Feeney, Inc. recently announced its participation in the USS Arizona Memorial renovation project in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. The company supplied DesignRail® aluminum railings with CableRail stainless steel cable infill as well as ancillary products to ensure durability and longevity.
Feeney’s DesignRail® with CableRail was the preferred choice for the deck railing system due to its versatility, aesthetics, and low maintenance. “We selected Feeney’s railing for a variety of reasons, including its ability to provide a low visibility profile,” says Isobel Hertlein, an administrator for the Hawk Contracting Group, which was in charge of the project. “It doesn’t detract from the actual memorial, and it offers a safety barrier for practicality.”
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Brad Adsit, LEED-AP, CSI-CDT and Feeney’s design and engineering manager, recommended the company’s DesignRail® aluminum railing with a clear anodized finish to help withstand both the high level of salt water exposure and heavy visitor traffic. In addition, Feeney supplied high-density neoprene isolation pads to protect the post base plates from any corrosion that might be experienced due to salt water exposure between the concrete deck surface and the base plate.
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Feeney also provided special isolation bushings made from engineered polymers to line the cable holes in the posts and eliminate direct contact of the stainless cable and aluminum post material. “This is an important ‘best practice’ for projects located in areas with heavy salt-water exposure, as the dissimilar metals combined with the salt-water can produce electrolysis which can create a battery-acid like secretion that can stain and etch the aluminum posts,” explains Adsit.
Feeney couldn’t be more thrilled to be part of this historic landmark. “We are truly honored to have been able to provide our railing products and participate in this wonderful project,” says Andy Penny, vice president of marketing and advertising at Feeney, Inc.
The project wasn’t without its challenges. The memorial was closed for the 14-day renovation period, so coordination and execution was very tight. “All crew members and building materials had to be shipped from the mainland by barge,” explains Hertlein. “We also encountered last-minute changes in the overall design, as required by the National Park Service, but in the end we were able to complete the project and reopen the site on time.”
About Feeney
Feeney, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of high quality architectural products that enhance the spaces where people live, work, and play. Feeney residential and commercial construction products for exterior or interior applications include CableRail stainless steel cable assemblies, Quick-Connect® auto-locking cable fittings, DesignRail® aluminum railing systems with optional LED lighting, Sta-Lok® stainless steel rods, and the Trellis Collection of garden trellises. Since 1948, Oakland, California-based Feeney has been committed to providing construction professionals and DIY homeowners with innovative, easy-to-use products and unsurpassed service. For more information or the location of a dealer near you, please visit www.feeneyinc.com.