Fypon - Ltd. AP667 67x22W x 23 1/4x22H x 5 1/2x22P, Pitch 12, 12 Acorn Pediment

Description

Pediments have been popular for thousands of years. Triangular shapes are also commonly used on gable pediments, which are used in the upper triangular portions of home exteriors for decoration. Originally used in Greece, they are a commonly used type of classical architecture. When choosing window trim or door trim either during initial door or window installation or for a home improvement project, you should consider the style of your home or the style that you want to create for your home. Rounded or semi-circle pediments can be plain but often have a sunburst pattern as well. Gable pediments are available in all of the same styles as door and window pediments. They are usually cheaper than wood alternatives. Pediment basics pediments are the portion of the trim that is located above the Pilasters, which are the column like frames on the sides of windows and doors. Directly below the pediments though, between the pediment and the Pilasters, is a crosshead or breast board. Pediments can be purchased by themselves or can come with a crosshead already attached. These pediments are manufactured out of a high density Urethane, which is made to resemble wood but without the deterioration like wood has. They are usually cheaper than wood alternatives. Today they are commonly placed above doors and windows to give a home exterior a classic and distinctive look. The Main shapes of pediments are rounded, triangular, and scrolled.

Key Features

• Originally used in Greece, they are a commonly used type of classical architecture.
• Today they are commonly placed above doors and windows to give a home exterior a classic and distinctive look.
• They are usually cheaper than wood alternatives.
• Pediments have been popular for thousands of years.
• These pediments are manufactured out of a high density Urethane, which is made to resemble wood but without the deterioration like wood has.
• Pediment basics pediments are the portion of the trim that is located above the Pilasters, which are the column like frames on the sides of windows and doors.