Modern Gate Designs
February 4, 2025
Cable Railings for Decks have made an amazing transformation in recent years. The DIY movement and home remodeling projects and shows have become a staple in a rebounding economy. Yesterday’s wooden picket railings have been replaced by a plethora of natural and synthetic railing options and todays consumers have more choices than ever. Some major drivers for popular railing choices are durability, cost, and ease of maintenance. Cable railings have become a top choice for residential deck rails by offering a combination of durability and beauty, as well as cost effective railing options. Transparency and a modern aesthetic provided by these types of railings have proven to be desirable and created a large demand for cable rails and cable rail fencing for decks. Cable railings for decks can be constructed quickly and easily by semi skilled or DIY installers with proper instruction and product knowledge. The featured photos illustrate a variety of stainless cable deck railings utilized for different styles and applications. Despite popular belief that stainless steel is expensive, cable railings can cost compete with composite, rod iron, and glass railing options. Wood framed cable railings are the most cost effective versions of popular stainless cable framing options. Western red cedar, redwood, and Ipe hardwood are among the top choices for exterior wood types. All three contain natural acids that provide natural resistance to rot and insects. At San Diego Cable Railings we offer cable railing kits to satisfy a broad consumer base with cable and hardware packages for all types of building media. Our cable railings have been installed on masonry decks, wood, hardwood, synthetic, tile, and for both residential and commercial use. We combine wooden, steel, and even synthetic materials with stainless steel cable infill. The results are a wide variety of style and color choices, durable materials, and cost effective railing systems that last. Stainless steel cable railings for decks can last 30+ years with minimal cleaning and maintenance. Examples of cable railings for decks: