GauthierDeLaPlante, a Canadian leader in the manufacturing of cable railing systems, is a trusted partner for all your residential and commercial cable railing projects. To meet the specific needs of each of our customers, we proudly offer two purchasing options:
Direct purchase through our online store—ideal for those who only need tensioning kits, cable, and standard posts.
Quote-based ordering—ideal for those who need custom-made products such as corner posts, stair posts, or handrails.
In this article, we’ll briefly break down both options to help you choose the customer journey that best suits your situation—and show you how to navigate the purchasing process with confidence.
Direct Purchase
A cable railing system typically consists of four components: wood or metal posts, tensioner kits, wood or metal handrails, and of course, the cable itself! At GauthierDeLaPlante, our tensioner kits, cable, and standard aluminum posts for straight sections are always in stock. All of these items can be purchased directly through our online store and shipped from our warehouse within 24 to 48 hours.
Direct purchase is a smart choice if:
- You’re installing cable railings into wood posts;
- You already have your handrails and metal posts and only need tensioners and cable;
- You need materials to build straight aluminum railing sections and plan to use wood handrails.
It’s easy! Browse our catalog, identify the products that suit your needs based on price and style, add them to your cart, complete the order… and you’re done! Once your order arrives, all that’s left is installation, which is a breeze thanks to our step-by-step installation videos and guides available on our website.
If you need custom-made aluminum handrails or posts—such as stair posts or corner posts—or if you want us to completely handle the design of your project, we recommend choosing the second option instead.
Quote-Based Ordering
The majority of our clients choose the quote process. It’s a free, turnkey, and fully remote service during which one of our experienced designers takes care of planning and designing your cable railing project for you. This option is especially useful if you need custom-made aluminum posts and handrails. To help us create the cable railing system of your dreams, just follow these three simple steps:
STEP 1: Sketch Your Project
No need for a detailed, to-scale plan! The goal is simply to give our designers a general idea of your vision, along with the dimensions and location of the area you want to enclose. The most important thing is to clearly indicate in your sketch how many sections you need and how long each one is. Make sure to differentiate between straight runs and angled sections for staircases.
STEP 2: Fill Out the Quote Request Form on Our Website
In this form, you’ll be able to upload a photo of your sketch, enter your contact information, and specify the type of posts you’d like. If you wish, you can also indicate your budget and—if you’ve already browsed our catalog—mention the tensioner model you’re interested in. Once the form is submitted, our team should send you a quote by email within 24 to 48 hours.
STEP 3: Take Measurements
After accepting the quote, if your order includes custom-made aluminum handrails and posts, there’s one last important step. To allow us to finalize the technical drawings and ensure the products we fabricate match the correct angles, you’ll need to take a few measurements.
Everything is clearly explained in our measuring guide, which you’ll receive once the quote is accepted. Just follow the instructions and send us the results. From there, we’ll complete the technical drawings and move into production. Allow 2 to 4 weeks for your order to be manufactured, inspected, packed, and shipped anywhere in Canada or in the United States.
That’s how, starting today, you can get your very own cable railing system with GauthierDeLaPlante. If you have any questions, feel free to contact us by email or phone—one of our experienced designers will be happy to help!