3. The hardware accessories
Wrought iron has a much lower carbon content (usually less than .08%), but it contains small amounts (1 to 2%) of slag, the byproduct of iron ore smelting consisting of silicon, sulfur, phosphorus, and aluminum oxides). The lower mixture of carbon makes the metal more malleable and ductile. As the material is heated, reheated, and hammered into shape the slag is worked out of the iron and the material grows progressively stronger and more fibrous in composition. Wrought iron will often undergo at least about a half dozen cycles of heating and working.
Cast iron is vulnerable to rusting if it does not have a protective coating of carbonized oil, a process known as seasoning.

small metal box with latch. Its sturdy latch provides security, ensuring that its contents remain safe and protected. Perhaps you use it to store your most precious belongings, knowing that they are always close at hand and secure from prying eyes.
Steel or Iron Which is Stronger?
Cast Iron Railing Panel
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.

sliding security screen door rollers. Thanks to their robust construction and precision engineering, these rollers glide effortlessly along the track, making it easy for you to open and close your screen door with minimal effort. This not only enhances your convenience but also provides an additional layer of security against forced entry attempts.