Ultra-tec Cable Railing

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10 Reasons to Attend the 2017 AIA Conference on Architecture

There are less than 2 weeks until AIA'17 and if you are still looking for reasons to attend, here are 10:

To see the long list of keynote speakers

To earn credits through a wide range of seminars, workshops, tours, and expo credit sessions

To learn what new products are available to help you solve your next problem on the expo floor

To discover new opportunities at any of the 40 networking events

To rock out with Jim Belushi and the Sacred Hearts Band

As an excuse for a getaway to sunny Orlando

To meet with one of your clients and discuss a specific project

To show the world of architecture and design your latest and greatest products as an exhibitor

To visit booth number 1619 and learn all about The Cable Connection’s Ultra-tec® line of stainless steel cable railing

All of the above

We look forward to seeing you at the show and sharing with you the reasons Ultra-tec® cable railing should be part of your next project. In the meantime please visit our website to learn more.

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Let's take a closer look at corner posts

When your cable railing run makes a turn at a corner, you have several options.

Utilizing double corner posts in your framework, depending on the length of your run, could mean a few things. You may be able to make the turn through your double corner posts without terminating. Less fittings= Less cost. With an extra-long run, you can terminate and begin in each post using the through the post design which again is more cost effective than terminating into the face of the post. These are the benefits of double corner posts.

If your layout utilizes a single corner post, you have options as well.

1. Offset your cable runs. If you do not care about having offset runs, you can use through the post fittings and minimize costs.

2. If you want level runs, see the images for your options. Terminating into the face of the post with one run and through the post with the other, or terminating into the face of the post with both runs.

If you are looking into cable railing, there are ways to minimize the cost. Let us do the work for you to provide the best options.

Visit our website for more information!

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Ultra-tec®, The Preferred Brand!

Ultra-tec® is the preferred brand in Peninsula Publishing Inc.'s 2016 Building Products Brand Preference Survey for the category; Railing. Thank you for your support in 2016! We look forward to another successful year in 2017.

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Happy Holidays!

Please reach out to us during our regular hours (7am-4:30pm PST) Tuesday through Thursday of Christmas week, and then as usual beginning on Tuesday, January 3rd. Visit our website www.ultra-tec.com to learn more about cable railing.

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Check It Out!

Our new project showcase on Houzz!

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Remodeling Show and DeckExpo, October 6-7

We will be exhibiting new Ultra-tec Cable Railing products in booth 3809 at the 2016 Remodeling Show and DeckExpo in Baltimore, MD. Be sure to register your FREE exhibit hall pass and visit our booth. We look forward to seeing you!

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Attention: Specifiers, Architects

Ultra-tec® is offering you a FREE PASS to attend the Construct exhibit floor! The Construct Show is in Austin, Texas and is approaching quickly. The exhibit floor will be open September 8th and 9th. This is the BIG SHOW for Specifiers, Architects and Designers. If you source and specify building products, you will want to attend Construct. Click the image above or HERE to register your free pass to the Exhibit Floor from Ultra-tec®. Ultra-tec® will be in booth 1028. Be sure to visit us at Construct!

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DIY Cable Railing Kits

DIY cable railing kits from Ultra-tec® are the perfect solution for your interior or exterior railing application. When you choose Ultra-tec® cable railing kits you will experience a multitude of benefits.

Some of the benefits of Ultra-tec®:

Ultra-tec® hardware is Made in America. We manufacture in Carson City, Nevada.

Ultra-tec® was designed specifically for architectural purposes. This leaves you with a sleek and elegant look and eliminates bulky, unattractive hardware that is found in some systems that were adapted from a marine application.

An ultra-simple installation process. DIY Ultra-tec® cable railing kits are complete with everything you need.

How-to videos on Ultra-tec®’s YouTube channel are readily available for you to follow along and ensure a trouble-free installation.

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Ultra-tec®, Proud U.S.A. Manufacturer

We hope you had an excellent weekend and July 4th. We promise to continue to deliver quality products as we proudly manufacture in the U.S.A.

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PCBC 2016, Thank you

Thank you to everyone who made it out to PCBC.

Many of you were able to visit our booth and we appreciate your interest in Ultra-tec®. Whether you are new to the scene or you are just looking to work with the best available, we are here to help guide you in the right direction.

If you were unable to make it to the show, be sure to visit our website for the latest information at Ultra-tec.com

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PCBC 2016

We hope to see you at the PCBC Show in San Francisco, California. Visit us on the exhibit floor in booth number 1911 on Wednesday, June 22nd and Thursday, June 23rd. We look forward to answering any questions you may have about cable railing. For more information on the show click here.

