Here is @mrterry718 cutting the welds so that he can start priming this double door roof hatch style #cellardoor. View our YouTube page at https://youtu.be/67QR4HKi-T8 #cellardoorsny

Roof Hatch Finishing Paint

Mr. Riley finished putting the finishing coat on this #roofhatch that Mr. Terry fabricated. Call NOW fpr your FREE QUOTE. #weldingrepairsny

Gate and Bowed Window Guard Combination Finished Look

Mr. Riley has put the finishing black spray #gate and bowed #windowguard combination Mr. Terry fabricated. #fireescaperepairsny

Gate and Bowed Window Guard Fabrication

Here is @mrterry718 finishing up on a bowed #windowguard combined with a #gate. View it on our YouTube page at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IH4sagDf7as&feature=youtube_gdata_player #brownstoneironwork

Stationary Window Guards Adjustments

Here are some of the stationary #windowguards that Mr. Terry​ has been doing adjustments on. #windowguardsny

Cellar Door Completion

The #cellardoor has been sprayed with the finishing coat. Next step is installation.  #cellardoorsny

Finished Decorative Gate

Here is one of the finished gates Mr. Terry fabricated. Next is installation. Contact us NOW for your FREE QUOTE. #weldingrepairsny

Decorative Stationary Window Guard Fabrication

Mr. Terry finished fabricating this decorative stationary #windowguard. Next is to put the primer on. #brownstoneironwork

Utilizing A Chop Saw

Here is Steve using the chop saw to cut the pieces needed to finish the today's installation process. #weldingrepairsny

Commenting On A Fabrication

Steve and Kevin (the guy on Steve's right side) just got in from installtion job. Steve is commenting on Mr. Terry's and Mr. Riley's (the guy on Mr. Terry's left side) work. #bedfordstuyvesantironwork

Making Adjustments

The Williams brothers (both are installers) had to make some adjustments so that they can complete their installation process. #ironworkrepairs

Cellar Door Fabrication

Mr. Terry fabricated this #cellardoor yesterday and Mr. Riley has primed and placed the finishing coat on. Next is installation.  #cellardoorsny

Searching For Drill Bits

Here's Mr. Terry and Mr. Riley searching for drill bits. #weldingrepairsny

What Iron Is Made Of....

Wrought iron is commercially pure iron. In contrast to steel, it has a very low carbon content. It is a fibrous material due to the slag inclusions (a normal constituent). This is also what gives it a "grain" resembling wood, which is visible when it is etched or bent to the point of failure. Wrought iron is tough, malleable, ductile and easily welded. Examples of items that used to be produced from wrought iron include: rivets, chains, railway couplings, water and steam pipes, raw material for manufacturing of steel, nuts, bolts, horseshoes, handrails, straps for timber roof trusses, boiler tubes, and ornamental ironwork. Wrought iron is no longer produced on a commercial scale. Many products described as wrought iron, such as guard rails, are made of mild steel. They retain that description because they were formerly made of wrought iron or have the appearance of wrought iron. True wrought iron is occasionally required for the authentic conservation of historic structures.

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Securing Your Ladder In Your Backyard

If you own a home/brownstone, never leave your ladder down in your backyard because that gives criminals access to the upper windows including your roof.

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Home Safety Tips When On Vacation

We all need some rest and relaxation once in a while. I know I do. So, here are some tips on keeping you and your family belongings safe.

If you have a security system, make sure you turn it on before going on your trip. Some people have automatic timers for lighting or an alarm clock. Set them for the same time like any ordinary day. You should turn the phone down because that is a green light for burgulars.

If possible, consult with a family member/friend/neighbor on having them stop by your home periodically so that would deter burgulars. Try to have them do the same routines as if they were you such as opening and shutting drapes or your lighting patterns especially because that a green light also for burgulars.You just want to give your home that "occupied" look to keep burgulars away.

Before you go on your trip, postpone all deliveries to your home such as mail, newspapers, etc. Burgulars pay attention to those patterns. Have someone pick up whatever is necessary or have the company hold your item(s) until you come home.

Also, if you can go to your local police dept. to make arrangements for them to check on your home periodically (If possible).

These are the tips I use when I'm on vacation. I hope this can assist you and your family.

What You Should Do If You See Rusting(Reddish Color) On Your Ironwork

When you notice a reddish color around the hinges on your property.

Scrape away the rust with a wire brush the before the hinges seizes up (for safety: wear protective goggles for your eyes)


Use WD-40 and put it on the hinge area. If you don't have WD-40, you can use regular cooking oil.

The most important thing is that there is lubrication for the hinges.


You should to do this every 4 months so that you do not have to replace the hinges in which is more costly than a can of WD-40 lubricant.

When You Notice An Area Rusting On Your IronWork

Take care of the damage so that there's no further damage done to to the steel
Remove rust from the area with a wire brush.(for safety wear: protective goggles for your eyes)
Prime the metal. Coat area and at least 5" beyond the metal.
Paint the metal with oil based paint so that it would slow down the rusting.

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