There are two main types of vertical members for wrought iron fences. The first type, spires, are the vertical pieces of wrought iron that serve as the fence “posts.” On the other hand, pickets are the vertical elements that make up the center of a fencing panel. Where spires act as posts for the fence, pickets are welded to the fencing rails. Often, pickets will feature decorative elements.

WROUGHT IRON FENCE VERSUS ALUMINUM FENCE: WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE