Blog Articles from S&L Spindles
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Do’s and Don’ts of Spindle Installation
Installing spindles isn’t challenging, but it does require precision, care, and plenty of prep work. Here are some best practices for spindle installation, along with some things to avoid during the process. Do: Ensure Proper Spacing Visually, the most important part...
Spindles and Balusters – What’s the Difference?
An architect, carpenter, or contractor may refer to “balusters” while designing and building a staircase or outdoor patio deck. You might ask, “What’s a baluster?” Americans interchange the words “baluster” and “spindle”, although the industry-specific term for the...
4 Remarkably Designed Stairwells That Will Make You Love Balusters and Wood Spindles
Wood spindles or balusters on this curved staircase add a simple elegance to the home. In a compact space the builder was able to create an attractive design. One of the most important elements of this open stairwell are the variation they chose for the wood spindles....
How to Recoup Costs on Your Home Improvement Projects
Homeowners long for renovation projects that wisely recoup costs. Simple details like exterior wood balusters, galvanized nails, and pressure treated lumber that has been kiln-dried help to recoup a large amount of the project when proprietors go to sell. It’s...
The Pros and Cons of Famous Deck Railing Styles
Deck railing not only provides safety in elevated spaces, it’s also an opportunity to add style to your home. Consider the pros and cons to four distinctive and iconic railing styles including Chinese Chippendale, Craftsman, Sunbursts and Turned Balusters. ...
How to Choose Wood Porch Columns For Your Home
Whether you're buying them for a new home or replacing existing ones, wood porch columns have the power to transform your home's exterior. That said, it's important to pick the right type of wood and the right style to best complement your home. Keep reading for...
The Value of Fence Post Finials
Wood fence post finials serve an important function that is often overlooked: protecting the top of a post. Most of us don’t realize how important it is to do so because we assume that if wood is treated, it will last a long time. The problem is, with a round...
Cedar or Pressure Treated Pine?
Having trouble deciding between cedar and pressure treated lumber? Keep reading for some important information on both the cedar and pressure treated wood that we use for our products. Myths and Misconceptions about Western Red Cedar Many of us don't like...
Why Deck Railing Paint Fails (and How to Prevent It)
Deck railing paint can fail prematurely. Luckily, there are several ways to prevent that from happening and increase the longevity of your paint. The following identifies some common reasons that deck railing paint fails, and some remedies to avoid it. 1. Wood was wet...
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