Installation & Resources
Using Cable Railing to Create a Deck That Blend...
When we think of a view, we often imagine a sweeping ocean horizon or a mountain peak. But for many homeowners nestled in woodlands, dense forests, or lush gardens, the...
Using Cable Railing to Create a Deck That Blend...
When we think of a view, we often imagine a sweeping ocean horizon or a mountain peak. But for many homeowners nestled in woodlands, dense forests, or lush gardens, the...
Keuka Cable: The Best DIY Railing for Lake Homes
Lake house living comes with unique challenges, from humidity to local insect life. Discover why cable railing is the preferred standard for lakeside decks over glass, helping you minimize spider...
Keuka Cable: The Best DIY Railing for Lake Homes
Lake house living comes with unique challenges, from humidity to local insect life. Discover why cable railing is the preferred standard for lakeside decks over glass, helping you minimize spider...
Why Cable Railing is the Superior Choice for Sn...
As the first frost settles, is your deck ready for the weight of winter? Discover why cable railing is the superior choice for snowy climates. Unlike glass or wood, which...
Why Cable Railing is the Superior Choice for Sn...
As the first frost settles, is your deck ready for the weight of winter? Discover why cable railing is the superior choice for snowy climates. Unlike glass or wood, which...
The Privacy Paradox: How to Balance Views and S...
Worried that cable railing means sacrificing privacy? Discover smart design strategies to keep your view clear while blocking out the neighbors, from hybrid railing systems to strategic landscaping.
The Privacy Paradox: How to Balance Views and S...
Worried that cable railing means sacrificing privacy? Discover smart design strategies to keep your view clear while blocking out the neighbors, from hybrid railing systems to strategic landscaping.
Front Porch Makeovers: Why Cable Railing Isn’t ...
Boost your home's curb appeal with modern front porch ideas. Discover how replacing bulky spindles with cable railing makes small spaces feel huge and inviting.
Front Porch Makeovers: Why Cable Railing Isn’t ...
Boost your home's curb appeal with modern front porch ideas. Discover how replacing bulky spindles with cable railing makes small spaces feel huge and inviting.
The Black Hardware Trend: Creating a High-Contr...
Move over, all-silver railings. The black modern aesthetic is taking over railing design. Learn how combining black posts and hardware with black or silver cables creates a look that frames...
The Black Hardware Trend: Creating a High-Contr...
Move over, all-silver railings. The black modern aesthetic is taking over railing design. Learn how combining black posts and hardware with black or silver cables creates a look that frames...
How far apart do I space my cables?
Approximately 3" apart. The general rule is that a 4" ball should not pass through the railing infill. Cables are flexible therefore 3" spacing is recommended.
What is swaging?
To swage (pronounced swaj) is to press a solid fitting or threaded end onto a cable using the force of either a leverage type hand tool or hydraulic press. The tool has dies that shape the fitting to a specific diameter. Also sometimes referred to as a crimper.
What does swageless mean?
A cable fitting that is swageless does not require a swaging tool to install it on a cable. Swageless fittings generally have jaws that "bite" into the cable under tension. All the Keuka fittings are "swageless".
How far apart do I space my posts?
48" maximum distance between posts is recommended. This is also to help prevent cables from separating.
What colors do the cables and fittings come in?
Currently the cables are available in stainless and blackened stainless steel.
What is the best cable size for cable railing?
1/8" diameter is the most commonly used cable diameter. It is also relatively transparent. Larger diameter cables become more difficult to manage as the thicker cable has more spring back force and becomes more difficult to cut and bend on site.
Where are Keuka products made?
Our products are proudly made in the United States.
How tall should my railing be?
36" measured from the surface of the deck to the top of the railing for most residential applications. 42" is required for commercial applications and also for California residents on guard railing. Guard railing is defined as any railing that presents a fall hazard (30" above ground or higher).
Is cable railing safe for children?
Yes. The flexibility and small diameter of small cable makes it difficult to grasp and climb. Of course no railing is climb proof.
Can cable railings be used outside?
Yes, cable railings can be used inside or outside. Mother nature will cause any product to weather at an accelerated rate which will not be experienced indoors.
How do you ship your railing parts?
We ship UPS ground delivery.
