As warm weather approaches, ensuring your deck is safe for family and friends to enjoy is critical. Every year around 33,000 people are injured due to safety issues on a deck, porch, railing, or staircase with 6,000 people suffering traumatic injuries. May is Deck Safety month, so it’s the perfect time to review steps you can take to keep your deck safe for summer fun! Check for Damage Replace Any Rotten or Damaged Wood and Loose Fasteners Rotten wood can cause fasteners to become loose due to the wood being too soft to hold fasteners in place. This causes safety issues. If you run into out of ..read more

A deck or patio is the perfect place for you to enjoy the great outdoors. Open views and space to entertain make them an ideal addition to your home. Elevating your outdoor space might feel like a dream, but we’ve got your back! The RailFX® Oasis Railing System offers a seamless solution to transform any space into a serene and stylish sanctuary. We’ll walk you through the process of selecting, designing, and installing your RailFX® Oasis Railing System to ensure your outdoor space becomes the oasis you’ve always wanted. Understanding the RailFX® Oasis Railing System The RailFX® Oasis Railing ..read more

2022 Photo Contest Winners Thank you to all who participated in 2022 RailFX Photo Contest. The photos submitted to the 2022 Contest showcase the wide variety of views enhanced by RailFX railings. From interior staircases and sprawling balconies to oceanfront decks and patio porches, we enjoyed seeing all the incredible RailFX railing projects completed this past year. A huge thanks to our judges for completing the difficult task of voting to determine our winners. First Place: SJ Reus Construction Previous Next SJ Reus Construction of Watertown, MN installed this railing and took ..read more

Are you a railing industry professional or DIY enthusiast looking for an easy and efficient cable railing installation solution? At RailFX, we understand the challenges you face when it comes to finding a durable, budget-friendly system. That’s why we’re excited to introduce our latest innovation: the RailFX Express Mount Brackets. These game-changing brackets simplify cable railing installation, saving you time and money. Express Mount Brackets are designed with your convenience in mind. By eliminating the need to drill through wood posts, you can say goodbye to the tedious and time-consumi ..read more

Today’s homeowners want to keep their spaces beautiful and maintenance-free, using durable and design-friendly materials. RailFX® engineers’ number one goal when designing products is how quick and easy it is to install. Our FlexFX cable railing solution is ideal for a quick-turn product that makes your vision a reality for outdoor living and interior functional spaces. Cable railing checks all the boxes – it delivers an unobstructed view and classic aesthetic while requiring minimal upkeep and a long lifespan. Cable railing is the perfect choice for professionals with the goal of exceeding ..read more

RailFX Case Study Using Cable Railing to Modernize a Home’s Interior   In the spring of 2021, Eric Johnson and his family moved to Florida, prepared to make significant upgrades to their new home. From gutting a bathroom and adding a bedroom, to replacing flooring and the stairway railing, the Johnson family had the vision to modernize the home’s look and feel. Because the flooring was being replaced — including the stair treads — the oak wood and ornamental picket railing were removed. Instead of reinstalling the outdated railing, Wendy, Eric’s wife, suggested they consider cable raili ..read more

The Latest IRC Building Code Changes from RailFX With summer almost here, it’s a good time to share the latest information about building code changes. While many of you may still be using the 2018 International Residential Code (IRC), the 2021 IRC, published in October 2020, could be adopted in your area before you know it. There are changes to the 2021 IRC that impact the deck design of guardrails and handrails. To keep you on the cutting edge — especially on the heels of Deck Safety Month — here’s an overview of changes that may affect your future deck designs. New Rail Specs Depend on F ..read more

Decorate Your Home for the Holidays: 7 Simple Ways to Spruce up your Staircase Railing It’s the most wonderful time of the year. While trimming the tree and putting up lights is often the focus of the fa la la, consider decorating the area that can offer the most added design drama: your staircase railing. Because the staircase is commonly the first thing people see when they walk through the door, make it a festive focal point of your home. As you deck the halls this holiday season, here are some ideas to spruce up your  staircase railing with décor: Bring the Outdoors In Just b ..read more

As a contractor, you operate as a “jack of all trades.” You are an all-in-one business owner, expert craftsman, and customer service agent. Some days, as much as you love what you do, you might feel like you’re on a continuous hamster wheel. At RailFX, we get it and are experienced in keeping your railing projects on schedule and within budget. Working alongside contractors and installers for years, we’ve learned that the best way to help you grow your business is to focus on being a partner that provides reliable support and makes your job easier. We’ve intentionally designed our customer s ..read more

John Treakle is an expert in the world of building materials, having spent more than a decade at a large building products distributor. He’s a native of the Pacific Northwest and has crossed paths with John Moss, former owner and now product development director for RailFX, several times throughout the years – through their roles in wholesale, retail, and as manufacturer’s representatives. A little back story: In 2015, Moss started RailFX to strengthen his cable sales by offering a complete aluminum cable railing system that garnered national product sales. He sold RailFX in 2018 to Nationwi ..read more