New Project MIRBEAU INN & SPA AT PINEHILLS

Wow! what a great half year so far, so much improvement and new projects!  

We're currently working on another great Project, which opened June 29

MIRBEAU INN & SPA AT THE PINEHILLS AN INSPIRING NEW ENGLAND GETAWAY.

We are really grateful that Mirabeau has chosen us as their Ornamental Railing and Ornamental Columns fabricator

Mirabeau choose a spectacular design the Ornamental Portuguese.

Custom Ornamental Portuguese Wrought Iron is an elegant statement of great taste.  Each decorative wrought iron rail and balcony is handcrafted to your desired look and then finished with three coats of paint to make an individual design statement for your property.  Our skilled craftsmen can design and shape handrails, columns, balconies and any wrought iron product to fit your exact needs.

THE MIRBEAU INN & SPA PROCESS

Fabrication

                                      

Priming

Crated For Shipment

Painting

Construction

                                                                                    

Breaking Ground

                                  

Main Entrance The Opening June 29 2014

                           Cocktails and Appetizers’ on the curved Terrace overlooking Ornamental Columns and Railing from

                                                                Decorative Iron of NC, INC

           

With over 10 years experience, delivering Nationwide, Decorative Iron of NC, INC produces a complete range of stairs, railings/balustrades/handrails, accessories etc. Products that could be customized according to the client’s likes and requirements.

We offer special pricing for qualified builders in all our lines.

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Get a quote within 3 business days and sometimes on the spot.

We bid larger projects for multifamily dwellings across the nation. 

WROUGHT IRON DESIGNS

Many of the components utilized nowadays in ornamental iron work are common on every country. However, certain characteristics of the ornamentation's are claimed to have originated from Spain, Italy and France as he major contributors to the ornamental iron art, but also and not least to Britain and the United States. Spain Italy and France are the most romantic and traditionally artistic cultures, and its landscape and climate has prompted its architecture to make use of open decks, balconies, front stairs and porches. 

In consequence its architecture has included a lot of wrought iron elements, and has made possible that architects and artisans, at unison, create beautiful iron designs, that are enjoyed in every country of the world.

Many claims of country of authorship of certain designs, however, are only mere suppositions and appreciations of travelers and historians that have identified a certain characteristic of the iron designs used in a country, and for the most part should not be considered historical facts. Of course there are schools of iron in most every country in the world. Particularly in the United States one can identify French and British architectural iron in cities like New Orleans, Boston, New York and Philadelphia.

Miami has also a strong iron culture that came with many immigrants from the Caribbean and South America. Central and South American Iron designs are Spanish for the most part.  One can see in Miami and other Florida cities, a lot of iron fencing with spears and scrolls, as well as decorative window bars and “portones” or entrance gates, not to speak gorgeous railings in upscale residences.

California is another state with a long wrought iron tradition, and has been influenced by Mexican artistry. Mexican blacksmiths and fabricators pretty much dominate the wrought iron ornamental industry in California. In the city of New York, of course there is a strong Italian influence and as in California one finds a strong Spanish motive, perhaps more than in any other part of the world. However it is worth mentioning the “cast iron” and “cast bronze” culture of the city, which brings old memories of the NY company, J.L. Mott Iron Works and the magnificent centennial of Philadelphia.

Yes, it  is worth mentioning the iron work one finds in the city of Philadelphia, especially in the South walk area where one can admire beautiful iron-works of Merrick's, Morris & Tasker, Savery and others, which is a strong representation of the British - French schools with heavy duty iron and majestic scroll work.

Later on we will talk in dept about the specific wrought iron designs of different towns and countries. We will talk about New Orleans, France, USA and more. The architecture of these places are marvelous, and often include wrought iron.

Iron Dove Queen Balcony by Deciron

This is one of our favorite designs. It was created by the owners daughter during her summer brake a while back. As you guys know, we can custom-make pretty much anything with wrought iron. She was going for a princes balcony type. This design would look beautiful on a window or french doors in a two story home. We have also see it modified an made into iron railings to match the balcony. 

