Our bespoke wrought iron style gates are popular amongst residential and commercial properties for their stunning design and security benefits.
We break down the most popular styles for our wrought iron style gates to help property-owners seeking driveway, side gates or garden gates make an informed decision.
Why are Wrought Iron Styles a Popular Choice for Gates?
These versatile gates offer property owners a substantial security gate, without having to compromise on style.
The ability to customise your gate in line with your requirements for security, access, and aesthetics, means your wrought iron style gate can meet all of your needs.
Our wrought iron style gates are also a favoured alternative to Heritage gates; they provide the same high-end style and timeless design, without the price tag associated with the Heritage range.
This makes them a popular choice for all types of properties looking to enhance their kerb appeal and property security without overstretching their budget.
Materials and Construction
Here at Heartlands Metal Craft, we manufacture bespoke wrought iron style gates at our premises in the West Midlands.
Our wrought iron style gates are manufactured from mild steel, enabling us to create the effect of wrought iron while retaining affordable prices for our customers. With Heartlands Metal Craft, our mild steel is provided with a Quality Promise, signifying it is protected against corrosion. This is attained through hot dip galvanising the metal, coating it in a protective zinc layer.
We manufacture in line with your designs, including style, decorative elements, and your finish of choice for a completely customised gate.
Styles and Patterns
With extensive manufacturing capabilities for bespoke designs, all styles of wrought iron style gates can be achieved with our team. We discuss your requirements with you during initial consultations so that we can manufacture and install gates as per your needs.
Wrought iron style gates are suited to both traditional and contemporary styles:
Traditional
Traditional styles tend to be more ornate and heavily decorated than contemporary designs. Often referred to as Baroque or Gothic, traditional styles feature sweeping and dramatic embellishments.
For those desiring the style of our Heritage range, the traditional wrought iron style gate is a great alternative. If your property is an area under a conservation area order, then traditional styles may be your only choice, though there is still plenty of scope for personalisation thanks to the decorative elements available.
Contemporary
Contemporary wrought iron style gates are simpler than traditional styles. With clean lines and flat tops, contemporary or modern gates are oftentimes more minimalistic.
Our contemporary wrought iron gates are seen across all types of properties, being a versatile, all-round crowd pleaser.
Decorative Elements
Decorative elements can be added to both traditional and contemporary style wrought iron style gates, further customising your gate appearance.
Some decorative elements include embellishments such as scrollwork and finials, as well as bespoke symbols or motifs.
Scrollwork, Finials and Other Embellishments
Sweeping scrollwork adds an interesting dynamic, with unique metal swirling scrolls that are welded to the metal gate railings. They can be placed on top of the gate or incorporated onto pickets and railings.
Finials are another example of decorative metal which can be added to your gate. Finials refer to the points on the top of the gate, which can make your gate appear more intimidating, increasing the security of the gate by discouraging people from climbing over.
Other embellishments include elaborate posts and post caps, to which the gate is attached, customised pickets and railings, as well as arched gate tops and much more to make your gate stand out.
Incorporating Symbols and Motifs
Symbols or motifs significant to your property can be incorporated into your bespoke wrought iron style gate. This could include a house name or number, or business brand. Heartlands Metal Craft utilises laser-cutting technology to provide this service, for high-quality mild steel logos and motifs.
This is suitable for both residential and commercial properties to signify the property location.
Brand logo incorporated into gate design.
Colour and Finish Options
As a final point in the manufacturing process, there are several colour and finish options suited to wrought iron style gates to choose from. All of our wrought iron style gates are galvanised before being finished, ensuring a long lasting gate that is far less prone to rust and corrosion.
Finishes are applied to the surface of the metal following the manufacture of your gate. They ensure your gate performs and looks as it should, whether providing corrosion resistance, improved resistance to wear and tear, or a flawless surface finish.
Classic Black
The classic black powder coat finish is most common with this type of gate, complementing the design of the wrought iron style. The classic black finish refers to a smooth, black coating.
The powder coating is applied to the metal before being cured, hardening the coating to provide a flawless and durable finish.
Ageing and Patina Effects
Found on traditional styles of gate, special effects such as ageing and patina effects can be achieved with your coating.
This can be effective for new gates which are required to blend with existing gates and surrounding structures, as well as for those looking to increase the authentic feel of their gate.
Powder Coating and Custom Colours
Powder coating is a reliable and performance-driven coating technique commonly found on gates. It offers increased resistance to wear and tear, as well as durability in all weather conditions, making it lower maintenance and more cost-effective than paint.
With powder coating, all types of colours can be achieved, suitable for those looking to create something a little different. Green, gold, navy, burgundy, and many more may be chosen in replacement of the classic black.
Grey coated contemporary gates.
Contact us today to discuss gate designs
Heartlands Metal Craft offers a wide range of manual and electric wrought iron gate designs. Get in touch today to speak to our team about your gate requirements and options.