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This Exterior Balustrade Installation Instructions post is being put up to make it easier to find.  Polyurethane Rail, Newel Posts, and Hardware provided by Western Spindle and used here have been independently tested for strength requirements mandated by the IBC and IRC codes.  It has been found to meet and exceed the requirements.  For Wood […]

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Our Wood Porch Balustrade systems have undergone significant improvement in 2018.  An improved Rail Installation Hardware Kit and a wider baluster capacity for the 4″ System are some of the features.  And, the balustrades have been independently tested as Structural Guardrail.  They have been found to exceed the strength requirements for IBC, IRC, and ASME […]

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To download the Polyurethane Balustrades 3 part Specifications in Word (.doc) format for easy inclusion in your plans, click American Porch Polyurethane Balustrade Specifications (.doc) The 3 part spec for our urethane balustrades is also listed below:   Structural, High-Density Polyurethane Railing System (Balustrades) SECTION 06 81 00 COMPOSITE RAILINGS AND BALUSTRADES  This specification includes […]

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To download the Wood Balustrades 3 part Specifications in Word (.doc) format for easy inclusion in your plans, click American Porch Wood Balustrade Specifications (.doc) The 3 part spec for our wood balustrades is also listed below:   Wood Railing System (Balustrades) SECTION 06 43 16 WOOD RAILINGS   This specification includes hidden text for […]

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American Porch Wood Porch Rail Systems passed testing according to ASCE (American Society of Civil Engineers) building code guardrail requirements. An independent third party conducted porch balustrade structural testing on our 4″ Porch Rail System and 6″ Porch Rail System, which were installed on the testing fixture with our Rail Installation Kit, Newel Posts, and […]

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Is “good enough” not good enough for you?  Do you like working independently?  Do you thrive when you have the freedom to get the job done without someone looking over your shoulder?  You might be our next rock star operator! At Western Spindle, we are a close-knit team dedicated to making beautiful architectural millwork for […]

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A Montana business based in Townsend is leaving its mark on historic homes across the country. Click here to watch the video clip By Lindsey Ford – MTN News A Montana business based in Townsend is leaving its mark on historic homes across the country. This week’s Montana Made report features American Porch which was […]

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Nothing says “Welcome home for Christmas” like a well decorated Victorian Porch!  Thanks to S.G. of Saratoga Springs, NY for sharing. The customer writes: “The project is done (mostly).  Please see pictures attached.  The rail system looks great – – and everything fit and was installed with no problem.  Thank you!” Products featured on this […]

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