Patterson Whittaker Architectural Profiles

Patterson Whittaker Architectural Profiles Patterson Whittaker manufactures a wide variety of architectural profiles for both interior and exte

The full catalog of PW Profiles products -- columns, cornices, arches, quoins, wall panels, brackets, pilasters, and mor...
08/11/2026

The full catalog of PW Profiles products -- columns, cornices, arches, quoins, wall panels, brackets, pilasters, and more -- is available on our website. If you are starting a new project and want to see what is possible, that is the right place to begin.

Architectural Details, Arches & keystones, Bases, Brackets & corbels, Chimney caps & details, Columns & pilasters, Cornice & parapet systems, Coves & crowns, Doors & window systems, Sills, Casings, Headers, Horizontal mid-bands, Mantels, Mirror & picture frames, Quoins, Wainscot caps & chair rails,....

Beyond weight and wait -- two of the biggest complaints about working with natural stone. Our blog post breaks down wher...
08/05/2026

Beyond weight and wait -- two of the biggest complaints about working with natural stone. Our blog post breaks down where EPS profiles exceed stone on the dimensions that matter most to architects and contractors.

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,....

Patterson Whittaker products are surface-applied decorative details. They are not part of the building envelope, they do...
07/31/2026

Patterson Whittaker products are surface-applied decorative details. They are not part of the building envelope, they do not pe*****te the waterproof membrane, and they do not require seismic or structural load engineering. That distinction matters enormously when you are weighing long-term liability exposure against the cost of alternatives like precast concrete, which requires full flashing, rain-screening, and membrane-penetrating attachments -- each one a potential future leak.

Patterson Whittaker offers elegant, lightweight, durable and natural looking architectural details that are easy to install and typically less expensive than pre-cast concrete, wood assemblies, and other complex profiling methods. And since we are simply an applied decorative material, we help avoid...

EPS that looks like wood. It is a simpler idea than it sounds, and the results are better than most architects expect.
07/25/2026

EPS that looks like wood. It is a simpler idea than it sounds, and the results are better than most architects expect.

One of the things we emphasize here at PW Profiles is that, once an architect has chosen to try our products, they typically want to use them for *everything*. The reason for this is that Expanded Polystyrene (EPS), when coated in a cement layer, is lightweight, durable, cost effective, and extraord...

If you have a project where the interior architectural details need to last -- not just look good on day one -- our post...
07/19/2026

If you have a project where the interior architectural details need to last -- not just look good on day one -- our post on the long-term durability of cement-coated EPS for interior applications is worth a read.

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...

PW Profiles can be finished to look like stone, wood, stucco, or painted surfaces. Our blog covers the full range of spe...
07/14/2026

PW Profiles can be finished to look like stone, wood, stucco, or painted surfaces. Our blog covers the full range of specialty finishes and how each one is achieved -- useful reading if you are designing a project where the material needs to blend with or complement an existing facade.

Our emphasis here at Patterson Whittaker is that we believe – and can prove – that our products are typically ideal replacements for everything from stone to precast to GFRC and more. They are lighter weight. They are less prone to weather damage. They have shorter overall costs and a short lead...

Building codes around fire resistance are getting stricter, and the materials architects have traditionally relied on ar...
07/08/2026

Building codes around fire resistance are getting stricter, and the materials architects have traditionally relied on are not always keeping pace. Architectural EPS from Patterson Whittaker addresses fire resistance in ways that are worth understanding if you are designing commercial or high-density residential projects where code compliance is a moving target.

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 build...

Exterior soffits take more weather abuse than almost any other architectural element.
07/02/2026

Exterior soffits take more weather abuse than almost any other architectural element.

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 m...

One thing contractors consistently discover after working with PW Profiles for the first time is how much of what they a...
06/27/2026

One thing contractors consistently discover after working with PW Profiles for the first time is how much of what they assumed about EPS was wrong. It is not fragile. It does not look cheap. It does not require painting. And it installs faster than almost anything else they have used for large-scale architectural details. The differences between cement-coated EPS and precast are worth understanding before you price your next job.

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 ...

Terra cotta has character. It also has a tendency to crack, chip, and fail when it eventually needs to be replaced.
06/21/2026

Terra cotta has character. It also has a tendency to crack, chip, and fail when it eventually needs to be replaced.

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...

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