Heritage Ironwork Restoration and Conservation JB Wrought Iron can assist with the conservation, repair, reproduction and restoration of heritage ironwork that is corroding, damaged or has missing elements. We work in collaboration with heritage engineers, pattern makers, foundries and restoration experts to recreate, conserve or restore heritage ironwork. When we are involved in significant heritage restoration or conservation work, our aim is provide solutions that will last at least 50 years before needing major maintenance. We are the only Australian members of the National Heritage Ironwork Group, (NHIG) a UK based organisation that focuses solely on historic ironwork. Through our membership, we have access to some of the world’s leading authorities in the field of historic ironwork, including ones who have worked on iconic buildings such as Buckingham Palace and St Paul’s Cathedral. We adhere to the NHIG guidelines for the conservation and restoration of historic ironwork and strongly advise property owners or custodians to follow the NHIG guidelines before commissioning any conservation or restoration works. Many heritage properties in Sydney, both residential and commercial, have feature architectural ironwork such as wrought iron gates, fences, balustrades, railings and cast iron lacework. Conserving or restoring can be quite a dilemma. Should the 'patina of age' be retained in conservation work or should it be restored to new condition? There is no simple answer. Each situation is unique and requires expert advice and a thorough consultation with all stakeholders. Because of its close proximity to the sea, Sydney’s coastal breezes and humidity can significantly contribute to degradation of heritage architectural metalwork and this needs to be kept in mind when conserving heritage ironwork. JB Wrought Iron takes professional pride in achieving excellent results with heritage ironwork restoration. JB Wrought Iron can apply the same traditional blacksmithing techniques that were used at the time the ironwork was constructed on your building. If any elements are missing JB Wrought Iron can reproduce them. JB Wrought Iron can undertake the restoration of wrought iron palisade fences and gates and the repair and re-installation of original cast iron lace panels on historic terraces.

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