Featured Work – December 2021
It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year!
And what could make the season even “better?” Having your handrail ready for those wintery, slippery days that are coming. It does not always have to be something out of Home & Gardens! Often, our customers just want something that is functional and cost effective over the years! Iron can meet and exceed those challenges!
From our family to yours – Merry Christmas and may God continue to protect and bless in the coming year!
Featured Work – November 2021
A Time of Thanks!
It will be here before you know it, so go ahead and dress your home up to reflect the warmth of the seasonal celebrations! We think that iron really sets the stage for a beautiful and long lasting entry impression. Once again, we would like to thank God, our customers, community and businesses who trusted us with their “castle!” We pray for God to continue protecting and Blessing you and your family!
Featured Work – October 2021
A Perfect Combination – Curved Stairs & Iron Handrails
Custom stairs deserve custom handrails! The great thing about “Iron” is that it goes perfect with everything and with curved stairs, the visual impact is amazing. We can take your ideas or our team can create a one of a kind statement of excellence.
Featured Work – September 2021
Faux Balconies Add Flair
Faux balconies are a fraction of the cost of a real balcony, making your home look great, but they are purely decorative pieces. Faux means fake, so a faux balcony is a fake balcony. Appearance-wise, a faux balcony looks like the real deal. It’s typically made out of the same materials as a real balcony.
Featured Work – August 2021
Before & After :: A Deck Transformation
Your deck is “naturally” an extension of your home! And without a doubt, your home is a beautiful little extension of yourself. So get a little crazy… let your “inside” awesome-ness extend “outward” for the sake of your deck and the parties that are waiting to be had, the laughter you can almost hear and some late night star gazing. For the bird lovers we can provide multiple feed options incorporated into our design. We are here to help. If you have any questions or want a free estimate give us a call us at (423) 246-2066 or for inspiration and great conversation, stop by our Kingsport Showroom
1005 East Sullivan Street | Kingsport, TN 37660
Featured Work – July 2021
Your HOME – YOUR True North
Whether your home sits atop a beautiful mountain and you want it to display for all to see below – or if you just really want to put a few finishing touches on it …. We are here for you. As always we can design it or take something you already have and bring it to life. Let your home be your castle and let us help make it perfect!
Featured Work – June 2021
We Work with Your Designs
It’s that time of year again. Time to be outside, in nature and enjoying the sun, the shine .. maybe a little rain. No matter what the weather, we can provide the gate to enclose your personal sanctuary. We can design it for you or if you prefer to sketch it out or have a photograph of one you like – we can make that dream a reality!
Featured Work – May 2021
Ready to Spring into Awning?!?
Awnings were originally designed to protect a window, door or entry way. As time went on, we still use them in functional ways, but now we do have some options as to how personalized, artistic, creative and functional you want it to be. We have many more design options and can always incorporate your ideas and special touches into the final finished product.
Featured Work – April 2021
It’s Almost that Time of Year!
Anyone else counting the days down from Spring till Summer? Ready for some outdoor escapades? Even your garden gate can set the mood for a fantastic get-togethers. From the moment they enter the space you created, they feel the extra attention you put into making it an “outdoor” extension of HOME!
Featured Work – Feb / Mar 2021
An Old Time Fence
We often get asked to use more standard, some call old fashioned details for fencing. We believe all fencing to be special and each has a unique purpose to fulfill. This month we look at a beautiful farm fence and the history of the “fence.”The Origins of Fences
The origin of the word “fence” comes in the XIV Century with the word fens, a short term for defense, protection. The Oxford Dictionary defines it as “a structure serving as a barrier, boundary or enclosure, usually made of posts or stakes joined together by boards, wire, or rails. It surrounds, separates, keeps away, it defends.”
The history of civilization is closely tied with the history of fences. It emerged from the notions of agriculture, family and property. Fences helped institutionalize the collective recognition of private property as a visual and open declaration of intention, a commitment to the land, a proprietor’s self-regard and responsibility.
But were fences used to bar access to a land or were they used to mark the land? As the dictionary states, and on first impressions, it is a structure serving as a barrier but when is an opaque sort of wall it works as signage. We make an interpretation rather than physical contact with it; we know we should not trespass it and we know that this portion of terrain belongs to someone. It has a symbolic meaning.
The Greeks were the first to use a fence. Although in Athens the land was kept based on social recognition, with no partitions, when they were outside of local boundaries, conquering territory in Asia Minor, the terrain was divided among themselves with partitions. Romans repeated the pattern. The fence was instrumental in these land appropriations and played a part in the domination-securing processes.
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Featured Work – January
Transforming Your Space
This customer wanted to replace the wooden baluster with ageless iron – and viola – your space has been transformed into something new! We can create something “just” for you or we can use a design you have found or like. This customer came in and wanted us to share the images of their updated and transformed railing! He thought it would be cool to see it on our website – and we agree! This truly has the WOW factor when you walk in his home! Thanks for sharing with us.