cast in a texture and color to replicate cut stone or cast stone. in a texture and color to replicate surrounds can be cast cut stone or cast stone.
Fluer-de-lis - Fromword for flower of the lily. A stylized From the French the French word for flower of the lily. A stylized t petaled iris floweriris by an encircling band, once used as the heraldic b three-petaled tied flower tied by an encircling band, the French royal family (chosen by Charles V), used on coats of arms and once English the heraldic An ancient emblem, the Empress used byused askings and royaltybearing of the French royal The bore one on her crown (approximately used on The three petals of th family (chosen by Charles V,) A.D. 527). coats of arms Fluer-de-lis -been used to represent theforroyalty Anthe lily. A sty de-lis lateralso FromEnglish kings and flower of ancient and have used by the French word Holy Trinity.
petaled iris flower tied by an encircling band, once used as the her emblem, royal family (chosen by bore one on her coats of the French the Empress TheodoraCharles V), used on crown arm (approximately A.D. 527.) The three emblem, of Empres used by English kings and royalty An ancientpetals the the bore one on her crown (approximately A.D. 527). The three petals fleur-de-lis have also been used to represent the Holy de-lis have also been used to represent the Holy Trinity. Trinity.
Fluer-de-lis in architectural fiberglass
Fleur-de-lis in architectural fiberglass Fluer-de-lis in architectural fiberglass
Fluting - Shallow vertical grooves on a
Fireplace Hearth Fireplace Hearth - thefloor of the fireplace opening. GFRC fireplace hearths The floor of The fireplace opening. GFRC fireplace are designed to extend into the room and the glass fiber reinforced concrete hearths are designed to extend into provides the non combustible material to protect the floor. the room and the glass fiber reinforced concrete provides the non combustible material to protect the floor. Flat Keystone Arch A flat arch or lintel with a keystone at the center.
Fluting Shallow vertical grooves on a column or pilaster shaft. Foil From the French word foil meaning leaf. A leaf-shaped curve or lobe, formed between points called cusps inside an arch or circle. Used in Gothic style