FRONT VIEW

SIDE VIEW

SIDE VIEW

CROWN (optional)

CROWN + BAND

Load Bearing Platform

We have also seen it used without the band on top or the crown. Some opt out of the crown only. This wrought iron balcony is standard in sizes such as: 55",67" and 80". It can be made into a 4 ft deep balcony as well. Platform sizes come in faux, 3",6" and 24". Here at decorative iron we try to be as flexible as possible because we know each home is different in taste and size, and we want to give our customers a wide variety. Being a manufacturing facility we can have that flexibility.

If you are interested in this wrought iron balcony design and would like to know more, please visit our website at www.deciron.com or call us toll free at 1-877-803-2282

Thank You!

How to Install your Wrought Iron railings from Deciron

How to Install your Wrought Iron railings from Deciron

Ordering your wrought iron products online saves you a lot of money. Here are the instructions you need to be able to efficiently install your wrought iron railings from www.deciron.com

Thank you for buying your railings from us, http://www.deciron.com. We made sure they were welded properly and powdered properly, so that they would last you for life, now we want to make sure you know how to mount them. We are in a life saving business, but we are not saving anyone if your railings are not safely installed. Once you have received your railings from us it is important to follow the right installation procedures, to ensure that your railing is safe.

LOAD REQUIREMENTS

The International building code requires that a guardrail withstands a minimum of 200 lb, applied tangentially to the top rail. This means that a person or a few persons leaning against the rail could eventually apply a tangential force equal to 200 lb and the railing should be able to resist. There are several factors involved on this. However, the only factor that virtually does not count is the type of railing, because, for the most parts railings are building following common practices, and they are usually just ok. The main factor for code compliance is the quality of the installation. If one does not attach the railing properly, even if the railing is made of thick solid steel, it will not pass the 200 lb test. It does not make sense to build an iron railing that will probably need a force equal to 1000 lb  just to slightly bend it and then leave it lose against the wall! But this is what happens most of the cases when a railing has failed.

TYPE OF WALLS AND THE PROPER ANCHORS FOR EACH OF THEM

There are several types of “walls” where railings are usually attached to.

EXTERIOR BRICK WALL
Normally this type of wall has regular wood framing behind, and the brick is just attached against it. If you want to be over cautious, you may drill through the brick with a masonry bit, up until you reach the wood behind, and then pre-drilled the wood to drive a long enough 3/8 inch lag bolt into it. However by experience it is possible to use expansion bolts, 3/8 by 1 7/8 and install them into the brick and still have a strong enough grip. If the brick is lose or cracked, you may have problems. Also if you open the hole too much, the expansion might be lose or loosen up with time. Another possibility is to use concrete tap cons, which is a blue screw that is very strong. I would prefer the expansion sleeve anchors over tap cons. However, properly installed, tap cons are just fine on brick. Just be careful not to overdo while driving in the tap con, just go easy. If the brick is not dense enough, tap cons might not work. So just make sure you have a healthy solid brick to work with. If not you will end up going back to plan A. Do not use any type of anchors that would require impact, for it might break the brick, causing a greater problem.

WOOD FRAMING
Outside wood framing always has 1/2 inch OSB plywood behind the siding. However you do not want to attach your railings to the plywood only, but to the real wood framing behind. You might get away installing the rails to the plywood only, but for sure, if the railings are high traffic, they will fail. If the building inspector catches that, you will fail inspection.

But not all the time, sometimes you could leave, in good conscience, the rail with a weak joint (not lose) on the top, if you there is a post near to the wall and its four floor anchors are well attached. Actually a good post attachment would waive the necessity of an upper anchor, your railing could be left free standing, and still pass the load test.

As an installer you have the right to request that the proper wood backing is installed on the walls. Inside framing, on the other hand, is covered with drywall.  A drywall anchor will not take the load, even less than the OSB. So, don’t install your railings on drywall.

However there is two exceptions to this rule: the first is the one we already mentioned, and the second is that if the railing is a wall mounted railing only, and let say you have 4 brackets, and one is on drywall, it is going to be probably ok if the bracket is not at one of the ends.

