Cable railing

The total minimum height required varies per building codes depending on the area and target use of either residential or commercial.

On the other hand, the commercial International Building Code requires the railing to be at a minimum of 42-inch height.

This type of stainless strand is designed to have limited stretch, as compared to galvanized,[6] making it a good long term cable railing solution.

It has long been used for yacht stays and guy wires, proving its outdoor durability and strength.

Underestimating the tension of cables applied to end poles can cause a safety hazard.

The more cable drop in the middle, the more weight on the tensioning device, ergo the more load on the threads.

Cables can be any wire rope, which meets load strength requirements by the ICC.

316 Stainless Steel is preferred, due to its inherent nature against stretching, keeping long term maintenance down, as well as having anti-corrosive properties.

Common top cap materials are the stronger species of wood or metal.

Among the more stringent, including that of California,[9] this requirement may be used in conjunction with a weight being hung from the cable.

Cable ends may tension, or just attach to the frame, depending on the individual needs of the project.

To determine the type of cable end fittings needed, you'll need to know the distance you expect a single piece of cable to run without stopping, and the amount of tensioning ability of the fitting you expect to use.

Most cable end fittings are made by type 316 stainless steel to avoid rust.