How to Install a Cable Railing | Ask This Old House

Summary by Krater

This Old House demonstrates how to remove an old wooden stair newel post and replace it with a new post sleeve and cable railing system.

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Answers: How do I install a cable railing on a staircase?

• cable railing installation
• staircase newel post replacement
• woodworking joinery
• stair railing building code

What it concludes

• Building code states that any opening on a stairway cannot be wider than 4 inches.
• Fasteners for cable railings should be spaced 3 inches apart to prevent deflection.
• Building code specifies that cable cannot run more than 3 feet without support.