Your house’s exterior serves two general purposes. First and foremost, it protects you from the elements. Your roof and walls shield you from driving rain and scorching sun. Secondly, it gives off an aesthetic or visual appeal which makes you proud to call the house your home.
There are clear lines where your inclined roof sections end, and your vertical and horizontal wall lines begin. The areas where frame and finishing trim members hold your exterior lines together are the cornices and eaves. These need to be strong to withstand the load pressures from gravity. They also have to be durable and long-lasting to withstand the variety of wild weather conditions which Australia is known for. And last, but definitely not least, you also want them to look aesthetically pleasing to accentuate your home.
So, what’s the difference between a cornice and an eave? Well, eaves are the edges of the roof which hang over the sides of the building. In a way, most cornices are also eaves in the sense that they overhang the face of a wall and the sides of the building. However, not all eaves are considered to be cornices. This can be a bit confusing to wrap your head around. To put it simply, eaves are primarily functional and not necessarily decorative whereas cornices have decorative aspects to them.
Cornices are architectural design mouldings used to add character and accent the theme of your home. Cornice mouldings can be used as external decorative mouldings, projecting over a wall or under the roof line. They can also be used as an exterior door decorative moulding or to create a fancy window trim.
Stunning decorative exterior cornice architectural mouldings from High Profile Architectural Mouldings can bring back the character of a refurbished house or a new build with modern features to transform any setting.
HPAM architectural cornices and mouldings are water resistance, allow flexibility to uneven walls, will never crack or shrink, offer invisible joins and easy cut mitres, and will fit nicely to any uneven exterior surface providing for a stunning finish. If you can draw it then we can make it, in hard coated, lightweight polystyrene for exterior mouldings.
Your home is your pride and joy, it reflects your personality. Discover how architectural mouldings can improve the look and feel of your property. Visit our website today or give us a call on (07) 5568 0036
