Fast Balcony Stainless Cable Balcony Railing System
Reviewed pricing, lead time, freight, and final configuration are confirmed during quote review before order release.
The Fast Balcony Stainless Cable Balcony Railing System runs tensioned stainless cables between welded aluminum posts, sold by the section for balconies, decks, and rooftop edges where the view is the point. It is the lightest guard program in the line, which matters on long elevated runs and retrofit structures.
Each section is a welded aluminum post and rail assembly with horizontal stainless steel cable infill, shipped in 4, 5, 6, and 8 ft lengths that assemble into continuous runs. Cables tension with concealed terminations and their spacing follows the released engineering, with tension posts placed per the run design rather than a fixed module. The standard guard height is 42 in, with 36 in available where the project code allows. Sections bolt to the balcony frame, deck structure, or parapet without field welding, and the aluminum is powder coated in Matte Black, White, Bronze, or Slate Gray while the cables stay natural stainless.
Highlights
- Tensioned horizontal stainless cable infill for open view lines
- Welded aluminum sections in 4, 5, 6, and 8 ft lengths
- Lightest guard program in the line, 18 to 28 lb per section including a post
- 42 in guard height standard; 36 in available where project code allows
- Concealed cable terminations; tension verified at installation
- Bolt-on surface mount to frame, deck, or parapet, no field welding
- Powder coat program: Matte Black standard; White, Bronze, Slate Gray; cables natural stainless
Specification Table
| Section lengths | 4 ft, 5 ft, 6 ft, 8 ft; runs cut to project layout during quote review |
| Guard height | 42 in standard; 36 in available where project code allows |
| Construction | Welded aluminum posts and rails, powder coated after fabrication |
| Railing infill | Horizontal stainless steel cables, tensioned with concealed terminations; spacing per released engineering |
| Post program | Welded aluminum posts with base hardware; tension-post placement per run design |
| Mount system | Surface mount to balcony frame, deck structure, or parapet |
| Installation | Bolt-on section installation with field cable tensioning, no field welding |
| Structural basis | Engineered to project live-load requirements; structural verification completed during quote review |
| Finish | Powder coat: Matte Black standard; White, Bronze, Slate Gray; cables natural stainless |
| Section weight | About 18 lb (4 ft), 21 lb (5 ft), 23 lb (6 ft), 28 lb (8 ft), including one post per section (engineering estimate) |
| Lead time | Confirmed during quote review; typical production runs are scheduled after drawing approval |
| Freight | Ships by commercial freight; freight confirmed during quote review |
| Warranty | Warranty coverage for the final quoted configuration is documented and confirmed during quote review |
Included Components
- Welded aluminum cable railing sections in the selected length
- Stainless steel cable runs with concealed tensioning terminations
- One welded aluminum post with base hardware per section; tension and corner posts scoped at quote review
- Section splice and mounting hardware per the released details
- Powder coat finish in the selected color
Installation Notes
- Guard attachment is structural: substrate, blocking, and anchorage must be verified by the project engineer of record, with structural verification completed during quote review.
- Lay out post and tension-post locations from the released run design before drilling.
- Bolt posts to the structure per the released details, set sections, then tension cables to the documented values in the documented order.
- Re-check cable tension after the first season and periodically per the released schedule.
- Wash powder coated surfaces with mild detergent and water; wipe cables with fresh water in coastal exposures.
Warranty and Support
- Warranty coverage for the final quoted configuration is documented and confirmed during quote review.
- AAMA 2604-class powder coat performance is available and confirmed during quote review.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does cable railing meet guard code?
Cable guards are engineered as a system: cable spacing, tension, and post stiffness are set together in the released engineering so the finished run meets the project requirements. Code review with the engineer of record is completed during quote review.
How often do cables need re-tensioning?
Plan a tension check after the first season, then periodically per the released schedule. Terminations are accessible without disassembling the run.
Can this railing retrofit an existing deck?
Yes. Sections surface-mount to wood, steel, aluminum, or concrete substrates, and the anchorage detail for each substrate ships with the released installation documents. Substrate capacity is confirmed during quote review.
How do I estimate sections for my run?
Divide the run by the section lengths, favoring 8 ft sections on straight runs. Send the run drawing with the quote request; tension-post placement and cut sections are confirmed during quote review.
Documents
- Type Balcony Railing System
- SKU FB-BAL-RAIL-CABLE-L4-BK
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