If you have a pool, or you’re considering adding one to your property, you already know that the fence you use to protect it must adhere to certain rules. The question then becomes: what kind should you choose? Traditional pickets are always an option, but they visually chop up your space and require a lot […]
So… what is the “ladder effect?” Basically, it’s the idea that if you put anything resembling a ladder in front of a person, they will climb it. This idea relates to cable railing because it suggests that the railing’s horizontal design will tempt users to scale it, resulting in injury, and thus rendering it unsafe […]
While the rise in cable railing popularity throughout residential and industrial areas seems fairly recent, they’ve been a long-standing favorite in beach towns, lake communities, and riverfront developments. This is because cable railing is particularly perfect for these properties. Here are some reasons why: Enjoy that breathtaking view of yours. Let’s face it, water is a […]
If you’re looking at wood railing options for your home or office space, there are a variety of materials to choose from. No matter what your personal style and design preferences – modern, classic, or a mix of everything – your space is a way to express your creativity. Wood railings offer a classic look […]
Have you recently remodeled your deck and outdoor space with a safe and reliable cable railing system and beautiful outdoor furniture, but wish you could enjoy it in the colder months? Outdoor heaters are a great solution that allow you to head outdoors year round! They’re available in a variety of sizes and styles with […]
When putting in a staircase, building codes may require you to install a handrail or a guard, but what’s the difference? How do you know whether you need to install one, the other, or both? Let’s start by tossing around some definitions. What are guardrails? “Guardrails” are railing systems that functions as “guards.” According to […]
What is your relationship with birds? Do you love birds with a passion? Did you specifically choose your home because it’s under one of the flyways stretching across the continent? Maybe you just like to place a couple feeders and baths in your yard, anticipating their colorful appearance. Maybe you enjoy listening to them sing through […]
You look through the eastern windows of your home and see a rising sun. It lines dew-kissed lavender fields that waft gracefully in the morning’s gentle breeze. Beyond this sea of faintly flowing flowers is a vast expanse of valley, dropping down hundreds of miles to a silent river that lazily paints a swab of […]
Nothing can ever truly replace the great outdoors… besides maybe a ridiculously detailed, immersive virtual reality. Until such a thing is readily available to the general population, enjoying communion with nature involves leaving your home, if only by that one step it takes to cross the threshold between your door and your deck. How do […]
Cable railing is renowned for a number of reasons, but two main qualities stand out above the rest: the open design and easy maintenance. When autumn turns to winter, leaves layer the ground and soften the earth into a muddy, frost-tinged landscape, this richly-colored season can easily be under-appreciated by an obstructed or dirty view. […]