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Foil - continued tracery windows. The number of foils is indicated by a prefix, e.g. trefoil (three lobes,) quatrefoil (4 lobes,) Foil - From the French word foil meaning leaf. A leaf-shaped curve or lobe, cinquefoil, sexfoil, multifoil. Found in Gothic and formed between points called cusps inside an arch or circle. Used in Gothic style tracery windows. The number of foils is indicated by a prefix, e.g. trefoil (three Gothic Revival Styles and others.
lobes), quatrefoil (4 lobes), cinquefoil, sexfoil, multifoil. Found in Gothic and Gothic Revival Styles and others.
Quatrefoil Medallion
Gable Known as the pediment in Classical architecture. The gable is the triangular portion of the wall, between the enclosing lines of a sloping roof. Gable cornice in A triang Gable Window - GFRC (glass fiber reinforced concrete) or GFRP (architectural pediment. fiberglass) is the cornice that is used at the gable.
French Renaissance Style The French version of the Renaissance style, the architectural style developed in early 15th century Italy and spread to France during the rebirth (rinascimento) of classical art and architecture. Quatrefoil medallion Heavily influenced by Vitruviuss Treatise on Architecture, originally written in the time of Augustus, and later published in Rome in 1486. GFRC (glass fiber reinforced concrete) is uniquely suited to the replication of Renaissance style architectural elements. French Renaissance style Renaissance style GFRC, columns, capitals, fireplace The French version of the Renaissance style, the architectural style developed in early 15th century Italy and spread to France mantles, balustrade, ceilings, garden urns and planters, of classical art and architecture. during the rebirth (rinascimento) etc are available as stock patterns, orinfluenced by custom Treatise on Architecture, originally written in able to be Vitruviuss Heavily produced. the time of Augustus, and later published in Rome in 1486. GFRC (glass fiber
Gargoyle - A grotesque fig Gable Window A triangular window top function as a waterspout or that is shaped like a gable or pediment. Ann and Tudor Styles of ar Gable Window - A triangular window top that is shaped gargoyles are available as st pediment. Gargoyle threaded rods. A grotesque figure, projecting from a building. A Gargoyle - A grotesqueas a waterspout orfrompurely gargoyle may function figure, projecting be a building function as aFound in the be purely decorative. Found in decorative. waterspout or Gothic, Queen Ann and Ann and Tudor Styles of architecture. GFRC and Architec Tudor Styles of architecture. GFRC and Architectural gargoyles are available as stock and custom designs. Gene Fiberglass gargoyles are available as stock and custom threadedGenerally attached with threaded rods. designs. rods.
reinforced concrete) is uniquely suited to the replication of Renaissance style architectural elements. Renaissance style GFRC, columns, capitals, fireplace Folly mantles, balustrade, ceilings, garden urns and planters, etc are available as stock A term of endearment for a structure that is functionallyproduced. patterns, or able to be custom Gargoyle in useless but designed for visualFolly - A term of endearment for a structure that is functionally useless but architectural interest or effect, such as Gargoyle fiberglass (GFRP) in designed for is designed to a false ruin in a garden or a gazebo thatvisual interest or effect, such as a false ruin in a garden or a gazebo architectural that complete a garden vista or scene.is designed to complete a garden vista or scene.
fib
Fret A type of running ornament foliage, ribbons, etc. symmetrical figures, often in relief, contained within of the entablature. Above the Arts a found in the Beaux architrave and below Frieze - The middle section band or border. Old French: fret meaning grating. the cornice. Style, Colonial Revival, Frieze The middle section of the entablature. Above the architrave and below the cornice. Adam style, Federal style and others. Also known as a festoon or swag. Garland may be incorporated into GFRC (glass fiber reinforced concrete) and GFRP (architectural fiberglass) elements such as door heads, planters, panels, Gargoyle stone Gargoyle Finial in GFRC and castFinial in GFRC and cast cartouches, etc.
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Fret - A type of running ornament consisting of repeated and symmetrical A decoration of figures, often in relief, contained within a band flowers, fruit, or border. Old French: fret suspended meaning grating. consisting of repeated and
Garland Gargoyle in architectural fiberglass (GFRP)
Jungle Frieze in architectural fiberglass. Siegfried and Roy Garden Mirage Las Vegas.
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fiber reinforced concrete) and GFRP (architectural fiberglass) elements such as Page 35 Glossary of Architectural Terms Gazebo - Gothic Revival door heads, planters, panels, cartouches, etc. Surround Gazebo Gibbs
A small garden house, normally round or polygonal A window or door surround with rusticated alternating Gazebo - A smallproviding ahouse, normally round or small blocks in plan, designed the in plan, designed for garden view. GFRC (glass large and polygonal of stone. Named after fiber reinforced concrete) and GFRP (architectural Scottish concrete) and GFRP for providing a view. GFRC (glass fiber reinforcedarchitect James Gibbs (1682-1754,) considered fiberglass) gazebos typically feature GFRC columns, by many to be the most influential church architect in (architectural fiberglass) gazebos typically feature GFRC columns, a GFRC or a GFRC or Architectural Fiberglass entablature and London during the early 18th century. Architectural Fiberglass entablature and a GFRC or Architectural fiberglass dome a GFRC or Architectural Fiberglass dome or roof. or roof. are sometimes referred to as a garden house Gothic Architecture or summerhouse. Gazebos Gazebos are sometimes referred to as a garden house or summerhouse. The architectural style of the high middle ages in Western Europe. Typified by the great cathedrals, characterized by their flying buttresses, ribbed vaults, tracery, pointed arches, rose windows, etc.
Glass Fiber Reinforced Concrete (GFRC) and Glass Fiber Reinforced Polymer (GFRP)
Gothic Revival The style of architecture following the forms and spirit of Gothic architecture. GFRP (architectural fiberglass) Gothic architecture - The architectural architectural and GFRC (glass fiber reinforced concrete) style of the high m Western for Gothic revival architecture include GFRC elementsEurope. Typified by the great cathedrals, characte buttresses, ribbed vaults, tracery, pointed arches, rose wind ashlar masonry, GFRP and GFRC battlements, decorative Gothic revival - ornaments, finials, hood moldings, brackets, foliated The style of architecture following the for Gothic architecture. rose windows, pointed arches, pinnacles, Crockets,GFRP (architectural fiberglass) and GF reinforced trefoils and turrets. Gothic revival chimneys quatrefoils,concrete) architectural elements for Gothic reviv include GFRC high, masonry, GFRP and GFRC battlement often feature ashlar ornamental chimney stacks and brackets, foliated ornaments, finials, hood moldings, pinna chimney pots. GFRC (glass fiber reinforced concrete) windows, pointed arches, quatrefoils, trefoils and turrets. G and GFRPoften feature high, ornamental chimney stacks an chimneys (architectural fiberglass) rose windows and lancet (glass fiber reinforced concrete) and GFRP (architect GFRC windows as well as various types of tracery are also produced, as well as glassas well as various types of trac windows and lancet windows fiber reinforced concrete Gothic columns, Gothic archesreinforced gargoyles. produced, as well as glass fiber and even concrete gothic c and even gargoyles.
Georgian Style -architecture in England duringarchitecture in England during the 18th The dominant style of The dominant style of the 18th century, named Georgian after the reigns century, named Georgian after the reigns of of the three King Georges from 1714 to the three 1820. King Georges from 1714 to 1820.
Georgian Style
