Installing Wire Cable Railing

Sturdy cable deck railing on solid wood posts lends a rugged look to your deck and helps maintain a clear view of the surrounding landscape.

Installing wire cable railing.

Cable cutter hydraulic crimping tool. However cable railings should last the life of a top notch deck and unfortunately galvanized cables will eventually rust. Before starting make sure your fence s design dimensions and materials comply with local building codes. Stainless steel wire rope.

Repeat these steps for each line of cable. The most common material is stainless steel. Designs with slim metal posts add contemporary elegance to your modern house. In this video brandon demonstrates how to use ags stainless cable rail adjustable lag terminal with wood posts.

Follow these directions to install your cable deck railing accurately to ensure its stability safety and beauty. See below for a shopping list tools and ste. How to install cable railing. Repeat to install the remaining cables along the.

Ultra tec cable railing is high quality provides excellent service with an elegant look. At the end post use cable cutters to cut the cable to the proper length. This could work with existing posts or for a. Our standard cable spacing is 3 on center running the length of each post.

To install cable railing secure your posts at the proper spacing and run your cable from the end posts through intermediate posts and to the terminal end post then tension the cable to minimize deflection. Cable railing is perfect if you want a clean modern look or don t want your fence to obscure a view. Indoor stair railings cable rail handrail. Additionally it is the most easy install cable railing.

Press the end of the cable into the connector on the end post. Make the best choice and go with stainless steel. Pass the opposite end of the cable through the holes in the intermediate railing posts. Cable railing requires support mid posts every 4 feet or as necessary to maintain cable spans with minimum deflection.

The connector will automatically lock onto the cable. The 4 inch sphere rule is a common building cable railing code standard. This old house general contractor tom silva installs a cable railing on a deck in greenwich village new york. It simply states that a ball with a diameter of 4 inches should not.