Frequently Asked Questions

Near the water, aluminum has the edge because it cannot rust in the marine air, which is why slat and many prefab systems use it. Steel is stronger and takes ornamental detail better, which matters for historic homes, and finished through a multi-step powder-coat over a primer it holds up well when set back from the water. We help you weigh the two for your property.

Near the water, aluminum has the edge because it cannot rust in the salt air, which is why slat and many prefab systems use it. Steel is stronger and takes ornamental detail better, which matters for historic homes, and finished through a multi-step powder-coat over a primer it holds up well when set back from the water. We help you weigh the two for your property.

Yes. When professionally fabricated and installed, cable railings fully comply with building codes, including required tension, spacing, and handrail height. Our team ensures every project in Seattle, WA passes inspection and meets all city and county requirements.

Yes. When professionally fabricated and installed, cable railings fully comply with building codes, including required tension, spacing, and handrail height. Our team ensures every project passes inspection and meets all city and county requirements.

They are among the better fits. Contemporary homes are designed around open plans and clean lines, and a conventional closed staircase is usually the heaviest object left in an otherwise light interior. A floating stair removes that mass and turns the staircase into a feature instead of an obstruction.

Yes. A lot of Redmond neighborhoods and newer developments have design standards for fences, and we provide drawings and finish samples so your fence can go through the community's design review without friction. We keep the style within the guidelines while still making it specific to your home.

Yes. Many Redmond neighborhoods have standards for gate height, style, and automation, and we provide drawings and finish samples so your gate clears the community's design review without a second round. We keep the design within the guidelines while still matching it to your home.

Often yes, though it depends on the opening, the surrounding structure, and the clearances available. A retrofit is a bigger job than a new build installation because the existing framing has to come out and the new structure has to be supported properly. We measure the actual opening before quoting so the number reflects your house.

In a renovation it often works very well. A minimal steel and timber stair set against original craftsman or Victorian woodwork reads as a deliberate contemporary intervention rather than a clash. The main practical consideration is the existing opening, since period houses are rarely square and the structure around the stairwell varies a great deal.