Residential Roof Truss Designs
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Oct 17, 2015
roof truss design into a vaulted or cathedral ceiling.
A roof truss design is basically a non-functional "framework" that’s built using a combination of faux wood beams, columns, braces, and arches. A roof truss design will …
Use Faux Wood Trim as Window and Door Highlights
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Oct 13, 2015
faux wood trim is an easy, affordable enhancement for any home. With more affordable, faux wood trim from Volterra, homeowners have a chance to explore its many versatile uses.
Faux wood trim is a durable alternative …
What Are Architectural Beams?
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Sep 21, 2015
Architectural beams have evolved from being solely structural elements to becoming key components in interior design. At Volterra Architectural Products, we offer faux wood beams that combine the classic charm of natural wood with modern …
How To Use Wooden Trim
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Sep 17, 2015
decorative wood trim can turn a basic box of a room into a beautiful showplace. There are so many creative ways to use decorative wood trim beyond the ways we’re most used to -- around …
Faux Finish Products, A Remodel Must
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Sep 10, 2015
plasters and finish products. These multi-dimensional products give rise to any room décor, transcending the mood that lifeless paint alone can offer.
The most overlooked component of interior design is texture. A room can be decorated …
Exposed Truss Tails Home Design Ideas
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Aug 31, 2015
Truss tails, sometimes referred to as rafter tails, are the lower end portions of the rafter that project beyond the exterior wall of a building, up near the roof. In standard, contemporary home building, soffits …
Mind the Gap – Hide Seams and Gaps with Beam Accessories
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Aug 19, 2015
If you're looking to take your ceiling to new heights and enhance the ambiance of a room, beam accessories can be a great way to achieve your design goals. At Volterra Architectural Products, we offer …
Faux Wood Planks as Ceiling Treatments
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Aug 12, 2015
Faux wood planks are a simple and effective way to elevate the ambiance of any space. While a plain white ceiling might work in rooms lacking natural light, it often highlights a room’s unfinished look …
Choosing Decorative Shutters for your Home
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Jul 31, 2015
louvered shutters, with their flat, angled, open slats, allowed for ventilation, helping air and light to pass through to the inside of a home. Louvered shutters could be closed over an open window, allowing for …
What are L-Headers?
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Jul 29, 2015
L-headers. L-headers are wood or replicated wood, horizontal planks or beams that are used to frame a window or entryway. Adding L-headers above the front windows, doorways, and garage doors are a very simple way …
Why Faux Wood Mantels?
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Jul 17, 2015
faux wood mantels above the hearth, the fireplace starts to take shape, creating a more inviting space, with a focal point that draws people in.
Wood mantelpieces have been the traditional choice, but they can be …
What is an Architectural Corbel?
Posted By Volterra
Jun 23, 2015
architectural corbel, exactly?
Corbels In History
Generally speaking, an architectural corbel is a structural piece of stone, wood or metal that juts out of a wall and is used to hold some kind of weight. Essentially, a …