Guidance for Lightweight Architectural Mouldings

Clear technical guidance about lightweight EPS architectural mouldings, material comparisons and the development of bespoke facade profiles.

Prepared by the Taylormade Facades technical team. Published and reviewed 17 September 2026.

Start With the Essentials

These guides explain what Taylormade profiles are, how they compare with traditional cast-stone detailing and how a project-specific profile progresses from drawing information to manufacture.

Guide 01

What Are EPS Architectural Mouldings?

A practical guide to lightweight EPS architectural mouldings, including their construction, uses, fixing principles and non-structural role.

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Guide 02

EPS Architectural Mouldings vs Cast Stone

Compare EPS architectural mouldings with cast stone, including construction, weight, handling, manufacture, appearance and project suitability.

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Guide 03

How Bespoke Architectural Profiles Are Made

How Taylormade develops bespoke lightweight architectural profiles from project drawings through coordination, approval and CNC manufacture.

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A Starting Point for Project Decisions

The guidance is written for architects, developers, contractors and self-builders who need a clear introduction before discussing a particular profile package.

Final profile geometry, substrate suitability, fixing, joints, finish and installation requirements remain project-specific and should be confirmed before manufacture or site work begins.

Need drawings or product documents?

The Technical Information page contains specification documents, installation guidance and profile dimension sheets.