As the emphasis on sustainable design grows, stainless steel rises to the forefront as an eco-friendly option. Its longevity means that fewer replacements are needed over time, reducing waste. Moreover, stainless steel is 100% recyclable, contributing to a lower environmental impact compared to materials that may require more resources to produce and dispose of.

Unlike aluminum, wrought iron is heavy, making it an excellent choice for heightened security measures. The strength of the material makes it incredibly difficult to breach, and its weight adds a level of durability that aluminum simply can’t match. 

If you’ve determined that the rollers need to be replaced, locate the screws that hold them in place. Use the appropriate screwdriver to remove these screws and take out the damaged rollers. Insert the new rollers in the same position, securing them with screws. Ensure they are appropriately aligned and able to move freely without obstruction.

Another place that is tough to tell the quality of the hardware online is those decorative tips on top of the picket called finials.  Many places charge a hefty upgrade fee per panel to add finials to the fence panel.  The worst part is these are often cheap die-cast, aluminum or plastic that ship loose and you have to glue or press them on.  The difference between the fence panel material and finial material will be come apparent over time when the dissimilar metal coatings (or materials like plastic) fade at a different rate and really start to look like a cheap add-on.  Be sure to check what those finial tips are made from and how they are attached.  Our Stronghold Iron uses solid cast-iron finial tips that are welded directly to the picket like the image below.

Wrought iron, known for its malleability and strength, has been a fundamental material in architecture, art, and machinery for centuries. While its favorable properties have made it a go-to material for many applications, wrought iron is not immune to the inevitable forces of nature, particularly oxidation, which leads to rust. Rust, primarily hydrated iron oxide, forms when oxygen reacts with iron in the presence of moisture. This chemical reaction can be seen as an adversary to the durability of wrought iron, but this is where the concept of will comes into play.

Not all window systems are designed to accommodate a bottom-hung design, which is hinged at the bottom with a catch at the top and simply tilts inwards – an inside-out top-hung casement.