Factors to consider when installing stainless steel railing

Stainless steel cable railing is used by many people as it offers unobstructed view of beautiful sceneries. In addition to this it’s good to look at and at the same time easy to maintain.

Factors to consider when installing stainless steel railing

Stainless steel cable railing needs very rigid frames for them to give your home a great look. Some of the frames that you can use are: extruded aluminum, steel, stainless steel or wood.

When installing the railing you should highly consider the cable end fittings. These are the pieces that tie the system together. The cable attaches into one side of the fitting while the other side attaches to the post.

The cable ends may tension, or just attach to the frame depending on the needs of the project.   For you to determine the type of cable end fittings that you need, you will need to know the distance that you expect a single piece of cable to run without stopping.

Other factors that you need to consider when installing the railing include:

Cable tension: when you install ten or more cables, an incredible amount of tension is generated on the end posts. It’s dangerous to underestimate the tension applied to the end poles as underestimating the tension can result to pulling out of the cables from the end fittings. The cable can also have a lot of deflection allowing the body parts to slip through.

To avoid this from happening you should ensure that you install the end posts in such a way that they can’t deflect perceptibly.

Top rail: the top rail should be strong so that it’s able to take the pressure inserted by cable forces. The best top material to go for is wood or stainless steel. To provide strength to the system you should ensure that you use the support rail.

Conclusion

For the work is done professionally you should ensure that the installation is done by a professional with the right skills and experience.