Wrought iron is generally more expensive than cast iron, primarily due to the labor-intensive process of making it. Each piece is usually custom-made and requires a high level of skill and attention from trained blacksmiths: the more intricate the design, the more significant the time and labor costs that accompany it.

Side hung windows

If an aluminium frame is dented or badly scratched, the only solution is to replace it with a new one, which unfortunately involves very high costs. The situation is different with wooden windows, where small scratches can often be repaired, while dents are very rare.

Popular with new extensions, modern homes or high-end architecture and glazing are large panoramic, floor-to-ceiling windows and even glass curtain walling.

This type of anodizing method is used to attain polished aluminum profile surfaces, which resemble an electroplated surface.

As utility carts pass through one area from another, the presence of aluminum kick plates helps protect the lower areas of the doors from damage. Furthermore, these kick plates also serve to prevent any spills from foreign substances, in altering the shape of the door. This is made possible through the presence of an oxide surface in the aluminum product.

At the beginning of the 20th century, cast iron decorative fences gained popularity due to their low cost and ability to manufacture the many components of ornamental fencing efficiently. Molds are used to create each element of cast iron. 

Tilt-and-turn windows won’t be for everyone. The more complex gearing means window frames are thicker than side-hung or top-hung versions. The main advantage of tilt-and-turn is that they come in significantly larger sizes. In fact, it’s possible to get tilt-and-turn windows that are virtually the size of a door. As a result, they’re ideal for windows leading to a flat roof or a Juliet balcony.