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