18 Mar Do Vertical Cable Balustrades Need Re-Tensioning?

One of the biggest complaints about traditional wire balustrades is sagging cables over time.
Building movement, temperature changes and manual on-site tensioning can all contribute to cables loosening, affecting both appearance and safety.
Most systems rely on installers tightening cables during installation. Over time, these cables can stretch, settle
or shift, resulting in uneven spacing and the need for ongoing adjustment.
Factory-assembled vertical cable panels are tensioned in controlled conditions. This locks in spacing and load
performance so the system remains straight, compliant and visually clean without ongoing adjustment.
No re-tensioning means less maintenance, improved safety and long-term performance — particularly in coastal and
high-exposure environments where movement and environmental stress can accelerate loosening.

Choosing a system designed to stay tensioned saves time, reduces call-backs and ensures your balustrade continues
to look and perform as intended for years to come.