Concrete walls and floors
The recommended anchor for this cases is always a sleeve anchor, 3/8 x 1 7/8. Sometimes it may require a 3/8 x 1 ½ or even more it is a long standalone railing. Tap cons are also ok in short runs. When there is greater danger and appearance is secondary, the best way to go is to core drill the concrete and then embed the legs with hydraulic cement. Of course if you could have the railings ready before you cast the concrete and cast them along, that would be the ideal situation.

Railings joinery
Sometime’s the railings need to be split and then joined at installation. The best joint is the welded one. You bring your welder, grind the spot, welded up and then touch up paint. However, if you paid for an expensive powder coating finish, you don’t really want to weld on it, unless it is completely necessary. Bolting is a second option, which requires a nut on the other side. It is good but too conspicuous. Especially if one does not grind off the excess tread and leaves the bolts un painted. If this is your case make sure the nuts are tight enough and then seal it around with clear silicone to avoid moisture penetration. Self tapping screws with a neoprene washer are the best option. Screws are not so visible and provide a very strong joint, which is also waterproof. Way to go! 

When installing the self tapping screws go slow with the drill, making sure it is NOT in hammer mode. If you go too fast it might kick you back and cause an injury. So be careful. Remember that at slow speed the drill has more torque, so you are not doing much more by speeding up too much. One thing to remember is that it is better if you clamp the two pieces together before drilling, and that this is the last step. Make sure everything is lined up and attached, and then install the joint screws.

INSTALLING ON CERAMIC TILE OR SLATE
Here the problem is that ceramic tile or slate break easily, especially if there is a hollow spot. First of all, make sure you tell the owner of the house or your wife that this might happen; it will keep you out of trouble. Then, always try with a thin ¼ inch bit and then go with the 3/8 or ½ inch one, and make sure you use long enough screws to reach the wood or the concrete underneath.

GLUE DOWN YOUR RAILING
Sometimes there are worries about damaging the waterproofing of the deck, if that is the case and face mounting is not possible, for short spans, when there is a solid attachment of the top railing, it is possible to glue down the intermediate legs and even the posts. Use 1099 glue by 3M, which is much better than regular contact cement.

FACE MOUNTING YOUR RAILINGS
If for any reason you decide to face mount your railings, just remember that there is a lot of momentum on this type of mount, therefore the minimum spacing between bolts vertically should be 3 inches. Both screws need to be strongly attached, with a minimum of 2 ½ inches of real wood penetration, therefore there should be 2 boards on the mounting face. Therefore use 3/8 by 3 wood lags. If you don’t have 2 boards, you need to have 4 screws per leg. The best way and safer way would be passing through bolts with washers, if you have access to the back of the face. Use 3/8 of an inch bolts.

If you are face mounting on concrete you need a 3 bolts with a separation of 3 inches in between, and you need to use 3/8 x 3 sleeve anchors. If the slab is not thick enough, then doesn’t face mount, unless you are allowed to have kickers every 6 ft minimum. I think I have covered all the possible scenarios; so, the only thing left is to say: Happy railings installation!

Pedro L Sanchez - (owner)
Decorative Iron of NC INC.
http://www.deciron.com

Mediterranean Mansion Balconies & Railing

Mediterranean = Middle Land or Middle Earth.

Balconies are a common feature in Mediterranean architecture. Balconies are A typical, essential component of residential buildings in Greece, featured In almost any apartment or home.

Deciron provides an extent of information of "wrought iron" typically used to make railings and balconies. Our experience provides our customers with a wide or great range of knowledge such as: ideas, 

measurements, drafting, and manufacturing.

Traditional balconies certainly go a long way in defining the character of the Mediterranean landscape. Through their abundance of materials, textures and decorative platforms, they enrich the visual aspect of many homes.

When touched by the strong sun light, typical of the Mediterranean, the balconies cast deep shadows creating a dynamic effect, like in hanging gardens.

Or perhaps Mediterranean balconies surrounded with decorative stone, making many homes become alive with beasts such as lions and horses, angelic figures.

