RailFX cable railing:
Cables and fittings are installed flush and inside the posts, and come pre-cut in several lengths.
Cable tops are available in 8' sections, and are available in different profiles
Each top rail requires splices wherever top rail is seamed, including corners and joints near stairs.
Wide rectangular top rail is commonly used on horizontal sections, when a drink rail deck board is not being installed.
A different top rail can be installed so that a deck board can be used as a drink rail or cocktail rail across the top.
A narrower square top rail is used when a graspable handrail is required, like on stairs or ramps. Different mounting brackets are required on top of rail posts to attach the top rail to the posts.
Surface-Mounted Railing posts
Posts on cable railing should be installed no more than 55" apart. 10 cables are needed when setting up a 36" high railing section.
Intermediate posts are used in the middle of straight runs, on corners where two posts are used, and when a stair rail transitions to a horizontal section that continues in line with the stair railing.
Single corner posts are used when continuously running cable at a 90 degree angle, and a single surface-mounted post is required (not available with fascia mount posts)
Slotted posts are used on middle posts on straight runs of stairs, where flexibility on cable angle is needed to match the stair angle.
End posts are used when cable stops at a house wall, end of a cable run, or where an angle is too sharp to continuously run a cable around the corner.
Fascia-Mounted Railing posts
Intermediate posts are used in the middle of straight runs, on corners where two posts are used, and when a stair rail transitions to a horizontal section that continues in line with the stair railing.
Slotted posts are used on middle posts on straight runs of stairs, where flexibility on cable angle is needed to match the stair angle.
End posts are used when cable stops at a house wall, end of a cable run, or where an angle is too sharp to continuously run a cable around the corner.
Fascia-mount posts are mounted to the outside of the deck, on the outer side of the deck framing.
Straight brackets are used in posts along flat surfaces like the middle of a deck, or halfway down stair runs.
Corner brackets are used when turning an outside 90 degree corner.
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Aluminum Fascia Mount Post for RailFX Cable Railing
$ 110.00 – $ 165.00 Select options -
Fascia Mount Brackets for RailFX Cable Railing Post
$ 120.00 – $ 254.87 Select options -
Post End Cap for RailFX Cable Railing Post
$ 15.25 Select options -
Screw Cap Covers for RailFX Cable Railing Posts
$ 0.55 – $ 6.22 Select options -
Stainless 1″ Screws for RailFX Fascia Mount Brackets
$ 0.59 Add to cart -
Stainless Lag Bolts for mounting RailFX Cable Post
$ 2.35 – $ 6.45 Select options
Fascia-mount posts can also be installed with lag screws horizontally through the post and into the deck rim, using the following parts:
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Fascia Post Bottom Plate
$ 18.00 Select options -
Flush Mount Fascia Post Kit for RailFX Cable Railing Post
$ 28.48 Select options -
Post End Cap for RailFX Cable Railing Post
$ 15.25 Select options -
Screw Cap Covers for RailFX Cable Railing Posts
$ 0.55 – $ 6.22 Select options -
Stainless Lag Bolts for mounting RailFX Cable Post
$ 2.35 – $ 6.45 Select options
Other parts
Posts come standard with vinyl caps to cover the screws, but post base skirts can be added for a cleaner look
Unusual angle splices (other than 90 degree and 135 degree) require flat aluminum pieces to be custom-cut and placed inside the top rail to keep the splice tight and even. These pieces can be cut from the part below:
Touch-up paint is also available for cleaning up cuts, splices, and scratches
