Monday 18 June 2012

Benefits to Installing Wrought Iron Railings


If you are after some high end, ornamental fencing then wrought iron railings are the way to go. There are many benefits to installing wrought iron railings which far outweigh the costs. Wrought iron railings require considerably less maintenance than other types of fencing and they have a much longer lifetime. You can also increase the value of your property which will help to ease any worries you may have about the cost of the initial installation.

Wrought iron railings are very effective when it comes to security. It is practically impossible to tear down and tall iron railings with sharp cap posts are pretty much impossible to climb over. Although a determined intruder may well find a way into your property it is more like they will move onto a different house rather than try and breach the security provided by wrought iron railings.

More often iron railings are installed some distance from the house so they do not offer much in the way of privacy but are more for security and ornamental landscaping. A lot of property owners choose to install wrought iron railings in conjunction with some sort of masonry or brick pillars. Wrought iron is used for a lot more than just perimeter fencing. It can also be used for gated driveways, pool fencing, balusters and decorative stair rails.

If you are looking for a specialist in wrought iron railings then look no further than a company called The Ironworks. The Ironworks was established in the late 90’s and have over 40 years experience in the field of metalwork.  They offer a free survey and consultation of your site so they can establish designs and the materials needed. Visit their website to see for you examples of their amazing work.

Thursday 7 June 2012

A Simple Guide for Wrought Iron Railings


There are a few points to consider before you place an order for a new set of wrought iron railings.  With just a little thought and imagination you can order yourself a stunning set of wrought iron railings to match your wrought iron gates.

Your first task is to get the size of the railings right.  You need to think about the width and height of the railings.  You also need to decide whether your wrought iron railings are going to be used to replace old fencing or are to be placed on top of an existing wall.  Whether you want smaller or larger railings depends on the depth of the wall.  Make sure you measure upwards to give yourself an idea of how tall you want the railings to stand.  Also take into consideration whether you want the railings to be the same height as your pre-existing wrought iron gates or whether you are happy to have them at different heights.

Wrought iron railings come in a variety of styles so you need to have an idea of how you want them to look.  Another factor that needs to be considered is the colour.  The most common colour used on wrought iron railings is black but they can come in pretty much any colour you want

The most important factor in all of this is who is going to make your railings.  You need to make sure you order your wrought iron railings from an established manufacturer of wrought iron railing and gates.  Search for a company that has years of experience in the industry to guarantee you get the best results.

Monday 4 June 2012

Spiral Staircases A part of home decor


Spiral staircases are a great way to solve the problem of limited space and are also a great way to add a second staircase to your home.   They are an elegant, somewhat unusual piece of architecture that you don’t often see as part of a home’s decor.   The cost of installing a spiral staircase is well worth it if makes life easier.  Because manufacturers are so creative these days you can now buy a spiral staircase that will match your decor.  There is such a wide range of materials and colours as well as railing options you are definitely spoilt for choice.

The main reason people install spiral staircases in their homes is for aesthetic appeal.  A spiral staircase will definitely stand out and can be a focal point in an overall design concept.  The popularity of spiral staircases has been increasing steadily for decades and in the last decade there has been even more demand for this style of staircase.

Spiral staircases can be bespoke and generally come in 3 choices of material. All wood all metal or a combination of the two materials.  There are several options available once you have chosen your preferred material and these will be constructed according to your needs and more importantly your budget.  A bespoke spiral staircase can form a stunning centre piece and the versatility of spiral staircases means you can go for a classic, elegant look or a more contemporary style creating a talking point for any interior.

The Ironworks is a company that was established in the late 90’s and has over 40 years of experience in the field of metalwork.  The offer spiral staircases in kit form or they can design them completely from scratch with different landings and tread designs.  All of their work can be made to order and delivered and installed by their experienced team.  Visit their website www.tiwtheironworks.co.uk to see examples of their fantastic work and get a free survey and consultation.