Wrought iron gates are just an everyday expression. If we talk about the facts, then forged are only elements that are additionally installed on the gate for decoration. Of course, forged elements make the gate much more beautiful.

Iron forging has been produced for thousands of years, but nowadays it is much easier to perform such beauty, because blacksmiths work closely with welders. Previously, it was simply impossible to install metal forging elements due to the lack of welding.

On the one hand, art forging, this fairly simple work, which can be done even by a beginner blacksmith, but, on the other hand, it is important to bear in mind that this type of decoration can worsen or improve the whole style of a nearby territory or house. That is why it is important to be able to understand the many types of forged elements and metals that are used for this purpose.

Content

• 1 Types of wrought iron gates
• 2 Forged gate manufacturing с калиткой
• 3 Pros and cons of forged items
• 4 Conclusion

Types of wrought iron gates

Wrought iron gates can be made by a master or a novice in blacksmithing. It all depends on the complexity of the work, but, of course, the use of forged elements on the gate will indicate the artistic nature of the owner of the house.

When using forged elements on the gate you can find a huge number of advantages. For example, such a decoration option can combine wood, metal, brick or polycarbonate materials. Also forging can be used in any style. It can be country, classical style or modern. Even in modern high-tech style, gates with forging elements fit perfectly. Of course, the combination must be chosen depending on the style of the country house and the general color background. Many when choosing a wrought iron gate often pay attention to the design, but later forget about the main purpose of the gate - security.

There are many types of wrought iron gates.

1. Swing products are the most popular. This is a classic look, in which the shutters of the gate diverge to the sides during physical exposure. Such gate are rather simple in use, cost not much, but can serve their owners for a very long time. This traditional look of wrought iron gates fits perfectly into any stylistic decision of a country house.
2. Sliding gates are used only if you want to save space on the site. The system consists in the fact that the canvas rolls back on special rollers along one of the side walls.
3. Automatic gates, it is rather not a view, but a way to control them. The fact is that the automatic gates can be both swing and retractable options. The opening is made using a special remote. This method is especially convenient for those who drive a car and do not want to constantly go out to open the gate.

Forged gate manufacturing с калиткой

The process of manufacturing forged products, whose design includes the gate, is quite complicated. All the work in creating such a web made by hand, so the result here will depend entirely on the skill of the blacksmith. Any style can be chosen at that, but it is important to take into account that the gate price will depend on the complexity of the work. However, we must not forget that the gate is a durable acquisition, besides, all people see them, so the high cost can pay off with its beauty and entertainment.

Forging elements protect polycarbonate or metal flooring. Naturally, the gate can even be transparent, but most often the owners hide the property. This principle does not always work. With wickets you can easily use the openwork model and then the property will be open to prying eyes, but only its small part. The use of transparent wickets with wrought iron elements, especially beautiful in summer. Around the gate planted vines, which bloom in summer and the metal is covered with green, which gives a great combination.

Regarding the strength of the metal from which the gates are made, that is, additionally coated with nitro-coating or with a special primer. This helps increase resistance to external factors. To impart beauty to the primer, thermal spraying can be applied, which also has a high cost to constant temperature and humidity. Nitrokraska covers not only the visible part of the gate, but also the welding area to protect them from damage, as well as to hide all the joints. Some models of wickets are additionally coated with anti-corrosion paint to reduce the risk of rust.

Despite the fact that the forging elements that are installed on the wicket door seem to be quite fragile, they can withstand the effects of the external environment for a long time, as well as mechanical damage. In addition, forged items can be perfectly combined with wood, stone, brick and other materials, of which the fence is most often performed.

As can be seen, forged products differ more plusesbut emit negative qualities as well.

1. The complexity of installing forged products is considered one of the main drawbacks. Sometimes the installation of the product may require the help of several workers and a sufficiently large amount of time.
2. The cost of the wrought gate is much higher. The price often depends on the number of forged items that are directly drawn onto the metal web.
3. Wrought iron gates can only be made to order, and in order for the blacksmith to finish work, it can take a long time.

Conclusion

Nowadays, many can afford to order a gate with a wicket. Photos, videos and drawings are presented on the Internet, so you can easily select and order the option you like. The main thing is take into account all the pros and consbecause, on the one hand, it is an excellent purchase, which improves the appearance of a country house, and, on the other hand, the order of a wicket with iron forging may require large monetary investments.