Long-Lasting, Fast-Installing Hardwood Cable Railings

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Want to rebuild a deck and make it last?

San Diego Cable Railings recently retrofitted an entry bridge using a long-lasting Brazilian hardwood — called “Ipe,” (pronounced EE-pay) — and standard cable railings. Brazilian hardwood is a great option for cable railing because it

  • ▸  is the hardest wood on the planet
  • ▸  30 times harder than teak
  • ▸  lasts 30-50 years
  • ▸  has physical properties of steel
  • ▸  maintains cable tension
  • ▸  beautiful dark wood finish
  • ▸  is less expensive than steel, aluminum, or stainless post systems

San Diego Cable Railings furnishes Brazilian hardwood kits for DIY installation. We take all the work out of it by