The weather is getting warmer and deck season approaches. 2011 has been great thus far with San Diego Cable Railings creating our invisible framework across the coastline of san diego. Outdoor remodeling sales have increased from years past and with more and more people exploring the use of stainless cable; masses are breaking into what was once a niche market.Gone are the days of cable railings fabricated by crafty tradesman buying hardware via marine supply stores.
In 2011 there are many cable systems available, some of them catering to do it yourselfers, while others are still aimed at specialty contractors with proper tooling and know how. We’ve encountered many different railing systems while researching
and estimating in the stainless cable business. Some systems purchased off the rack at retail locations may not require special tooling, however the cost for these systems can double and even triple your cable cost. In addition, these systems at times require more fittings because of less spanning capabilities, and require you to purchase a large spool of cable you may or may not need in it’s entirety.
A tough economy has prompted many tradespeople to branch out and try and secure work in other areas. Many companies and individuals have branched outside there usual areas of expertise to try and remain busy during these times. Specialty items like cable railings require special techniques and know how, tensioning and framing parameters, and the experience of pulling hundreds of cables in all types of scenarios. If you’re hiring to install or buying a cable system, it’s recommended to seek the advice of a specialist.
Cutting costs and being environmentally conscious are huge factors in today’s remodeling market. San Diego Cable Railing systems produce almost zero waste as they are custom fabricated to order. It’s possible to span distances of 100 feet on a single strand, cutting cost tremendously vs. competitor systems, and greatly improving the aesthetics and clean lines which embody a cable railing, On a current research and development mission we did a cost comparison for a 12×20 rectangular deck and fabricated an entire system for the price of a competitors cable alone. We will continue to post in the future and encourage questions or comments.