Inspired by the ideals of Andrea Palladio (1508-80)and roman classical architecture popularized by Robert Inspired by the ideals of Andrea Palladio (1508-80)and roman classical Adam (1728-1792). In the USA, Georgian is similar architecture popularized by Robert Adam (1728-1792). In the USA, Georgian is to and is also referred to as Federal. In New England, similar architecture also referred to Georgian. In New England, Colonial to and is is also referred to as as Federal. Colonial architecture is also referred to asisGeorgian.. GFRC (glass fiber reinforced GFRC (glass fiber reinforced concrete) uniquely concrete) is uniquelyGeorgian to the replication of Georgian style architectural suited to the replication of suited style architectural elements, including Georgian style GFRC, GFRC, elements, including Georgian stylecolumns, columns, capitals, fireplace mantles, capitals, fireplace mantles, cornice, entryways, window cornice, entryways, window and door surrounds, balustrade, ceilings, garden and door surrounds, balustrade, ceilings, garden urnsand planters, cupolas, domes,domes, dormers, quoins, porticos, keystones, etc. urns and planters, cupolas, dormers, quoins, Gothic revival style facade in architectural fiberglass porticos, keystones, etc. Gothic with rusticated architectural fiberglass Gibbs Surround - A window or door surround revival style faade in alternating large
and small blocks of stone. Named after the Scottish architect James Gibbs (1682Stromberg Architectural Products Grapevine - A type of ornament either running or enclose www.4stromberg.com 903.454.0904 info@4stromberg.com 1754), considered by many to be the most influentialvine with leaves, and clusters of grapes. Used a of the grape church architect in London
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Grapevine A type of ornament either running or enclosed usually consisting of the grape vine with leaves, and clusters of grapes. Used as a decorative element for cornices and interior moldings. Greek Key Also known as Greek fret. A running ornament that resembles the head of an old-fashioned skeleton key, and usually formed bands and moldings arranged in rectangular forms. The Greek key pattern is frequently used in GFRC (glass fiber reinforced concrete) and GFRP (architectural fiberglass) cornice, molding and door surrounds in the Greek revival style.
Guilloche Type of ornament consisting of circular openings created by two or more curved bands overlapping each other in a continuous series. Guilloche details in GFRC and Architectural Fiberglass are generally used in cornice, banding or moldings. Half Baluster When a balustrade connects to a wall, pier or plinth, a half baluster may be used. Also known as an engaged baluster.
ways in GFRC (glass fiber reinforced concrete) and GFRP ural fiberglass) generally wide and imposing and framed by pilasters or Grille olumns.grating or pierced panel, used to cover, decorate A
Half Column Column that is engaged to wall projects from the wall by about one half its diameter. GFRC (glass fiber Greek Revival Style reinforced concrete) and GFRP (architectural fiberglass) Style architecture based on ancient Greek forms in half columns are available in all of the classical orders architecture such as the Greek orders (Doric, Ionic and (Doric, Tuscan, Ionic, Corinthian) is will is custom Corinthian). Buildings in the Greek revival style were column styles and sizes. generally rectangular in shape or a combination of rectangles. GFRC and Architectural Fiberglass elements Head produced the Greek revival style include raked cornice, The head is the top horizontal cross member of a door, classical pediments, anthemion, dentils and egg and window, fireplace surround or other opening. Window dart molding. Greek revival style columns in GFRC Head - The head is the top horizontal cross member of a door, window, fireplace and door heads in GFRC and Architectural Fiberglass surround or other opening. Window and door heads in GFRC and Architectural (glass fiber and first concrete) and GFRP (Architectural may be plain or ornamented. vival style - Style architecture based on ancient Greek forms in Fiberglass may be plain or ornamented. Fiberglass) include round or square Corinthian). Buildings re such as the Greek orders (Doric, Ionic andcolumns especially in Doric columns, Ionic columns and Corinthian columns. revival style were generally rectangular in shape or a combination of GFRC and Architectural Fiberglass elements produced the Greek Greek revival style entryways in GFRC (glass fiber e include raked cornice, classical pediments, anthemion, dentils and reinforced concrete) and GFRP (architectural fiberglass) rt molding. Greek revival style columns in GFRC (glass fiber and first generally wide and imposing and framed by pilasters or and GFRP (Architectural Fiberglass) include round or square columns engaged columns. Doric columns, Ionic columns and Corinthian columns. Greek revival
grating protect an opening.to GFRC decorate or protect an opening. or or pierced panel, used cover, (glass fiber reinforced ss fiber reinforced concrete) and GFRP (architectural fiberglass) grilles concrete) and GFRP (architectural fiberglass) grilles can be produced in a variety of sizes and shapes.
(or grills) can be produced in a variety of sizes and shapes.
Groin Vault Formed by two barrel vaults intersecting. The groin is the edge or ridge where the two vaults intersect. GFRC (glass fiber reinforced concrete) being relatively light and moldable, is a perfectly suitable material for the production of barrel vaults and groined vaults.
Hearth
Hearth part part of the fireplace floor floor thatinto the room. into the The - The of the fireplace that extends extends GFRC (glass fiber reinforced concrete) being noncombustible, makes an ideal material for a room. GFRC (glass hearth, glass fiber reinforced concrete being fireplace hearth. When used as a fiber reinforced concrete) is typically cast solid or has ribbing added to the underside. The hearth is buttered noncombustible, makes an ideal material for a fireplace full with mortar, and is set in a full mortar bed. Hearthstone - The stone or stone like part of the fireplace floor that extends concrete Synonymous with hearth although a hearthstone typically refers into the room. is typically cast solid or has ribbing added to to a one piece stone or (GFRC) hearth. When used as a hearth, glass fiber the underside. The hearth is buttered full with mortar, reinforced concrete is typically cast solid or has ribbing added to the underside. and is is buttered full mortar bed. The hearth set in a fullwith mortar, and is set in a full mortar bed. High relief - A type of bas-relief were the sculpted or molded figures project to
hearth. When used as a hearth, glass fiber reinforced
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Horseshoe Arch A rounded arch consisting of more than half a circle, High Relief A type of bas-relief were the sculpted or molded figures so that the widest span of the arch is larger than the project to a larger degree from the background plane. opening at the bottom of the arch. Also known as alto-relievo. For the reproduction of basrelief in glass fiber reinforced concrete or architectural Impost fiberglass, a model is produced in clay, wood or plaster. A decorative element found at the spring point of an A mold is then made using silicone rubber and a hard arch. shell of fiberglass. Once the mold is removed from the model, the GFRC or Architectural Fiberglass are cast. Intercolumniation Depending on the size of the glass fiber reinforced The clear span between two adjacent columns in a concrete or GFRP bas relief, a metal armature on the row of columns. Measured at the base of the column interior, generally galvanized or stainless steel, may be shafts. If the space is 1 column diameters it is known then sand blasted or acid washedwashed as pycnostyle. If the space is from the surface is cast in. The casting is then sand blasted or acid to remove the cement film two column diameters of to remove the cement film from the concrete glass known as the 2 column diameters is known as the glass fiber reinforced surface of theand to obtainsystyle.desired finish. fiber reinforced concrete and to obtain the desired eustyle. Column spacing of three column diameters is known as diastyle. And column spacing of four column finish. Honeysuckle Ornament diameters is known as areostyle.
