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Comparing Several Types of Decorative Metals for Your Handrail

Posted by Leander Rabe on Fri, Mar 07, 2014

From aluminum to iron and stainless steel, railings can be made using a variety of mediums.

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Tags: metal railings, metal railing, stainless, railing, decorative metals

State of the Construction Industry

Posted by Leander Rabe on Mon, Aug 26, 2013
Couturier Iron Craft has done well to weather the recent challenges of the construction industry.  Lately the news has highlighted a turnaround in that industry.  However, the news can sometimes be hard to quantify.  Maxwell Systems has created a very helpful infographic.  It is built on the data they mined from the the Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Census Bureau and U.S. Department of Commerce.
Here are some of the highlights of the infographic's numbers:
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Tags: metal railings, curved stairs, custom built, construction industry, curved stairway

The Couturier Way to Crafting the Perfect Stainless Steel Railing

Posted by Daniel Couturier on Mon, Jul 22, 2013

Indoors or out, stairways and railings can transcend functionality to blend beautifully with their surrounding or make a unique statement. But crafting the perfect stainless steel railing requires a specialized approach – one that unites artistry with engineering.

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Four Warning Signs You Have the Wrong Metal Railing Install

Posted by Leander Rabe on Mon, Jul 15, 2013


Metal railings require as much thought and careful choosing as any other design element. If your space doesn’t seem to look its best, consider how your railings might be affecting aesthetics and function.

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Pros and Cons - Custom Metal Railings Vs. Component Railing System

Posted by Daniel Couturier on Mon, Jun 17, 2013

The term metal railings sounds a bit dull, doesn't it?  When it comes to designing stairways, balconies, and other architectural elements that require metal railings, custom designs are often a far better choice than pre-packaged railing systems.  Why limit your options and even those of your client when there are other more unique, distinct options available?

Whether for an executive business center, hospital, museum, college, airport, or even private residence, custom metal railings make it possible to achieve far better results in terms of design, style, and appeal.  Of course railings are used for a purpose (usually for safety), but they certainly don't have to have a utilitarian look.

What are the pros and cons of custom metal railings versus those systems that are pre-packaged?

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Tags: metal railings, metal railing, component railing