Ideally, any recyclable material is fundamental. It means you can use the substance many times, which reduces production costs significantly.

Regularly Inspect Your Iron Fence

At the beginning of the 20th century, cast iron decorative fences gained popularity due to their low cost and ability to manufacture the many components of ornamental fencing efficiently. Molds are used to create each element of cast iron. 

However, the specific environmental impact of each type of iron comes down to differences in processing. Cast iron, made from melting down scrap iron and other alloys, does make use of recycled materials. However, the energy-intensive process of melting and casting iron can have a significant carbon footprint. Cast iron is also more likely to need replacement if damaged, potentially resulting in more frequent material use over time.

Not the greatest pic, but its tough to find one since the hardware isn’t often shown in detail.  These often leave a gap between the rail and post, are tough to get straight, give it a cheaper modular look and draw your eye to them in a not-good way.  Counter to that, our Stronghold Iron uses a stronger and cleaner looking cast-iron solid bracket that mounts inline of the fence post.  This tucks the hardware and keeps it off the face of the fence line.  This gives the look of a more authentic iron fence that was often welded together 100+ years ago.  Here are some photos of our standard iron fence bracket:

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Thus, this material can withstand high pressure without running its form or dimensions, making it ideal for windows and doors profiles.

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