Historic Reproductions and Restorations

Historic and Preservation Committees are becoming more responsive to using FRP as a solution to their restoration needs. In a Historical Reproduction, many if not all of the original materials used on the building are not available or have become cost prohibitive. Fiberglass provides a durable and economical solution to preserve history.

Comparison between FRP and other materials:

• Compared to Aluminum, Concrete and Steel, pound for pound, FRP is stronger than all of them.
• Concrete, Stone or Terra Cotta elements, because of their heavy load, require heavy steel framing or additional structural reinforcement.
• Because of the light weight of FRP, approximately 1 to 3 lbs/sq. ft., support framing is generally provided using wood blocking or a galvanized steel/aluminum system.
• FRP can be painted in the field or have a specific color molded directly into the piece.
• FRP resists corrosion and is virtually maintenance free, making the cost for maintenance after installation almost non-existant.
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  	Philadelphia Regent Terrace The imposing three-story buildings now look as luxurious as they did in 1910 thanks to present-day restoration techniques that used fiberglass cornices and balustrades. EDON has the ability to replicate items to meet your design requirements BEFORE AFTER
  Balustrade replacement on Carnegie Hall, NYC
  Cornice reproduction on the US National Bank in Galveston TX.

  
  

  Other notable Reproduction and Restoration Projects:

  
  

  Project	Product
  Widener Building, PA	FRP cornice, capitals, moldings and replica of State Seal to match existing facade
  St Joseph's University, PA	FRP reproductions of spires to replace original concrete
  Philadelphia Museum of Art, PA	FRP light fixtures to replicate original cast iron
  Gilsey House, NY	Reproduced existing cornice
  59th Street Terminal, NY	Historic Restoration of entranceway
  Korean Consulate, Wash. D.C.	Cornice and window surrounds
  Brown University, RI	Balustrade and cornice
  Stark County Courthouse, OH	Balustrade
  William and Mary College, VA	Cornice
  University of Washington, WA	Cornice