Cast iron and wrought iron fences have a similar look, but they also have key differences that impact their cost and durability. See how the two compare. advertisement. House Digest.

Some engineers and designers might think “cast iron” refers to early iron work, or that all early iron work was “wrought,” or that both may be true. They would be wrong.

Wrought iron arrives in rods spanning 20 feet long. Ironworkers lay out the materials and, using a bandsaw, will cut the pickets according to code. Railings are cut to 36 inches in height.

Wrought iron is an iron alloy with very low carbon content with respect to cast iron. It is soft, ductile, magnetic, and has high elasticity and tensile strength. It can be heated and reheated and ...

The lifetime warranted polymer panels retail under $50, as opposed to the $80-$100 price tag of wrought iron. Installation techniques for both fence types are similar, yet homeowners will find ...

As part of The Register’s Ask It Madison County series, one Richmond resident wants to know what happened to the wrought iron fencing purchased in 2014 and why it has ...