Tips of installing stainless steel railing in a wooden frame

Are you planning of installing stainless steel railing in a wooden frame? Here are the tips that you should follow:

Construction and location of end wood post

The end post is the post where the terminating cable ends are attached with tensioning or non-tensioning hardware. To prevent the cables from sagging you should apply considerable tension to the end posts.

 For ideal results you should ensure that the end post is securely fastened to the deck or other surface. It’s also wise that you install support members between the end posts. For ideal results you should install support members such as 1X4 that have been secured to the inside of each post.

The purpose of the support members is to ensure that you don’t solely rely on the shear strength of screws to support the tension applied to the end post.

Configuration of the corners of your design

The corners of your design should be approximately 45 degrees. The corners should have two posts that have cables running through them. You should install a stainless steel flat bar on the surface of the posts. It’s through the bar that the cable passes.

If your design is less than 45 degrees, you should consider having the cable passing through a single post. You should note that although you will have one post, you will still need to have cable support where the cable will enter and exit the post at an angle.

Intermediate posts

Intermediate posts are usually placed between end posts and often run from the top rail to the lower mounting surface.

Additional cable supports

The sole aim of the supports is to prevent flexing of the cable. For ideal results, you should install additional cable supports that have supports after every 42 inches along its run. You can use intermediate posts as support or use lighter material.

Conclusion

These are the tips that you should follow when installing stainless steel railing in a wooden frame. For ideal results you should ensure that the installation is done by a professional.