Fascia-Mount Posts

Fascia-mounted posts are named as such because they are fastened over the fascia, rather than on the top deck surface. Although not used as often as surface-mount posts, it's advantageous for more available deck surface, a wider useable stair area, or a different look on the deck. Not all brands offer a fascia mount option, since longer posts with no base as well as special brackets may be required. 

Some railing lines have strong enough posts to simply drill through the post and fasten with a structural screw, but not all posts are tested and approved for this method.