Frequently Asked Questions

Both are warm copper alloys with distinct character. Brass, copper and zinc, is brighter and more golden and takes a high polish, ideal for a refined interior staircase. Bronze, copper and tin, is warmer and browner and weathers to a stable patina, the traditional choice for exterior and architectural work. On a Medina home we often use polished brass indoors and silicon bronze outdoors, and we help you and your designer choose for each application.

They are both warm copper alloys with different character. Brass, copper and zinc, is brighter and golden and takes a high polish, which suits refined interior railings. Bronze, copper and tin, is warmer and browner and weathers to a stable patina, the traditional outdoor choice. In Redmond we mostly use brass to warm up modern interiors and bronze for exterior and architectural work, and we will recommend the right one.

Both are warm copper alloys with different character. Brass, copper and zinc, is brighter and golden and takes a high polish, ideal for interior railings. Bronze, copper and tin, is warmer and browner and weathers to a stable patina, the traditional outdoor choice. In Kirkland we tend to use brass to warm interiors and silicon bronze for exterior work near the lake, and we will recommend the right one.

Both are warm copper alloys with different character. Brass, copper and zinc, is brighter and golden and takes a high polish, ideal for interior railings. Bronze, copper and tin, is warmer and browner and weathers to a stable patina, the traditional outdoor choice. In Renton we often use brass for interior feature stairs and bronze for exterior work, and we will recommend the right one for your project.

Both are warm copper alloys with different character. Brass, copper and zinc, is brighter and golden and takes a high polish, ideal for interior railings. Bronze, copper and tin, is warmer and browner and weathers to a stable patina, the traditional outdoor choice. In Kent we often use brass for interior feature stairs and bronze for exterior work, and since we are local, stop by the showroom and we will show you the difference.

An accessible handrail comes down to a graspable profile the hand can close around, mounting within a supportive height range, a continuous run along the stair or ramp, and extensions so support does not end before the steps do. Strict ADA requirements apply mainly to public spaces, but the same principles make a Medina home safer for aging in place, and we build to them.

An ADA-compliant handrail comes down to a few key things: a graspable profile your hand can close around, mounting within the required height range, a continuous run along the full stair or ramp, and extensions at the top and bottom so support does not end before the steps do. The exact dimensions are specified in the accessibility standards, and we fabricate to them. We will walk you through how they apply to your specific stair or ramp.