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If you want to install cable railings, either indoors or outdoors, then you have to decide whether to set the cabling up in a vertical or horizontal line. While horizontal cables work well on some railings and stairs, vertical cabling has some extra advantages. What are they?

1. Cleaner Lines of View

While cables are relatively unobtrusive compared to other railings, you can still see them on a staircase, balcony, balustrade, or fence. So, the position of your cabling affects your view.

You might feel that horizontal cables look too obvious. Horizontal lines break up the view through a balcony or a staircase. They can close down the space they cover and obstruct your view.

However, vertical cables have a better flow. They give you a cleaner and more open line of view. They blend in better and are easier to see through. These cables also work well on all kinds of property styles and builds.

2. Additional Safety

High-quality cable railings that conform to safety standards should be safe as long as you install them correctly. However, vertical cabling edges out horizontal cabling in this context, especially if you have children or pets at home.

For example, if you install horizontal cables on to a deck railing, then young children might try to use the cables as a ladder to climb up to the top of the rail. Or, your pets might be able to squeeze through the lower gaps between cables on a balcony.

In fact, some areas won't allow homeowners to install horizontal cabling in some situations. Even if you can use this configuration, you will have to meet robust layout and building regulations.

Vertical cables are typically safer. You can't use them as a climbing aid, so your children can play near the railing without necessarily needing constant supervision. Plus, they are harder to squeeze through. They run from the top of the rail to the ground and have fewer accessible gaps. So, your pets can't use gaps as an escape route.

These additional safety features make vertical cable railings a more acceptable solution for many municipalities. You'll still have to follow basic installation guidelines, but this should be an easier job than if you choose horizontal cables.

Your cable railings will look better and last longer if you choose products from an established manufacturer. Talk to a supplier, such as Javets, Inc., to learn more about your options, including Wesburyt vertical railings.