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## [3 Best Handrail Styles for Cable Railing](https://blog.stairsupplies.com/3-best-handrail-styles-for-cable-railing)
November 02, 2018
Blog Category: [Cable Railing](https://blog.stairsupplies.com/tag/cable-railing), [Handrail](https://blog.stairsupplies.com/tag/handrail)
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You’ve put in the time and effort to find that perfect cable railing system, and you love the way it looks. As you put the finishing touches on your project, don’t overlook the chance to complete[…]
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## [Thermally Modified Wood: Introducing the Endurance Series](https://blog.stairsupplies.com/thermally-modified-wood-introducing-the-endurance-series)
October 05, 2018
Blog Category: [Cable Railing](https://blog.stairsupplies.com/tag/cable-railing), [Rod Railing](https://blog.stairsupplies.com/tag/rod-railing)
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In the beginning, there was thermally modified wood. To our knowledge, the early Vikings were the very first people to use thermal modification to alter their wood’s properties. The Vikings[…]
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## [Choose the Best Finish for Your Cable Railing Posts](https://blog.stairsupplies.com/choose-the-best-finish-for-your-cable-railing-posts)
July 24, 2018
Blog Category: [Cable Railing](https://blog.stairsupplies.com/tag/cable-railing)
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When it comes to your cable railing system, there’s no component more important than posts. Posts hold up the handrail and keep the cables in place. And a properly finished post is an accent to your[…]
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