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How to get to the Design 2 Part Show

Register for free admission here. Get your FREE subscription to Design-2-Part Magazine by checking the box at the bottom of the page. Submit the Registration Form you have just filled out. The show is THIS WEEK so you will want to QUICKLY convince your boss how the company will benefit by sending you to the show. Fly, drive and walk to Santa Clara Convention Center in Santa Clara, California for the show on June 8th and 9th. Most importantly, stop by booth number 426 to see The Cable Connection for all your wire rope assembly needs.

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We are proud to announce that Ultra-tec® is OFFICIALLY ONLINE with DIY Home Center! Be sure to visit the site by clicking above.

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AIA Wrap-Up Imagine +

The 2016 AIA Convention was held at Philadelphia’s Arch Street Convention Center from Wednesday, May 18th to Saturday, May 21st. Attending the AIA Convention may have overwhelmed you. After all, there were exhibitors to see, events to watch, tours to take and seminars to attend. Hopefully you made it to our booth to discuss your cable infill questions and opportunities. The 2016 AIA Convention is always a great opportunity to meet with architects face-to-face to discuss our product. The Cable Connection would like to thank the architects and exhibitors who visited our booth and requested information. Be sure to explore our site to learn more. Pictured above is The Cable Connection’s CEO reading up on the exhibitor list while waiting for the show to open.

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Ultra-tec® Install Recommendations have been Updated

The Cable Connection has conducted a thorough review of the engineering for cable railing.

The objective of the review was to determine the cable tension necessary to resist the Sphere Pass-Through requirement of the 2015 International Building Code and the 2015 International Residential Code.

Construction was completed on a railing mock-up designed specifically to test cable railing and the Sphere Pass-Through requirement. Consideration for the requirements and a conservative safety factor were implemented for the testing.

The tests resulted in a recommended Ultra-tec® cable spacing of 3.125 in. between centers and a 48 in. unsupported span, which was formerly 42. The test also resulted in a cable tension recommendation of 225 lbs. which was formerly 400 lbs.

These results are important to you for a few reasons. Now you can have 48 in. of unsupported cable. This means less spending on materials. You will also be able to use lighter less costly end posts and spend much less time tensioning the cables due to the reduced cable tension of 225lbs.

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The Smartest Update You Can Make, Ultra-tec®

This is a recent project completed by one of our customers.

See how this stairwell is converted from an outdated railing system to a sleek system using Ultra-tec® Cable Railing.

We interviewed the fabricator about the project.

How did you learn about Ultra-tec® Cable Railing?

I learned about Ultra-tec® Cable Railing from a contractor in Sacramento a few years back who I made a stainless steel rail for. He provided the cables and I installed them. They were incredibly nice. I was impressed with the hardware and the simplicity (of the assembly). They just looked awesome!

Have you worked with other cable railing product before using Ultra-tec® Cable Railing? If yes, what product?

I have previously used Cable Moore’s product. Their cables didn’t have the elegant look I was after. When you build a very nice stainless steel rail using top notch cables, the look is ten times better!

How many railing projects have you worked on?

I have worked on countless railings for myself and for other contractors. This year I was lucky enough to find a contractor who let me design and create some very attractive railings. I have now been given numerous buildings to remodel.

What product did you use alongside our cable railing in this project?

The other product I used was all of my stainless steel. It came from Valley Iron. The post mounted brackets I used were purchased from CR Laurence. I hand made the wall brackets I used.

What was the timeframe on this project? From order to completion?

This project took me about five weeks from start to finish.

Were there any obstacles you had to overcome with the installation on this project?

I did not have any major obstacles to overcome. If you take the time to layout the railing correctly it usually goes in without any problems. The only problem I had was on a separate project with my first set of cables. I wasn't familiar on how to install the Push-Lock® Ultra-tec® Cables at first. I ruined a couple of them but a sales/service rep at The Cable Connection talked me through it. Now I'm a PRO!

Now it is your turn to start a project with Ultra-tec® Cable Railing!

Thank you to Santos with Architectural Metal Works for the great photos, participation and business!

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The Cable Connection will display Ultra-tec® stainless steel cable railing tensioners, mounting hardware and railing infill at JLC LIVE 2015 Exhibition Show, Rhode Island Convention Center, Providence RI, in Booth#U200,

March 20 - 21, 2015.