Concrete Sawing

In any event, polychrome and incrustation or veneering with thin slabs or tiles in appropriate motives is destined to be leading characteristics of concrete precast basement stairs design. Recognized laws of ornament and style will determine the relative value of location and distribution or concentration; capitals, pilaster panels, spandrels, tympana of arches, are natural points for accent.

As a general- rule, such enrichment is more effective when highly concentrated upon certain central motives of a design and allowed to contrast with expanses of plain surface. One of the limitations of decoration - of this type is that it inclines to smallness of scale; thus suggesting its better adaptability to the refinements of a small edifice than to the monumental proportions of a building in the grand manner of the Italian or French tradition.

As a general- rule, such enrichment is more effective when highly concentrated upon certain central motives of a design and allowed to contrast with expanses of plain surface. One of the limitations of decoration - of this type is that it inclines to smallness of scale; thus suggesting its better adaptability to the refinements of a small edifice than to the monumental proportions of a building in the grand manner of the Italian or French tradition.

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Of course, where metal is so applied it should be acknowledged and its characteristics emphasized, not disguised. The finish and texture and tone of concrete precast basement stairs surfaces may be varied according to what seems best to harmonize with the character of particular buildings and designs, as will be referred to more at length presently.

Of course, where metal is so applied it should be acknowledged and its characteristics emphasized, not disguised. The finish and texture and tone of concrete precast basement stairs surfaces may be varied according to what seems best to harmonize with the character of particular buildings and designs, as will be referred to more at length presently.

The treatment of surface is one of the most important matters concerned with the architectural possibilities of concrete precast basement stairs. As laid up with care, but purely for utility—a rather wet concrete mixture, well tamped in concrete forms of average regularity, being used—a fairly smooth but regular surface results, a film of mortar settling against the sides of the mold. However, every irregularity and almost every joint of the boarding leaves an imprint.