Considering a cable railing system for your outdoor space? We knew you had good taste and smarts, too. Cable railing offers a variety of benefits besides those clean lines and modern aesthetic appeal. With its stainless-steel cables serving as a barrier between your deck or stairs, these systems offer unobstructed views so you can gaze out into your yard, while at the same time, neighbors can admire your beautiful outdoor space and home’s exterior. This innovative cable railing for decks offers high strength and durability along with low maintenance requirements for years of beauty.
Choose from Two Stellar Cable Railing Systems
RDI offers two types of Aluminum Cable Railing Systems. Elevation Rail® features chic, industrial lines that are perfect for lending a modern touch to any outdoor patio or deck and even works well on indoor stairs or balconies. The classic matte black finish makes it extremely flexible and able to enhance the look of a wide range of deck styles. Additionally, our Avalon Aluminum Railing® also offers a cable infill option. Avalon Aluminum Railing features premium powder coating on its aluminum framing, plus pre-assembled rail panels with ProLock® locking strips designed to hold balusters securely in place. This product is available in Matte Black, Matte Bronze and White for incredible design flexibility.
Easy Installation and Long-term Cost Effectiveness
While RDI’s Avalon product is primarily installed by professionals, Elevation Rail for decks is easy to install for DIYers as well. Elevation offers lower costs on materials and is available in pre-assembled kits that can be installed 38% faster than the leading competition,* which is primarily due to the patent pending OneTen™ tensioner. If you have questions on how to install cable railing, we provide a step-by-step guide on our website. Unlike any other cable railing system on the market, there are fewer pieces and parts to order and no special tools or fasteners. In addition to these initial cost savings, our long-term durability offers even more ROI. The proof is in the testing. Our premium powder coating on the aluminum framing meets and exceeds AAMA 2604 specifications and our advanced weather resistance includes 10,000 hours of salt spray testing.
For the Home or Office
Versatility is another benefit of cable deck railing. The modern, industrial design enhances decks in both residential or commercial applications. Due to its long-term durability and low maintenance, cable railing performs well in almost any environment from the coast and mountains to industrial and urban areas. Depending upon your desired interior aesthetic, the system can enrich the look inside your home or office as well. For commercial applications, Avalon Aluminum Railing has an adapter available to convert railing from 36″ to 42″. And Elevation Rail is available in 42” height.
Easy Maintenance and No Sag
One of the most appealing aspects of our cable railing is the easy maintenance. Just clean it once or twice a year by simply spraying the dirt off with your standard garden hose. For more stubborn dirt or stain removal, you can wash your railing with a solution of warm water and mild non-abrasive detergent and rinse to remove all residues using a soft cloth or sponge. For more difficult stains, Simple Green, Mr. Clean Magic Eraser, mineral spirits, trichloroethylene, CLR or vinegar work well. If you live in coastal regions or areas where salts and pollutants are more prevalent, the railings should be cleaned more frequently—approximately every three months. One problem with other cable railing systems is sagging and adjustment over time. RDI’s Elevation Rail features pre-strung, continuous stainless-steel cables and adjustable panels that span up to 6’ wide. This feature, combined with our patent-pending OneTen™ built-in centralized system, eliminates the need to tension each cable individually and decreases any required seasonal adjustments.
RDI’s Cable Railing Systems are sleek, modern and beautiful, and can enrich the aesthetics of any deck, porch, interior balcony or stairs. Looking for building code requirements, care and maintenance, installation instructions, warranty specific and more, visit our Document Library on the RDI website. Installing one of our cable railing systems is a great way to take your indoor or outdoor living space to another level.
*Claim based on a 12’x18’ deck with 8 posts and 7 panels (RDI Elevation Rail installed 49 minutes faster than competitive cable railing install of 129 minutes).
