Volterra

Leading the Industry in Faux Beam Accessories

voltblogadmin — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 23:26:25 +0000

Known as a leader in the faux wood industry, Volterra is expanding on this niche product line with a new line of flexible beam accessories. Volterra Flex, a comprehensive line of flexible urethane beam plates, t-plates, hangers and straps, is designed to look identical to functional forged iron plates.

Volterra Acquires Bakken Moulding & Millwork

voltblogadmin — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 19:24:35 +0000

PHOENIX, September 14 – In a deal finalized September 1, Volterra Architectural Products acquired Bakken Moulding, Inc., allowing the Mesa, AZ company to preserve it’s name, products and reputation as a leading source for hardwood millwork in the Valley since 1984.

Faced with unmanageable overhead expenses, increased material costs and a depressed construction market, Bakken was on track to close or sell this year, leaving five employees jobless and customers left to find other sources for their products when Volterra owner Tim Williams proposed the sale.

“The acquisition of Bakken makes sense for our company,” said Williams. “Our primary customer base consists of home builders, designers, architects and commercial contractors. The addition of hardwood moulding and millwork products is a perfect fit for our company and we are excited to offer our customers an even more diverse product lineup.” Williams added that the existing plant is in an excellent position to take on the manufacturing of these real wood products which includes both stock and custom baseboards, crown mouldings, chair rails, corbels and casings. The millwork products will continue to carry the Bakken name.

The financial arrangements of the acquisition are not being disclosed, however, Volterra has purchased the majority of the machines, vehicles and manufacturing equipment from Bakken, and the factory move to the Volterra plant was completed August 22nd. Additionally, Volterra has retained all Bakken employees who will continue in their current capacity.

In business since 2002 and currently employing 17 people, Volterra is a manufacturer of
architectural products including faux wood beams, corbels and planking; flexible
moulding and beam straps, interior plasters and finish products; exterior stucco; and
accessories such as non-functional shutters, tile vents and scuppers. Bakken had been a long-time customer of Volterra, purchasing flexible moulding products.

The moulding and millwork operation is currently operational and customers are being serviced at Volterra Architectural Products, 1902 N. 22nd Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85009. To find out more about Volterra, please visit www.volterraproducts.com. For information about the acquisition or to arrange an interview with Tim Williams, please contact Beth Williams, 602-619-0721.

Faux Ceiling @ Ameristar Casino – Black Hawk, CO

voltblogadmin — Mon, 13 Jun 2011 18:14:43 +0000

Beam Straps

voltblogadmin — Sat, 07 May 2011 20:56:15 +0000

Volterra is now producing a full line of flexible beam straps in sizes ranibg from 4" to 30" in width and height. These straps are tinted black and will work with real wood beams or faux wood beams.

Tivoli Stone Classic Pool Plaster

voltblogadmin — Fri, 15 Apr 2011 18:03:34 +0000

Tivoli Stone Classic is a limestone and cement based plaster. It has been used for many different finishes over the last 1 1/2 decades. This photo is the limestone plaster being applied in a pool to look like flagstone. How cool is that?

Limestone Plaster – Tivoli Stone

voltblogadmin — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 15:46:03 +0000

Tivoli Limestone Plaster was invented almost 2 decades ago. We have used the classic material for coating driveways, decks, counter tops, patios, stucco, drywall, pool plaster and many other surfaces. This picture is Tivoli Stone Classic plaster used in a shower – it is pretty cool being inside a seamless stone shower!!!

Flexible Beam Accessories

voltblogadmin — Thu, 10 Mar 2011 16:17:49 +0000

We are in the process of launching a complete line of flexible faux metal beam straps. The first wave of beam straps will be 6″ in width and have dual bolt heads on one side and the nut and bolt on the other side. These faux beam straps will be first available for 6″, 8″ and 10″ wide beams and in heights ranging from 4″-24″ – which is dozens of combinations. Stay tuned or call today for pricing.

Real Wood Siding and Facia vs. Faux Wood Corbels

voltblogadmin — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 16:25:47 +0000

One thing is certain – the real wood siding and facia board in this photo will have to be maintained every few years and eventually replaced - where as the faux wood corbles will only require a new coat of paint every couple of decades.

EIFS vs. Hardcoat Stucco

voltblogadmin — Mon, 07 Mar 2011 15:53:52 +0000

In my 19 years of manufacturing and distributing Stucco and EIFS I thought I had seen it all. These pictures are taken from a school which has EIFS on it and the rocks that are embedded in it were used like “throwing stars”. The EPS foam is 1″ thick and has high impact mesh ran 8′ up the wall and then standard 4 1/2″ oz mesh over the entire wall. The rock did penetrate through the high impact stucco but the kids found it easier to stick them above that area. This would have been a better job for the use of traditional stucco.

Stucco Supply House

voltblogadmin — Sat, 05 Mar 2011 14:58:11 +0000

Volterra Architectural Products not only is the leading manufacturer of Architectural Foam shapes but also supplies stucco and plaster products. We carry synthetic stucco, acrylic primer, pre-sanded one coat, foam coatings, fiberglass mesh and stucco conditioner. We also are the leading supplier for all of your specialty plaster and stucco needs.