terracotta replacement

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The scope of work on this prewar apartment building built in 1926, included the replacement of complete arches, decorative blocks and cast-stone sills. Sixty different units using Microcotta were produced in an expedited time frame of two months, to the clients total satisfaction. One of the advantage of using Microcotta as a window lintel replacement is that it weighs significantly less than traditional terra cotta. The reduced weight load means lower installation costs. The material also saves money by offering shorter lead times and enhanced durability

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This iconic building (McKim, Mead and White 1914) underwent a major restoration in 1999 which entailed the replacement of badly damages terra cotta. The Microcotta replacements preserved the architectural qualities and historical character down to the minutest detail. Special care was taken so that color variations harmonized with the existing units. This structure is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

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When this iconic Art Deco building building underwent a major restoration, there were ornamentations that were replaced with exact replicas made of Microcotta. This Art Deco masterpiece is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, it is also a New York City Landmark and a member of Historic Hotels of America, the official program of the National Trust for Historic Preservation.

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Considered one of the most distinguished residential structures in Manhattan, 262 Central Park West, also known as "the White House" utilized Microcotta as a replacement for decorative architectural elements. Microcotta produced over 30 replacment pieces in less than two week. This classic Central Park West Apartment building (1928) is listed the National Register of Historic Places

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Built in the Spanish Renaissance style, this free standing arch was erected in 1925. as a grand entrance to the pool at Mission Beach Amusement Center. The pool, was constructed as a centerpiece of the park. The 60’ by 175’ pool was, at the time, the largest salt-water pool in the world holding 400,000 gallons of water. The arch was restored in 1988 using Microcotta as a replacement for the original Terra Cotta.

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This iconic structure, completed in 1916 is also known as Paul Robeson Residence. This structure is not only a New York City Landmark, but it became a National Historic Landmark building in 1976 and it is located at 555 Edgecombe Avenue, at the corner of West 160th Street in the Washington Heights neighborhood in Manhattan NYC. Microcotta was selected to replace 7th, 10th  and 12th  floor balconies of various types as well as several large decorative brackets at the building cornice. When the project is completed there will be more than 300 Microcotta pieces on the building.

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