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Signature Cable Railing with Endurance Rod Infill

Cable-Railing Post Mounting Styles

Choosing the right post mount for your Signature or Express Cable Railing showcases your design, keeps cables tight, and meets code — whether you’re a DIYer or a pro builder.

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 Angle Mount
Pictured: Express Angle Surface Mount with Cable Railing

Express Posts

Perfect for the DIYer

Express angle and surface mount posts

Signature Posts

Fully Custom

Signature railing with onyx rods shown

Express Posts

Signature Posts

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.

Express Surface Mount

Surface Mount

Sturdy, stylish posts that are best for most wooden decks and landings and perfect for level runs. 

Express Side Mount

Side Mount

Installed along the deck fascia, Express Side Mount Posts keep your surface extra clear and stylish.

Express Angle Mount

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.

Signature Standard Mount

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.

Signature Standard Side Mount

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.

Signature Slim Side Mount

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

Signature Slim Side Mount Bump Out

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.

Signature Angled Foot

Angled Foot

Custom-made to match your custom knee-wall. 

Benefits: Matches non-standard slopes without field-shimming and keeps post plumb.

Signature Core Drill

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

Signature Special Application Surface

Special Application Surface

Oversized plate for solid concrete or stone.

Benefits: Spreads load on brittle surfaces, ships with wedge anchors for code compliance.

Signature Tread Side Mount

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.

Signature Tread Inset Mount

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.