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Cool Cable Deck Rail

Robyn Doyon-Aitken, producer

23 users recommend

The railing on this deck is traditional with a twist.

Photo: Atlantis Railing Systems

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The post on this deck is tradtional enough, but the rail isn't. The stainless-steel cable rail not only preserves whatever view stretches out beyond, but it also forces you to take a second look at the rail itself. Now that's cool.

If you've built a deck with a mix of materials that have people giving your project a closer look, we want to see your photos in our "Take Your Best Shot" deck photo contest. 

Plus, if you're interested in learning more about the materials used in this deck, check out our "Build a Deck" DVD/magazine combo below.

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Weatherproof Deck Rail (and one cute pup)

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Comments (4)

imummumy writes: Our deck is under construction, and we are using a similar system, except the cables go horizontally through the posts. The decking is mahogany and it is 500 square feet with 10 feet by 12 feet under a pergola . Do you have any ideas for deck skirting, particularly that which is well-ventilated. We see a lot of lattice skirting, but would like some ideas that are equally beautiful for our coastal Colonial saltbox home. (We have ruled out vertical boards since they don't ventilate well enough.)
Posted: 1:37 pm on May 23rd

BuildAShed writes: That's a really good way of keeping the view clear. I have a similar thing installed on my deck, and also in the front porch of my shed (just so they match).

Thanks!
Posted: 1:49 pm on November 16th

RDA writes: @JohnFreeman: That's not my deck in the photo, unfortunately. I found it while reading Scott Gibson's article "Deck Railings Grow Up" (http://www.taunton.com/finehomebuilding/how-to/articles/deck-railings-grow-up.aspx) while preparing the gallery for the deck contest. Your question is a good one for our Q&A department, though, so I'll pass it on to the magazine editors. In the meantime, check out some of the other entries in the contest. . .I've seen LOTS of cable rails represented and you may want to pose your question to a fellow member with a similar deck.
Posted: 1:37 pm on April 28th

JohnFreeman writes: I have similar vinyl railing on my house and have asked many sources for the answer to this question without a proper answer: Since the protective clear layer that comes on the railing was not removed by my building and it is becoming weathered and dirty, how can I remove it? I have tried special "Goop" removers, paint thinner, etc with no luck. I do not want to try a putty knive as this will scratch the surface. Did you have this problem?
Posted: 12:11 pm on April 27th

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