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Cast Iron - Repair or Replace
If you’re lucky enough to have a building with beautiful cast iron ornamental work, you should take pride in it. Cast iron architectural details have a long history of use in some of the most decorated and beautiful buildings, and represents a feat of engineering that took place at the turn of the century that allowed buildings to be built taller due to the strength
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The Basics of Cast Iron Patterns
Casting is a centuries-old technique, with evidence of iron casting dating back to roughly 3000 years before the common era. In the business of iron casting, pattern making is critical. If the pattern for the mold is flawed in any way, every casting that comes out of it will be defective as well. Therefore, taking the time to create the perfect frame is vital for…
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Things to Consider Before You Begin Your Cast Iron Restoration Project
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Why Historic Preservation is Important
Upon seeing a rickety old building or an old rusting fence, it’s easy to overlook the appeal. After all, it’s just the fading remnants of years gone by, right? Maybe not. These sites were once as important to the people who lived and worked in them as our structures are to us today. In fact, restoring such sites can bring the meaning back to life.…
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Cast Iron Structures Throughout American History
Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi's "Fountain of Light and Water"; Image credit: Architect of the Capitol; public domain. -
Why You Should Restore Antique Cast Iron Architectural Work
We’ve all found ourselves walking through historic neighborhoods or business districts, admiring the beautiful handworked cast iron railings and window grills. Whether the building is brick, stone or another facade, the cast iron workings add a sense of history and romance to the scene. Sadly, the passage of time and incorrect maintenance has lead to the degradation of many of these elements. Antique Cast Iron,…
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The Importance of Preserving Beautiful and Historic Vault Lighting
Antique Cast Iron, LLC specializes in historic vault lighting preservation and repair. Vault lights, otherwise known as pavement lights or sidewalks lights, are essentially glass inserts placed into cast iron or concrete that were intended to allow light from the street to enter the area below the sidewalk, usually on business streets, that operated as storage or rental areas for the shop owners above. Due…
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