DesignRail ® Frequently Asked Questions Can I install DesignRail ® myself? We engineer the DesignRail ® aluminum railing system to be user friendly. Basic carpentry skills and tools will accomplish most tasks. A good quality chop saw with a high quality metal cutting blade is needed for cutting and mitering the aluminum extrusions. How durable is the powder coated finish? Our finishes are applied in a new state of the art powder coating facility that achieves 2604-AAMA specs. In common terms this is a “marine grade” finish that performs well in even some of the harshest conditions. Plus, DesignRail ® horizontal cable infill posts are drilled before they are powder coated, ensuring the powder coating is applied to the edge of the drill hole, another Feeney quality benefit! We confidently back DesignRail ® with a 10 year limited warranty; for more information visit our website at feeneyinc.com/warranty-and-care
Do you pre-drill posts for the cables when using horizontal cable infill? Yes, we do offer pre-drilled posts for both level and stair conditions.
Do I need a bottom rail with a 42-in tall horizontal cable system? While not required, we highly recommend using a bottom rail with a 42” horizontal cable system. We have found that a bottom rail design not only strengthens the framework but also reduces the number of cables needed which reduces the amount of stress on the railing end posts. Can I have single corner posts with the horizontal cable system? Absolutely. The cables can be laced continuously through holes in a single corner post to create a 90 degree corner. With this type of corner post condition, we recommend that cable runs do not exceed 50-ft and that no more than 2 corner posts are used per cable run. This will ensure that the cables can be properly tensioned. Why do I have to have a vertical picket between my main posts in a horizontal cable system? The picket is not a structural component. It is an important railing element that reduces cable deflection, making it easier to meet the 4” code requirement. Why do I have to keep the cables at 3-in on center? We recommend the cables be spaced 3” on center to allow for up to an inch of deflection between any two adjacent cables and still meet the 4” building code. See the CableRail FAQs on our website for spe - cifics on horizontal CableRail Infill solutions: feeneyinc.com/faqs
What kind of mounting methods do you provide? Surface (base) mount, fascia mount, fascia bracket mount, and stanchion mount.
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