Moreover, wrought iron can be easily maintained and refurbished. A simple paint job or polishing can restore its original luster, allowing it to continue to shine in both classic and modern settings.

Easy Alloying

The surface of the wood grain finish should be smooth and flat, and no obvious inclusions. The wood pattern is clear and there is no obvious leakage and crease. However, creases and no wood grain patterns are allowed at the corners and grooves. If the wood grain pattern is ghosted or blurred, the finish is unqualified.

Two of the most popular materials on the market are wrought iron and aluminum, each with its distinct characteristics and advantages. 

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Another place that is tough to tell the quality of the hardware online is those decorative tips on top of the picket called finials.  Many places charge a hefty upgrade fee per panel to add finials to the fence panel.  The worst part is these are often cheap die-cast, aluminum or plastic that ship loose and you have to glue or press them on.  The difference between the fence panel material and finial material will be come apparent over time when the dissimilar metal coatings (or materials like plastic) fade at a different rate and really start to look like a cheap add-on.  Be sure to check what those finial tips are made from and how they are attached.  Our Stronghold Iron uses solid cast-iron finial tips that are welded directly to the picket like the image below.

One consideration is that exterior-grade windows come with thermal insulation and double-glazed units; these elements are not usually needed inside the home. Where you don’t need specific sound or insulation requirements of double-glazed panes, single-glazed glass creates a better overall look. Internal single-glazed windows are also slimmer in most cases.