These are the brackets that carry a Deckorators continuous top rail over the posts, so the top line of the deck runs unbroken instead of stopping at a cap on every post. The same bracket works on both the cable and glass systems. Each bracket is a two-piece assembly: a base that screws to the top of the post, and a cover that hides the fasteners once the rail is set.
End, Line, and Corner are sold as one bracket each. Plan on two brackets per rail section — one at each post — then pick the type that matches what each post is doing.
Because the rail runs over the post rather than into a cap, posts get cut shorter: 35" for a 36" railing height and 41" for a 42" height, measured including the post flange. The base is oriented with the flat, locating-pin side down, and the bottom of the top rail seats onto the extensions on the base before it's screwed down. Post spacing is 6' or 8' on-center.
Posts, top rail, glass, cable, and cable kit are sold separately. See the complete guide to cable railing for how the parts work together, and cable railing code requirements for spacing and height rules.
Not sure how many brackets your layout needs? Get a quote and a specialist will count them off your plan.
