US Patent 7784241 Architectural detailings

An architectural detail (10 or 100) for coupling to a structure (124) to enhance the appearance of the structure. The architectural detail includes a core (18 or 118) and an outer covering (14 or 114) at least partially covering the core. The architectural detail further includes a support member (22 or 122) extending outward from the core. The support member is adapted to support the architectural detail a selected distance above a support surface (112) such that the outer covering disposed on the core of the architectural detail does not touch the support surface.