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Expert: - 11/12/2009


Question
I am remodeling my house and want to replace the wooded railings/balustrade with wrought iron version.  I saw a pattern in a magazine awhile back that I really liked but have been unable to find it again either on the internet or in recent magazines.  The balustrade pattern is a simple bare branch-like or bare twig-like design.  I believe I saw it in a country-style or log cabin magazine.  Not much to go on here but thought I give you a try to see if you can direct me to a possible contact.  Thanks

Answer
Sorry, unless I saw the image myself I could not direct you.  The company with the most available has been House of Forgings which you can find at http://www.westfiremfg.com or try someone different like outwater.com.  Other companies to check are Indetahl and Custom Iron out of Canada.  Sorry I cannot be of further help.

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Joseph G. Swallow

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I can answer all staircase balustrade questions where handrails, newels posts, balusters (wood and metal), and stair treads are concerned. I cannot help with cabinetry and floor (outside of stair-related treads and risers), as well as stain and finish issues unless staircase related.

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30 years in the stair industry. Founder of Hardwood Creations in Southern California and CEO of Westfire Manufacturing, Inc. I was a stair builder for 10 years, both in custom and production housing. Have estimated over 750,000 single family homes and provided materials to lumber yards and builders for 12 years. Was an expert witness in several staircase related law suits in Southern California. Stair codes, installation help, stair handrail and balustrade installation are what I know best.

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NAHB of Portland, OR. Was a member of ICBO for 9 years.

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Cal State Fullerton, Cypress College

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