Hearthstone The stone or stone like part of the fireplace floor that extends into the room. Synonymous with hearth although a hearthstone typically refers to a one piece stone or (GFRC) hearth. When used as a hearth, glass fiber reinforced concrete is typically cast solid or has ribbing added to the underside. The hearth is buttered full with mortar, and is set in a full mortar bed.
Hood Molding Protecting molding over a door or window, usually intended to direct rainwater from the face of the wall. The term hood molding is generally used when the molding is arched and is known as a label molding if it extends horizontally above the opening. Typical of the Chateau, English country, and Italianate Styles.
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Hood - Horizontal element or covering above a door or window that provides Hood shade or element oror a decorative element. Above a fireplace or cooking area, the Horizontal shelter covering above a door or window that covering over the or a decorative Ionic Capital hood is a provides shade or shelter fireplace or grill that diverts smoke up the chimney.
element. Above a fireplace or cooking area, the hood is The column capital of the Ionic order. The volutes on
Hood molding - Protectingdiverts smoke over column capital resemble five ordersintended to a covering over the fireplace or grill that molding Ionic order or window, usually of of rams a this a door - One of the a stylized form classical up the chimney. horns or name shells. direct rainwater from the face of the wall. The nautilushoodIonia, the Greek name for tho takes its term from molding is generally used when the molding is arched and iswere settled bylabel molding origin (now mode known as a people of Greek if it extends horizontally above the opening. Typicalvolutes on its capital resemble rams horns, but of the Chateau , English country, and Stromberg Architecturalnatural spirals, from the nautilus, the lotus f other Products Italianate Styles. www.4stromberg.com 903.454.0904 info@4stromberg.com
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Ionic Order One of the five orders of classical architecture. The Ionic Order takes its name from Ionia, the Greek name for those parts of Asia Minor which were settled by people of Greek origin (now modern day Turkey). The curls or volutes on its capital resemble rams horns, but may have been derived from other natural spirals, from the nautilus, the lotus flower or seashells. To the ancient Greeks, the slim proportions and elegance of the Ionic Column represented the female form, while the sturdiness and simpler details of the Doric Column represented the male. Ionic columns were widely used by the Romans, and the style was adapted and used by Robert Adams. Ionic columns are found in architecture of the Classical Style, Adams Style, Federal Style, Neo Classical style into the present. Ionic columns are typically slender, at 8 to 12 diameters in height (a 1 diameter column would be 8 to 12 tall). GFRC (glass fiber reinforced concrete) and GFRP (architectural fiberglass) Ionic columns are available from stock molds in column shaft sizes of even diameter (12, 14, 16 etc.). Column shafts may be made in halves to wrap a structural member or made in stacking sections. Column shafts may also be one piece if they are small enough to be transported.
Italianate Style Style architecture influenced by Italian villas. GFRC (glass fiber reinforced concrete) and GFRP (architectural fiberglass) Italianate elements include columns, balustrade, belt courses, balustraded balconies, projecting cornices with decorative brackets and corner quoins. Roof cupolas, belvedere and domes, brackets and other Italianate GFRC and GFRP elements are available. Italian Renaissance Revival Architectural style influenced by the Renaisance palazzi of Italy. Appropriate GFRC and Architectural Fiberglass elements include an elaborate belt course between stories, rusticated corner quoins, pilasters and a large cornice. Rounded arches, balcony balustrade and frequently rooftop balusters and balustrade are also featured. Door and window surrounds often featured pedimented heads. Jack Arch The Jack arch is the same as a flat arch. Jamb Jamb is the name for one of the vertical members on either side of a door, window or fireplace surround.
Jeffersonian arch. GFRC and Architectural Fiberglass keyston Also known as Jeffersonian classicism or the Jeffersonian style, is a style architecture based on architecture of Thomas Jefferson. It features many elements of the classical revival style. GFRC (glass fiber reinforced concrete) and GFRP (architectural fiberglass) elements that are available in the classical revival style include triangular pediments, columns in the Doric or Tuscan
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Glass Fiber Reinforced Concrete (GFRC) and Glass Fiber Reinforced Polymer (GFRP) door surrounds, moldings, Glossary of Architectural Terms Jeffersonian - Light Cove
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Keystone The wedge-shaped block at the top center of an arch. GFRC and Architectural Fiberglass keystones may be plain molding - An Label or embellished.exterior horizontal molding, generally above a window or door, used to direct rainwater from the face of the wall and the opening below. Label Molding Lancet arch - A pointed, Gothic style arch. An exterior horizontal molding, generally above a window or door, used to direct rainwater from the face of the wall and the opening below. Lancet arches Column in architectural fiberglass with a GFRG a GFRG GFRG Column in architectural fiberglass withcapital and capital an Lancet window - A narrow window shaped like a Lancetlight cove. Arch Lancet arch. A pointed, Gothic style arch. Lancet Window A narrow window shaped like a Lancet arch.
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Lintel A horizontal shape above the door or window opening. GFRC (glass fiber reinforced concrete) and GFRP (architectural fiberglass) lintels are not structural in and of themselves, but are used to wrap and protect steel or concrete structural lintels.
Neoclassical Style A reinterpretation of classical Greek and Roman architecture. Neoclassical style includes Classical revival style, Greek revival style and Federal style. Characteristics of the neoclassical style include large porticos and columns of the Greek and Roman orders. Columns and pilasters of the Corinthian, Ionic and Doric order. Neoclassical Style - A reinterpretation of classical Greek and Roman
architecture. Neoclassical style includes Classical revival style, Greek revival style and Federal style. Characteristics of the neoclassical style include large porticos Order and columns of the Greek and Roman orders. Columns and pilasters of the Corinthian , Ionic and Doric order. In classical Greek architecture the orders are Doric,
Ionic and Corinthian. The Romans added the Tuscan and Composite. Each The Romans added the Tuscan and Composite. Each order caries its own order carries its own entablature, column and base. entablature, column and
Order - In classical Greek architecture the orders are Doric, Ionic, Corinthian
Loggia - An or porch that is either connected Loggia elaborate galleryeither colonnaded or arcaded and to or containedin inside a larger structure. It is usually placed a prominent location. Loggias are open to the outside on at least one side, to connected An elaborate gallery or porch that is either provide a protected outdoor rest area. When colonnaded loggias are open on only one or contained pilasters on a larger Loggias may feature to side, they typically feature inside the oposite wall. structure. It is either balusters between the columns. GFRC columns for Loggias are available in all the classical orders including tuscan columns, doric and usually placed in a colonnaded or arcaded columns, ionic columns and corinthian columns and with smooth or fluted columns shafts. prominent location. Loggias are open to the outside Molding on at least one side, to provide a protected outdoor rest area. When colonnaded loggias are open on only one side, they typically feature pilasters on the opposite wall. Loggias may feature balusters between the columns. GFRC columns for Loggias are available in all the classical orders including Tuscan columns, Doric columns, Ionic columns and Corinthian columns and with smooth or fluted columns shafts.
