Cable railing FAQ - frequently asked questions

Cable railing system is a kind of popular modern railing substitute for traditional metal or wood railings. Instead of wood, glass or iron infill, the cable railing system uses stainless steel cable to serve as a traditional guard without blocking the view.

As a cable railing manufacturer for 30+ years, Muzata insists on providing high-quality products with economical prices and professional service. Muzata has hundreds of products for your choice. You can customize your deck or stair railing by using different fittings and cables. We have videos for each model to help your installation, just follow them step by step.

The cost of cable railing projects varies according to customer preferences and project dimensions. Generally, for a single project of 12 feet, it might cost about $2000-5000 (including fittings, posts, labor fee) if you hire someone to build it. However, you might be able to cut it down to $500 if you install it yourself with Muzata products.

Of course. It is easy to DIY, you don't need to be a pro. We have videos for almost each model to help your installation, just follow them step by step.

Basically, you will need some cable railing fittings and stainless steel cable. The quantity depends on the dimensions of your project. In almost all cases, you will need a hydraulic crimper to swage the fittings so the cable could be fixed firmly. Unless your fittings are wageless.

You could have a customized design on your railing, choose your favorite styles. However, there are things you need to be aware of. Always follow the local building codes. There might be some differences between states. Please check that before designing. Consider the application environment. For example, indoor or outdoor, coastal area, the material of the post, etc.
Watch some videos of cable railing before you start the work, which will effectively reduce the chance of mistakes. You can find the video of each product on its page on this website. You could also find them on our YouTube channel.

You should calculate all the materials you need before placing the order. So there won't be too much waste or lack. For beginners, It is recommended to buy a little more than you need. Since there might be some issues when you do it for the first time. 

You can find the related video for each product on its page. You can also find them on YouTube. Just click the URL https://bit.ly/muzata-ytb

For corners greater or equal to 90 degrees, you could let the cable go through the hole directly.

For corners less than 90 degrees, you will need to use another pair of terminals, since you might not be able to tension the cable with an acute angle. 

We recommend that cable spacing should not be more than 3" in most states. The post spacing should not exceed 6 feet according to the code of California.

Please check your local building codes for accurate information and follow them.

Since most deck railings are horizontal, almost all the fittings could work with them. You just have to consider the material of posts.

Stair railings need fittings capable of angle installation. We have picked out these models. Just click the following URL or click the product menu. You can also use filters to pick them out on collection pages.

Metal posts have less choice in the fittings than wood posts. We have picked out these models. Just click the following URL or click the product menu. You can also use filters to pick them out on collection pages.
https://www.muzatarailing.com/collections/invisible-fitting-for-metal-post

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You will need some cable railing fittings and stainless steel cable. The quantity depends on the dimensions of your project. In almost all cases, you will need a hydraulic crimper to swage the fittings so the cable could be fixed firmly. Unless your fittings are wageless.

Once your order is placed, you will receive a confirmation email and we will immediately begin processing. We will update the tracking number to you as soon as amazon updates it, which often takes amazon 1-3 days. Sometimes your order might be split into several packages and gradually arrive.

Normally, Your order starts shipping within 1-2 days. Delivery usually takes 2-4 days from the shipment date. That means you will receive your order 3-6 days later after placing it.

There is a small chance that some goods in your order would be confirmed to be out of stock due to asynchronized stock information. In that situation, we will contact you by email or phone. Sometimes you might experience delivery delays due to carrier issues or unforeseen circumstances such as peak season, national holidays, strikes, or other events.

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You can return the order within 30 days if you don't like it. All you have to afford is the freight for sending back.
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