A wrought iron gate provides a type of ornamental look and feel to your home. The timeless design will leave your home looking elegant and traditional, yet with a touch of modern flair. To make Toronto wrought iron gates even more attractive, they don’t require much maintenance. The tips below will help you keep your wrought iron gate well maintained.
- Cleaning Wrought Iron Gates
Assuming that a rainy day in Toronto is enough to clean your wrought iron gates isn’t a good idea. As with any structure outdoors, your wrought iron gate is exposed to the elements and therefore, needs some special attention in order to keep it looking nice for many years to come.
When you notice rain stains and other dirt, gently clean your wrought iron gate with a soft brush and soapy water. Rinse and dry by hand to make it look as good as new.
- Taking Care of Rust
Not only do rust spots make an iron gate look unattractive, but it also weakens the structure of the gate. Keeping your wrought iron gate clean is an important step to take towards having a rust-free gate. Gently scrape off the rust with a wire brush and clean it as mentioned above. You can also apply a sealer to prevent future rust problems.
- Inspect Hinges
To keep your wrought iron gate opening and closing smoothly, you’ll need to inspect hinges occasionally. Make sure that the hinges are clean and secure. Also, check that screws and bolts are screwed on tightly.
- Get Bent Bars Fixed
When working with Master Iron you can rest assured that your wrought iron gate is designed and built to last, and it will take a lot of force to damage the bars of the gate.
But if a speeding truck happens to crash into your gate and the bars get bent, we advise you not to fix it yourself as it could cause more damage to the entire structure. Our professionals are qualified to fix bent bars to its former excellent quality.
- Keep the Vegetation Under Control
Planting a few trees or adding some ivy to an iron gate, could do wonders for the privacy and aesthetics of your home. And while it may sound harmless, it could, in fact, damage your iron gate. If not trimmed regularly heavy trees and other vegetation could eventually bend the bars on the gate.
- General Observation
Overall, Toronto wrought iron gates don’t require much maintenance. By regularly inspecting the gate for dirt, rust, bends or other damage you’ll easily be able to identify when something is wrong and take care of it before it becomes a bigger problem.
Toronto Wrought Iron Gates
Wrought iron gates have been a favourite option for many years now, and it is clear why. With an elegant yet modern style combined with low maintenance requirements, it is hard to overlook wrought iron gates when choosing a gate for your home or business.
At Master Iron, we specialize in Toronto wrought iron gates. With over 20 years of experience in providing unique custom ironwork, you can count on us for quality work.