Palladian Window - Style of window that consists of three parts: A large arched top central window thattwo smaller rectangular windows on either side Style of window with consists of three parts: A large usually toped by lintels. Palm Capital - A type of column capital that resembles the crown of a palm windows on either side usually toped by lintels. tree.
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Pavilion - 1. An ornamented structure in the garden. 2. It detached or semi detached structure used for specialized activities or entertainment, at a park, a Palm Capital fair or event. 3. A pronounced structure projecting from the building faade.
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Pavilion 1. An ornamented structure in the garden. 2. A detached or semi detached structure used for specialized activities or entertainment, at a park, a fair or event. 3. A pronounced structure projecting from the building facade. Pedestal - In classical architecture th columns, and consists of three parts th base or plinth. Stromberg Architectural Products Pediment - A triangular shaped gabl 903.454.0904 info@4stromberg.com
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Pedestal Peristyle In classical architecture the pedestal was the support A colonnaded walkway surrounding the exterior of the for the columns, and consists of three parts the cornice building or an open area. or cap; the central dado; and the base or plinth. Pilaster Pediment A Pedestal - In classical architecture the pedestal was the support for the flat column or pillar, attached to a wall. columns, and consists of gable consisting of aor cap; the central dado; and the A triangular shaped three parts the cornice tympanum with base or plinth. raked cornices on either side. In classical architecture Pediment - A triangularthe low triangular gable, usually the pediment was shaped gable consisting of a tympanum with raked cornices on either side. In classical architecture the pediment was the low above gable, usually above door, a window, portico. triangulara door, a window,aor crowning a or crowning a portico.
Pendant drop - A suspended carved element. Pendentive - The curved transition wall surface between a dome, or a dome drum, and the wall below. Pentastyle - A portico with five columns.
Pendant Drop A suspended carved element.
Pendentive The curved transition wall surface between a dome, or Pergola - An open garden structure designed for the support of climbing plants. Architectural Fiberglass Corinthian pilaster a dome regularly spaced columns or post. Design withdrum, and the wall below. Architectural Fiberglass Corinthian pilaster Pentastyle A portico with five columns. Pergola An open garden structure designed for the support of climbing plants. Design with regularly spaced columns or post.
Pineapple Ornament The carved Pineapple element that- resembles a element that resem ornament The carved pineapple or a pine cone. Pineapple ornaments are said toto be the cone. Pineapple ornaments are said be the symb pine symbol of ornaments are used ornaments are used as Pineapple hospitality. Pineapple as finials for gates or pier finials for gates or pier caps, or over doorways. Pinnacle - A tapered upright structure rising from the r as a finial. Pinnacle Plaque - Inscribed tablet fixed to from the roof a wall. A tapered upright structure rising the surface of of a building The bottom most Plinth - or used as a finial. square or rectangular base of pedestal or pier.
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Plaque Polychromed - 1. Masonry pattern of contrasting color Inscribed tablet fixed to or surface arches, windows or d bands across the faadethe bandedof a wall. up of a variety of colors to emphasize the difference betw Plinth Porte cochre - The covered entry way for an automob The bottom most square or rectangular base of a arriving by vehicle from inclement weather. column, pilaster pedestal or pier. Stromberg Architectural Products
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Polychromed 1. Masonry pattern of contrasting colors, such as horizontal bands across the facade or banded arches, Quatrefoil - A four lobed, clover shaped pattern, most common in G Venetian, and Gothic revival architecture windows or doorways. 2. Surface made up of a variety of colors to emphasize the difference between various elements.
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Porte Cochre The covered entry way for an automobile to protect the people arriving by vehicle from inclement weather.
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Quoin - Stone set at the external corner of a building, used to accent
Quoin Stone surround in glass fiber reinforced stone by Stromberg Window set at the external corner of a building, used to accentuate set at the Quoin - Stonecorner. external corner of a building, used to accent
Portico Covered entrance with a roof supported by columns, Architectural fiberglass ceiling medallion in art deco style Portico - Coveredwith a with a roof supported by columns, and usually with a and usually entrance pediment above.
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Prairie Style A uniquely American architectural style, associated worth the works of Frank Lloyd Wright and Louis Sullivan. Quatrefoil A four lobed, clover shaped pattern, most common in Gothic, Venetian, and Gothic revival architecture. Stromberg Architectural Products
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Rain Screen A cladding method designed to minimize rain water intrusion into walls. The GFRC and Architectural Fiberglass rain screen systems combine a vented exterior cladding, an air cavity / drainage layer and a water resistant support wall.
Rope Molding The molding carved or shaped to resemble a twisted rope. Rosette Square or round pattern with a central floral motif. Rotunda The circular space in a building, especially when covered by a dome. Round Dormer A dormer with a circular window. Roundel Circular window, panel or decorative element. Running Ornament Running ornament refers to any ornaments in which the design is repetitive and continuous. Rusticated Stone Type of stone masonry with strongly emphasized recessed joints. Each individual masonry unit may have its edges chamfered or otherwise tooled to accentuate the joints. Scallop Series with continuous curves, made up of semi circular segments and resembling the shell of the scallop.
Rafter tail Rafter Tail - The rafter tail is the external part of the Rafter that overhangs the Scotia wall at the eaves.is the external part of the Rafter that Deep concave shaped molding. Especially refers to the The rafter tail Raked - Term wall at the eaves. overhangs the used to describe a cornice or a molding that is inclined. For concave shape of a classical column base. example the raked cornice of a triangular pediment.
Scroll Return Raked - The right-angle turn of a molding. A cast stone molding with a return is one that makes describe a cornice or athe wall as a wayis terminating the a right angle turn back to molding that of A spiral formed ornamental shape, either as part of a Term used to molding. inclined. For example the raked cornice of a triangular running ornament, or as part of a volute as on an Ionic Reveal - The capital or a pediment. exposed edge portion of molding between its outer face andbracket.
groove or opening, such as a window or door. Rope molding - The molding carved or shaped to resemble aSecond rope. twisted Empire Style Return An architectural style named after the French second The right-angle turn of a molding. A cast stone molding Rosette - Square or round pattern with a central floral motif with a return is one that makes a right angle turn back Empire of Napoleon III. Rotunda - The circular space in a building, especially when covered by a dome. to the wall as a way of terminating the molding. Segmental Arch Round dormer - A dormer with a circular window. An arch where the head is less than a full half circle, Roundel Reveal - Circular window, panel or decorative element. The exposed edge portion of molding between its outer but is only a segment of a circle. Historically, segmental face and a groove or opening, such as a window or arches are most often found in Georgian style, Italianate style, Spanish colonial and Federal style architecture. door.

