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All CR Fence & Rail products are designed for simple and quick assembly, with each component and tool clearly labeled and accompanied by comprehensive instructions. If you need assistance, our support team can help via phone or chat to ensure you secure your space effectively and efficiently.
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From properly placing the balusters, to attaching the rails to posts or walls, our guides cover all the steps for you to protect your loves ones in no time.
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For a perfectly tailored fit, this Side Mount Cable Post is compatible with:
- Other Side Mount Cable Posts
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FAQs
We’ll provide all the fasteners you’ll need, including screws for attaching the posts to wood and plastic, as well as anchors for cement and masonry. The installation process will be easiest with a handheld power drill or hammer drill, and a set of screwdriver bits — but any set of screwdrivers will work in a pinch.
Cleaning your rails is easy! Our 5-layer weather-resistant coating already protects against most stains, and dirt is easy to clean off. Just wet a non-abrasive or microfiber cleaning cloth with water, and wipe the posts down to clear away any dust.
- Wood drill bit: 5/16” (M8) W x 3” (75mm) L
- Masonry drill bit: 5/16” (M8) W x 4-3/4” (120mm) L
- Wedge anchor: 5/16” (M8) W x 3-1/8” (80mm) L
- Lag screws: 5/16” (M8) W x 1.9/16” (40mm) L
When installing our posts on any type of flooring (e.g., composite wood) and it is too thin, you will need to purchase longer screws or anchors elsewhere in order for the products to be mounted properly on the inner floor.
The different mount orientations are not compatible with each other. That means our Top Mount Posts work best with other Top Mount Posts, while our Side Mount Posts work best with other Side Mount Posts.
Our railing kits come with the necessary drill bits and wedge anchors to secure the posts onto any surface, be it wood, concrete, or brick. If you are planning on installing the posts on harder surfaces like granite, you will need a diamond drill bit (5/16" x 3.5")—which provide for free. Send us a message if you need one.
To make the installation process seamless, we’ve also included a depth-measuring pencil, washers, and a hex nut driver.
For more instructions on how you can install the railing posts, watch this video:
If you need more information about the types of drills you can use with our parts, refer to this:
Unfortunately, most standard cable sleeve protectors available online will not work for our Cable Rail Posts because the length and width of our posts are different from the usual cable posts.
However, if you can find aftermarket sleeve protectors that are shorter than 1-1/2" inches, then they could possibly work, but the pre-drilled holes will need to be drilled bigger.
Our Cable Rail Posts already include the appropriate sleeve protectors, however you may purchase additional or separate sleeve protectors here.
Absolutely! All our posts come powder-coated with a 5-layer black finish that’s made to withstand even the most extreme weather conditions. This protective layer defends against flaking, chipping, scratches, and color deterioration. Outdoor paint of any color will adhere to the protective layer — in fact, weather-resistant paint can even add an additional layer of defense against the elements, while customizing your rails to look exactly the way you want.
Like any product made of metal, our posts will heat up a bit on sunny and/or hot days. However, our 5-layer protective powder coating is weather-resistant, and will prevent your railing from becoming too hot to touch. In the unusual circumstance that your railing becomes too hot, simply wiping it down with cold water will quickly cool it off again.
CR Fence & Rail offers a diverse selection of handrail kits, suitable for a wide variety of installation scenarios.
Available in 6 different lengths, from 1-2 steps all the way to 6 steps.
Available in 2 different lengths: 4-foot and 6-foot.
Available in 4-foot and 6-foot lengths, from 4’ wide / 32” tall to 6’ wide / 36” tall.
Available in straight 36” and 42” sizes, corner 36” and 42” sizes, and a 36” stair size.
We also sell individual posts, fasteners, drill bits and fasteners—though our handrail, guard rail and post kits include all the components you’ll need to install them.
Generally speaking, these are the use-cases of our posts:
36" - For residential use primarily; on concrete or wood
42" - For commercial use primarily; on concrete or wood
Most importantly, you’ll want to make sure you choose a post height that’s the right size for your installation scenario. If in doubt, it’s best to err taller, because you can always cut down the rail to fit.
Yes, the necessary bracket or top plate needed to attach any form of top rails to these posts are included.
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