Cable Rail
Cable railing provides minimal visual obstruction for a clean, open, modern aesthetic. RailPro’s fully engineered, code-compliant system uses an aluminum frame and stainless steel cable with no visible hardware—creating a sleek look that works indoors and out.
Why Choose Cable Rail?
Open Sightlines
Clean, Contemporary Design
Engineered as a Complete System
Rust-Free Performance
Preserve your View. Feel the Breeze.
The RailPro Cable Rail System
Unlike many cable rail installations that rely on a mix of off-the-shelf rigging or marine hardware adapted to custom frameworks, RailPro’s cable rail was engineered as a complete system. Designed specifically to meet modern code requirements, it incorporates premium stainless steel fittings from Ultra-Tec, including several custom components developed exclusively for the RailPro system.
The result is an exceptionally clean design with only four visible elements: the top rail, line posts, termination posts, and 1/8″ stainless steel cable. With no bulky hardware distracting from the view, the system delivers a refined appearance that works beautifully in both exterior and interior applications.
While often associated with modern architecture, cable railing is surprisingly versatile and complements a wide range of home styles, including Craftsman, contemporary, and transitional designs.
Cable Rail Framework
Termination Post – The framework will consist of termination posts which are 1 1/2″ x 3″. These terminate the ends of a cable run and are predrilled to house the cable tension fittings.
Line Posts – In between the termination posts are line posts which are 1 5/8″ square. The posts are predrilled for the cable and the holes have a grommet installed to prevent “chatter” in the wind and rubbing of the cable in the hole.
Top Rail – The final component is the top rail. Standard Profile styles are shown below. Wide profile and Prep for Wood Top Rail is optional at an added cost.
Top Rail Styles
This drawing shows our top rail styles. The standard and most popular style is our Contemporary Square top rail. Any of the other styles except the colonial can be used with the cable rail system at an additional cost. Please be aware that the wide profiles do not meet handrail requirements for stairs.
RailPro does not provide a wood top rail and does not recommend installing a rail with just a wood top. The cable applies high tension on the top rail connection and over time the wood will have issues. We can prep your rail for a wood cap by providing an aluminum U Channel that will fit over the posts and take all the tension from the cables. You can then install a wood cap of your choice on the U Channel.
Take a look at past cable rail projects.
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