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Speaking from personal experience as a welder, steel is a lot easier to work with than iron. If someone manages to break a piece of steel (which isn’t easy), repairing it is a simple matter of properly positioning the pieces and welding them together. In contrast, repairing a cracked or damaged piece of iron means heating the whole piece back up to nearly molten temperatures, then carefully welding it in stages--with pauses to reheat the piece--while sometimes giving it a whack with a hammer and hoping you don’t hear the tell-tale ping of a crack forming somewhere else. Iron is a finicky material.

Furthermore, iron gates can be customised with various finishes such as powder coating, galvanising, or even antique patinas. These treatments not only enhance the aesthetic appeal but also protect the iron from rust and corrosion, ensuring the gate maintains its beauty and functionality over time.