Wednesday, October 19, 2011

Home Improvement With Rod Iron

You have many options when it comes to rod iron railings for stairs in your home or commercial building.  These railings can be used for balconies, porches, patio areas and any other areas of your home that can use a little more safety and protection.  You can also use it just to create a more beautiful theme or motif on the inside or outside of your property.   Furthermore, you may even be able to install your railings yourself if you have do it yourself inclinations or are willing to spend a little time on the work.



There are many uses for rod iron railings for outside use.  They can be especially beneficial if you have steps or stairs outside your home.  Not only will these railings provide safety for anyone who has to use the stairs, but they can be very helpful to someone with limited mobility that really needs some assistance with moving up and down stairs.  You can even match these stair railings with other iron designs that can be found on doors, gates and other structures to create a motif.

Of course, you can also use rod iron railings for stairs inside of buildings.  They have the same benefits as they would for outside use by providing safety and assistance for stairways.  You can also match your railing to other structures including entry doors and indoor balconies.  You may even consider giving your home a classic makeover with other iron pieces of furniture such as bed frames or accent pieces such as end tables or shelves.  You can even match other pieces such as wine racks.

There are more uses for these railings besides for stairs and steps.  For instance, you can use railings to protect a flower bed or garden, which can be useful if you or your neighbors have small animals that tend to dig up yards.  You can also protect your landscaping from other kinds of foot traffic.  You can even set up a garden in your yard without worrying about pests ruining your efforts.  Not only can you use these railings for function, but you can also simply use them to decorate your landscaping.

These are only a few benefits of rod iron railings for stairs.  Whether you use them in the inside or outside of your property, you will have railings that are strong and durable that can last through normal wear and the outside elements for years.  Furthermore, these railings require very little maintenance, so they are ideal for those who cannot spend a lot of time working on home maintenance chores.  The best part of these railings is that their decorative nature means you do not have to forego strength for elegance.

Tuesday, October 18, 2011

Artful Wrought Iron Work Can Add A Touch Of EleganceTo Any Home

Second story homes that have wrought iron railing stairs have an elegant flair that other types of railing have trouble competing with. An iron railing system can be formed into any style or design desirable, wooden railing systems are limited in the sense that the wood simply can not be bent to reach the angles that iron can. Many iron rails have intricate patterns that are not only astonishing, but they add a refined element to a stair casing as well.

Some of the most beautiful stair railings are made of iron; the most intriguing ones are often the railings that encase a spiral stairwell. A lot of the manufacturers of these railings can take custom orders to design the railing system precisely as the owner orders it. This type of railing is often designed to accentuate the home, while serving a purpose as well. Without a railing system, stairs can be dangerous, unless the stairs are surrounded by two walls of course.



Wrought iron railing stairs in a spiral shape would possibly be the option most homeowners would choose if they had the opportunity to design their own stairs. A great many homeowners are satisfied with a design that is already made for railing, while others prefer to design the entire railing system themselves. Often the designs chosen are a strong reflection of the owner’s personality and tastes. An intricate railing with a personal touch is often the center of attention in most homes. The cost of custom iron work would be somewhat higher than the price for railing already designed, but the cost is well worth the look of a custom designed rail.

Many of the patterns used for stair rails have designs that exceed the elegance that would be required for mansion styled homes. The iron workers have the ability to literally twirl the wrought iron into any desired pattern, making this type of metal work an art that is hard to compete with. Homeowners that have homes with this type of stair railing often will refer to the stairs as the masterpiece on the inside of their home. Some of the art work on stairs can literally pass the inspection of the home designers for the most elite, royalty included.

A stair railing of the highest quality in iron work is surprisingly affordable, making the artful railings accessible to a lot of homeowners. Many homeowners have opted to remove their traditional wooden railings and replace them with decorative iron railing. Once the old railing is down and the newer railing installed, the home will take on a whole new look. Some people swear they would never have thought the difference would be so drastic, but it is. There simply is something wonderful about wrought iron art, whether displayed as wrought iron railing stairs, bars over windows, entry doors, or any other type of wrought iron art.