Wrought-iron fences reliable, durable. They always remain fashionable. Art forging is perfectly combined with the cottages executed in classic or medieval style. Protections with application of stamped elements are cheaper and universal.
The wrought-iron fence can meet around owner-occupied dwelling, giving, the commercial building. Openwork options decorate also buildings in which various public institutions are located. Despite presentable exterior such fences are able to afford not everything therefore models from metalprofile meet with forging elements more often.
Treats advantages of wrought-iron fences:
- reliability and durability;
- safety;
- presentable exterior;
- ease in leaving;
- wide range.
Such option has also shortcomings. The transparency, lack of protection against dust belongs to them. Besides, each 3-4 years it is recommended to carry out anticorrosive processing. It will allow to keep reliability of design and good esthetic characteristics for decades.
Types
Wrought-iron fences are separated into several groups. Functional fences have the simple forms, are made on classical technology. Such options serve for protection of the territory against penetration. Strict requirements are not imposed to their design.
Highly artistic types are the most expensive. They become the master in individually developed project. For connection of elements special collars or rivets are often used. The method of soldering and welding is applied seldom. Such samples can have the small size, to be made in modern or ancient style. Art forging can be ordered and according to the photo – in this case the ornament is selected individually.
The combined version assumes combination of the first two options. In such situation mainly standard parts are used, and elements of art skill only supplement fence, do it complete.
Wrought-iron fences and style differ. Gothic it is characterized by grandeur, the general tendency up, availability of sharp navershiya. The Renaissance assumes use of antique art lines, proportional parts and availability of spirals. For the fences made in Baroque style the splendor, grace, availability of curls and intricate patterns are inherent. Does not lose the popularity and classic style. It differs in laconicism and restraint of forms, symmetry. Its main elements are: grapevine, flowers, spear, reliefs.
How to choose?
At first decide on the purposes of installation of fence. If you want to protect the territory from noise, dust and public eyes, use the option complemented with professional flooring. On sale it is possible to meet also the combined wooden options. Pay attention and to height.
For protection of fence or zoning of the site it is possible to use models with height no more meta. For serious protection options on height above the human growth (about three meters) are got.
Many want to save on this element of landscape. Cheaper option will turn out if to order the wrought-iron fence made with application of method of stamping, but it is necessary to be ready to the fact that the quantity of decorative elements influences acquisition cost.
Some small elements of decor and exclusive forging can be made of copper, aluminum and titanium. However their presence on gates and gate is considerable to increase their cost.
When choosing:
- Check quality of welds – they have to be the most equal and imperceptible;
- In advance need of installation of sliding or oar gates is defined – they have to be made in the same style, as fencing;
- Remember that cost is influenced also by the size of the decorative elements applied on fence – than they it is less, the price will be that more.
When choosing wrought-iron fence study at once, how well he will fit into the general architectural plan of street and adjoining houses. At execution of the order ask to provide 3D model of the project taking into account features of the house or site. It is considerable to save time, will allow to receive really good result.