When building a massive log home or outfitting a sweeping exterior deck, the railing is often the most tactile piece of architecture in the entire project. It is the structure your guests will rest their drinks on, the staircase barrier you will slide your hand heavily down every morning, and the massive entry post that defines the foyer.
A standard mortise-and-tenon peeled pine railing is undeniably beautiful. But for those seeking bespoke, one-of-a-kind cabin architecture, the railing framework provides an unparalleled canvas for extreme customization.
Welcome to the Features & Upgrades hub. This section explores the highly specialized, often complex architectural additions that transform a purely functional building-code barrier into a stunning, interactive centerpiece of rustic design.
Explore Custom Railing Upgrades
A round log is terrible at holding a glass of wine. Discover how builders cleanly integrate massive, flat, live-edge timber slabs horizontally onto the top of round log systems, transforming your deck railing into a functional, sprawling bar.
Baby gates and dog barriers usually look like cheap plastic afterthoughts screwed into expensive timber. Learn how master carpenters engineer heavy, swinging log gates that perfectly match the massive joinery and aesthetic of the surrounding staircase.
Eradicating straight lines entirely. We explore the intense artisan methods required to build violently sweeping, curved log balconies, comparing the painstaking process of hunting for naturally curved trees against the massive industrial effort of steam-bending heavy timber.
Illuminating a dark timber staircase without revealing the source. Learn the highly technical process of boring wire channels entirely hidden within massive solid wood posts to seamlessly integrate low-voltage LED safety lighting into the architecture.
The ultimate statement piece for a grand foyer. Discover the world of custom chainsaw artistry, where the massive, structural anchor posts of a staircase are literally sculpted into wild bears, eagles, or intricate, sweeping timber spirals before installation.