Fencing That Looks Like Wrought Iron--with the Strength of Steel
Large Scale Jobs. If you need a lot of fencing, and/or you need it quickly, ornamental iron is the way to go. Steel fences are factory produced in mass quantities and often available in-stock. They are more easily shipped. Because they weigh less, they are easier to work with, so your job will go faster. When tackling a big project at a large scale, ornamental iron is most often the best choice.
Applications in Modern Design
decorative wrought iron pieces

Contact local scrap yards or recycling centers to find out if they accept wrought iron. Because wrought iron can be heavy and bulky, inquire whether the facility offers pick-up services, which can be particularly useful for large quantities of metal.
The aesthetic appeal of real spears cannot be understated. Many are adorned with intricate carvings or paintings, showcasing the artistry of their creators. These embellishments often tell stories—some depict ancestral figures, while others symbolize natural elements such as animals and plants. As a result, real spears become more than mere weapons; they become pieces of art that reflect the values and beliefs of the cultures that produced them.
Most of these features, which used to be unique to iron, are now available in steel, which is by a large margin the superior material. And visually, the only difference between the two is the texture. Steel is smooth, while iron has a visible grain, whether it is produced by casting, or by pulling. This grain is actually caused by impurities in the iron and is what accounts for its unreliable nature. These impurities cause weak points in the iron that can lead to breakage when it’s put under stress. Steel’s smooth appearance results from the fact that these impurities have been burned out, or, in the case of carbon, evenly distributed throughout the material. When you think of the medieval blacksmith hammering away, what he is doing is distributing the carbon evenly to turn iron into steel.
The bottom line here is that modern aluminium profiles are absolutely no worse insulated than wooden or, even more so, plastic ones. On the contrary, modern aluminium window profiles are distinguished by the best thermal performance and are often used in the construction of passive houses. As a result, the price of aluminium windows and doors has risen considerably in recent years, and we currently have to pay more for them than for wooden windows!
Ornamental “iron” fences are actually made from steel. What is steel? Steel is a man-made product that is created when carbon is combined with iron.