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Wood Railing Frames - Construction RequirementsSee important notes on the main Frame Requirements & Details page before beginning your project. |
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End & Corner Post Minimum Size
The end and corner posts need to be
strong enough to support the full tension load of the cables; therefore,
the minimum recommended size is standard 4" x 6" wood. The intermediate
posts do not support any tension load and only need to be sized as
necessary to support the cap rails and meet code requirements.
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The Basic Frame Design
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And Some Other Frame Design Options
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Wood Railing Frames - The DetailsCable assemblies are strung horizontally and may either be run continuously through the corners or terminated at the corner posts. Corner termination conditions depend on the type of end fittings used. Surface Mount and Jaw type fittings attach to the face of a post whereas all other fittings require a through-post hole for attachment. The following drawings show the various combinations of continuous, face, and through-post attachment conditions: |
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 Cable runs continuously through the corners |
 Both fittings attach through post |
 Both fittings attach to face. |
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 Both fittings attach through post. Must offset drill holes by at least 1/2" |
 Both fittings attach to face. |
 One fitting attaches through post and other attaches to face. |
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| All decks and railings are unique; therefore, slight variations in the installation procedures and frame designs may be necessary depending on your specific conditions. If you need assistance or have questions please give us a call at 1-800/888-2418 or 1-510/893-9473. | |||