The art of wrought iron has been in
existence for centuries and since its creation it has been prized among some of
the most magnificent metals. Throughout
history it was one of the most luxurious metals due to the amount of time and
energy that went into creating every minute piece of it. This metal which is steeped in beauty,
strength and history provides unmatched class and style wherever it is
used. To create warmth and
sophistication, in your home or on your property, wrought iron is a method sure
to bring success.
Creating this magnificently formal
impression is something Anna and Phil D'Angelo, of European Wrought Iron Works,
accomplish on a daily basis for their clients.
Bringing over twenty-five years experience to the business D'Angelo
started working alongside his father years ago, gaining the knowledge of a
mentor from a previous generation and the refinement of a dedicated artist who
continually educates and challenges himself through travel, research and
innovation.
With a showroom catered to the client, the
discerning customer can be confident in European Wrought Iron Works as they
walk them through the process of choosing wrought iron for their home from
start to finish. "We are very hands on
and involved through the entire process," says D'Angelo. "And in the end, the work speaks for itself,"
he continues, "the clients are very happy and this generates more business. We build relationships and count on creating
new relationships by word of mouth." This
hands-on approach is absolutely one of the most beneficial qualities of this
company. In the end, "being involved
from concept to creation brings over all flow," says Anna D'Angelo.
What is there to consider when choosing
wrought iron, one may wonder. Phil
D'Angelo explains that the first step is to meet with his client to find out
what ideas they have. Perhaps they are
inspired by a particular era and would like something related to this. The architecture of the home should also be
considered. The decision will need to be
made as to how prominent the wrought iron will be in its design, is it focal,
or a backdrop? Once all of these things
have been discussed the professionals of European Wrought Iron Works can take
all of this information into consideration to expose their ideas to their
client. They offer their portfolio of
previous work for the client to view as well as computerized drawings and
authentic renderings from books on design referencing famous blacksmiths. Some of these books are 100 years old or more
collected from all over the world, particularly European countries where iron
work is very prominent. This in depth study of true historic wrought iron work
without a doubt sets this team apart in their authentic constructions.
Regardless of what your endeavour may be
the key to success remains careful planning and consideration. This is especially true when taking on the
development of a wrought iron fence and gate.
Since European Wrought Iron Works completes the entire project from
start to finish everything is planned out accordingly so that you will not run
into problems half way through the process. This also keeps your options open
should you wish to upgrade you security features down the road.
Within the last year this innovative
company has developed an amazing patent pending pre-cast masonry column that
may very well cause a revolution in the way wrought iron property gates have
been done in the past. Traditional in
design and available in a beautiful limestone what once may have taken a month
or more can now be completed in roughly a week.
Within the solid cement column are found many of the critical components
including the roughed in electrical work and engineered steel post and base
plate. They are now available as a kit
creating a complete turn key system.
Not only is European Wrought Iron Works one
of the most innovative up to date companies in the industry its products are
able to stand the test of time-and weather!
Extremes in temperatures require specialized design and fabricating
techniques that can withstand Canadian climate changes. Taking the time to go through the lengthy
process of properly protecting your wrought iron, as European Wrought Iron
Works does for their clients, will bring ultimate satisfaction as this
permanent process will result in sustained beauty that will not weather, flake
or rust.
Not only is there unsurpassed beauty in the
art of wrought iron but there is also tremendous security within its strong
walls. "As security becomes increasingly
important people want to protect themselves and their families. One of the best ways to do that is to keep
people at bay. If they can't see the
property or get onto the property you are less likely to have problems with
intruders. A gate system can give safety
and peace of mind," says D'Angelo. Often
high enough to prevent intruders from scaling the walls, the addition of sharp
caps can deter the most nimble trespasser and pairing your fence with tall hedges
keeps anyone from seeing what is on the other side should that be your desire. With options such as telephone entry system,
auxiliary key pads, cameras, D.V.R's, lighting, surge protection, emergency
access and more your security remains another important step in your planning
process.
Any home can benefit from wrought iron and
you will likely find that it brings that hint of warmth that seemed to be
missing or the final touch on your landscaping when you just couldn't put your
finger on what was missing. Being a very
exclusive company you will find that European Wrought Iron Works can tend to
most any desire whether you seek home railings, outdoor fences, a majestic
property gate, or even an awe inspiring wrought iron gazebo, it is all within
arms reach.
