Faced with a choice between horizontal or vertical cable railing, you could find yourself wondering which is the better option. Some people know immediately based on personal taste; others have questions before they’re ready to decide. 

Here are some considerations to help you make your cable railing decision!

Fall leaves mean time to clean the cable!

Cold weather is approaching and now is the time to take care of some essential tasks to help protect your cable railing going into a new season. Here at Key-Link, we recommend these three ways to prep your cable railing for the winter.

Key-Link Aluminum Fence

As a railing and fencing manufacturer, the Key-Link team gets asked about mixing aluminum fencing and railing in different installation situations. A common question involves pools: customers want to know if they can use fence as a railing or railing as a pool barrier and still meet code requirements. Unfortunately mixing and matching when codes are involved is not a good idea, simply because the codes are different. Pool fence codes and guard railing codes have different (almost opposing) purposes and address different safety issues entirely

As sleek lines and minimalism continue to dominate the trends in outdoor living, railing is no exception! Cable continues to grow in popularity as an infill and homeowners gravitate toward the looks that will maximize their views and minimize obstructions. 

Posts are a necessary part of most railing systems, lending stability and long-term security to the rails. But there are ways to make the posts less obtrusive and minimize their effect on the overall look of the railing. Here are three things you can do to cut down on posts' visual impact. 

Did you know you can create your own cable railing with cable fittings? These handy little fittings fasten into wood and let you update your space in a modern, on-trend way.

Key-Link has one of the easiest horizontal cable systems on the market, but you can still run into the occasional issue when it comes to running cable through the posts. After you’ve done a few jobs you’ll be a pro, but to get you started, our in-house training team shared these tips for an even easier installation of horizontal cable! 

Railing is not everyone’s first consideration when building a deck, but it should be! Railing sets a tone and style that can be seen from a distance (unlike decking) and gives your deck its character. If you’re not considering your railing options, you’re missing out.  

Here are some of your choices when selecting a railing to really make it your own. 

Undertaking a deck build can be a major project! And when you're done, of course you want to love your deck's functionality and design. At Key-Link, we see A LOT of deck pictures and we've noticed some trends and products that can make a deck really stand out. 

Here are our top 4 ways to take your deck to the next level. Consider these options and add-ons when planning your big outdoor living space. Your deck will be the talk of the neighborhood!

Fall makes a wonderful time to clean your cable railing, a process that you should undertake at least twice per year (and more often if you’re within a mile of a body of water).

As you put away your deck furniture and batten down the hatches for winter, taking some time to clean ensures that your cable has protection for the months ahead. Even if you live in a warm climate where you can still use the deck in winter, the change of season is a good time for a cleaning.

What’s the best way to clean your cable railing? Here is our advice!