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Are the posts available in various colors? |
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Yes, click on this link to see some of the standard colors. Since we are a custom company this is only a small sample of what is possible. We also offer a powder coat over hot dipped galvanize for coastal areas at an additional charge. Click here to see colors. |
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Can I use a wider spacing between the posts? |
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Vertical cable spacing, post to post spacing, post rigidity and cable tension all work together in a system to prevent a 4 inch ball from passing through the cables(a requirement of most building codes). Therefore, maximum post spacing should be 42 inches or less. This diagram should help explain. |
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To help understand this better, lets exaggerate the post spacings, you can see how a wider post spacing would make it to easy to flex the cables. |
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Do you make corner posts for angles other than 90 degree's? |
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Yes, we can make inside and outside corners to any angle. Also some models have separate corner posts so you can adjust the angle on site. |
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What type of wood do you recommend tour the top rail? |
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We like IPE (EE-PAY) or Brazilain walnut, for outdoor applications. Its very resistant to rot, insects, UV exposure, ice, salt, abrasion, splintering, chemicals and has a Class A fire rated. The superior strength, stability, and durability make it particularly useful for a top rail or decking. IPE is rated by the US Forest Products Lab for 25 years plus. Various shapes and sizes are avaialable from Bristol Valley Hardwoods, they ship nationwide |
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What is the cost per foot for your cable railing? |
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We don't price our railing by the foot because every deck is unique and often has custom requirements. Send us a sketch and we will help you design a railing system and give you a quote. |
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Can metal be used for the top rail? |
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Metal top rails are possible but only if installed by a local metal fabricator. We can work with your local fabricator to make sure everything fits together nice. |
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What tools/skills do I need for installation? |
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Download our assembly instructions here (PDF format). |
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How long will my order take? |
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All orders are custom made to order so please plan ahead. Lead times depend on our work load but are typically 4-6 weeks. If possible, send us a sketch of your deck prior to building it. We often make suggestions that will provide consider savings if the deck is planned for a cable rail from the start. |
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