Want to use your thru post tensioners on stairs with 6" wood posts. Will the holes I drill for the tensioners and end stops need to be straight or angled?
Thanks for the question, Greg. Your top and bottom stair posts will be drilled level to the ground. Any intermediate posts on your stair run will be drill at the same angle as your handrail. See this video on How to Drill Wood Posts here: ruclips.net/video/y5c1-IlrDK0/видео.html. If you're looking for more resources on 6x6 posts with the REVO System watch this: ruclips.net/video/p1X2tHdeCKA/видео.html
Is it okay to place composite or PVC post sleeves over the 4x4 post when using the Revo system? Will the tension on the end posts cause the composite or PVC sleeve to deform??
As you may notice, at starting at 5:23, we don't recommend a particular torque value since there are too many variables each customer's installation. So, the amount of tautness is up to you. When tensioning each cable run, use a finger or hand to push on that particular cable to test the resistance. Once you find the desired tension, repeat with all the cables, going back over them to make sure they're all equally tensioned.
Great question! However unlikely, if one or two cables come loose on your fully installed REVO System, you can still go back and re-tighten those cables. Just take off the decorative end cap, gently secure the cable with a pair of vice grips, and tighten the nut. Then cut any excess threads off the stud to re-install your end cap. Thanks for the question!
Got a problem, every video we watched had 9 cables between the 2x6 Top Cap. That means there's 10 bays. 10 times 3 is only 30" so how's that work out? The template measures 3 inches between each hole. 9 cables means there's 10 bays which is only 30". We just bought your system and now we are either left with buying more or spacing out the cables to 3.5". Please explain the discrepancy.
Every system is different and planning out how many cables and how far apart those cables should be the first priority. You will find out how many rows of cable you'll need by measuring the space between your top cap and the floor and dividing by 3 and subtracting 1. Many of our customer's deck balustrades measure 36 inches meaning that they'll have 11 rows of cable spaced every 3 inches.
@@UnGrumpy1 We're always happy to hear it! Would love to see how it turned out! Feel free to submit any photos you have of the project here - e-rigging.com/pages/send-us-your-photos
@@HAASCableRailing Having trouble with the pics, I cant seem to get a pic that shows the true beauty. I'm getting a new phone today, maybe that will help.
There are a couple reasons this might have happened ranging from hole drilling practices to end post size. Feel free to give us a call, or set up a consultation on our website. e-rigging.com/pages/book-appointment
Want to use your thru post tensioners on stairs with 6" wood posts. Will the holes I drill for the tensioners and end stops need to be straight or angled?
Thanks for the question, Greg. Your top and bottom stair posts will be drilled level to the ground. Any intermediate posts on your stair run will be drill at the same angle as your handrail. See this video on How to Drill Wood Posts here: ruclips.net/video/y5c1-IlrDK0/видео.html. If you're looking for more resources on 6x6 posts with the REVO System watch this: ruclips.net/video/p1X2tHdeCKA/видео.html
Is it okay to place composite or PVC post sleeves over the 4x4 post when using the Revo system? Will the tension on the end posts cause the composite or PVC sleeve to deform??
As long as they fit snugly with no gaps, the REVO System will work for your project! It should not deform the post sleeves. Thanks for the question!
Is there a general rule of thumb for how tight to have your cables?
As you may notice, at starting at 5:23, we don't recommend a particular torque value since there are too many variables each customer's installation. So, the amount of tautness is up to you. When tensioning each cable run, use a finger or hand to push on that particular cable to test the resistance. Once you find the desired tension, repeat with all the cables, going back over them to make sure they're all equally tensioned.
Can the Revo cable system be used with Azec post caps?
What if it loosens over time after the end has been cut off?
Great question! However unlikely, if one or two cables come loose on your fully installed REVO System, you can still go back and re-tighten those cables. Just take off the decorative end cap, gently secure the cable with a pair of vice grips, and tighten the nut. Then cut any excess threads off the stud to re-install your end cap. Thanks for the question!
Got a problem, every video we watched had 9 cables between the 2x6 Top Cap. That means there's 10 bays. 10 times 3 is only 30" so how's that work out? The template measures 3 inches between each hole. 9 cables means there's 10 bays which is only 30". We just bought your system and now we are either left with buying more or spacing out the cables to 3.5". Please explain the discrepancy.
Every system is different and planning out how many cables and how far apart those cables should be the first priority. You will find out how many rows of cable you'll need by measuring the space between your top cap and the floor and dividing by 3 and subtracting 1. Many of our customer's deck balustrades measure 36 inches meaning that they'll have 11 rows of cable spaced every 3 inches.
@@HAASCableRailing Thank you for the clarification. We installed your system and it turned out beautifully. The owner is ecstatic!
@@UnGrumpy1 We're always happy to hear it! Would love to see how it turned out! Feel free to submit any photos you have of the project here - e-rigging.com/pages/send-us-your-photos
@@HAASCableRailing My company is Left Coast Construction, I will send pics tomorrow.
@@HAASCableRailing Having trouble with the pics, I cant seem to get a pic that shows the true beauty. I'm getting a new phone today, maybe that will help.
I followed these instructions, but then my post protectors wouldn’t fit into the post. They were hitting the end of the stage stud inside the post.
There are a couple reasons this might have happened ranging from hole drilling practices to end post size. Feel free to give us a call, or set up a consultation on our website. e-rigging.com/pages/book-appointment
I just added another 1/2” to the cutoff mark for the swage stud and that seemed to work fine.