| Although iron fencing is some of the strongest | | | | chipping. And it certainly does nothing to protect |
| fencing available (especially when compared to | | | | against dents or bending. Your best defense |
| wood fencing), it can always use a little helping | | | | against fence dents and bending is to resist using |
| hand from its owner. In fact, a properly | | | | hollow iron.Wash and WaxTo keep your iron |
| maintained wrought iron fence can last a hundred | | | | fence looking new, give it a good washing with |
| years or more!Fight Rust With FinishWhat attracts | | | | warm soapy water between seasons. Follow up |
| us to iron in the first place? Iron is known for its | | | | with a wax and then oil the fence's joint, springs, |
| strength and ability to withstand the elements | | | | latches, etc. with mineral oil. Steel wool can be |
| better than fencing made with other materials. | | | | used to sand away light scratches, while specially |
| But without sufficient coating, it can become | | | | formulated paint will cover small holes. While |
| vulnerable to rust from constant moisture. | | | | painting, let each layer dry between one another. |
| Morning dew, rain, and snow are the usual culprits | | | | Otherwise you'll risk dripping (while wet) and |
| of rust, but you can fight them off by coating | | | | flaking (while dry).If you're not careful to quickly |
| your iron fence with a nice coat of rust-resistant | | | | nip those little scratches or spots of rust in the |
| finish.Stick With the SolidsIn addition to rust, iron | | | | bud, they'll increase in size and form noticeable |
| fencing is vulnerable deep scratches, dents and | | | | holes before you know it - holes that will require |
| chips. Rust-resistant finish does an excellent job of | | | | even more maintenance than what's described |
| warding off surface scratches and chips, but | | | | above! |
| offers little protection against deep scratches or | | | | |