Fence brackets are unique to wrought iron fences and often used to hold the fencing components to the posts. These slide over the rails, are set against the posts and are often then secured with a self-tapping screw to hold everything together. Aluminium fencing does not use brackets. Instead, rails are slid into punches in an aluminium post and then a self-tapping screw is driven through the post and into a rail inside it in order to secure everything.

Thickness

Still, iron was the first material to let people build truly tall buildings. The Eiffel Tower, for instance, is actually built out of wrought iron. Wrought iron is strong, but also inconsistent and prone to flaws that are impossible to detect until a particular piece fails catastrophically. This is something that happened regularly throughout the nineteenth century, causing factories to collapse on the heads of the workers below and trains to derail or fall into rivers when the bridges they crossed collapsed. Steel, in comparison, is much more consistent, and as soon as people figured out how to make it in large quantities they began using it for everything. In fact, when people say “wrought iron” in reference to fencing, what they are probably referring to is steel fencing that looks like wrought iron. The confusion might also come from the fact that steel is really just iron worked at higher temperatures to ensure an even distribution of carbon.

Top hung windows opening outwards

While the use of cast iron spears in warfare has diminished in the modern era, their legacy persists. Today, the principles of design, material science, and craftsmanship that were employed in the creation of cast iron spears continue to influence various fields, including engineering and industrial design. Modern manufacturers draw inspiration from these ancient weapons, exploring the advantages of materials like cast iron for contemporary applications.

    For those seeking to add a touch of flair to their architectural designs, cast iron collars offer a perfect solution. These ornate embellishments lend a sense of intricacy and charm to staircases, balconies, and other structural elements, creating a cohesive look that exudes style and sophistication.

This may seem like a small and unimportant item, but shortcuts here can make a nice iron fence or gate look cheap.  Pay attention to the smaller elements like the brackets that connect the iron fence to the posts, the post caps and decorative finials on top of the pickets.

Step-by-Step Repair Process

Aluminum is strong but it just can’t compete with the fortress-like protection that a wrought iron fence offers. When you have a wrought iron fence, you’re getting a heavyweight barrier that’s hard to breach. Plus, wrought iron can be designed with pointed or intricate tops, making it not just difficult, but also intimidating to climb over.