Safety railings can be found throughout your home to protect persons and pets from falls off raised surfaces. Whether it be an interior loft, exterior patio, or deck railing; the upright posts need to survive the test of time. On occasion and especially in older homes the railing posts will need to be replaced. This is a good time to consider price and function for the new products as well as total cost, maintenance possibilities and, longevity. Additionally, the aesthetics of the railing posts and/or new railing frame system will need to be considered as well. Considerations for future improvements like other fences and railings will be important as well.
Numerous other articles contained within our blog have discussed material types and functions for different railing systems. This article explains and details our favorite post choice based on cost, versatility, and durability.
All Purpose Steel Railing Posts for Cable Railing and Glass Panels
San Diego Cable Railings multi purpose railing posts can be utilized for cable rail, glass clip, graspable rail and standard fencing applications. They come in standard sizes for both 36″ and 42″ railings and can be customized upon request. Posts can be purchased a la carte or included in a complete railing package. Usage examples for our steel and stainless steel multi purpose railing posts are as follows:
- Cable Railing Systems– Posts contain pre-set holes to safely carry stainless steel cable infill. Sturdy welded connections, welded flanges, and /or pre-drilled bolt holes are used for mounting. Cable railing posts can be powder coated with hundreds of color choices available. Suitable for steel or wooden top railings. Not suitable for no top rail with cable infill. Available in steel or stainless steel T304/316 grades.
- Glass clip systems– Steel post with no perforations, same sturdy welded connections. Can be used for glass clips with self drilling screws; plate mounted or elongated and cast in concrete for glass fencing applications. Suitable for steel or wooden top rail. Available in steel or stainless steel T304/316 grades.
- Horizontal Slat fencing– Steel post with no perforations that are thinner walled for using sheet metal screws to attach directly to the post or with optional welded tabs. Sturdy welded connections. Up charge to have welded tabs for attaching wooden slats or self drilled directly to the posts. Can be plate mounted or cast in concrete and also suitable for steel or wooden top rail. Available in steel or stainless steel T304/316 grades. Hundreds of color choices available. Best price option is mild steel with stock colors.
Our customers and installers have utilized SDCR railing posts for the above listed applications and a multitude of other variations to include interior and exterior railing systems. Our posts are suitable for both commercial and residential applications. Engineered steel railing posts have passed hundreds of building inspections and can be found in hospitals, amusement parks, public businesses, parks residential homes and pedestrian bridges. They serve as one of the safest most versatile post options available.
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We believe our railing posts are some of the highest quality and most versatile railing posts available in today’s marketplace based on the most important metrics- safety, durability and price point. Few other products will compete or have been proven in such a wide variety of real world field tested applications. If you are interested in purchasing railing products for your next project; or have questions about which railing posts may be the right fit for you- give us a call at 844-277-7327 or visit the quote request form today.
