Iron Fence Shop® Blog

Find all sorts of informative posts in here about our products, installation, special types of use for our products and what to look for when buying a fence.

The Revised Locinox LUKY Latch Replacing the Discontinued LAKY Series
The Revised Locinox LUKY Latch Replacing the Discontinued LAKY Series

A Slight Revision to our Locinox Gate Latches

 

We offer the Locinox Ornamental LAKY and LAKQ latches to use with you aluminum or iron gates.  We found out that they recently made a slight change to the design that we wanted to share since the old style is on our videos and sections of our website.

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Our 4ft Tall Infinity Aluminum Fence and Arched Gate in Classic Style
Our 4ft Tall Infinity Aluminum Fence and Arched Gate in Classic Style

Pros and Cons of Using Aluminum Fence and Gates

Choice is good, but trying to figure out the best fence option to go with can be frustrating.   Personal preferences, project budget and availability can all weigh down on the decision making process when buying a fence.  I thought it may be beneficial to put together a list of pros and cons for choosing an aluminum fence and share them with you.

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3ft Iron Fence with Surface Mount Posts for a Stone Wall Top
3ft Iron Fence with Surface Mount Posts for a Stone Wall Top

A Wrought Iron Fence Testimonial from New York!

Our customer Greg sent a us a ton of awesome pics showing the finished project.  The project was a combination of wall top iron fence, yard fence and an arched driveway gate.

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Wrought Iron Fence Around a Patio
Wrought Iron Fence Around a Patio

Aluminum and Wrought Iron Patio Fence

When most people think of aluminum or iron fence projects, they think of full yard enclosures.  However, both aluminum fence and iron fence work great for a decorative barrier around a patio.  Check out some examples of our Stronghold Iron fence and Infinity Aluminum fence surrounding some patios and porches.

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Wrought Iron Fence is a Popular Choice for Protecting Cemeteries
Wrought Iron Fence is a Popular Choice for Protecting Cemeteries

Wrought Iron Cemetery Fence

 

Wrought iron fence has been used around cemeteries for centuries.  It is not only a durable fence that can last for decades, but it has a distinguished and reverent appearance unlike chain link and wood.

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Custom Wrought Iron Gate with Initials and Imperial Finial Tips on Top
Custom Wrought Iron Gate with Initials and Imperial Finial Tips on Top

Custom Wrought Iron Fence Finial Tip Options

One of the more popular customizations on our Stronghold Iron fence and gates is to go with a different cast iron finial tip instead of the standard quad flare style finial.  The installed photos can be tough to make out details on, so I wanted to do a post giving a better up close look at the custom cast iron finial tip options.

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Does Having a Fence Add Value to Your Home?
Does Having a Fence Add Value to Your Home?

Does a Fence Increase Home Value?

Home improvement projects can be a tricky balancing act of making changes that both please you personally, but also won’t hurt the value of your home when the time comes to sell.  Homeowners add fences for a variety of reasons: privacy, pets, aesthetics, security, etc.  However, will adding that fence to your property hurt or help the resale value of your home?

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Example of a Custom Wrought Iron Gate with Scroll Work and Motto
Example of a Custom Wrought Iron Gate with Scroll Work and Motto

How Can I Customize My Wrought Iron Fence and Gates?

Looking for a one-of-a-kind custom gate or fence?  Trying to replicate an older fence you like?  Not finding the look you want in the standard offerings?  This is where our custom fence and gate fabrication services come into play.

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