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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 terminated at corner posts or run continuously through the corners. Details of these conditions are shown below: |
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Running Cables Continuously  |
Terminating Cables At Corners  |
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Stair Post Termination - 
Drill angled holes and use beveled washers. |
Stair Post Termination -  Drill angled holes and use beveled washers. |
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Protector Sleeves Insert sleeve #3210 (for 1/8" & 3/16" cable - not 1/4") in all holes where the cable enters at an angle and would have a tendency to cut into the wood (e.g. stair transition posts or the outside faces of double corner posts). |
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Cover Panels  |
Counterbore Diagram  |
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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. | |||
