What are Fiberglass Cornices and Why Do You Need Them?
What is a cornice?
A cornice is the molded or decorated projection that crowns the top of a building wall. "Cornice" comes from the Italian word meaning "ledge" and is used to describe any horizontal decorative exterior mouldings, or exterior millwork, that crown buildings, and also doors and windows.
What do cornices do?
Aside from their beauty and stateliness, cornices also can help throw rainwater off the face of a building, directing water toward the edge of a roof and into mounted gutters. In modern architecture, however, cornices are usually used more for decorative than functional reasons, though some building continue to use cornices for their rain catching features.
What are the different types/styles of cornices?
There are a variety of cornice designs and styles, including the box cornice, the closed cornice, the open cornice, and the cavetto cornice.
- Box cornices enclose the building with a long narrow box and is commonly used on houses with wide eaves and a gentle sloped roof.
- Closed cornices do not feature projections of the rafters beyond the building's walls. They are easy to build but don't help as much in dispersing rain water or providing a more aesthetic look.
- Open cornices are similar in shape to  a wide box cornice, but without the soffit and lookouts.
- And finally, Cavetto Cornices are based on ancient Egyptian architectural style, with a plain vertical face above and a convex semi circle below. This style of cornice can also be found in ancient Greek architecture and middle eastern architecture.
Why should I look into fiberglass cornices?
Fiberglass cornices are one of the most popular uses of fiberglass in architecture, because of the material's flexibility. Fiberglass is a common type of glass-fiber-reinforced plastic. It is cheaper than carbon fiber, and more flexible as well. Moreover, it is stronger than many metals by weight and can be molded into multiple complicated shapes. It is also more commonly know as "FRP Cornice."
FRP Fiberglass can also be manufactured to reflect most types of architectural finishes, from marble and granite to wood, limestone, terra cotta, and more. Fiberglass cornices are an economical way to create dramatic architectural accents without worrying about joint or caulking issues.
Who should I contact to learn more about or order cornices for my own building?
If you are thinking of outfitting your home or building with fiberglass cornices, look no further than Worthington Millworks. Worthington Millworks offers American-made architectural products, including a wide range of exterior cornices for any exterior building facades, as well as soffit installation for new or restoration projects.
Worthington Millwork's fiberglass cornices are simple to install and typically come in 8' lengths depending on the project's size and requirements. Inside and outside corners are available as well as a pitched corner for a pediment. Worthington cornices are customizable to any radius and profile, and arched customizations are also an option, as is the addition of decorative custom shapes, leaves, dentil blocks, or corbels. Worthington Millworks also offers inside and outside corners to cut down on time needed for installation.
Worthington Millworks' fiberglass cornices are paintable, highly durable and also lightweight. In addition, they can be made fire resistant with Class A fire rated resin, the cornices are customizable, and every piece is made in America. Client's will also receive a limited lifetime warranty, using our painted version, or can opt for a gel coat with a specified color for their new cornices.
To add character, color, and elegance to your home or to protect your building's surface from the effects of rainwater, select the a cornice style and color that will fit with your vision. For more information about cornices, please give Worthington Millworks a call today or contacting us through our website to ask about our wide variety of decorative cornices, perfect for any building wall.
A cornice is the molded or decorated projection that crowns the top of a building wall. "Cornice" comes from the Italian word meaning "ledge" and is used to describe any horizontal decorative exterior mouldings, or exterior millwork, that crown buildings, and also doors and windows.
What do cornices do?
Aside from their beauty and stateliness, cornices also can help throw rainwater off the face of a building, directing water toward the edge of a roof and into mounted gutters. In modern architecture, however, cornices are usually used more for decorative than functional reasons, though some building continue to use cornices for their rain catching features.
What are the different types/styles of cornices?
There are a variety of cornice designs and styles, including the box cornice, the closed cornice, the open cornice, and the cavetto cornice.
- Box cornices enclose the building with a long narrow box and is commonly used on houses with wide eaves and a gentle sloped roof.
- Closed cornices do not feature projections of the rafters beyond the building's walls. They are easy to build but don't help as much in dispersing rain water or providing a more aesthetic look.
- Open cornices are similar in shape to  a wide box cornice, but without the soffit and lookouts.
- And finally, Cavetto Cornices are based on ancient Egyptian architectural style, with a plain vertical face above and a convex semi circle below. This style of cornice can also be found in ancient Greek architecture and middle eastern architecture.
Why should I look into fiberglass cornices?
Fiberglass cornices are one of the most popular uses of fiberglass in architecture, because of the material's flexibility. Fiberglass is a common type of glass-fiber-reinforced plastic. It is cheaper than carbon fiber, and more flexible as well. Moreover, it is stronger than many metals by weight and can be molded into multiple complicated shapes. It is also more commonly know as "FRP Cornice."
FRP Fiberglass can also be manufactured to reflect most types of architectural finishes, from marble and granite to wood, limestone, terra cotta, and more. Fiberglass cornices are an economical way to create dramatic architectural accents without worrying about joint or caulking issues.
Who should I contact to learn more about or order cornices for my own building?
If you are thinking of outfitting your home or building with fiberglass cornices, look no further than Worthington Millworks. Worthington Millworks offers American-made architectural products, including a wide range of exterior cornices for any exterior building facades, as well as soffit installation for new or restoration projects.
Worthington Millwork's fiberglass cornices are simple to install and typically come in 8' lengths depending on the project's size and requirements. Inside and outside corners are available as well as a pitched corner for a pediment. Worthington cornices are customizable to any radius and profile, and arched customizations are also an option, as is the addition of decorative custom shapes, leaves, dentil blocks, or corbels. Worthington Millworks also offers inside and outside corners to cut down on time needed for installation.
Worthington Millworks' fiberglass cornices are paintable, highly durable and also lightweight. In addition, they can be made fire resistant with Class A fire rated resin, the cornices are customizable, and every piece is made in America. Client's will also receive a limited lifetime warranty, using our painted version, or can opt for a gel coat with a specified color for their new cornices.
To add character, color, and elegance to your home or to protect your building's surface from the effects of rainwater, select the a cornice style and color that will fit with your vision. For more information about cornices, please give Worthington Millworks a call today or contacting us through our website to ask about our wide variety of decorative cornices, perfect for any building wall.