| By Mr.Andrew Caxton | | | | supportive rail or staircase, this could lead |
| | | | to accidents. Supporting the interior of the |
| Old wrought iron railings in disrepair can | | | | metal can be a better alternative to simply |
| often be restored. Know when do-it-yourself | | | | re-welding it. While you can use metal |
| applies and when it’s better to call in | | | | cement, stabilizing the entire post or pole |
| a pro. If you have an old wrought iron | | | | is a better solution. If you are unsure, call |
| railing that needs repair, this can sometimes | | | | in a professional Many qualified craftsmen |
| be done with minor repairs. It’s not | | | | will allow you to bring in a piece that needs |
| always necessary to replace it. Other times, | | | | supporting if you are not comfortable doing |
| it’s a good idea to call in a | | | | this yourself. Do-it-yourself stores often |
| professional. Very old railings can become | | | | will provide helpful advice if you do wish to |
| brittle and unsafe as well as unsightly but | | | | carry out the repairs on your own. Some |
| they can often be repaired and restored. | | | | procedures include steel or wooden inserts |
| Wrought iron railings date way back in time. | | | | into the post or pipe. The repair process of |
| There are many examples from the sixteen | | | | supporting brittle or broken railings can |
| hundreds. There’s also evidence that | | | | result in it looking like new again. The |
| even back then, when a railing was | | | | supporting process is important especially |
| constructed of wrought iron, it was | | | | when a railing is meant for safety purposes. |
| considered to be very artistic and valuable. | | | | Stability of the posts is extremely critical |
| Older railings might need restoration and | | | | to the safety and integrity of the structure. |
| repair if they have been neglected. While | | | | When fixing other parts of the railing, there |
| wrought iron is very durable, years of | | | | are some aspects of repairs that you can |
| neglect can take their toll and lead to rust, | | | | complete on your own but other elements are |
| corrosion or brittle joints. Repair tips for | | | | best left to professionals. It’s a good |
| wrought iron rails With caution, care and a | | | | idea to consult with a professional if you |
| bit of knowledge, repairs can be made to | | | | are a little uneasy about the stability of a |
| restore older wrought iron rails, fencing or | | | | structure, especially when the railing is |
| staircases. You will need tools such as a | | | | used for safety purposes. |
| drill, saw, metal cement, a tool to smooth | | | | |
| and basic woodworking tools. Although | | | | Andrew Caxton is the editor of many articles |
| welding a railing made of iron can appear to | | | | on stairs railings published at . You can |
| correct the problem, a broken piece of iron | | | | find more information and resources on |
| may remain weak. If it’s for a | | | | wrought iron railings at his website. |