Category F
EXterior Railings & FENCES - Nonforged

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BRONZE BALCONY RAILINGS AT MEDITERRANEAN STYLE HOME

Is this a joint venture: No
Category: Exterior Railings & Fences - Nonforged
Designed by: Fabricator
Total Labor Hours: 400
Finish Type: Satin finish Architectural Bronze
Materials Used: Architectural Bronze arched pickets 3/8" x 5/8", cap rail 2-1/4" with 1.5" x 1/2" x 1/8" channel, 1/2" pipe with stainless steel threaded rod and brass acorn nuts, 1st top horizontal bar 1.25" x 1/2" plate, bottom two horizontals 1.25" x 1/2" x 1/8" channels. Posts 1.25" sq tubing with 1" stainless tubing inside.

General Description: The project included two small balconies 2.5' x 5' x 2.5'. One large balcony 3.5' x 16' x 3.5'. 7' guard and three 6.5' handrails. The assembly of the bronze components were mechanically screwed together with brass machine screws. The 1-1/4" bronze tubing posts were reinforced with stainless steel tubing inside the posts.

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BARRACKS RAILING

Is this a joint venture: No
Category: Exterior Railings & Fences - Nonforged
Designed by: Architect
Total Labor Hours: 580
Finish Type: powder coat
Materials Used: steel, salvaged wrought iron

General Description: This project originally started as a restoration job when the staircase outside of this old army barracks was being rebuilt. The combination of the original guard rail being badly damaged during removal and the new staircase being built to slightly different dimensions caused the project to become a new fabrication. Some small adjustments were made to bring the new piece up to code including height, baluster spacing, and anchoring, while preserving as much as possible of the historic character of the work. Threaded tenons were replaced with TIG welds to avoid water infiltration issues but everything else was constructed to match the original. Thirty feet of decorative molding was salvaged from the original cap rail and another fifty feet of new molding was forged to match. The connections between the railing panels and all of the decorative work is assembled with bevel head screws in the same manner as the original.

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INDIAN COMMUNITY - REHAB AND RECOVERY BUILDINGS

Is this a joint venture: No
Category: Exterior Railings & Fences - Nonforged
Designed by: Fabricator/Architect (jointly)
Total Labor Hours: 4913
Finish Type: Pre-Weathered, Brushed Stainless
Materials Used: Corten Weathering Steel Plate, Pipe, Perforated and Sheet, Stainless Steel Tube, and Steel Tube

General Description: This project utilized over 15 tons of Corten steel to create a cohesive, functional, and visually striking environment for a rehabilitation center. The scope included 77 custom ¼" Corten window shades, rain scuppers, bollards, and pedestrian bridges seamlessly integrated into the hardscape. Custom privacy barriers and gates, ranging from 4' to 14' in height, were adorned with bird motifs inspired by Native American petroglyphs, blending cultural symbolism with modern design. The project also featured Corten canopies and stainless steel handrails, uniting durability with aesthetic sophistication. Every element was thoughtfully crafted to combine functionality, artistic expression, and site-specific design, transforming everyday infrastructure into a welcoming, inspiring, and enduring space for the center’s community.

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TRON AT DISNEY WORLD

Is this a joint venture: No
Category: Exterior Railings & Fences - Nonforged
Designed by: Architect
Total Labor Hours:1300
Finish Type: Polished no.4 and no.8 stainless steel
Materials Used: 316 Stainless Steel

General Description: The railings exemplify precision metal fabrication and artistic craftsmanship. Constructed from painted steel, the system features custom waterjet cut infill panels with a geometric motif. Each panel was curved to match the sweeping stair, ensuring seamless integration with the stringers. The vertical posts are HSS tube steel members with custom machined cap assemblies finished using a durable acrylic polyurethane paint. The handrails are rolled steel tubing, meticulously aligned to maintain consistent transitions along the spiral geometry. Hidden welds and concealed fasteners preserve a clean, architectural aesthetic while ensuring structural integrity. The railing system was fabricated in modular segments in a controlled shop setting to ensure a successful field installation. The resulting composition unites ornamental detailing with engineering accuracy, transforming a functional guardrail into a sculptural centerpiece that enhances the stair’s fluid movement and architectural sophistication.

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RAILING

Is this a joint venture: No
Category: Exterior Railings & Fences - Nonforged
Designed by: Fabricator
Total Labor Hours: 200
Finish Type: Powder coat
Materials Used: Aluminum, Wagner lighting system

General Description: Fabricated and installed radiused aluminum railing with led lighted post caps, 1 1/2" aluminum pipe stair rail with glass rail cap fitted with Wagner lighting system, all powder coated. Fabricated some steel lighting posts along with electrical boxes for switching the lights on, galvanized and powder coated for a new Bocce court. All for the owner's daughter wedding.