Corbels In Home

Corbels are decorative support brackets that have been an essential architectural component since construction progressed beyond thatch huts and teepees. They were heavily used in both the ancient Greek and Roman civilizations to support overhead arches and overhangs on the exterior of buildings.

They can be found throughout historic European and Mediterranean architecture performing a variety of functions. They are a basic support device for horizontal or overhead surfaces that very early on became an opportunity for architectural ornamentation.

Decorative corbels can be used both in the interior of your home and on the exterior of your home for purely decorative purposes or to help support architectural features such as arches, ledges, or vaults. Where should you use wood corbels or exterior corbels made out of polyurethane?

Wood Corbels - Woodcarving at its Best

Wood corbels are more suited for use inside your home. Wood corbels come in many different styles. You can purchase them from the very ornate to the very simple. If you are trying to give your home a more Victorian feel, you can choose decorative corbels made from replicas from Victorian homes. If your home is more contemporary, there are wood corbels made in sleek, modern lines. You can also be eclectic and mix motifs within a room. Another alternative is to use wood corbels to make each room in your home unique.Corbels also have a place outside of your home. Exterior corbels add visual elegance and charm to your house’s exterior. This is where you might consider using corbels made out of polyurethane rather than wood corbels.

Polyurethane Corbels - Exterior Corbels That Stand the Elements

Why urethane?
Corbels in historical architecture are often made of the same stone material as the building. Millwork on home exteriors is traditionally made of wood, but urethane materials have become very popular due to their superior ability to resist damage such as cracking, rotting, or fading. They are often cheaper to use than wood products as well. The most commonly used solid plastic material for home exteriors is high-density polyurethane. The higher density the urethane material, the greater is its strength and stability. Often plastic products require no water sealing or staining, making your home s that much easier.

Polyurethane corbels are largely unaffected by extreme temperatures. Urethane corbels will not have to be painted or stained periodically to help resist the elements. These decorative corbels have great relief and architectural significance and are made out of urethane.

Polyurethane corbels, like wood corbels, come in many styles to help the exterior of your home look unique.

Corbels can add a unique touch to the interior and exterior of your house. Whether you choose ornate or simple styles for your home, corbels can also add to the value of your house.