Our Wood Porch Balustrade systems have undergone significant improvement in 2018. An improved Rail Installation Hardware Kit and a wider baluster capacity for the 4″ System are some of the features. And, the balustrades have been independently tested as Structural Guardrail. They have been found to exceed the strength requirements for IBC, IRC, and ASME […]
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To download the Polyurethane Balustrades 3 part Specifications in Word (.doc) format for easy inclusion in your plans, click American Porch Polyurethane Balustrade Specifications (.doc) The 3 part spec for our urethane balustrades is also listed below: Structural, High-Density Polyurethane Railing System (Balustrades) SECTION 06 81 00 COMPOSITE RAILINGS AND BALUSTRADES This specification includes […]
To download the Wood Balustrades 3 part Specifications in Word (.doc) format for easy inclusion in your plans, click American Porch Wood Balustrade Specifications (.doc) The 3 part spec for our wood balustrades is also listed below: Wood Railing System (Balustrades) SECTION 06 43 16 WOOD RAILINGS This specification includes hidden text for […]
American Porch Wood Porch Rail Systems passed testing according to ASCE (American Society of Civil Engineers) building code guardrail requirements. An independent third party conducted porch balustrade structural testing on our 4″ Porch Rail System and 6″ Porch Rail System, which were installed on the testing fixture with our Rail Installation Kit, Newel Posts, and […]
K.F. of Ephraim, UT writes “Our Victorian balustrade restoration project was completed last spring, and we love it. The railing and spindles look great and we’ve received many compliments. The ordering process was simple and straightforward. The website was easy to navigate and instructions were clear and very helpful. Everything was better than expected! The […]
Is “good enough” not good enough for you? Do you like working independently? Do you thrive when you have the freedom to get the job done without someone looking over your shoulder? You might be our next rock star operator! At Western Spindle, we are a close-knit team dedicated to making beautiful architectural millwork for […]
A Montana business based in Townsend is leaving its mark on historic homes across the country. Click here to watch the video clip By Lindsey Ford – MTN News A Montana business based in Townsend is leaving its mark on historic homes across the country. This week’s Montana Made report features Western Spindle which was founded […]
Nothing says “Welcome home for Christmas” like a well decorated Victorian Porch! Thanks to S.G. of Saratoga Springs, NY for sharing. The customer writes: “The project is done (mostly). Please see pictures attached. The rail system looks great – – and everything fit and was installed with no problem. Thank you!” Products featured on this […]
For wood porch stairs and railings, we recommend the use of our Sloped Bottom Rail. This has a 15 degree slope to it, which helps shed water and prevent rot at the base of the spindles or balusters. We get asked all the time – “Should I use a flat bottom rail on the porch […]
Spring is finally here, and it’s time to head outdoors. Pick up the June 2016 issue of TOH for fresh ideas on outside upgrades. We’ve created a deck rail kit specifically for TOH readers, designed to closely resemble the one seen on page 62. This is a porch-style deck railing kit that includes the top […]
