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A couple was building a custom waterfront home in Rumson, NJ. The architect and landscape architect had collaborated on custom terrace railing design for the terraces and stops. Through dialogue with the client, they wanted the railing design to be more contemporary than traditional.

The exterior railing material needed to be a combination of aircraft grade and marine grade aluminum due to the proximity to water.

After meeting with the builder the terrace railing design was solidified. The terrace railing color was still to be confirmed, but the wife wanted the terrace railing to the same color as her favorite sweater. We researched custom powder colors that could withstand the harsh waterfront elements.

All the railing areas were measured accurately including the front stairs that the architect wanted serpentine curves to flow around the front pillars. These front stair railings were by far the most challenging to design correctly to flow visually as they transcend up the stairs.

After many conversations with the builder, architect, the railing designs were solidified. The custom super-durable powder-coat color was approved.

With emphasis and focus on this project’s schedule, the entire railing was custom created in record time. The terrace railing went through the blasting, pretreatment and powder-coat process. The custom color was an absolute hit, enhancing the visual aspect of the entire built space, giving the clients a phenomenal area to entertain, relax and enjoy the waterfront views in Rumson, NJ.

 

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We love our front porch railings! They certainly add a lot of beauty to our home and they fit the period of our home. When elderly guests come to visit, it’s always good that they have something strong to hold onto, and they fit perfectly what we were looking for. Thanks to everyone on your team for their artistic work. We are very happy with our final products!

Indiana Cleint

Compass delivered absolutely amazing, high quality product. They are true masters.  I am also pleased with their timely communication and guidance, as we worked through the design and transaction process. 

I would definitely recommend them and work with them again.

Wisconsin Client

What an excellent experience we had with Compass Ironworks!! We have spent four years restoring and remodeling a Pre-Civil War home in North Alabama. We have learned a lot through the process and made more than a few mistakes. But choosing Compass Ironworks was not one of those. From the very first interaction, Amos and his team have been a pleasure to work with. Old homes are quirky! No right angles. No two measurements are precisely the same. So using a company in Pennsylvania was a risk. And we are SO GLAD we took that risk! Absolutely flawless!! The designs, the collaboration, the execution, the QUALITY, the timeline and the finished product were all first class!!! We will absolutely choose Compass again for our next project and recommend them to anyone who asks.

Alabama Designer

The railing is installed and is beautiful … a work of art, to be sure!

My expectations were high and certainly met. I was able to visit the shop and see the railing in progress. It was a thrill to see it then, and very exciting when it arrived at my home.

I have already recommended you to others!

Massachusetts Client
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