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Tips for Wrought Iron Gate Care
Tue 22 May 2007 - 11:21
Tips for Wrought Iron Gate Care
By Andrew Caxton
Whether inside your home or out, wrought iron can transform the ordinary looking into elegant and extraordinary. Have you thought about installing a wrought iron gate in front of your house? Imagine the statement it would make from a curb appeal perspective, not to mention the added security for your home.
Some information about wrought iron gates for you:
There are so many wrought iron gates to choose from. You can have a powered wrought iron gate that can be opened by remote control within your car as well as inside your home. This can have an intercom system as well as an optional camera installed so that people must announce themselves and you can decide whether or not you want to allow them entrance onto your property. There are also driveway gate options that you manually open and close. These may not be as convenient as a remote option but also add charm to the look of your property and can give added security. Beyond your driveway or entrance, you can also gate your front or back yard with or without a lock. Sometimes a simple latch is enough to give you privacy and add to the look of your home. It can also keep your pets in your yard and other peoples pets out of your yard.
There are many gate styles such as farm, arched and either a single or double door gate as well.
Where can you get wrought iron gates and information?
There are specialized dealers as well as many internet based sources for these gates. You can buy them in person at a garden center or building supply store as well as order customized gates that could have your monogram or a specific design. You can install them yourself or hire someone to do it for you as well. Pricing will vary depending on how ornate your design is.
What maintenance does wrought iron require?
Wrought iron does need a bit of maintenance to help it last otherwise it can corrode and rust. There are special coated paints that can be used if you wish, otherwise keeping it cleaned regularly can extend the life of your iron. While they don't easily and quickly rust, regularly checking will help you be proactive if a small problem begins. Not only is wrought iron easy to maintain and create elegance and security measures for your property, it can also increase the value of your residence as well.
Andrew Caxton is a journalist who has written more articles and newsletters on this subject for http://www.wrought-iron-guide.com . Find more publications about wrought iron gate at his website.
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