RUSTY STAIRS INSTALL: the third and final post in the “Rusty Stairs” series; where we document the design, fabrication and installation of our rusty steel I-beam stairs. In this part we will take a pictorial tour of the installation performed by Hamilton Metalcraft. For more background on this project check out part one: Rusty Stairs… Read More

RUSTED STEEL CANTILEVERED STAIRS. Part two of three. Here are a few pictures from my recent progress inspection at Hamilton Metalcraft on Long Island. The client and I are very happy with the quality and progress thus far. The image above shows a detail of a typical tread plate bolted to the steel W5x16. Grade 8,… Read More

RUSTED STEEL STAIRS. Part one of three. We are excited about this project; much design development has gone into this. After months of planning, research and a ton of drawing, the project is finally a go. The development phase of this project began in June 2015, we are almost a year into this project! An artisan metal shop… Read More