Wrought iron is a popular medium for fashioning railings to frame ledges, stairs, porches, yards, gardens, and decks. If you’re on the fence about whether or not to install wrought iron gates and railings in your home or on your property, here are four reasons to convince you.

4 Reasons to Install Wrought Iron Gates & Railings in Your Home

1. Safety & Durability

Railings provide protection from falls. They’re designed as sturdy supports to enclose stairs and balconies and act to keep people safe, especially the disabled, the elderly, and children. Because of its durability, wrought iron can withstand varied weather conditions. It’s a long-lasting alternative to wood, which rots, and vinyls, which may easily dent and kink.

2. Style Choices

Wrought iron is malleable. It can be molded into various shapes and sizes to produce decorative designs that custom-fit the architectural style of your home and your tastes.

3. Low Maintenance

Wrought iron gates and railings are low maintenance. You can remove occasional rust with a wire brush and a rinse with nonionic detergent. If painted, they may need repainting every few years. If any part of a fence is damaged or dented—either the vertical uprights or horizontal railings—the affected piece can be repaired or replaced.

4. Higher Home Value

Homebuyers, especially those with kids and pets, are often willing to pay more for a home enclosed by a fence. They value the security it offers. The classic, elegant appearance and durability of wrought iron railings and gates is a sought-after feature that attracts buyers and retains value.

Have a reputable company design exquisite wrought iron gates and railings for your home. Using cutting-edge materials and technologies, Countryside Welding fabricates rustic and modern railing designs in wrought iron and steel for clients around Kalispell, MT. They also produce custom light fixtures and fireplace screens and sandblast and powder-coat metals. For more information, visit their website, or connect with them on Facebook. Call them at (406) 755-9232 for inquiries on custom designs and shipping outside Montana.