Wrought Iron Railings - best quotes?

spanna


Joined: 12/01/2009
Posts: 544

Message Posted:
14/12/2009 13:35

Just wondering if anyone has any contacts for getting Wrought Iron railings... We need something to keep our dog in, and keep other big dogs out...! The wall simply isn't high enough...



I have been told there are different qualities of product available and that genuine wrought iron is super expensive...? Anyone got any idea about this? We want something in the middle I guess...? Just want to get a couple of quotes or find out how much per metre etc?



Thanks!!

MarkVPiazza


Joined: 14/08/2008
Posts: 530

Message Posted:
14/12/2009 13:43

The big thing with iron railings is the maintanance - even using proper hammerite only lasts a year before rust starts to come through in those in direct sunlight (weird, those in the shade last a lot longer)



Seriously think about other options !



Mark

spanna


Joined: 12/01/2009
Posts: 544

Message Posted:
14/12/2009 13:49

Thanks Mark...much appreciated... What other options would you suggest?



We did think about wooden trellis but were told this would be really expensive and may not last long?? Planting would be an option but we have really great views and we don't want to totally obscure them...



Why is nothing ever simple...?! Any ideas!?? Anyone??!

tonykyte


Joined: 19/04/2008
Posts: 270

Message Posted:
14/12/2009 14:25

Contact Okten at Arman Metal Company, we had rought iron made, painted and intalled, excellent price and service 05428550928 Makes his own on site in Alsancak



Tony

MarkVPiazza


Joined: 14/08/2008
Posts: 530

Message Posted:
14/12/2009 14:39

Spanna



I would look at concrete balustrades and see if they are suitable



I wouldn't bother with anything made of wood due to cost/durability/maintenance



I've seen alloy tube railings that look good, but think they would be expensive



Mark

daisy dukes


Joined: 06/09/2008
Posts: 3815

Message Posted:
14/12/2009 16:00

I second message 4....Oktan is a total gem, and wont rip you off!!





DD

spanna


Joined: 12/01/2009
Posts: 544

Message Posted:
14/12/2009 17:46

Thanks DD... will give him a try... Do you guys have railings - are they a pain to maintain??? Is there a particular type which are better or worse?

MarkVPiazza


Joined: 14/08/2008
Posts: 530

Message Posted:
14/12/2009 17:50

If you do get railings, the curly bits might look nice, but they double the time to do the job.



Mark

stevie-d



Joined: 13/07/2007
Posts: 1420

Message Posted:
14/12/2009 17:54

I would agree with message 5 MarkyPiazza...... I had some concrete balustades done back in 2005 the guy who installed them used good paint, still as good as new, also look nicer.

stevie-d

stevie-d



Joined: 13/07/2007
Posts: 1420

Message Posted:
14/12/2009 17:57

For wrought iron go to Tammer next to Charcos in Alsancak, hed did me a gate and a few pieces of furniture very reasonable and a first class job.

stevie-d

Ladyinwaiting


Joined: 07/10/2008
Posts: 16

Message Posted:
14/12/2009 23:19

I would also recommend Okten of Arman Metal Company, he has recently made gates and railings for our villa, his work is excellent and very reasonably priced, he is very reliable and turns up on time too.

spanna


Joined: 12/01/2009
Posts: 544

Message Posted:
15/12/2009 10:58

Thanks everyone for your advice and recommendations and thanks for the advice about the 'curly bits'!!! Hadn't thought of that!



I will approach both places mentioned for quote. I fear that concrete balustrades may look a little out of place on our stone wall... but thanks anyway - I can see how they would be far less hassle...



Thanks again and Merry Christmas!!

come_on_aylin


Joined: 14/06/2008
Posts: 908

Message Posted:
15/12/2009 13:07

The curly bits do help keep the dogs in/out!



Painting each year is not required if you do a good job. Use Ronseal satin or hammered finish, not smooth.

rigsby


Joined: 21/09/2007
Posts: 912

Message Posted:
15/12/2009 13:12

Ask for Eddy the welder in the Ravine Bar.Sorry dont have his phone number.