Stylize Your Door Front With Cast Iron Gates In Dublin

Posted by Wilsons Conservation Building Products on July 10th, 2015

Cast iron is an ideal material if you are aiming for a timeless and elegant look for your door front. It may look similar to standard steel, but it is different in terms of durability, cost, manufacturing, and installation. A cast iron gate is manufactured by pouring the molten liquid iron into hand-carved mould to make it solidify, resulting in a thicker and durable product that can last for many years. After solidifying, the cast iron gate is removed from the mould, manually rubbed, and finished. It is this manufacturing process that makes cast iron gates unique to make your property stand out. 

Due to their material and creation, cast iron gates tend to be extremely heavy—but that is part of their charm. It also assures you that you are getting a high-quality and long-lasting gate. The mould is often hand-crafted with fine detailing that is unique and cannot be replicated. Hence, you can be sure that you are getting a unique product and that you’re the only one in your neighbourhood with that kind of gate. 

Cast iron is resistant to traditional destruction by oxidation. This means it will rust only on the surface and the oxidation will not penetrate to the rest of the material. It is for this reason cast iron has been the preferred material since the beginning of time. In fact, the earliest artefacts made of cast iron can be traced back to the fifth century BC. However, it was not until the 15^th century when it became available in the west, with the cannon and shot being some of its earliest uses. 

It was Henry VIII who started the trend of casting cannon in Britain. Soon, local iron workers who used blast furnaces created a technique to produce cast iron cannons, which were significantly heavier than bronze cannons but were cheaper and effective. Armament became one of the main uses of cast iron, but the material soon became preferred for portals and gates. 

Period cast iron gates come in different designs and many of them come from the 1890s. Some are replicas of original gates. Specialty architectural design and salvage businesses in Dublin can provide you with a stylish cast iron gate for your door front. Once installed, it will instantly add character and provide instant appeal to your property. In addition, because it is durable, it can deter trespassers and individuals with intent to vandalise your property. 

About the author: 

The article is written by David Walsh associated with Wilsonsyard.com. Wilsons Conservation Building Products (wilsonsyard.com) are widely recognised as one of the United Kingdom and Ireland’s premier architectural salvage and design businesses.