I want to replace the 2x2" wood balusters on a deck with 1/8" stainless steel cabling. I spoke with the local building inspector and his main point is to plan for cable deflection so that there is less than a 4" space between runs. I'm planning on 4 ft spacing between 4x4" posts and adding additional 2x8" blocking around the area where the post and joist(s) intersect. The cap between posts will be a vertical 2x4" and horizontal 5/4x6" attached to the 2x4.
My research seems to point to a 3 1/8" horizontal spacing between cable runs. I'm planning on use RH & LH threaded studs to attach the cable at each post. https://www.amazon.com/Stainless-Ste...4&sr=8-15&th=1. The cable will attach to the studs with swages.
Please critique my plan and feel free to add any additional "words of wisdom".