Imagine a cable railing system you could offer to your clients without the sticker shock of a huge final price point – but also without compromising on ease of install or quality components?

If that sounds like a key that could unlock a whole new market for your business, you’re not alone. At DecksDirect, we work with pros and homeowners to plan deck projects every day, and we’re all-too-familiar with the challenges many cable railing systems bring: from tedious hand-swaged installation to ballooning price points that can scare off homeowners who loved the cable look but don’t have the budget to consider it.

That’s why we’re so excited about the new Skyline Pro Cable Railing system. Designed by deck-building pros just like you with decades of experience, Skyline Pro was designed to be a pro deck builder’s best friend. From easy, swageless installation to premium AAMA 2605 powder coating to a price point your clients will love, Skyline Pro sets out to tackle all the pain points real pros experience with cable projects – and solves them with flying colors. Here are a few of our favorite things Skyline Pro brings to the table for pros:

#1: Skyline Pro Gives You A Cable Option to Fit More Client Budgets

Skyline Pro Cable Railing breaks the traditional pricing barrier that often pushes clients toward cheaper, lower-quality alternatives. You get “best” level cable railing features at a “better” level price point—meaning more flexibility when bidding on projects.

How? The Skyline Pro system is all about efficiency. Removing the bottom rail entirely means wider views, yes – but also less material to buy and fewer steps during installation. The minimal top rail profile is great for a modern look – but it also keeps costs low. And the system’s superior engineering means you can extend cable runs up to 70 feet with up to two changes of direction before you need to terminate the run and start a new one. Those savings in additional cable fittings add up quickly, and they’re a primary reason Skyline Pro remains cost-effective even on larger decks or unique layouts.

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#2: Premium Quality That Performs in Any Environment

Skyline Pro focuses on precision engineering to cut costs – not compromising in quality. In fact, while many cable railing systems offer AAMA 2605 powder coating as a pricey custom option, for Skyline Pro, it comes standard. That means long-lasting performance for your clients in any environment, even tough coastal settings.

The quality shows through in Skyline Pro’s premium matte finish that gives homeowners a distinctly high-end feel. And with a 20-year limited warranty for residential installations, both you and your clients can have peace of mind that their new cable railing is built to last.

#3: Swageless Installation Is Faster & Easier

Installation efficiency directly impacts your profitability. Skyline Pro’s swageless fittings eliminate hours of tedious cable swaging that many other systems require.

Skyline Pro uses a Streamline Threaded Terminal fitting on one end with a Rapid Lock fitting on the other. Cables come with a pre-attached short stud on one end. Just thread the short stud into the threaded terminal fitting, run your cable, cut it, and insert the cut end into the Rapid Lock fitting. You can quickly tension all fittings using a standard 3/16-inch hex wrench. And that’s it. Once you’ve installed one run, the rest will absolutely fly – and you can trust even the newest member of your install team to complete it with a high-quality result.

Beyond the swageless fittings, Skyline Pro includes a specially-designed Drill Guide that makes your rail connections come together with ease. Seriously, our team at DecksDirect can’t stop talking about how well-designed this drill guide is. Small enough to fit in your pocket, it locks snugly over the top of each post, held perfectly in place between the posts’ screw ports. Then flip the drill guide over, and it slides perfectly into place on your top rail infill. And it’s designed so that you can pre-drill right through the drill guide instead of marking and then pre-drilling. When you’ve been on-site for a cable railing install, you fully understand how much every step saved means to the project’s bottom line.

The Skyline Pro Self-Centering Drill Guide fits tight over every post, ensuring perfect pre-drilling every time.

#4: Adaptable Design Fits Any Layout Challenge

Every deck presents unique challenges, and Skyline Pro’s adaptability helps you tackle them all without compromising the design vision or blowing up the budget.

The fascia mount option maximizes usable deck space—a feature that often becomes a selling point for space-conscious homeowners. Specially-designed corner kits simplify the install for the standard 90-degree corners you’ll tackle most of the time. But there’s also a swivel bracket kit for any non-standard angles up to 45 degrees. Available in both 36-inch and 42-inch heights, you can meet local building codes and suit your client’s preferences.

And as we noted before, cables can run up to 70 feet with up to two changes of direction, accommodating large decks and complex shapes. This versatility means you’ll never have to turn down a project due to layout limitations – or wrack your brain trying to problem-solve for unique footprints or features.

#5: Skyline Pro Delivers Better Margins for Your Business

Your business depends on managing costs without sacrificing quality. Skyline Pro’s combination of competitive material costs and reduced labor requirements creates margin opportunities that other systems just can’t match.

The high-quality components and AAMA 2605 powder coating help you avoid callbacks that eat into your time and margins. Faster installation time means you can schedule more projects in the same timeframe or take on larger projects. Combined with the system’s broad appeal to different budget ranges, you have more opportunities to optimize your project pipeline.

Plus, Skyline Pro is fully in stock and ready to ship at DecksDirect, so you can plan your projects without waiting on lengthy lead times or uncertain ship dates. DecksDirect also offers 3D rendering packages so you can help your customers visualize the glitz and glamour of Skyline cable on their deck.

#6: Delighted Customers Drive Referral Business

Of course, the most important outcome is your client’s satisfaction. And Skyline Pro’s modern design knocks it out of the park with a look homeowners love.

With no bottom rail and a continuous top rail that mounts flush with the tops of posts, Skyline Pro delivers the unobstructed views that cable railing customers dream of. Fittings are concealed subtly within posts for a clean look that photographs beautifully – so much so that you won’t even have to ask your clients to start advertising for you.

But even more important are the long-term benefits. Skyline Pro is ultra low-maintenance, a perfect alternative for customers who love the cable look but don’t want the hassle of staining wood posts and rails every year to make a cable system fit their budget.

Your clients trust you to set them up for long-term success. With Skyline Pro’s top-quality AAMA 2605 powder coating and 20-year warranty, you can assure clients you’re doing just that – at a price point they’ll love.

Let Skyline Pro Unlock Your Business In 2025 And Beyond

Skyline Pro Cable Railing represents more than just a new cable railing system – it’s a new strategic advantage that can help your business adapt and capture more price-conscious customers. Add Skyline Pro to your business arsenal today and start unlocking a whole new set of potential clients.

You can find Skyline Pro at DecksDirect.com – and DecksDirect’s team of experienced project planners is available by phone or email to answer any questions you have about the system. Create a free DecksDirect PRO account to get 5% off every purchase, every day. And for a limited time, PRO members can get an additional discount on their first order of select brands, including Skyline.

Shop Skyline Pro online or call 1-888-824-5316 to get started today!