“Wrought iron is forged and hammered, bent and shaped while hot”, describes Mac McCarthy of Welded Sculptures by Mac.

But one of the most fundamental questions is: what material will your fence be made of?

Members or rails are horizontal elements that make up some main structural components of iron fences. These components are important for your fencing as they essentially help to hold the fence together. Rails run parallel to the ground and exist to connect fence panels to the posts. Additional horizontal members may be a part of the fence’s design in order to incorporate decorative elements or panels into your wrought iron fence.