Black aluminum post wrap

You've chosen your decking. You've selected your railing. Now you're faced with the question: what about the support posts? Support posts are the posts that hold up your deck, normally pressure treated 6x6s. Quality deck builders will offer ways to address these posts, but here are 4 of the most common ways to handle them, with pros and cons of each. 

As sleek lines and minimalism continue to dominate the trends in outdoor living, railing is no exception! Cable continues to grow in popularity as an infill and homeowners gravitate toward the looks that will maximize their views and minimize obstructions. 

Posts are a necessary part of most railing systems, lending stability and long-term security to the rails. But there are ways to make the posts less obtrusive and minimize their effect on the overall look of the railing. Here are three things you can do to cut down on posts' visual impact.