Additionally exposure to the elements usually causes the iron to rust and crumble over time.
Replacing wrought iron porch columns with wood.
A railing is a common safety requirement for an elevated area such as a deck or porch preventing people from falling over the edge.
Since the wrought iron column on this ranch style house was rusty and had seen better days it was replaced with a low maintenance fiberglass one.
Turncraft 7 625 in x 10 ft unfinished fiberglass round column.
How to replace a wrought iron porch post.
How to replace a wood railing with wrought iron.
For example if the existing wrought iron column measures let s say from outside to the outside 10 inches than you would need a wrap column with an inside dimensions of 10 5 8 which translates in to a 12 column.
Remove damaged wooden posts or worn brick columns at the front of your home.
Ensure the type of column whether it be wood vinyl steel wrought iron etc is suitable for your porch.
Install metal porch columns support posts to hold up the weight of the roof but add decorative metal railings.
Ekena millwork kent raised panel cabinet column 3 75 in x 2 96 ft unfinished fluted square column.
Use metal posts and metal railings for a new orleans look.
In other words size of your existing column determines the size of the wrap.
Even wrought iron posts material may need replacing if old and weathered.
Sep 8 2020 did you know there are many options for the types of columns and railings you can choose for your porch.
While the column came prefinished it can be painted a different color if desired.
Come and see the difference they can make.
Porch posts are commonly made of wood and are susceptible to the weather.
Some replacement projects are more complicated if for example your posts are embedded in concrete or need to be attached to concrete floor or steps.
These days however that look can be quite outdated and undesirable.
Wrought iron porch posts used to add old world charm and elegance to your home.
Use this method to upgrade porch columns if your home is in an urban setting for example.
First a temporary brace was installed to support the porch roof.