Cable Railing Systems

Cable Railing Systems - Stainless Steel Investing In Cable Railing Systems Machine Swage Jaw Assembly for 12x12 Deck:

Estimated Cost for Cable Railing System: $2,504.60*

Hand Swage Jaw Assembly for 12x12 Deck:

Estimated Cost for Cable Railing System: $2,231.00*

Assembly requires hand swage tool for installation

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*Cable railing cost will vary depending on size and style and installation method. This is a general example of the difference in cost between machine swage and hand swage cable deck railing assemblies. Machine swage systems require more exact cable measurements when ordering, but do not require a swaging tool for installation. Hand swage systems offer more flexibility because exact cuts are made during installation.

**These figures highlight a general cable railing systems cost and are not exact figures.

Our cable railing assemblies are intended to run horizontally from a fixed end, through intermediate posts, and secured or tensioned at opposite end posts.

We suggest choosing an assembly that includes a turnbuckle, as it will allow you to easily tension the cable if it begins to sag over time. Although it is not structurally necessary for cable runs less than 28’, including a turnbuckle in your assembly can also increase your cable span allowance to up to 50’. Adding an additional turnbuckle can increase your run span even more.

For corners, it is recommended to terminate the cable and start a new run at the change in direction. Experienced contractors will sometimes set up continuous runs around corners, however this impacts the allowable cable span. If you choose to run a cable around a corner, the maximum angle is generally 45° for 1x19 cable to preserve the integrity of the cable, and can be achieved by using a two post corner.

Configuring the location of your end and intermediate posts is the first step in configuring your cable railing system design. This is necessary in order to determine your cable length, number of cables and assemblies, and any additional hardware necessary for attaching to the post, rounding corners, and accommodating angled runs. We recommend installing posts prior to gathering cable measurements.

Important terms you should know before selecting your cable railing hardware: End and Corner Posts

End posts in stainless steel cable railings are located at each starting and stopping point for each cable run. The distance between the starting end post and the terminating end post is considered one cable span. Typically, end posts for deck cable railing is placed at least 3”- 4” away from the house or wall to allow access for attaching cable end fittings. Corner posts commonly refer to the post located at each change in direction. A complete assembly (end fitting, cable, and if applicable, a turnbuckle) is needed for each cable span.

Intermediate Posts

Intermediate cable railing posts do not support any tension load, as their primary functions are to keep the cable spread and to support the cap rail requirement. Recommended maximum intermediate cable rail posts spacing is 4’.

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