Wood columns are available though American Porch for your new construction or remodel project. Wooden columns are made-to-order and must be ordered via phone/email. We do not have an online purchase option because wood architectural columns are custom-made for your specific project. Ordering is easy, and we will do the legwork for you. Just send […]
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From the breathtaking construction of the Parthenon to the stately elegance of Capitol Hill, Doric columns have been used in architecture throughout history. Their timeless beauty and appeal are marked by their simplicity, and they can now be found in modern times adorning grand homes across the country. Looking to Buy Doric Columns? Our Round […]
What is a Fluted Column? When we refer to a fluted column, we simply mean a column has round indentations running vertically the length of the shaft. Fluted columns add an element of detail and timeless beauty, and are often paired with ornamental capitals. Flutes actually were seen even before the Greek architecture it is […]
Large wood porch baluster jobs are what we do at American Porch! Several buildings at the VA Hospital in Sheridan, WY have been undergoing renovations for a few years now. The latest project was a “porch and roof correction”, as designed by architects Fourfront Design, Inc. It is a massive project including eight porches and […]
We are excited to announce the addition of a new standard spindle design – the Rampart! This design was developed by our professional architectural design specialists because of the large demand we’ve seen for custom spindles of similar design. This symmetrical turned baluster design is common all over the country. The name Rampart was inspired […]
R.L. of Hurley, WI writes “We finished up the railing at Le Chatteau. The spindles and railings turned out great! Everything fit perfectly. Just wanted to ask if you keep a record of the spindle profile for future use? The Chateau has a second floor with railings around three of the four sides. They may have them changed […]
This beautiful Connecticut home features a rooftop railing over a rounded covered patio. What a difference this decorative exterior balustrade addition had on the look of the home! A huge “thank you” to Creative Builders of CT for letting us be a part of this project. To learn how to measure for your own Curved […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
