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Shopping online has made finding iron fence and gate products not traditionally carried in stores much easier.  Finding an iron fence or iron gate online is a good start, but how can you tell if it is a quality product?  That part becomes a lot harder when all you have to go off of in a lot of cases is some photos and a few bullet points on a web page.  Let’s take a deeper dive and go over what you need to look for when buying a quality wrought iron fence or gate.

Wrought iron, a material known for its strength and durability, has been a staple in craft and architecture for centuries. Its unique ability to be shaped and molded makes it an ideal choice for creating ornamental designs that add both functionality and aesthetic appeal to various structures. From ornate gates to intricate railings, ornamental wrought iron serves as a testament to human creativity and craftsmanship.

Wrought iron is generally longer-lasting than cast iron. As we said, cast iron is harder but it’s also more brittle. The extra carbon in its molecular structure compared with wrought iron results in internal stress points that are more likely to fracture under extreme stress rather than bend. There are advantages and disadvantages to this: cast iron is more likely to retain its exact shape without undergoing any warping or bending.