Decks are one of the
most important parts of a house. Adding a deck to your property can increase
the living space and enhance the beauty of your house. Traditional wood
railings have many drawbacks. They were widely used due to easy availability and
lesser cost. But now due to the advancement in technology there are various options
available for deck railing. One such option is the cable railing. Wood railings when replaced with cable railings will
add beauty to your deck and give an unobtrusive view of the outdoor. Cable railings
are more commonly used due to their easy availability and lesser price.
Like everything else
choosing and installing a cable railing
is not a simple task. There are many factors that must be considered when
installing a cable railing to your property.
·
Construction Regulations
·
Strength of Posts
·
Types of Cables
Construction
Regulations:
Before choosing a Cable railing you should first consult
with your local authorities about the local construction regulations. The
governments may have certain safety regulations to be followed while installing
a railing for your deck. After verifying with the concerned authorities choose
the apt cable for your railing needs.
Strength
of Posts:
Cable railings make use
of posts to provide them necessary tension. If the tension is not up to the
requirement then the cable would sag after certain period of time. Hence the end
posts must be made of high quality material with good strength to hold the
cable. If the posts are of low quality then the cable railing would fail the building inspection. The most commonly
used materials for cable railing posts are wood, concrete and metal. Though all
the 3 types are widely used wood is mainly preferred in case of cottages, metal
is preferred due to its various styles and design and concrete posts are used
for corner or end posts.
Types
of Cables:
The most part of a Cable Railing is choosing the suitable
type of cable. There are different types of cables available in the market. Based
on your lifestyle and requirements you can choose the right one that
compliments your outdoor.
