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Atlantis Rail Systems offers a complete line of stainless steel and aluminum cable railing systems, including the RailEasy™, HandiSwage™, Spectrum, NOVA, ORION and SunRail™ systems. This innovative collection of low maintenance cable railings offers unobstructed views capable of fitting any indoor or outdoor, commercial or residential designs.
Koopman Lumber is proud to carry several different lines of Atlantis Rail Systems. Each line is a no-fuss low-maintenance solution for your indoor or outdoor needs. We proudly offer the following Atlantis Rail Systems options, hover and click to learn more of each direct from the manufacturer!
Atlantis Rail Systems offers a wonderful introduction to cable railing on their website to what cable railing is. They tell us:
“Cable railings (also known as cable railing systems and wire rope railings) are a low maintenance alternative to traditional wood or metal railings. Quite simply, they are guard rails and hand rails that use horizontal cables in place of traditional spindles, glass, mesh, etc. for infill.”
There are plenty of different options for both design and application for anyone looking to get cable railings through Atlantis, and Koopman Lumber is proud to serve a well regarded and well designed product. For more information about Atlantis Rail Systems, please reach out to us at your local Koopman Lumber location, or visit Atlantis Rail Systems at their website.
Horizontal cable railing (in which cables run horizontally to the deck base or floor) is the most prevalent form of view enhancing railing available. A great view is enhanced tremendously by removing balusters and other obstructive material from your railing while still proving safety and aesthetics. A top rail is always necessary when building a cable railing system as are structural post so you want to optimize the small amount of hardware used by making it stainless steel. The top rail should always be installed in a way that allows the top rail to absorb and deflect the pressure applied when the cable is tensioned. It is a best practice to secure the top rail by bracing it between the posts rather than simply placing the rail on top of the posts.
As long as rail posts can handle the necessary tension, either wood or metal may be used. It simply depends on which look is desired. Wood gives a warmer, earthier feel, while metal provides a more industrial vibe. We encourage creative cable railing designs that enhance the stainless steel railing components.
At one time building code restrictions limited the use of any horizontal railing for general use, which would include cable railing. In 2001, the International Code Commission (ICC) removed this “ladder law” restriction from the International Residential Code (IRC). Though there is nothing stated in the IRC or International Building Code (IBC), any state or municipality has the right to write in their own code and to interpret existing IRC and IBC. With cable railing you should always consult the local code enforcement official with your plans first. Gain approval before the installation, not after.
Stainless steel cable railing systems should always be made of marine grade 316L stainless steel in order to hold up well in harsh environments, maximize durability and provide low maintenance. Stainless steel can discolor under normal environmental exposure, including salt water. If some ‘sprucing up’ is needed, a simple car wash soap can be used to clean the metal. If the metal surface scratches or discolors, a passivating fluid may be used to neutralize any possible contamination of the stainless surface.
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