Mr. Terry Railing Fabrication

Here is our employee Mr. Terry doing measurements to fabricate a decorative railing. View his work on our YouTube page at Railing Fabrication: http://youtu.be/akyiDxlExko #bedfordstuyvesantironwork

Flat Style Cellar Door Fabrication

A client of ours needed this flat style #cellardoor immediately therefore, Mr. Terry made it the same day. #cellardoorsny

Our Property's Perimeter Fence

Mr. Terry finished the perimeter fence section for our shop. Next....Installation.

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

Decorative Gate Fabrication

Mr. Terry can finally finish this gate so that it can be installed this week.    View our YouTube page at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DBnNqwMNEzw&feature=youtube_gdata_player #weldingrepairsny

Cellar Door Completion

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

Gate Fabrication

Here is what Mr. Terry​ was about to work on before going out to do an installation. #fireescaperepairsny

Stationary Window Guard Completed

Here is another decorative stationary #windowguard that Mr. Terry finished spraying the finishing black coat. #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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Protecting Your Home From Potential Burglaries

At Home You Should:
Have your key ready before you get to the front door.
Make sure your entrance area is well lighted.
If you live in an apartment don't be polite and hold the lobby door open for a stranger who has been waiting.
List only your last name and first initial in your mailbox.
Don't buzz someone inside unless you know them.
If a stranger wants to use your phone for any kind of call from business to emergency ........ keep him out and you make the call for them! Any problems or in doubt? Call the police!
If you arrive home and find your door open DO NOT GO INSIDE call the police from a pay phone or neighbors house and ask them to meet you.
Don't get on the elevator with a stranger if your own good judgment warns you against it -- need an excuse to avoid embarrassment say something like; "Oh I forgot my mail

Home Tips Reminder

Most burgulars strike between the times 10am to 3pm during business hours. We suggest that you have a timer for your lights, radio, television and/or anything that make noise.



Do not put your spare key(s) under your mat outside your home and don't put them in the mailbox. Those are the first two places burgulars check.

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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