Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, and bronze is ideal. Outdoors it weathers to a protective patina instead of corroding. For exterior railings with more exposure, we use silicon bronze, the marine-grade alloy, so the damp poses no risk. Polished brass can go outside but patinas faster in the moisture, so we typically steer exterior projects toward bronze or a living finish.

Yes, and bronze is ideal. Outdoors it weathers to a protective patina instead of corroding. For exterior railings, especially near the lake at Kennydale, we use silicon bronze, the marine-grade alloy, so the moisture poses no risk. Polished brass can go outside but patinas faster in the damp, so we usually steer exterior work toward bronze or a living finish.

Yes, and bronze in particular is made for it. Outdoors, bronze weathers to a protective patina rather than corroding, which is why it has been used for architectural metalwork for centuries.

Yes, and bronze is ideal, especially near the water. Outdoors it weathers to a protective patina rather than corroding, and for exterior railings near Commencement Bay and the Sound we use silicon bronze, the marine-grade alloy, so the salt air is no concern. Polished brass can go outside but patinas faster in the coastal damp, so we usually specify bronze for exterior work in Tacoma.

Absolutely. Cable railing systems are versatile and can be installed on interior stairs, exterior decks, balconies, rooftop patios, and commercial projects.

Absolutely. Cable railing systems are versatile and can be installed on interior stairs, exterior decks, balconies, rooftop patios, and commercial projects in Seattle, WA.

Often yes, though it depends on your stair opening and the clearances available. Floating stairs can be configured as a straight run, an L shape, or a U shape, and on a compact city lot the right configuration frequently opens up a stairwell that felt cramped with a conventional closed stair.

Often yes, but it depends on your stair opening and required clearances. Floating stairs can be designed with different configurations (straight run, L-shape, U-shape) while still meeting code and comfort requirements.

Yes. Interior work is rarely subject to community design review, but where a development does have standards covering visible alterations we supply drawings and finish samples so the project clears review without a second round. Exterior stairs more often need that documentation.