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Expert Profile: Joseph G. Swallow

Expertise: I can answer all staircase balustrade questions where handrails, newels posts, balusters (wood and metal), and stair treads are concerned. Cannot help with cabinetry and floor (outside of stair-related treads and risers), as well as stain and finish issues unless staircase related.

Experience in the area
30 years in the stair industry. Founder of Hardwood Creations in Southern California and CEO of Westfire Manufacturing, Inc. I was a stair builder for 10 years, both in custom and production housing. Have estimated over 750,000 single family homes and provided materials to lumber yards and builders for 10 years. Was an expert witness in several staircase related law suits in Southern California

Organizations
NAHB of Portland, OR. Was a member of ICBO for 9 years.

Education/Credentials
Cal State Fullerton

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Average Ratings
Prestige Points: 530
Knowledge	10.0 Best of the best
Clarity of Response	10.0 Best of the best
Timeliness	9.75 Best of the best
Politeness	10.0 Best of the best
Number Of Questions (in Past 24 Hours)		0
Max Questions to be Asked (in 24 Hour period)		5
Total Questions (since joining AllExperts)		84

Recent Reviews from Users

Knowl	Clarity	Time	Politeness	Date
10	10	10	10	09/15/08
10	10	10	10	09/15/08
10	10	10	10	07/26/08
10	10	10	10	03/24/08
10	10	10	10	03/20/08

User Comments

Thanks for the reply
(Elizabeth on 09/15/08)

Many Thanks for this prompt courteous and enlightening response. Now we can proceed. Great service
(Ellen on 09/15/08)

My first time -- didn't realize I was possibly asking the wrong person -- a stair builder. But, he had a good answer, anyway! So, that's how I'm goin
(Elaine on 03/24/08)

Thank you for the quick response!! We'll try this
(LML on 03/20/08)

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Recent Answers from Joseph G. Swallow

2008-10-27 refinish wood stairs/riser stain different than tread: Eleanor, Most builders would simply paint the risers and the skirt, giving the painted balusters a "balanced" look. The best option would be to either remove the existing risers and replace them...

2008-09-14 staining stairs: Liquid stain I would assume would be like Minwax or Watco? Yes, they are much easier to apply than gel stains. I've only used gel stains a few times, the first time on white hard maple which has no penetration...

2008-09-12 Spiral stairs: Ellen, I don't see any problem with using a 24" X 10" tread for loft access in a spiral or circular stair. I've installed something similar about six years ago to a loft that was converted into a library...

2008-08-25 refinishing old staircase: Michelle, Sorry for taking so long to answer as I've not had access to a computer for some time. In refinishing stairs, I've rarely stripped finish off of stairs with any chemicals or strippers....

2008-07-30 replacing metal balusters with different metal balusters: Judy, It would be easier to buy already made balusters and have them welded to the handrail. You might want to shop around, even making a call to the local Home Builder's Association for references...

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