When Doug Smith President of Ilderton Contracting, LLC, wanted to install a curved balcony rod railing system in a luxury home they were building in Charleston, SC, he reached out to AGS Stainless. Doug began working with Railing Consultant Team Lead, Bob Reed. “Working with Bob Reed and his team to produce some stunning interior […]
Transcription: As I mentioned to you in that last video, the way most railing manufacturers fabricate with MIG welding, they’re leaving a big, thick bead of metal. There’s lots of spattering. It’s not very attractive, and so they cover it. But the mark of true craftsmanship is oftentimes very small things. The things that you […]
Transcription: We’re going to talk about the connection between the post, and the base plate, on a top mount post. So, here is a typical top mount post from AGS Stainless. The post connects to the base plate. The base plate looks like this. So, the post attaches to the base plate by a weld. […]
Transcription: This post comes from a competitor in the railing industry to AGS. This is an example of the quality that you’ll find in the industry. In order to mount the top rail to the post, you need a series of components to create the mounting surface. So, as you look inside this post here, […]
Transcription: Here is the terminal post to end the run of intermediate posts and set the system up to connect the top rail. There’s a wood top rail as a sample directly behind me. That’s a stainless top rail. So, to set the post up for the top rail, you need some form of transition, […]
Transcription: Marine-grade 316 is the best grade of steel for railings. However, 304 is less expensive and commonly used to manufacture standard railing systems. 316, though, is considerably more durable. you’ll have a lot less maintenance and ongoing maintenance required. And so, when it comes to a stainless railing, 316 is our recommendation. There are […]
Transcription: My name is Kevin Harris. I’m the director of sales and marketing for AGS Stainless. And today, I want to talk to you a little bit about quality. If you’re looking to add a new railing to your home and want that railing to be stainless steel, you really have two options. You can […]
The Scenario | On what was at one time, the Idlewood Airport, now sits Idlewild Park. Rich in New York history, Idlewild is one of the largest remaining saltwater marshes in Queens. In the recently built Learning Center on the site, AGS Stainless was chosen to custom design and then fabricate 100% offsite, the stainless […]
This Impressively Accessible Home Has a Tower That Can Be Reached by Wheelchair By Laura Mauk, Published by Dwell Magazine “A Baltimore father builds a house with accessibility in mind—and finds a new calling in the process. Silver linings aren’t always easy to find, but Ed Slattery sees them. “I tell people how lucky I […]
Romanock Residence by Partners for Architecture “The Scenario: The Stamford, Connecticut-based, Partners For Architecture was inaugurated in 2000 with the dedication to establish an architectural firm providing comprehensive and environmentally-sensitive architectural services. Over the years, it proved challenging for the firm to find clients willing and able to commission a residential project utilizing the technologies […]
What’s the difference between a house and a home? Most people would say that a house is a structure, a building made of brick, wood, or cement. A home, however, relates more to feelings and emotions. A home is a place where a person feels happy, secure, comfortable, and has a sense of belonging. What […]
Ryan Giffin Lead Laser Technician Highly specialized Lead Laser Technician Ryan Giffin loves being hands-on, solving problems, and keeping active by working in AGS’ shop. Fascinated by machinery, he enjoys figuring out how things work and finding ways to improve output and efficiency. Long-term employee Ryan is the go-to expert in precision-cut railing parts for […]
