N.M. of Norfolk, VA writes: “Attached are photos of the finished product (new railing system on existing porch). The materials were good quality (working with the cedar smelled wonderful) and everything arrived promptly and perfectly packaged. Thanks for your assistance and I will certainly recommend your company. If you need more professional looking images, or […]
Porch Remodel
Replacing your porch railing can seem like a big project, especially if it includes custom reproduction spindles and newel posts. But it’s easier than you think. This Portland customer simply sent us the original posts and spindles, and selected a our standard 4″ class 3-piece Porch Rail System. We were able to match his posts […]
A covered front entryway can add character to your house’s exterior and offer protection against the elements, all while providing you with a shaded and dry place to sit outside. Unfortunately, some of the most picturesque covered front entryways have fallen victim to the elements. Luckily, Western Spindle has standard spindles or we can custom-design […]
Is it okay to use pressure treated wood porch spindles for my railing? Should I use Cedar spindles instead? And what is the cost difference? There are really only two reasons you would use pressure treated wood for your millwork: low cost and resistance to rot. And these are good reasons. But what about cedar, […]
L.W. of Franklin, TN writes in his restoration blog: “They are not local but they are a family owned business that provides a high quality product and ship directly to your house. If you are looking for spindles that are architecturally and period correct for your house made out of something other than pressure treated lumber, […]
This project was a fun one. This home’s natural beauty was being dragged down by a old rotted porch floor and railing. While the task seemed daunting at first, a breakdown of the steps involved (and a little help from Western Spindle) revealed that this project was very do-able. Seven-piece top rail with scalloped trim […]
Dave Gravina at Green Mountain Renovation is an excellent builder in the Pittsburgh area, and has been a great repeat customer of ours. He’s recently sent us pictures of another successful porch railing installation project they’ve completed. This customer has chosen our very popular 2 1/2″ Victorian Porch Spindle with the best-selling 6″ class […]
Ordering custom porch spindles is easy. Just email with the following information: Width & Height: If your spindle has square portions, width of the square(s). If completely turned, then the diameter of the spindle. Also include how long (tall) Quantity: How many you need reproduced Design: Give us some idea of the spindle design. Email […]
Just got pictures of a beautiful home in Louisville, KY. They used a combination of straight rail and curved rail, according to the shape of their porch. (Click here to see their testimonial). Included in this porch is our 6″ 4-Piece Porch Rail System in Port Orford Cedar, and the 3 1/2 × 20″ Victorian […]
Want ideas for your exterior painting project? This home in Butte, MT shows that when done right, a beautiful paint scheme can really set the property apart. While a little extra time was involved in the painting of this porch, you can see the final effect is very stunning. They’ve used our 4×20″ and 3 […]
