A wrought-iron porch of a private house is not just steps with a railings and a canopy, but a real work of art. This design will adorn any building. But let's take a closer look at its inherent features.
Description of strengths and weaknesses
Why are wrought metal structures so attractive? Let's take a look at their positive aspects:
Dignity
- Unrivaled beauty and elegance in design... Forged porch canopies, railings on the sides and even the steps themselves create a unique combination of metal patterns that will look advantageous in combination with a house made of any material.
- Uniqueness... Forging is always individual, the master cannot exactly repeat his work, so you can be sure of the versatility of the composition that you have embodied. Moreover, it is also possible to carry out an individual order, even according to the customer's sketch.
- High strength... Welding and metal fixings ensure that the forged porch steps are strong enough to carry any load entering the building. The same applies to the rest of the building, which, however, still does not receive such a high mechanical impact.
- Durability... With proper care, the structure in question will withstand severe winter frosts, sultry summer heat, adverse weather conditions, thaw and frost processes for many years, without losing its aesthetics at all.
- Short period and ease of installation work... Wrought iron railing on the porch and canopies are mounted quickly and easily, so that you do not have to wait long for the renovation of the entrance to your house, and it is possible to do it yourself.
- Compatibility with almost all designs used by architects... Whatever style the main building is made in, the forged canopies above the entrance will in any case perfectly fit into the overall picture.
disadvantages
Now let's look at the reasons why this option for arranging the porch is not used everywhere:
- High price. This is especially true for the most complex and beautiful designs. Forging metal is a cheap business.
Tip: To reduce the total cost of the porch, you can combine forged products with other materials.
We have already mentioned above that such a combination will not negatively affect the aesthetics of the entire structure.
- Generation of very loud noises when droplets fall in rainy weather. This can be especially uncomfortable during an overnight shower, when you want to relax in silence after a hard day at work.
Advice: metal canopies should be installed only if you have high-quality soundproofing of living quarters.
Then the considered disadvantage will not matter.
- Susceptibility to corrosive processes. Unfortunately, the possibility of rusting is a disadvantage of most iron structures.
Advice: it is recommended to purchase galvanized or powder coated metal for the production of forged products.
This saves you the hassle of periodically applying rust inhibitors with your own hands.
Roof types
If things are more clear with steps and fences, then the instruction divides forged canopies according to the method of fastening as follows:
| Fixing elements | Description |
| Support brackets | The visor is fixed directly to the wall |
| Columns | The canopy rests on metal piles, which can also be part of the fence |
| Tightening chains | The main load is on top-mounted structures and taut chains |
There is also a division in forms:
| Name | Description |
| Semicircular | In this case, the elegant smooth curvature of the roof does not have a ridge and is often combined with the use of polycarbonate as the covering material. |
| Mono-pitched | A simple flat canopy with a slope, which usually exceeds the angle of inclination of the roof of the house itself, in order to avoid possible accumulation of atmospheric precipitation |
| Gable | A small "house" with its own ridge requires a little more material for its creation than the previous options, but it also more likely excludes the accumulation of snow on itself in winter |
| Tent | A whimsical aesthetic structure that is more expensive and more difficult to implement |
Output
A wrought-iron porch will surely decorate your home and serve you for years to come. But at the same time, one should remember about the high cost of such a design and the need for proper care.
The video in this article will provide additional information. A wrought-iron porch for a country house will become the highlight of your site.
