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16 THE OSHAWA TIMES, Friday, March 28, 1961 Wrought Iron Helps In Remodelling Idea NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. (AP) - Indoors and out, wrought iron is a product that should be considered in your remodeling plans. Decorative iron rails and trel- lises not only can be adapted to almost any period or style of home but often accents the de: sign and furnishings. Patterns range from crisp, straight-line designs to ornate gingerbread varieties and are limited only by your own imagination and pocketbook -- and frequently the two can be resolved into just the right touch for your modernization project. Actually the term "wrought iron" is misleading. Ornamental iron men like Joseph Charla Jr., a 36-year-old graduate en- gineer who specializes in cus- tom jobs, point out that 'hot rolled mild steel" is the ma- terial now used in most work. "Wrought iron," technically, is a commercial iron containing very little carbon and usually fibrous. Economically it is not practical in normal house deco- rating. But your dealer will under- stand what you mean by "wrought iron" -- the common term for forged, shaped, twist- ed and hammered ornamental iron which is functional as well ._ as decorative. There are two broad categor- ies of decorative iron: the type already described as "wrought iron," and a second variety known as "malleable cast iron." There also is a third type call- ed "plain cast" which is about 60 per cent cheaper but is brittle -- subject to cracking from a sudden blow or tempera- ture change -- and not practi- cal for most household uses. The malleable iron can be cast into intricate designs and is used in trellis columns and grills to complement wrought iron railings and bannisters. Advantages of decorative iron for railings or porch trellises are obvious. In addition to its adaptability to design, it is virtually perma- nent; requires little upkeep and is strong without being bulky. Price varies according to lo- calities, and it always is advis- able to get estimates from a number of local dealers." An- other tip: usually you can get a better buy during the winter lull than in the rushed spring and summer periods, according TRELLIS of Wrought iron has to Charla. siuydy, intricate design A If you plan to design the iron work yourself, there are some basic facts about the product you should know. The standard rail consists of one-inch square solid posts not more than seven or eight feet apart for the main support. Be- tween them are half-inch 'posts about five inches apart. The top and bottom rails generally are channeled, and the top should be capped with a mould- ing. From this basic structure you and your iron works deal- er can get together and add the decorative touches your de- sign calls for. If the railing or grillwork is for indoors you should consider polished brass accessories. Out- doors, such adornments often defeat the purpose of a rugged and maintainence free installa- tion. Also, you should avoid out- door use of structural steel tub- ing (as opposed to solid iron) which is perfectly acceptable indoors. The tubing has essen- tially the same strength, but if rust develops tubing becomes weaker at the joint where it enters the masonry. : Unless you have the proper tools and know-how, installing ironwork yourself is not a good idea. If you care to try, how- ever, here are some tips: Posts should be sunk at least five inches deep into a hole 11% inches in diameter to the con- crete. Wedge it into position with steel shims, and seal it with a rich grout cement or some other cemeni-like composition. All posts, scrolls and the like should be welded, and the bot- tom rail should be at least two inches off the ground so it can be painted easily. Whether you install the iron- work yourself or have it done, at least you can handle the painting of it as an economic do-it-yourself project. Outdoor installations should have a primer coat of red lead, zinc chrome or some other metal base paint to resist rust- ing, followed by at least two coats of good outdoor enamel. Colors for indoor use are um limited, but darker hues ordi- pany mean less frequent paint- Make TV Set Part Of Room Does your television set stand out in your living room, failing to blend in with the furniture and become an integrated part of your home? If so, either move it out of the livingroom or take steps to make it a real part of the room. A separate television room is ideal if you have the space. 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