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Making cable railing installations more efficient for your business As the concept of daylighting continues to spread through the design world, the demand for building elements that maximize the impact of natural light has grown. When considering a design for a railing that maximizes sightlines, most look to glass railing options as the solution. However, […]

All stainless steel cable railings are not created equal. Here are 5 facts about stainless steel cable railing that you should be aware of when fabricating and installing a new railing system. 1. Stainless Steel Is Rust Resistant, NOT Rust Proof In architectural applications, the most common stainless alloys are Type 304 or Type 316. […]

The Wagner Companies offers cable in five different diameters for our Cable Railing System: 1/8″, 3/16″, 1/4″, 5/16″, and 3/8″. For cable railings, you want to use a cable that is as rigid as possible and does not stretch. For most applications, we recommend 1 x 19 construction, type 316 stainless steel strand (cable). Other […]

Cable Railing Update We are pleased to announce two exciting new developments within the Wagner Companies cable rail offering which will make cable railing projects easier and more economical going forward.  Intermediate Post Spacing Increased to 48”  Required tension on cable reduced to 225 lbs. Intermediate posts/supports can now be spaced up to […]