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Spandrel Segmental Dormer A dormer with an arched roof. The name is derived from 1. In modern high-rise construction, the wall panel located between the top of one window at one story the dormers roof being a segment of a circle. and the bottom of the window above it at the next story. Segmental Pediment Can be made of GFRC, architectural fiberglass, stone, A pediment above a roof or window which has a metal, or glass. 2. The triangular shaped area between rounded top, in other words, a segment of a circle. Also two arches or between an arch and a wall. known as a curved pediment. Spanish Colonial Architecture (American) Semicircular Arch The architectural style of the Spanish missions, and An arch with a semicircular head. settlements of the American Southwest. Also known as Mission Architecture. Common architectural elements Semicircular Fanlight include columns, domes, canales (water spouts through A fanlight, semicircular in shape, usually over the main the roof parapet,) vigas, carved rafter tails and low relief entry door. carved door surrounds and window surrounds. Other features sometimes used are decorative cornices and Semicircular Window corbels and columns and pilasters along a long covered A window with a semicircular head or a window having portale (porch) or arcade, balconies and loggias. the shape of a semicircle. Spiral Stair Simielliptical Arch A stairway with approximately wedge-shaped treads, An arch in the shape of half of an ellipse. circular in plan. Also known as a helical stair, circular stair or caracole. Sexfoil In tracery, a window or foil with six cusps. From the Spire French word foil meaning leaf. A leaf-shaped curve Any tall slender pointed roof element. Spires or steeples or lobe, formed between points called cusps inside an may be architectural fiberglass or GFRC. Spires are arch or circle. Used in Gothic style tracery windows. generally of one piece construction or made in segments Also in fountain pools having the sexfoil shape in for bolting to the structure. The architectural fiberglass plan. or GFRC skin wraps a steel framework. Shell-headed An architectural element that resembles half a scallop shell, used as the head of a niche, or as a decorative element. Sill Course A banding that wraps a building horizontally at the height of the window sills. Soffit The underside of any architectural component that is overhead, including the exposed underside of a beam, arch, balcony, lintel or cornice.
Spandrel - 1. In modern high-rise construction, the wall panel located betweenthe top of one window at one story and the bottom of the window above it at the next story. Can be made of GFRC, architectural fiberglass, stone, metal, or glass. 2. The triangular shaped area between two arches or between an arch and a wall.
Splayed Lintel A lintel with a top dimension larger than the bottom dimension, so that each end slants upwards away from the center line of the window. Springer Also known as the springing point is the place where the arch begins and were the curved arch rests on the vertical support below. The Springer is also the term for the first or lowest voussoirs or stones of an arch.

