Case Study: TCI Mouldings’ Precision in Heritage Restoration with Custom Brick Moulds
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Case Study: TCI Mouldings’ Precision in Heritage Restoration with Custom Brick Moulds

13.01.25

Preserving History: TCI Mouldings’ Custom Brick Solutions

Introduction

Renovating listed buildings requires a delicate balance of preserving historical integrity while incorporating modern techniques. A significant renovation project needed custom bricks that matched the original structure’s unique characteristics. TCI Mouldings was brought on board to create these bricks using state-of-the-art 3D scanning and moulding technology.

Challenge

The renovation project involved restoring a large, historically significant building. The challenge was to replicate the original bricks’ unique shapes, sizes, and textures to maintain the building’s historical authenticity. The project required hundreds of custom moulds to produce these bricks accurately and efficiently.

Solution

TCI Mouldings employed advanced 3D scanning technology to capture the precise details of the original bricks, creating custom moulds that ensured an exact match for the restoration project.

Implementation

  • 3D Scanning: TCI Mouldings used high-resolution 3D scanning to capture the intricate details of the original bricks, including their unique textures and dimensions.
  • Custom Mould Design: The 3D data was used to design and manufacture hundreds of custom moulds, each tailored to replicate specific bricks within the project.
  • Material Selection: The moulds were crafted from durable materials suitable for high-volume production, ensuring consistency and quality in the replicated bricks.

Results

  • Historical Accuracy: The custom bricks produced using TCI Mouldings’ moulds matched the original structure perfectly, preserving the building’s historical character.
  • Efficient Production: The use of custom moulds allowed for efficient production of the bricks, meeting the project’s tight timelines and volume requirements.
  • Enhanced Preservation: By replicating the original bricks with precision, the renovation project was able to maintain the architectural integrity of the listed building.

Conclusion

TCI Mouldings’ expertise in using 3D scanning and custom moulding technology has set a new standard in heritage restoration. By providing precise, high-quality brick solutions, they have enabled the successful renovation of a significant listed building. This case study highlights TCI Mouldings’ role as a leader in combining modern technology with traditional craftsmanship to preserve history.

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