Abstract: Architecturally aesthetic signage having a sufficient hardness that upon interaction with an etchent results in a plurality of smooth tiers or terraces resulting in both visual and tactile indicia for communication with an observer is disclosed. In the preferred embodiment, the tactile and visual indicia comply with the requirements of the Americans for Disabilities Act. The signage is preferably formed by an etcher system including: an etchent delivery; an etchent; a substrate holder; a substrate having sufficient hardness that upon interaction with the etchent produces the visual indicia for communication with an observer; and a controller for controlling the delivery of the etchent onto the substrate to form the signage.

Abstract: A fireplace surround assembly (10) is provided which is capable of being adjusted vertically and horizontally to compensate for imprecisely installed fireplace assemblies and for non-standard fireplace assemblies or components. The vertical adjustment is made by moving the finished front piece (16) in relation to a center horizontal board (14). These two pieces are then affixed through the use of self-tapping fasteners inserted through slots (15) in the horizontal board (14) and into the center front piece (16). The horizontal adjustment is accomplished by moving the vertical supports (12) inward or outward before affixing them to the wall around a fireplace assembly. The mantle (18) and center cross piece (26) are both dimensioned to allow for a certain amount of lateral adjustment.