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Black-framed stainless cable railing on a composite deck and stairs at a forest cabin

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Cable Railings

Strong, simple, almost invisible.


Overview

Our stainless steel cable railing systems offer an unobstructed view, ideal for homes or businesses with scenic landscapes. The minimalist design ensures safety while preserving sightlines, and pairs beautifully with timber and modern architecture alike.

Supplied & installed across Washington State · Based in Yakima

Typical spec

Cable
1/8″–3/16″ 316 stainless
Cable spacing
3″ on center
Supports
≤ 4′ between posts or braces
Hardware
Swaged & tensioned fittings
Guard height
36″–42″ to code

Exact spec is set per project and confirmed in your quote.

Cable is the most architectural of our systems: clean horizontal stainless lines between powder-coated aluminum posts, engineered and tensioned to all but disappear against the view.

Horizontal stainless cable railing elevation with black aluminum posts on a deck and stairs
  • The signature look: taut stainless lines between powder-coated posts. Crisp, modern, and nearly maintenance-free.

Gallery

Real installations across Washington. Click any photo to look closer.

What you get

See-through infill

Thin stainless lines all but disappear, opening up decks and stairwells.

Marine-grade cable

316 stainless steel resists corrosion and holds tension through temperature swings.

Properly tensioned

Engineered post spacing and intermediate supports keep cables taut and code-compliant.

Mixes with wood or metal

Pair cable with aluminum or timber posts to match your architecture.

Finishes & colours

316 stainless cable with aluminum or stainless posts in your choice of powder-coat finish.

  • Satin Stainless
  • Satin Black
  • Bronze
  • Slate Grey

Where it goes

  • Decks with a view
  • Interior stairs
  • Covered porches
  • Modern & craftsman homes

Code compliance

Cable spacing, tension, and post intervals are engineered so infill rejects a 4" sphere per Washington State guard requirements.

FAQ

Straight answers about the railings we build and install. If yours isn’t here, it’s a two-minute phone call.

Prefer to ask a person? (206) 683-7316, we pick up.

Yes, when they're built right. Code requires infill to reject a 4-inch sphere, which for cable means proper spacing, correct tension, and posts or braces close enough that the cables can't deflect apart. We engineer all three into every system we install.

Not on a properly built system. We use swaged marine-grade fittings and tension each cable to spec, with post spacing designed to hold it. If a cable ever needs re-tensioning down the road, it's a simple, minutes-long adjustment.

It's the fair question to ask about any horizontal infill. Code permits it in Washington residential settings, but if climbability worries you, vertical cable gives you the same open look with nothing to step on, we'll walk you through both in the consult.

Very little. 316 marine-grade stainless shrugs off our climate; an occasional rinse and wipe-down keeps it bright. No staining, no painting, no rust spots.

Often, yes. If your posts are sound and properly anchored, we can retrofit stainless cable and hardware through them. We'll assess them during the free consultation and tell you straight if they'll hold tension or need replacing.

Ready for cable railings?

Book a free consultation. We'll measure, design your railing in 3D on your real plans, and give you an exact, itemized price.