Architectural EPS

Architects designing projects in coastal regions or high-humidity climates face unique challenges. Salt air, moisture, and temperature fluctuations can dramatically impact material performance and longevity. Traditional materials like natural stone, precast concrete, and wood each react differently to coastal environments. Many architects don’t realize how significantly these conditions accelerate deterioration — or how alternatives like […]

Most multi-unit residential developments have a problem. The architect designs a beautiful facade with columns flanking each entryway, cornice details along the roofline, and window surrounds that give the building character. Then the estimator runs the numbers. Precast concrete for 40 identical column covers means extended lead times, serious shipping costs, and installation crews that

Keystones hold a special place in architectural history. These wedge-shaped stones sit at the apex of an arch, traditionally serving as the final piece that locks all other stones into place and allows the arch to bear weight. For centuries, keystones were essential structural components — without them, arches would collapse. But keystones also became

Historic buildings need to be preserved. But they’re also just that: historic. They’re older, which means that they are more likely to have issues and, eventually, require repair. We want to preserve these buildings, but we also want to make sure that the materials that we use to replace damaged parts is going to last.

Architectural stone is one of the most popular materials in architecture. It is highly durable, beautiful, and highly appreciated option for many architectural products. It is also a constant challenge. These days, architects and contractors are looking for anything they can to save money and time, and stone provides none of those things. As many

Architects choose architectural EPS for a variety of reasons. It is less expensive to install. It is weather resistant. It offers soundproofing and energy efficiency benefits. But one of the main concerns that people have about using a product like architectural EPS – even though our architectural EPS is cement coated – is durability. EPS

One thing that we say to builders that have never used architectural cement coated EPS before is that as soon as you try it, you’re going to find that it’s your favorite material – one that compares favorably to nearly any other product that you’ve used in the past. It is especially popular as an

Fire resistance has always been an important part of the construction process. But building codes are also becoming stricter. Before, the biggest fire risk to the building was the kitchen. Yet we’re now experiencing situations where it’s getting hotter and dryer than ever, which means that buildings have a greater risk of fire coming from

Terra cotta has historically been a common material used to create historical properties. This material is also fragile. At some point, it will need to be replaced. Unfortunately, replacing terra cotta with new terra cotta is not ideal. Terra cotta is heavy. It is expensive. It is equally as fragile now as it was in

Exterior soffits play both an aesthetic AND functional role in building design. While their primary purpose is to cover the underside of roof eaves, overhangs, balconies, and entryways (protecting structural components from moisture and debris) it is their architectural qualities that often matter most in architectural design. Interior soffits often rely on gypsum based materials.

Many people wonder what kinds of products can be created with our architectural EPS, and our response is often: almost unlimited. There are so many creations you can make, and one of the best examples of this is a product *we* had to design for our own showroom. When we moved into our space, there

If you talk to anyone looking for a home today, one of the main complaints they have is that all the homes are “cookie cutter” and “look the same.” Most people blame developers for this but developers know that one of the primary reasons that they’re limited in their housing design is that the cost

Here at Patterson Whittaker, we can use our unique materials to create wall panels so light weight that they can be installed with as little as contractor’s glue, while still providing the durability that you need for commercial and residential properties. We are also able to create wall panels in any style or shape, without

Patterson Whittaker Architectural Profiles is North America’s leading provider of cemented coated Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) architectural products. These products are widely used for exterior – and interior – features of both commercial and residential properties, including moldings, columns, cornices, and window trims. These provides provide a phenomenally lightweight alternative compared to traditional wood, concrete, and

At Patterson Whittaker Architectural Profiles, our products are versatile. They can be used in nearly any type of construction project, suitable for a variety of architectural styles in commercial and residential design. They can be especially beneficial in climates where moisture resistance is critical, particularly in places with humid climates like Florida and much of