The Focal Point Bulletin – Stainless Steel Cable Spacing Demystified!

Knowing how to properly space stainless steel cable can be tricky. With a little help from these useful guides we think you can make sense of it. The guides below were designed to be a quick visual reference to aid in take-offs, estimates, quotes and installation. Always remember to consider code compliance for your specific area. Standard open and closed rakes as well as balconies are shown with the most typical scenarios.

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Brand new installation in Houston, Texas featuring HFC18.300 & HFC18.500(inside to inside) stainless fittings with Red oak MR Treads, 4000 Series Newel Posts and our exclusive 6084 Series Modern Handrail and Stainless Newel Brackets.

Note: The additional rows of cable used on the rake were added to compensate for the increased spacing between newels and avoid a failed inspection for row spacing. Remember, never over tension cable to compensate for improper spacing.  Suggested standard spacing for newels  is 4ft  from post to post.

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