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Cost per Foot for Cable Railing System
Cable Railing System Cost
A whole cable railing system, including posts, handrails, cable, and hardware, costs about $75-$120 per linear foot. The price of cable railing will vary greatly depending on what type of material you use, whether you use wood or metal posts, and the number of corners and cables you need, most importantly, the total length you need.
Stainless Steel Cable Railing
Using stainless steel on your cable railing system will give your railing extra strength and durability. It will cost $75-120 per linear foot. Muzata offers T304 stainless steel post. It has a sleek and polished appearance, making it a visually appealing choice for various applications. Available in black and brushed primary colors.
Wood Cable Railing
Cable railing can use both metal and wood posts. Wood cable railing systems can use pre-existing or purchased wooden posts, which can make this a budget-friendly cable railing option. Products like our tools – Drill guide allow you to drill into your wooden posts and tension cable to form the cable railing system. Using our cable railing kits for wood posts to create Wood Cable Railing (without purchasing posts) will cost about $10-18 per linear foot.
Most Frequently Asked
The cable railing is a guardrail system that uses horizontal stainless steel cables stretched between posts to provide a sturdy barrier while maintaining a sense of openness.
Cable railing is suitable for both indoor and outdoor use, offering flexible design options for various applications, including horizontal sections and stair sections.
- The prices listed above already include both shipping and taxes in the final price.
- Muzata ensures transparent and stable pricing, so you can count on our prices staying consistent, no matter the season or market changes, making it easier to plan and predict your costs.
- Muzata offers special discounts for certified Muzata contractors, and the larger the quantity you purchase, the greater the discount you can enjoy.
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Yes, here's the detail of Muzata cable railing specifications in compliance with IRC/IBC
- Post Height
Muzata provides two railing height options, 36" and 42" (measured from the ground to the top of the handrail), ensuring they meet IRC/IBC requirements applicable in most states.
- Cable Spacing
Muzata sets the cable spacing at 3 inches, ensuring compliance with IRC and IBC regulations, which require the horizontal spacing between cables to prevent the passage of a 4-inch sphere.
- Tension
Both surface-mounted and side-mounted posts are sturdy, capable of withstanding a pull force of 200 pounds.
Shipping is free for orders within the Continental US now. Orders are usually shipped within 1-2 days, with a typical delivery time of 4-7 days (sometimes 7-10 days or longer, depending on the distance between your shipping address and our warehouse).
Yes, Muzata cable railing systems are designed for both DIY and professional installation. We provide detailed instructions, video guides, and customer support to assist you.
The installation of the Muzata cable railing is divided into 4 main steps:
- Determine the post locations, drill holes, and securely install the posts.
- Install brackets to connect and support the handrails.
- Cut the handrails to the correct size and install them.
- Install tensioners and cables, then tighten the cables in the specified order.