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Stair Bracket The decorative detail at the end of each step in a stairway. Standing Seam A raised rib at roofing panels or dome Segments.
Supercolumniation Also known as superposition, refers to the placing of one order of classical columns above another. For example Doric columns at the first floor and Ionic at the second floor directly above them.
Surround Frame or decorative element around a doorway, a Steeple A tall slender structure, generally above a church tower window or a fireplace. See door surround, fireplace or a cupola. Usually topped by a small spire or cross. surround or window surround. Steeples may be GFRP (architectural fiberglass) or Swag GFRC. A decorative element representing a garland of ribbons, draped fabric, flowers or fruit, appearing to be tied at the end and draping down in the middle. Swans-neck Pediment A pediment with a sloping S-shaped element on either side. The name comes from the S-shaped pediment tops that are somewhat similar to the necks two swans facing each other. Terra-Cotta Architectural terra-cotta is a Clay which is been molded and shape, fired in a kiln and glazed. Terra-cotta was used as a facing on buildings in America mostly from around 1860 until the 1930s. In S-shaped element on Swans-neck pediment - A pediment with a slopinghistoric restorations, either side. The name comes from the S-shaped pediment tops that are because of difficulties in replacing terra-cotta, color somewhat similar to the necks two swans facing each other. matching and durability issues, GFRC (glass fiber T Design of a architectural fiberglass (GFRP) or GFRC steeple. Design of a architectural fiberglass (GFRP) or (GFRC) steeple reinforced concrete) or FRP (fiber reinforced polymer) Terra-cotta - Architectural terra-cotta is a Clay which is been molded and Stepped arch - An arch with voussoirs (stones) cut horizontally or vertically so is often used as the terra-cotta replacement. Stromberg shape, fired in a kiln and glazed. Terra-cotta was used as a facing on buildings in that they line up with the masonry courses. America mostlya special1860 until the 1930s. In historic restorations, (FRP) Stepped Arch produces from around glazed GFRC and a fiberglass Stepped gable - with with the stepped(stones) cut horizontally because of difficulties in replacing terra-cotta, color matching and durability A gable voussoirs edge. An arch which closely reinforced concrete) or FRP terra-cotta. Custom issues, GFRC (glass fiber resembles glazed (fiber reinforced polymer) is often used as the terra-cotta replacement. Stromberg produces a special glazed or vertically term used they line up with the masonry GFRC andmatching is which closely resemblesnew terra-cotta.elements color a fiberglass (FRP) available, and glazed GFRC Custom Sullivanesque - Theso that to describe architectural style and decorative designs created by Louis H. Sullivan, the American architect. color matching is available, and new GFRC elements can be created with molds courses. can be created with molds taken from existing terrataken from existing terra-cotta, or from historic drawings and photographs if the Sun disk. The Egyptian emblem of the sun, a disk with wings. Sometimes used terra-cotta no fromexists. cotta, or longer historic drawings and photographs if the as a decorative element or window head in Egyptian revival architecture. Stepped Gable terra-cotta no longer exists. Supercolumniation - Also known asedge. A gable with the stepped superposition, refers to the placing of one
order of classical columns above another. For example Doric columns at the first floor and Ionic at the second floor directly above them. Surround - Frame or decorative element around a doorway, a window or a The See door surround, fireplace surround or window surround. fireplace. term used to describe architectural style and Swag - A decorative element representing a garland of ribbons, draped fabric, American architect. flowers or fruit, appearing to be tied at the end and draping down in the middle.
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decorative designs created by Louis H. Sullivan, the Sun Disk The Egyptian emblem of the sun, a disk with wings. Sometimes used as a decorative element or window head in Egyptian revival architecture.
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Tongue-and-art Molding A decorative molding that features alternating tongue like shapes and dart like shapes. Similar to egg and dart. Torus A projecting, convex molding, which forms the ring at the base of a column. Architectural columns of the Corinthian and Ionic order typically have the Attic style base with two rings. The Tuscan column base has a single torus.
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Trefoil A three lobed pattern in a foil. From the French word Trefoil - A three lobed pattern in a foil. From the foil meaning leaf. A leaf-shaped curve or lobe, leaf. A leaf-shaped curve cusps inside an arch or formed between points called or lobe, formed betwee arch or circle.Gothic style tracerystyle tracery window circle. Used in Used in Gothic windows. Trefoil Arch Trefoil arch - A pointed arch with three centers A pointed arch with three centers.
Torus on a Tuscan style column base in Coral Stone texture Available in GFRC, GRG or architectural fiberglass (GFRP)
Torus on a tuscan style column base in coral stone texture. Available in GFRC, Tower GRG oron a tuscan style column(GFRP) coral stone texture. Available in GFRC, Torus architectural fiberglassbuilding. A tall, horizontal structure or base in GRG or architectural fiberglass (GFRP) Tower - A tall, horizontal structure or building. Tower - A tall, horizontal structure or building. Tracery Tracery - Lacelike shapes, most often found in Gothic architecture, that create a Lace in shapes, most often most in Gothic architecture, patternlike- Lacelikeand other openings.found in Gothic architecture, that create a Tracery windows shapes, found often that create a pattern in other openings. pattern in windows and windows and other openings.
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Tuscan Order The Tuscan Order was the simplest of the Classical Orders. It developed from Etruscan and early Roman temples. The column capitals and bases are simpler than those of the other orders and the shaft is not Triangular Arch A simple arch with no curves, created by two diagonal fluted. Palladio recommended that its plainness made it suitable for use in buildings of utilitarian function. elements meeting at a point. Trellis An open lattice or grate for the support of vines and other climbing plants. Triangular Dormer A dormer with a triangular roof. Triglyph A Doric frieze ornament, consisting of a rectangular block with two V shaped grooves and two half V grooves on either edge. Trigyphs alternate with sculptured or plain blocks called metopes. Used in Greek architecture and the Greek Revival style. Tuscan Villa Style A style derived from the villas of Tuscany, similar to the Italionate style, but symmetrical in plan. Tympanum The triangular space in a pediment. Enclosed by the horizontal cornice, and the sloping, diagonal sides. The tympanum may be plain, or may feature a decorative element, window, or other embellishment.
Trim The framing or edging of openings and other features Vault on a building, including window surrounds, cornices, A structure composed of an arrangement of arches that form a covering over a space. base moldings and casings. Veneer Turret A cylindrical tower, often corbelled on the corner of a A facing of brick, cast stone, GFRC, Architectural Fiberglass or other material that forms a durable, larger structure. Usually with a conical roof. decorative surface over a structure, but is not load bearing itself. Vermiculated Work From the Latin for worm, Vermiculated surfaces have a series of wavy, disconnected grooves that resemble worms or the tracks of worms. V-joint A joint in mortar or sealant with a V shaped groove.
Volute A spiral- shape, as on an on an Ionic column capital. From the La Ionic column capital. From the Volute A spiral shape, as Latin Volutus for are also used on the capitals of the Corinthian an turned. Volutes are also used on the for turned. Volutes column. capitals of the Corinthian and Composite column.
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Voussoir Window Crown The term for one of the blocks or units that make up The upper part of a window suchsurround - The m Window as a pediment or Voussoir - The term for one of the blocks The lowest hood. up an arch. The top or units that make an arch. The top voussoir is the keystone. voussoir is the keystone. The lowest voussoir is the springer. voussoir is the springer. Window Surround The molding that surrounds a window.
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Window crown - The upper part of a window such as a pediment or hood. Window surround - The molding that surrounds a window.
GFRG Voussoir arch GFRG Voussoir arch.
Wainscot W The covering for the lower part of a wall. Wainscot - The covering for the lower part of a wall. Wheel Window Wheel window - Circulartracery similar to the spokes similar to the spokes of a Circular window divided by window divided by tracery wheel. Generally found in churches and and in Gothic of a wheel. Generally found in churches in gothic architecture and its derivatives. architecture and its derivatives.
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Glossary of Architectural Terms

