The two main materials used for gates and railings are wood and metal. Choosing between those is based on several factors: look, affordability, durability, ease of installation and maintenance costs. A large proportion of metal gates and railings are made from steel, with some of the period properties made from... read more →
Feb
11
Dec
02
Should I pay extra for galvanising my new gates Galvanising - coating with a protective layer of zinc, will have a large impact on the longevity of your product. It is quite common to find ready made “of the shelf” gates, which are just powder-coated, and also made from hollow... read more →
Apr
16
Paint started to peel of and rust appeared on my old period railings. Can they be restored? Old wrought-iron railings may to valuable to replace, or if the property is listed there may be a requirement to keep original ones. In this case there is an option of refinishing, which... read more →
Nov
17
Stainless steel railings by the coast When ordering your new shiny stainless steel product, be sure to know what stainless steel is used to make it. There is two types of stainless steel, a G316 ( marine grade) and G304, which should only be used internally. You wouldn’t see a... read more →