Cable Railing Systems in Alaska

CableRail

• CableRail is a major cable railing system manufacturer and installer in the United States, that also serves Alaska. CableRail produces standard cable assembly products, as well as custom cable and hardware products. Standard cable assemblies accommodate most home designs, while certain railing needs and specialized architectural designs require custom parts and accessories. CableRail offers a variety of cables, turnbuckles, terminals and fixed ends to fabricate custom assemblies. All CableRail fittings are made from 316-grade stainless steel that feature a tumbled satin finish to protect the fittings from extreme weather conditions.

Clearview

• AGS Stainless manufactures the Clearview cable railing system. The company is headquartered in Washington state and serves the entire United States. AGS doesn't install its cable railing systems but rather ships the parts to your home. The company claims that anyone can install the system but some knowledge of basic construction techniques is useful. The parts are designed and welded to meet specifications, so there's no need to make modifications, such as cutting or drilling. Clearview frames are made from stainless steel and feature 1/8-inch stainless steel cables.

Aluminum System

• The Tacoma, Washington based American Metal Specialties ships its aluminum, as well as stainless steel cable systems throughout the entire United States, including Alaska. Shipments include everything needed to assemble the cable rail system. The company's aluminum rail system features a baked-on wet coating that comes in black, brown/bronze, tan and white. Custom colors and clear frames are also available. This allows you to match and blend the frame into the landscape that surrounds your home. Cable railing systems can also be topped with wooden rails for particular settings.

Guidelines

• Cable railing systems should never be used to lift or hang objects. Cables aren't designed to support high-load applications and serve no purpose other than to provide an aesthetically pleasing railing look. Cable railing systems should be cleaned thoroughly after installation and periodically thereafter with a standard glass cleaner or other cleaners that are chloride-free. A coat of car wax can be applied to enhance the shine on stainless steel components. Many cable railing system manufacturers include a maintenance guide and certain cleaning appliances, such as non-abrasive pads. Never use metallic or coarse cleaning products, such as steel wool pads or sandpaper, to clean your railing system. To help save money on shipping costs, consider purchasing your cable railing system from a company based in Alaska.