Dane Barnes, partner at Joseph K. Blum Co., helped one Upper East Side prewar co-op navigate the terra-cotta maze by replacing the damaged cornice with glass fiber reinforced concrete, saving the board $500,000. (Print: The Trouble With Terra Cotta Featured Expert)
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Terra Cotta Repairs: Navigating the Challenges and Safety Concerns
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Terra Cotta: The Rules Have Changed
Repairing has turned into replacing, and planning is crucial.
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There's a Right Way to Take Care of Terra Cotta
This beautiful building detail requires special treatment.
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Repairing Tudor City's Stressed Terra Cotta
Decorative details are getting some tough love.
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What Are the Terra-Cotta Issues?
Terra-cotta becomes more fragile with age – should you be worried about it?
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