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 […]
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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 […]
Western Spindle of Townsend, MT Awarded Best Of Houzz 2017 Over 40 Million Monthly Unique Users Nominated Best Home Building, Remodeling and Design Professionals in North America and Around the World Townsend, USA, January 30, 2017 – Western Spindle has won “Best Of Customer Service” on Houzz®, the leading platform for home remodeling and design. […]
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 […]
C.M. of Pennsylvania writes: “Of course Adam, the materials and everything was excellent definitely be doing future business. Thanks.” This is a unique way to dress up a front entry stair while adding an element of safety. They used the 8×40″ Raised Panel Newel Posts in conjunction with 3 1/2″ Victorian Porch Spindles and 6″ […]
