| If you have an old wrought iron railing that needs | | | | staircase, this could lead to accidents. Supporting |
| repair, this can sometimes be done with minor | | | | the interior of the metal can be a better |
| repairs. It's not always necessary to replace it. | | | | alternative to simply re-welding it. While you can |
| Other times, it's a good idea to call in a | | | | use metal cement, stabilizing the entire post or |
| professional. Very old railings can become brittle | | | | pole is a better solution. |
| and unsafe as well as unsightly but they can often | | | | If you are unsure, call in a professional |
| be repaired and restored. Wrought iron railings | | | | Many qualified craftsmen will allow you to bring in |
| date way back in time. There are many examples | | | | a piece that needs supporting if you are not |
| from the sixteen hundreds. There's also evidence | | | | comfortable doing this yourself. Do-it-yourself |
| that even back then, when a railing was | | | | stores often will provide helpful advice if you do |
| constructed of wrought iron, it was considered to | | | | wish to carry out the repairs on your own. Some |
| be very artistic and valuable. | | | | procedures include steel or wooden inserts into |
| Older railings might need restoration and repair if | | | | the post or pipe. The repair process of supporting |
| they have been neglected. While wrought iron is | | | | brittle or broken railings can result in it looking like |
| very durable, years of neglect can take their toll | | | | new again. The supporting process is important |
| and lead to rust, corrosion or brittle joints. | | | | especially when a railing is meant for safety |
| Repair tips for wrought iron rails | | | | purposes. Stability of the posts is extremely |
| With caution, care and a bit of knowledge, repairs | | | | critical to the safety and integrity of the structure. |
| can be made to restore older wrought iron rails, | | | | When fixing other parts of the railing, there are |
| fencing or staircases. You will need tools such as a | | | | some aspects of repairs that you can complete |
| drill, saw, metal cement, a tool to smooth and | | | | on your own but other elements are best left to |
| basic woodworking tools. | | | | professionals. It's a good idea to consult with a |
| Although welding a railing made of iron can appear | | | | professional if you are a little uneasy about the |
| to correct the problem, a broken piece of iron | | | | stability of a structure, especially when the railing |
| may remain weak. If it's for a supportive rail or | | | | is used for safety purposes. |