Wrought Iron Railings

by Mario Chompass

Published on this site: September 26th, 2006 - See more articles from this month

Wrought iron railings are the handrails that are seen in both common houses and prestigious homes. They can be found mostly in cities that are trying to restore the elegance of years gone by. They have a majestic beauty that modern day products lack.

Although wrought iron rails can be found across the United States, there are certain areas of the country where they are predominant.

Wrought iron railings can be found throughout the southern states like the French quarter of New Orleans. They bring the style of centuries past into the present to give homes an appearance that wooden rails cannot. No other type of railing can replace the ornate elegance of a wrought iron railing.

Wrought iron railings can give any home an elegant quality. Even if the home is run down, having wrought Iron railings will increase the value of the home by giving it the air of old world elegance. They have been the most favored type of railing for centuries.

Wrought iron railings increased their popularity during the industrial revolution and have retained it throughout the years since. During this era, only affluent people of the era could afford wrought iron railings. The ornate wrought iron railings that lead to their door distinguished them.

Wrought iron railings can be used indoors or outdoors, which makes them versatile. They can be used as porch railings or to give your deck an elegant appearance. If you have a winding staircase inside your home, wrought iron railings can give your home a certain old world charm that will impress all of your visitors.

Wrought iron railings are usually made of cast iron or steel. Skilled craftsmen create spectacular shapes and patterns in them to make each set unique. They are most often made to order, but if you want to save money and have a more antique look to your wrought iron railings, you can find companies who do home renovations and buy used railings.

Wrought iron railings are strong and durable. They will last a lifetime with minimal maintenance. The most that needs to be done is painting them every few years. The most reported problem with wrought iron railings is that the concrete that they are set in erodes and needs to be replaced.

Although it is recommended that a licensed contractor install any wrought iron railings, there are a number of do-it-yourself websites and how-to books that provide step by step instructions.

Wrought iron railings can start as low as $59.99 per linear foot and can go as high as $599.00 per linear foot.

There are a number of factors used when estimating a price for wrought iron railings. The style and design of the wrought iron railing is the major factor. Also, the artisan who is crafting them and the footage you need. These are all important when shopping for wrought iron railings.

Mario Chompass - is a product designer that used metals and hard materials to create home furniture and garden utility furniture, combining the outdoors to the functionality of the material. Read Mario's articles at http://wroughtironpro.com/