The weather is finally beginning to turn which means spring and summer evenings are spent on porches, balconies, patios, and poolside, especially since we are all spending quite a bit of time at home. Now is the time to focus on projects to increase your home’s value and comfort. One of the most effective and […]

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 […]

When you talk about Ironwork, you’re talking about tools, implements, and weapons that are made of Iron. However, the term also applies to decorative and ornamental pieces; as well as architectural features created from Iron. Ironwork can be made of either Wrought Iron, which literally means “worked iron”, or Cast Iron. Wrought Iron is forged […]

  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 […]

Gates are physical portals that serve as the entrance or boundary of a place. They may be sparse or intricately-constructed, but they usually serve another purpose: gates announce to people what’s behind them, and sometimes give people their first impression (whether intentionally or unintentionally) of the nature and character of a place.  We at Cacciola […]

Iron creations are fine-crafted and made to reflect the needs and desires of home owners. Wrought iron is typically used for decorative, architectural applications such as fencing or railings. Wrought iron grows stronger the more it’s worked and can last for centuries. Here are six famous places that use wrought iron. Jackson Square: fleur-de-lis and coquille motifs on an ornate iron post […]

  Cacciola Iron Works is dedicated to providing our customers with the longest-lasting fences, railings, and other iron or aluminum pieces for your home. One elegant way to adorn your yard is with a beautiful iron arbor or pergola. Arbors can create an introduction to your backyard in a Victorian or modern manner, adding a […]

One of the more interesting applications for custom ironworks is for personalized fireplace screens and doors. We’ve done more than our fair share of them at Cacciola Iron Works, and often hear people ask if they should have choose a screen over a door or vice versa. Here are some simple things to keep in […]

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 […]

At Cacciola Iron Works we’ve designed, built and installed many unique and stylish fences. We have a pretty good understanding of what goes on in the background of making a fence purchase. That’s one of the most important parts of the process, so we have put together a brief list of a tips and considerations to bear […]