Cable-Railing Post Mounting Styles
Why Your Post Choice Matters
By taking the time to determine your post style, you'll get:
The Right Style
A slim side-mount can practically vanish while a surface plate makes for a modern statement all its own.
The Right Fit
Surface, fascia, or core-drill mounts each need different blocking or substrate prep.
The Right Material and Finish
Different environments need different materials and finishes. Powder‑coat or 2205 stainless resists salt spray, rain, and freeze‑thaw for decades.
Express Posts
Perfect for the DIYer
Signature Posts
Fully Custom
Express Posts |
Signature Posts |
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Top | Flat or Angled | Universal |
Material | Aluminum | Aluminum or Stainless Steel |
Post Colors | Black, Silver or White | Multiple color options |
Handrail | Black, Silver or White | Multiple options including wood and metal |
Infill | Stainless steel cable | Cable, Endurance Rod, or Onxy Rod |
Express Post Mounting Styles
Multiple mounting options that ship in two business days.
Surface Mount
Sturdy, stylish posts that are best for most wooden decks and landings and perfect for level runs.
Side Mount
Installed along the deck fascia, Express Side Mount Posts keep your surface extra clear and stylish.
Angle Surface Mount
An instant stair solution, pair your deck and stairs by using Express Angle Surface Mount posts for a cohesive look that endures.
Signature Post Mounting Styles
Crafted to order in aluminum or marine‑grade 2205 stainless — matched to your drawings, finishes, and cable layout.
Standard Surface Mount
Our most common post, these work best on a level surface when you have solid blocking under a deck board.
Benefits: Fast install, hides fasteners with a trim skirt, works on any flat, wood surface.
Standard Side Mount
Mounts to the fascia so your deck surface stays pristine — no penetrations in waterproofing.
Benefits: Clean deck boards, ideal for second‑story balconies.
Slim Side Mount
This minimalist fascia bracket is an even sleeker option.
Benefits: Narrow 2” profile nearly disappears against trim, perfect for modern sight-lines
Slim Side-Mount Bump-Out
When dealing with flooring or nosing overhangs, this post type mounts to the fascia while bumping out and around the overhangs.
Benefits: Eliminates awkward blocking when the fascia sits back under a bull-nose.
Angled Foot
Custom-made to match your custom knee-wall.
Benefits: Matches non-standard slopes without field-shimming and keeps post plumb.
Core Drill
By mounting into a pre-drilled hole in concrete surfaces, only the post shows with no base visible.
Benefits: Zero surface hardware, ideal for pool decks and high-end terraces
Special Application Surface
Oversized plate for solid concrete or stone.
Benefits: Spreads load on brittle surfaces, ships with wedge anchors for code compliance.
Tread Side Mount
Designed specifically for open-riser staircases, this post bolts to the side of a FLIGHT tread.
Benefits: Tread surface stays completely clear, the stair run stays visually "floating," and post aligns perfectly with FLIGHT stairs.
Tread Inset Mount
The most concealed option: the plate sits in a side pocket with no visible hardware.
Benefits: Flush finish hides hardware, ideal for ultra-minimal interiors.
Installation and Code
Installation Guides
Check out all of our cable railing installation guides.
Code Compliance
Signature & Express systems are evaluated under ICC‑ES Report ESR‑4798 and meet IRC R312 guard‑load requirements.