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Our vintage style rod  iron fencing that has no finish on it so it will rust just like the historical fencing you might see around century old homes.  The bars are solid steel not hollow tubing so it would take more than a lifetime before you could ever see any noticeable weaknesses so your investment will last. 

We have garden fencing that has been in front of our business for about 15 years and it is a bit darker colored but basically is still as strong as it was when we installed it.  The wrought iron fencing that we would be shipping to our customers today is just a few months old so it is still a rusty orange color.  At this stage the rust does come off on your hand if you rubbed it.  After it is a few years old it will darken and look like an old iron fence, which is what most of our customers are looking for. 

If you would like to send us a diagram or drawing of your fence project we can figure a quote.  We are using a lot more of our steel posts these days which add more stability at the ends and around the gateways.  Feel free to email or call us toll free with any other questions or concerns.

Feel free to email or call us toll free with any questions or concerns.  We can figure an exact quote for you as well.

An easy to way to add value to your house is by adding some nice fencing around the perimeter.  The real estate industry is as competitive as ever so by adding things such as a Iron fence can help the curb appeal at a cost that won’t break the bank. Nothing says more to a potential home owner to see a nice fence around a house they are interested in buying. If your looking for more of a fancy look to the fence then a wrought iron or a ornamental iron fencing might give you the look your aiming for. This also adds more of a modern look to a house that could be out of style for what people are looking for in today’s home.

Having a nice wrought iron gate at the entrance of your home gives the vibe of stability and helps your house standout when people are driving passed because most home owners do not have fences or gates to there houses.  I really like the iron fences around the home because it also sets up a perimeter around your home, but at the same time does not give off the impression that you are trying to keep people away.

When you begin to plan a large project like installing fencing around your home it can be overwhelming.  So many things to figure out…  how much fence? what will it cost? get it delivered and shipping costs? do I need a contractor?

We can help you with all of these questions.

We can figure an estimate  for you but if you would like to send us a diagram of your project we can figure an exact quote.  Our interlocking wrought iron fence does install very easily so you will not need to hire a contractor.  Many applications don’t need any permanent posts.  The steel fence sections are sold with stakes that connect each section to the next and anchor down into the soil about 9″-10″.  The picture below shows a section hanging on the wall so you can see the extended stakes that anchor every 14.5″ throughout the run.  Our fencing is solid steel so it will not rust away.

Our historical wrought iron connecting fence panels are an easy, economical and attractive solution to enclose your yard.

We make the steel posts that coordinate with our wrought iron garden fencing. Yes they accent but structurely they add so much strength. Each post is made in our welding shop here in middle IL so we can make it any length. We use them to hang and latch our large wrought iron gates. The posts also easily interlock with our steel fencing sections.

Let us know your landscape design and we will can work out a plan to fill your space right down to the inch.

The wrought iron gate and posts with attached sides pictured here was for a 73″ span.  We could easily adapt another size to fit your space.

The posts will bolt down into your concrete and we can bracket to the house and garage at each end.  The interlocking wrought iron fence can be easily adapted to fit any size opening.

Consider all our fencing and steel gates at A Rustic Garden to enclose your flower garden, driveway, or entire yard.

Our solid steel fencing is what we sell the most of because it is very easy to work with. Many applications will not require any posts. Each section of fence has 4 stakes that extend down into the soil so the fencing will stake itself. After placing the first section in place you can hammer the stakes into the soil with a board on the top of the finial to cushion the blow. The next section will interlock or connect  then you work your way down your row of fencing. Wrought iron fencing is a great product and will last for generations.

If you would like to take some measurements of your fencing needs we can figure an exact quote. We will just need to know the length of each side and location of any gates. A drawing or diagram can be helpful as well. We can make several custom cut and sizes so we should be able to fit our sections to your fencing project.

Safety is one of the main concerns when we homeowners are shopping for wrought iron fence to enclose their yard. Containing children and pets from roaming away is the priority.

You can have it all with solid steel interlocking fence. It compliments your landscaping without dominating it. The historical look works in every neighborhood and installation is easy.

My wife and I had originally planned on looking for a new house last fall, but we all know what happened to the economy and, by extension, the housing market. We decided to wait for things to rebound a bit before putting our own home back on the market. In the meantime, we were left with plenty of opportunities to make improvements and boost the property value.

While I focused most of my efforts on the back lawn and garden area, my wife took command on the indoor improvements. It struck me that prospective buyers would be making snap judgments about the home, so I wanted to give them a positive first impression. I put up a tasteful wrought iron fence around the garden and commenced the landscaping job I had been planning for years. In the end, we liked the improvements so much that we opted to stick around this house for at least another year.

My wife and I have never had any conflicts with our next door neighbors; in fact, our relations with them are cordial if not downright friendly. Still, we’ve always been insistent about staking a claim to our own backyard. The neighbor’s dog has a habit of crossing over onto our property to relieve itself, which wouldn’t be a problem if it weren’t for the nitrogenized dead patches in the lawn.

We decided to take action by putting up some decorative wrought iron yard fencing. The new fence doesn’t keep the dog out per se, but it does send a subtle message to our neighbors that we’d like our property to be respected. Since installing the fence myself, I’ve noticed a marked decrease in the number of times Rover wanders over to do his business in our backyard.

With winter just a few months away, many homeowners are already thinking about alternative ways to heat their household. Gas and electrical heating are increasingly expensive, and they just don’t provide the same thrill and ambiance as a wood stove or a full-fledged fireplace. In fact, the fireplace is more than just a place for the family to gather round and huddle together for warmth.

It’s an inviting hub of activity in the evenings where each member of the family can recount details of the day. Just hanging around the fireplace and reading or sipping a glass of wine is much more rewarding than going into a vegetative state in front of the television. As such, it makes sense to invest in the aesthetic appearance of the hearth. Wrought iron fireplace screens act as a rudimentary safety barrier, but their primary effect is that of beautifying the space.