Cable Railing System on a Modern Home
Project Overview
Cable railing system installed on the new deck, stairs and balcony of a dark board-and-batten home with cedar accents, installed during finish construction.
Analysis
A dark modern facade with large glazing needs a railing with maximum transparency. Multi-line cable infill gives an almost invisible guard without losing rigidity.
Process
Measure the framing and stairs, fabrication, cable layout, install with the decking crew, and final tension check.
Outcome
A high-transparency guard that keeps the dark modern elevations clean and the interior light.
Project Details
Materials Used
Black powder-coated aluminum posts and rails with stainless cable infill and tensioned fittings, through-bolted post bases with backing, and sealed penetrations.
Methods & Techniques
Posts laid out on the framing at consistent spacing, cables tensioned evenly line by line, stair sections fabricated to pitch, all penetrations sealed.
Key Highlights
Tensioned stainless cable, stair and balcony runs, high transparency, tension check on completion