THE RAIL

Ornamental iron works are exquisite pieces of art that we often choose to use to boost our curb appeal. Whether in the shape of interior balcony railings or exterior entry gates and fences,  wrought iron works are always admired for their awe-inspiring beauty.  But let’s follow up on how this amazing trade started and how...

Are you searching for an elegant and functional set of railings or fencing for your home? The fine professionals at Cacciola Iron Works can manufacture and install beautiful iron or aluminum railings both inside and outdoors. The railings come in a variety of different styles, though you could also opt for a custom solution to...

Wrought iron works often border with true artistic masterpieces that please not only their owners’ eyes but also inspire the random passers-by with their beauty and detailed ornaments. Wrought iron in particular became a decoration signature of the Middle ages as it was easy to work with and could be effectively molded into any desired...

A rather interesting application of custom ironworks is the personalized fireplace screens and doors. At Cacciola Iron Works, we’ve done our fair share of custom fireplace fronts and a question that we often tend to hear from our customers is if they should choose a fireplace screen or a fireplace door instead.  And while both...

Every home could use an upgrade for safety or aesthetic reasons. With the current health crisis, people are spending plenty of time in the comfort of their homes so now is the time to make it happen. One of the best investments to a home is installing iron railings both inside and outside of the...

We all love spending our spring and summer evenings outside on the porch or by the poolside. Especially in times of worldwide lock-downs when we are stuck at home instead of being able to enjoy the fine weather outside with friends, our own garden or porch has become the dreamed summer getaway. Why not consider...

Although they seem similar; wrought iron and steel are about as different from each other as night and day. Wrought or “worked” iron is created when liquid iron is combined with a material called slag that helps it maintain a low carbon content. The various processes for making wrought iron require years of dedication and...

Ironwork is a cumulative term for  tools, weapons even, but also decorative and ornamental pieces, as well as architectural features created from iron. Ironwork comes in the shape of wrought iron, which literally means “worked iron”, and Cast Iron. Wrought iron is manually forged by a blacksmith, while cast iron is poured into moulds to...

  Your front door is the portal; the main entryway into your house. It is the first thing your visitors will see before they enter. This is the reason why your door needs to make a strong impression to visitors: both the welcome variety (who are made up of friends and relatives) and the non-welcome...