Regardless of whether you’ve had a fence constructed or are researching your options in terms of adding a new fence, you may have heard of terms like spires, pickets, posts and rails. But what about finials, cover flanges and escutcheons? Let us enlighten you! Here is a rundown of some of the main components of a wrought iron fence.
One of the main structural components of a fence are what are called members or rails. These horizontal elements essentially help hold a fence together, and they are an important part of a fence’s overall structure. They are located at the top of a wrought iron fence, they run parallel to the ground and they are where fence panels connect to the posts. Additional horizontal members are often added to create ‘housings’ for decorative elements like internal scrolling.

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Applications of Aluminium Extrusion Profiles in Doors

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Note: Each wrought iron fence we make or supply at our fence company is prioritized for quality and craftsmanship. We now only provide powder-coated fence panels in order to uphold our commitment to excellence. This choice guarantees that every panel satisfies our exacting requirements for robustness, beauty, and general client satisfaction.

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.

At the beginning of the 20th century, cast iron decorative fences gained popularity due to their low cost and ability to manufacture the many components of ornamental fencing efficiently. Molds are used to create each element of cast iron. 

Aluminum profiles for windows and doors refer to aluminum products featuring different section shapes often produced through extrusion process.

When it comes to enhancing the security of your gates and ensuring smooth operation, our gate wheels are the perfect choice. Designed to withstand heavy loads and harsh weather conditions, our gate wheels provide effortless movement and stability, giving you peace of mind knowing that your property is well-protected.
In addition to hardware components, we also offer high-quality sealants that play a crucial role in weatherproofing your doors and windows. Our sealants form a durable barrier against moisture, drafts, and noise, ensuring optimal performance and longevity for your fixtures.

As such, it makes the material hardy and thus can withstand different harsh environmental and mechanical conditions.