Modern Gate Designs
February 4, 2025
Modern Railing Solutions by San Diego Cable Railings remove years from the appearance of an older home. The featured image highlights a before and after progression performed by our preferred installers on a 30 year old stairway and bannister wall. The original railing (photo left) is a typical vertical picket iron railing. Iron picket railings were frequently utilized during track home construction for a quick and inexpensive railing solution. Today these railings do not always meet current building codes or safety standards. Notice the wide spread in between the vertical members. Additionally, these railings are frequently not tall enough, and will not sustain lateral loading requirements for residential railing systems. The aesthetics of the iron system provide little interest in comparison to the cable railing system and give way to the dated appearance of the entry. The components of the updated cable railing (photo right) feature a steel post and stainless steel cable infill, hardwood top railings, and updated wooden wall caps and trim. The update creates a complete transformation of the space. The use of steel posts and stainless steel cable provide modern railing solutions, while the wooden handrail and wall caps maintain a warm feel that is more in line with an older home. The updated railing makes the space appear larger, and provides a considerably more attractive focal point than the previous railing. Our team at San Diego Cable Railings has worked with countless homeowners designers and contractors, to provide unique railing solutions for a nationwide customer base. We have a growing network of preferred installers assisting homeowners with modern railing solutions for interior and exterior fencing and railing projects. If you have questions about any of our railing products or need assistance with the online storefront, give us a call at 844-277-7327 or submit a quote request via the contact form.
