The Cable Railing Square Fascia Mount Post is part of Inline Design’s Press & Latch Cable Railing System. This side-mounted post is designed for cable railing installations where the post attaches to the fascia or side face of the structure instead of mounting on top of the walking surface.
Each post is supplied pre-drilled and tapped for the Press & Latch cable railing layout and includes the required fascia mounting plate configuration and cable fittings based on the selected post type. The system is built around a 1.57" x 1.57" / 40 x 40 mm square stainless steel post profile and is available in 36" and 42" standard railing heights.
Use it for decks, balconies, porches, stairs, landings, terraces, indoor railings, outdoor railings, residential projects, and commercial projects when installed according to local code, approved mounting conditions, cable spacing requirements, top rail requirements, and project-specific engineering.
Before Fabrication: Stair Post Layout Review
Stair posts require layout review before fabrication. If your order includes stair posts, please review our Stair Details page and send us the requested photos, measurements, and layout information.
Stair posts are available in left-hand and right-hand configurations and must be fabricated according to your field measurements. The 36" height is measured from the stair nosing to the top of the handrail. Because fascia boards can sit higher or lower than the stair nosing line, the actual stair condition must be verified before fabrication.
Stair posts may require CAD drawings for custom post fabrication. We will review your submitted stair details and confirm the correct stair post configuration before production when necessary.
Quick Product Highlights
| Fascia / Side Mount | Mounts to the side face of the structure using the included fascia mounting plate configuration |
| Press & Latch System | Designed for Inline Design’s Press & Latch cable tensioners and terminals |
| Top Rail Support | Includes a pyramid handrail bracket for mounting a continuous handrail or top rail above the cable railing system |
| Stair Post Review | Stair posts require layout review, field measurements, and CAD approval before fabrication when necessary |
| Heavy-Duty Square Post | 40 x 40 mm square stainless steel post; 10 gauge for end/corner load posts and 12 gauge for middle posts |
| Finish Options | 316 Satin Stainless Steel and Black Matte powder coat over 304 Stainless Steel |
| Important | Cable wire, handrail/top rail tubing, and fascia mounting anchors are not included unless purchased separately |
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Details
| System | Press & Latch Cable Railing System |
| Mount Type | Fascia mount / side mount installation |
| Post Profile | 1.57" x 1.57" / 40 x 40 mm square stainless steel post |
| Post Thickness | 10 gauge / 0.14" / 3.6 mm for end and corner posts; 12 gauge / 0.102" / 2.6 mm for middle posts |
| Post Preparation | Pre-drilled and tapped M8 x 1.25 mm for the supplied Press & Latch fittings and top bracket hardware |
| Satin Stainless Steel | AISI 316 stainless steel for indoor, outdoor, wet, dry, and coastal environments with routine stainless steel maintenance |
| Black Matte | Black Matte powder coat over AISI 304 stainless steel |
| Finish Standard | ASTM A480 No. 4 linearly textured satin finish for satin stainless steel options |
| Construction | Heavy-duty construction, sturdy upon completion, and designed for straightforward installation |
| Installation | Side mount installation to approved fascia framing, concrete, steel, blocking, or other structural substrates using project-specific anchors |
| Typical Applications | Balconies, decks, porches, stairs, landings, terraces, and cable railing projects where side mounting is required |
Available Configurations
| Heights | 36" and 42" |
| Finish Options | 316 Satin Stainless Steel and Black Matte powder coat over 304 Stainless Steel |
| Post Types | Middle, Terminal, Tensioner, Middle Extension, Outside Corner, Inside Corner, Stair Lower, Stair Middle, Stair Upper, Stair Upper 180°, Stair Upper 90° Right, and Stair Upper 90° Left |
What Is Included in the Kit?
| Post | (1) square fascia mount cable railing post, pre-drilled and tapped M8 x 1.25 mm |
| Pyramid Handrail Bracket | (1) included for mounting a continuous handrail or top rail above the cable railing system |
| Square Base Cover | (1) included |
| Fascia Plate | (1) included. Use Flat for Middle Posts or End Posts, Outside Corner for Outside Corner Posts, and Inside Corner for Inside Corner Posts. |
Included Press & Latch Cable Fittings by Post Type
| 36" Tensioner Post | (10) Straight Tensioners |
| 42" Tensioner Post | (12) Straight Tensioners |
| 36" Terminal Post | (10) Straight Terminals |
| 42" Terminal Post | (12) Straight Terminals |
| 36" Corner Post | (10) Straight Tensioners and (10) Straight Terminals |
| 42" Corner Post | (12) Straight Tensioners and (12) Straight Terminals |
| 36" Middle Extension Post | (10) Straight Tensioners and (10) Straight Terminals |
| 42" Middle Extension Post | (12) Straight Tensioners and (12) Straight Terminals |
| 36" Stair Lower Post | (8) Pivot Tensioners |
| 36" Stair Upper Post | (8) Pivot Terminals |
| 36" Stair Upper 90° Left or Right Post | (8) Pivot Terminals and (10) Straight Tensioners |
| 36" Stair Upper 180° Post | (8) Pivot Terminals and (10) Straight Tensioners |
| 36" Angle Lower Post | (7) Pivot Tensioners, when applicable to the selected/custom configuration |
| 36" Angle Upper Post | (7) Pivot Terminals, when applicable to the selected/custom configuration |
Important Installation Notes
- Stainless steel cable wire is not included. Cable must be ordered separately based on project length, cable size, and layout.
- Handrail/top rail tubing is not included. A continuous top rail or handrail is required for cable railing systems and must be selected based on the project design.
- Fascia mounting anchors are not included. Due to the variety of mounting surfaces, customers must supply the appropriate connecting hardware, including screws, bolts, anchor bolts, or other project-specific fasteners. For substrate-specific fastener guidance and recommended approaches, see Anchoring Options for Railing Posts.
- Anchor selection must be based on the mounting surface, including fascia framing, concrete, steel, wood blocking, or other approved structural substrates.
- Custom fabrication requires a minimum of 1–2 weeks for production.
- Cable spacing, post spacing, handrail continuity, guardrail height, fascia plate location, anchoring, and other structural requirements must be verified against local code and project-specific engineering.
- For coastal or high-corrosion environments, stainless steel must be cleaned and maintained regularly.
Handrail Bracket M6 Screw Direction Disclaimer
The direction of the M6 screw on the handrail bracket may vary. The M6 screw that secures the saddle on top of the post may be positioned either on the inside or the outside face. This orientation is random and depends on the production batch. We cannot guarantee a specific direction, and mixing post batches may result in variation. This does not affect structural performance.