DesignRail® Aluminum Railing Kits for CableRail

DesignRail® Aluminum Railing Kits are a great solution for customers looking for a fast and easy way to install high quality exterior or interior aluminum railings with CableRail.

  • Engineered for easy installation using components that snap and screw together
  • CableRail Ready: Pre-drilled posts and pickets to support 1/8-in. CableRail by Feeney stainless steel cables (sold separately)
  • Made of high quality 6000 series aluminum extrusions with AAMA­2604 powder­-coated finishes for long lasting beauty and performance
  • Available for both 36­in. and 42­in. level railings and 36­in. stair railings
  • No waiting for materials! Everything you need is packaged and stocked at your local dealer
Design Your Own Railing

All our rail and post kits feature 6000 series aluminum and AAMA-2604 powder coated finishes for long lasting beauty and durability, and are available for 36-in and 42-in high railings. Your railing system will require specific quantities and types of kits and parts depending on the configuration of your project.




INSTALLATION TIPS
  • Position posts 3 to 3-3⁄4-in away from a wall for easier installation of cables
  • Max. 6-ft between major posts (Quick-Connect®, Threaded Terminal, Intermediate, and Newel posts)
  • Use an intermediate picket (included in the Rail Kit) at least every 3-ft to reduce cable deflection
  • Use end caps (sold separately) for a finished look
  • Use beveled washers (sold separately) on the cable end fittings to create a flat bearing surface on stairs
  • Use Rail Cut Kits (sold separately) if you are dividing the Rail Kits to create multiple shorter length rails
  • Use isolation bushings (sold separately) in each post when installing in a harsh environment, such as near salt water


Post Kits

Each Post Kit includes a post with a pre-attached base plate, a post cap, and mounting screws with caps. All posts come pre-drilled for the cable fittings or cables to pass through, and can accommodate isolation bushings when required. Stair posts are pre-drilled at an angle to accommodate a stair slope of between 29 and 34 degrees. Level Post Kits are available for railings in two heights: 36-in with 9 cable holes, or 42-in with 11 cable holes. Stair Post Kits are available for 36-in stair railings. Isolation bushings are recommended for installations in harsher climates, such as areas near salt water.

Rail Kits

Rail Kits contain the rails that run between the posts. Each kit includes a 6-ft top and bottom rail, a pre-drilled intermediate picket, and all necessary attachment hardware. Top and bottom rails can be trimmed to exact length in the field. Use Rail Cut Kits if cutting a single Rail Kit for use in multiple smaller sections. Rail Kits can be used with DesignRail® Post Kits or between your own wood posts.

Installation Instructions
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