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Frames Need To Support The Tension Of Properly Installed Cables
If you are using cables for railing infill the frames will need to be strong enough to support a load of approximately 300 lbs for each cable. To ensure proper tensioning, straight runs of cable (no turns, dips or rises) should include a Tension Adjustment Fitting at least every 50 feet. Runs with bends or corners should have a Tension Adjustment Fitting at least every 40 feet or after every second corner bend (whichever distance is shorter). This section will provide some basic guidelines to help you prepare your railing frames for cable infill.
Wood Frames
If you are building a wood railing frame, click to view frame requirements & details.
Steel Frames
If you are building a steel railing frame, click to view frame requirements & details.
Aluminum Frames
If you are interested in information about our pre-engineered, turnkey,
aluminum railing frame systems with powder coated color finishes and
cable, glass and picket infill options, click to go to the DesignRail™ aluminum
railing frames section.
Frame Checklist & Important Notes
- Building codes vary by city & county; therefore, following the installation and railing design instructions detailed in this web site does not necessarily ensure code compliance in all areas. So, before starting your project be sure to consult your building department on local requirements for using and installing cable railings.
- Be sure to review all of the installation instructions and frame requirements & details pages on this site.
- Carefully plan the location of all end and corner posts to allow for proper clearance from walls and to maximize cable run lengths.
- To ensure proper tensioning, straight runs of cable (no turns, dips or rises) should include a Tension Adjustment Fitting at least every 50 feet. Runs with bends or corners should have a Tension Adjustment Fitting at least every 40 feet or after every second corner bend (whichever distance is shorter).
- End and corner posts (the cable load bearing posts) must be of the recommended minimum sizes noted in the frame requirements & details pages.
- All posts/verticals should be spaced a maximum of 3 feet apart.
- Cables should be spaced a maximum of 3 inches apart.
- All posts must be securely fastened to the cap rails and to the deck joists/structure.
- CableRail™ custom cables, fittings and assemblies should never be used for lifting, hanging or other high-load applications.
- If you have any questions, please call us at 1-800/888-2418 or 1-510/893-9473.
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