Why is Wrought Iron So Expensive? Wrought iron is made by repeatedly heating and reworking cast iron. This manufacturing process that gives wrought iron its laminar structure makes it a costly material. It has a far higher tensile strength and is more ductile than cast iron.

Rod Iron is actually metal cut from an iron bar used to make nails. Wrought iron is the phrase you are looking for when you think of stair railings. The difference is the word 'wrought'. It means "beaten out or shaped by a hammer".

If maintained properly, your wrought iron fences and gates could last upwards of a decade. Here at Ironcraft, all of our wrought iron products are galvanised to prevent the formation of rust for up to ten years, but if properly maintained, your wrought iron fences and gates could easily last a lifetime.

A wrought iron door or gate will provide more security than a wood door. It's close to impossible to penetrate, while wood doors can often be kicked in. Wrought iron doors have undergone pressure testing and some may even be able to withstand the force of a hurricane.