Many homeowners surround their property with a custom gate and fence for aesthetic and security reasons. If you're considering this type of installation, you may be a little intimidated by the number of choices available, such as wood, vinyl, iron, and aluminum. Though various materials have unique advantages, it's hard to top the strength and elegance of wrought iron. Here's a closer look at the benefits of choosing this style.

Why Your Home Needs a Wrought Iron Custom Gate

1. Durability

If you seek a rugged, long-lasting gate, wrought iron is your best solution. No other fence material can match its strength and longevity. It withstands high winds, sunlight, and impacts. Additionally, if it's coated properly, it can resist rain, sleet, and other precipitation without losing its beauty. 

Depending on the paint, it may only need recoating every 10 years. Its durability and long-term value make it popular with buyers, and it's not uncommon for wrought-iron gates to last a century.

2. Security

Because iron is so formidable, it makes an ideal security fence and gate material. Its bars are slick and difficult to scale. They resist bending, and you can top your custom gate with decorative spear points or finials that discourage intruders from climbing over. 

Wrought iron also provides safety inside the yard. For example, you can select a design with uprights that are close enough together to prevent your dog from escaping.

3. Curb Appeal

Wrought iron is an unusually attractive gate material because it's elegant, timeless, and always stylish. It can be shaped into countless artful, aesthetically pleasing designs that recall an old-world charm without compromising strength and functionality. 

This lets you choose a style that best compliments your home and garden. Finally, it permits observers to see through the uprights to appreciate any landscaping, water features, or attractive foliage on your property.

If you're interested in the charm and strength of a wrought iron custom gate, contact M & M Welding & Fabrication in High Point. The family-owned and -operated company has served North Carolina and the surrounding areas for more than 25 years and two generations. They offer exceptionally high-quality ironwork and welding services in addition to attentive, personalized customer care. No job is too big or too small, and they are committed to customer satisfaction no matter how intricate and beautiful your gate design plans are. Learn more about them on their website or call (336) 885-9353 to discuss custom gate designs.