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St. Martin’s Episcopal Church | Custom Metal & Wood Fabrication by Renfrow+Co

by | Jul 6, 2026 | Metalwork, Gather, Pavilions and Structures, Worship | 0 comments

About the St. Martin’s Church Project

Since its founding in 1952, St. Martin’s Episcopal Church has grown to become the largest Episcopal church in North America, with more than 9,000 members.

Renfrow+Co team member transporting a custom-fabricated metal railing piece across the courtyard area of St. Martin’s Episcopal Church
Balcony of St. Martin’s Church with a newly installed black metal railing crafted by Renfrow+Co, with a worker completing final adjustments

Architectural Metal and Wood Fabrication Details

Renfrow was initially tasked with creating wood decks that would span across the church’s courtyards.

Balcony view with Renfrow+Co’s handcrafted bronze railing at St. Martin’s Church courtyard
Renfrow+Co team working on installing a metal grate for a water feature at St. Martin’s Church courtyard
Renfrow+Co workers installing custom wood decking at St. Martin's Episcopal Church using Thermory Ash planks
To accomplish this, our team selected Thermory Ash as a medium due to its durable, smooth, and beautifully colored wood. It is not uncommon for this material to last up to 50 years.
Wooden garden arch designed by Renfrow+Co framing a peaceful fountain in the landscaped courtyard of St. Martin’s Episcopal Church

As a result of the deck’s outcome, St. Martin’s also asked us to create custom forged and strapped door hinges, door pulls, a copper fountain feature, and bronze railing for the head priest’s personal balcony.

St. Martin's Church courtyard with detailed brick archways, greenery, and Renfrow+Co installed copper fountain
A welder from Renfrow+Co working on assembling custom steel structures for St. Martin's Church project
View of St. Martin's Church courtyard, featuring arches, wooden furniture, and brick walls

The rich history of the church is now exemplified through the detailed and timeless aspects our team brought to the space.

Who: Tellepsen, Jackson & Ryan Architects
What: Pavilions and Structures
Where: St. Martin’s Church | Houston, TX
How: Fabrication, Installation

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