The raileasy cable railing system combines the natural beauty of wood with the streamlined look of patented raileasy tensioners and cable.
Cable deck railing diy.
In this video this old house general contractor tom silva installs a cable railing on a deck in greenwich village new york.
These tensioners and cable are made from the extremely corrosion resistant type 316 marine grade stainless steel to add years of long term value.
Make a hole drilling template by drilling inch diameter holes spaced 3 inches apart through a 4 inch wide by inch thick strip of plywood.
For a deck with wood posts and handrail structural posts should be no more than 8 feet apart.
Cable deflection is simply how much you can move the cables after they are tensioned.
For the purpose of acceptable cable deflection a post is needed every 4 feet.
Dia high strength weather tough type 316 stainless steel cables and are designed to replace commonly.