Standard horizontal deck railing looks great, but when you’re seated in your favorite rocker, they can obstruct an otherwise magnificent view. Switch to cable railing which keeps your deck secure and maintains excellent sight lines.
Before investing time and money into this project, check with your local building codes to ensure you will pass inspection. Deck construction is monitored carefully, as it should be.
Cable railing has been popular on modern homes for years but is now growing in demand among many different home styles. You can buy a CableRail kit from Feeney that has everything you need to install cable railing yourself. The only tools required are a drill, wrench, cable cutters and a pair of pliers.
For more detailed instructions, check out the link below.
I Can See Clearly Now the Rails are Gone | HomeFixated
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Install Your Own Cable Railing for a Better View on Your Deck