|
 photo contest! |
ordering |
contact us |
Feeney Architectural Products |
Feeney Gateway |
Return Customer Log-In |
|
|
DesignRail® Frequently Asked Questions
1. 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.
2. How durable is the powder coated finish? The new state-of-the-art powder coating facility where we finish our aluminum railing parts, 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 frames 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.
3. Do the posts come pre-drilled for the cables when using horizontal cable infill? Yes, the posts for railings used in level (non-stair) conditions come pre-drilled. However, we currently do not pre-drill stair posts due to the varying number of stair angles and the fact that placing one of a group of pre-drilled posts even slightly out of position can render the rest of the posts unusable. Stairs are usually a small part of most projects, and stair posts can often be laid
out and drilled in the field in a relatively short amount of time. We are working on offering pre-drilled stair posts in
the future.
4. Do I need a bottom rail with a 42” tall horizontal cable system? We recommend using a bottom rail because it not
only strengthens the framework but also reduces the number of cables needed which reduces the amount of
compression on your end posts.
5. Can I have single corner posts with the horizontal cable system? It is possible to lace your cable through single corner posts as long as you do not exceed a cable run of 30 feet and two ninety degree corners.
6.Why do I have to include a vertical intermediate picket in the frame design when using horizontal cable infill? The pickets are a necessary railing element that helps minimize cable deflection, making it easier to meet the 4” code requirement.
7. Why do I have to keep the cables at 3” on center? We recommend the cables be space 3” on center. Posts for railings used in level (non-stair) conditions come pre-drilled from the factory (see question #3 above) to allow for up to an inch of deflection between any two adjacent cables and still meet the 4" building code. See www.cablerail.com/FAQs.shtml for specifics on Horizontal CableRail Infill solutions.
8. Can I get the posts in stainless steel? No, currently we only provide powder coated aluminum.
9. Can I get round posts? Not at this time. we only provide square posts.
10. What kind of mounting methods do you provide? Fascia mount, fascia bracket mount, surface mount, and
stanchion mount. For details see www.designrail.com/posts.shtml
|
|
|
