Wall Mounted Rails Return Back to the Wall and using end caps, Code Question Q: Some of our wall mount rails return back to the wall where they terminate but may not actually touch....
Can a engineer use residential code for handrail to shorten the bottom return in a hotel and casino? My understanding is that you can not apply an IRC reference to a commercial building. What are the details of...
How do I keep aluminum from reacting with cement? When aluminum components come into contact with cement or lime mortar, exposed aluminum surfaces should be painted with heavy bodied...
How is the SA550 used? The best way to mount a post is still to make the post longer and core drill for the post,...
What is the difference between Pipe and Tube? IPS stands for iron pipe size — a standard that was originally developed for fluid transfer but has also become...
What is the difference between welding, brazing and soldering of aluminum? Aluminum Standards and Data provides definitions for welding and brazing: Welding is the “joining of two or more pieces of...
What is the difference between wrought iron and cast iron? In contemporary usage, Wrought iron is metal that is “worked,” often on an anvil. Using the skills of a blacksmith, the metal is...
How close can 2 EZ Sleeves sit next to each other? 4″ from any edge is the minimum distance. That applies to edge of concrete or edge of another hole.
Can you bend 4.00″ OD aluminum tube? We can bend 4.00″ OD aluminum tube. It would have to be annealed to T1 temper for bending, have at...
Measurement Worksheet for Laying out Stair Rail Fabrication Measurement worksheet for laying out stair rail fabrication
Handrail Bracket Saddle Styles “U” Style handrail brackets have universal saddle for use with round, square or extruded handrails. “D” &...