Cast Iron Rosettes 30-616

The term "wrought iron" is widely used in the trade as a general descriptor for ornamental ironwork, though most modern components are fabricated from mild steel, which is stronger and more workable than true historical wrought iron. Cast iron is used for...
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Steel and cast iron components will rust if left unprotected. For outdoor use, all components should be primed and painted or powder coated after assembly. Rust-inhibiting oil-based primer followed by a quality oil-based or powder coat topcoat is the stan...
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Most ornamental iron components are supplied in raw mill finish steel for field finishing by the fabricator. Some cast iron components may have a black lacquer or wax coating. Contact us to confirm finish options for specific items. All components can be ...
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A rosette is a flat, circular ornamental disc with a floral or geometric relief pattern pressed or cast into its face. Rosettes are welded at cross-points in ironwork, at the intersection of vertical and horizontal rails, or at the center of a panel to pr...
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Yes. For exterior applications, steel and cast iron rosettes should be primed and finished along with the rest of the ironwork assembly. The face relief of a rosette can trap moisture in its crevices, so thorough coating of all surfaces during finishing i...
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