Rusting Wrought Iron

The following photographs show some examples of typical damage caused by the deterioration of wrought iron.

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Cross

The original wrought iron bars on this church cross have corroded away leaving the fire-welds standing proud probably because pure iron, which is more resistant to corrosion, has been formed at the joins by the fire-welding process.

 

 

Cast Iron Panel

Pressure from the rusting wrought iron frame has destroyed some of the cast iron insert panels which will have to be repaired or replaced.

 


 

 

Overthrow

The de-lamination of the central piece of wrought iron has caused jacking of the surrounding components and distortion of all adjacent components.

 

 

 

Railing

An extreme example of the effects of de-lamination of wrought iron requiring extensive repair and replacement of missing components.

 

 

 

Stone Damage

Pressure from the rusting wrought iron post has forced the lead caulking out of its socket and broken away the natural stone coping which will have to be replaced.

  

 

 

Warren Gate

This gate by Warren has been completely restored with a minimum of intervention.

 

 

 

 

 


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