Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, this is one of our strongest differentiators. Because we fabricate both railings and awnings in-house, matching powder-coat color, metal profile, and hardware finish is straightforward. Many Seattle homeowners order railings and an awning together and get a fully unified exterior metalwork package. If you already have railings from us, bring us a photo and we'll match it exactly.

Yes. We can match the profile, finish, height, glass spacing, and attachment style as closely as possible to the existing balconies.

Yes. we can try to match the profile, finish, height, spacing, and attachment style as closely as possible, then verifying compliance before fabrication or installation.

Yes. The Victorian and craftsman homes around the Capitol have porches and stairs that predate current standards and do not always have framing where a handrail anchors. We assess the structure on a site visit and fabricate a compliant handrail that mounts securely into the actual building while suiting its period character.

Yes, and it is some of our most common work in Tacoma. Older commercial and residential buildings have stairs and entries that predate current standards and do not always have framing where a handrail needs to anchor. We assess the structure on a site visit and fabricate a compliant handrail that mounts securely into the actual building while respecting its character.

Yes. Most Medina projects come through architects. We work from spec drawings, provide CAD shop drawings back for review, attend coordination meetings as needed. We’ve worked with most of the architects active on the Eastside luxury market.

Yes, and we prefer it on complex Medina projects. We work from architect drawings, provide shop drawings for their review and approval, and fabricate to the approved spec. If the awning is part of a larger exterior metalwork package that includes custom railings, gates, or other fabricated elements, we can handle all of those from one shop, which simplifies coordination considerably. We have worked with several Eastside architecture firms on residential projects in Medina and the surrounding area and the process is well established.

Very little, which is a big part of why Renton homeowners choose them. Stainless cable railings need an occasional wipe-down and a periodic check of the cable tension, and quality hardware tensioned correctly at install holds that tension for years. There is none of the staining, sealing, or repainting a wood baluster railing requires; rinsing off grime so the stainless keeps its finish is about the whole of it.

Brass naturally develops a patina as it reacts with the air, which is part of its character. If you want it to stay bright, we apply a lacquer that holds the polish, and maintenance is just occasional dusting. If you prefer the metal to age, we can leave it unlacquered, and an occasional wipe or polish lets you control how far the patina goes. A living-finish bronze is meant to age and needs essentially no upkeep at all.

Brass develops a patina as it reacts with air, which on a historic home is often desirable. To keep a railing bright, we lacquer it, and upkeep is just occasional dusting. To let it age, or to match existing aged metalwork, we leave it unlacquered. A living-finish bronze is meant to age and needs essentially no maintenance. We match the approach to the home and the look you are after.