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gfrc | gfrp | gfrg | cast stone | marble | bronze

Abacus of a Roman Ionic Column Capital cast in GFRC

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Accolade in architectural fiberglass (GFRP)

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Adam Style Fireplace Mantel in GFRC

American Institute of Architects - Anchor

Screw anchor attachment of GFRC cornice

Cast in anchor straps for GFRC panels

Stone type anchors for GFRC veneer

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Ancon - Angular Pediment

Ancon (a console or scroll shaped bracket

Pediments at Caesars, Las Vegas Angular Pediment in GFRC by Stromberg

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Anthemion design on a raking cornice.

Antebellum style columns and trim for the University of Virginia.

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Stromberg architectural fiberglass and GFRS aquarium backs at Atlantis

Historic Example of Intersecting Arcade

Tuscan columned Arbor / Pergola

Arched Dormer - Architectural Terra-Cotta

Arch at the Mansion residences, Dallas. Types of Arches

Cast arches by Stromberg in architectural fiberglass (GFRP)

Arch cast in Stromberg architectural fiberglass

Right: New Corinthian column capital as a terracotta replacement.

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Architrave - Art Deco

Art deco medallion / ceiling in architectural fiberglass by Stromberg.

Art Deco slab edge molding

Bas relief architectural fiberglass panels

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Art Nouveau - Astragal

Panels in ashlar pattern

Balcony with GFRC balustrade, brackets or corbels, and balcony trim.

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Balcony at Shalimar (private residence) California

Balcony with cast arch and balustrade

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Ball Flower - Balustrade

Balcony Railing in a Gothic tracery rather than a balustrade

Balustrade with rough travertine texture Cast in architectural fiberglass

Balustrade at private residence info@4stromberg.com

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Band or Band Molding

Balustrade as bridge railing

Balustrade as parapet wall Architectural Fiberglass (GFRP)

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Bas Relief - Beax Arts Architecture

Base for a Tuscan column

Stromberg architectural fiberglass battlements, castle at Winstar

Architectural fiberglass wood beam by Stromberg

Battlement in Garden wall, Venice

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Beaux Arts Architecture - Bracket

Belvedere pergola GFRC and architectural fiberglass

GFRC Bollards at the US Capital

Bracket - Building Restoration