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.

Cast iron, however, is generally more cost efficient and less labor intensive than wrought iron because it doesn’t need to be worked by hand. Since the iron is shaped by pouring it into molds, cast iron is often used to create very intricate designs or to recreate historical or period-specific patterns very precisely.

Preparing for Iron Fence Installation

The beauty of wrought iron lies not just in its strength but in its versatility. It can be molded into a plethora of shapes and designs, from simple geometric patterns to elaborate scrollwork featuring floral motifs or fantastical creatures. This range allows homeowners to choose ornaments that complement their individual style, whether it be classic, modern, or somewhere in between.

According to a study from Home Advisor, aluminum fence installation costs tend to be around $20 to $30 per foot, while wrought iron fences usually cost around $24 to $34 per linear foot.

Aluminum profiles fall into this category because they primarily perform the function of providing support for buildings. You can come up with virtually any type of building component in your mind and aluminum profiles might have a use for them. Though the material is heavily lacking in hardness, it does measure high in machinability. This allows production facilities to transform aluminum profiles to a great extent. 

Whilst this article concentrates on exterior aluminium windows, there are the same options and choices for windows used internally.

Aluminum profiles for windows and doors with mill finished is the raw state of the extruded material without any surface treatment.

Some circumstances, depending on the size and complexity of the profile, make it difficult to improve the tolerance as outlined in BS EN 755.

Finishes: May include paint, anodizing, or powder coating that provides corrosion resistance and an aesthetically pleasing appearance.

Aluminum profiles are mainly the product of the aluminum extrusion process, where an aluminum billet is passed through a die. The result — varying types of aluminum profiles that have wide uses across residential, industrial, and constructional spaces. 

In popular culture, both doors and wheels have made their mark. Iconic images such as open doors representing new beginnings and roads winding through scenic landscapes convey messages of adventure and the journey ahead. This symbolism plays a role in how we perceive and engage with these objects in our lives.