Wrought iron furniture has a long history, dating back to Roman times. The word "wrought" is an archaic past participle form of the verb "to work," and so "wrought iron" literally means "worked iron".

Wrought Iron is used more typically for finished iron goods, and manufactured by welders.

Wrought Iron Balconies and railings are custom built to your specifications.

Our designs range from basic to the most detailed and intricate. We can custom design a balcony to meet your structural specifications.

We can work with you or your designers to fabricate a style that suits your residential home or estate.

Style your custom made balcony/railing by a maker “expert in balcony design”. Custom-made Mediterranean balcony/railings options are not your average balcony’s, unlike others you may have seen before, these balcony’s, intended show a fresh interpretation of Mediterranean style, that come to life when you combine your ideas the maker’s talent with your personal Mediterranean balcony vision.

Though it seems too good to be true, all it takes is click on a Mediterranean balcony, message us and discuss your very own Mediterranean balcony!

In my opinion Mediterranean balconies give a spectacular look most home settings.

Our website is www.deciron.com  Contact us at 1-877-803-2282 Free estimates.

We ship nationwide and in orders more than 3,000 shipping is free. 

Mexican Scroll Balcony

Mexican Scroll Balcony
Unique Mexican wrought iron balcony railings & colonial window guard bars.

We offer our Mexican iron balcony railings and window guards in standard & custom dimensions based on our own ironwork designs or customer instructions. European & traditional Mexican designs. Our hand forged wrought iron railings are and available from: $656 to $2,648 painted black or custom color.

This Mexican Scroll Balcony has an authentic appeal and it provides a nice neutral for the bright background and all those colorful accessories.”

The Spanish are known for their elaborate architecture, including lots of natural light and religious inspired iron work.

You can also add Spanish touches to your home by incorporating southwestern wrought iron work into the existing design of your home. Like at my grandparent house in Mexico there’s a “Reja” Wrought Iron Gate. You may also want to add an Iron fence all around your land.

Random Fact Catedral Metropolitana is one of the most important historical buildings in Mexico City it is built and decorated with Wrought Iron, such as chapels, bell, towers, balconys, furniture and even altars.

Above is example ,we wanted to call it Maximilian for the French emperor of Mexico. Definitely a Spanish/French mingle.

At www.deciron.com we offer standard False Balconies: 3 inch no base and 6" planter balcony True Balconies: 2 ft stand on platform, rectangular or curved Fits: 3', 4', 5' and 6' doors or windows

Visit our online store get more details www.deciron.com or contact us any time by phone 1-877-803-2282 between 8:00 and 5 pm Monday –Friday we also have a live chat. 

Flower Scroll Balcony

Flower Scroll Balcony

There are many different types of balconies such include wrought iron balconies that are built with a platform usually extending from a wall of a particular building.

Note that a balcony is a combination of a platform and a railing together.  

Wrought Iron railings are durable and attractive types of rail. These railings are designed for stairs, porches, balconies, and patios. Some may have very simple designs, while others contain scroll patterns and various other wrought iron accents. The railings could be straight, twisted, or curved. These railings may also vary in height and are available in a variety of standard lengths.

A Flower Scroll Balcony is a good example of the many different types of wrought iron balconies we have at ww.deciron.com

A Flower scroll balcony gives and outstanding look to the exterior of you home and or office: it is built with thick forged scroll  and custom platforms. I personally love the flower scroll balcony for interior balconies because you can also customize the rails; my idea would be wooden handrails with a dark finish.

Deciron of NC Inc. has variety of patterns standard and customize, offered in rectangular or curved with or without platforms. (www.deciron.com)If  you are planning to put weigh or stand on your wrought iron balcony, then you need...   A bearing platform (“A True Balcony”) They come in 80, 67, 55 and 42 inches wide.

Hera at Deciron we try to make everything uncomplicated that even installation is easy; a max of 2 men would be required for installation. No welding is necessary.

Upon request we can design and quote any size balcony color included.

Any Questions or Concerns Contact us 1-877-803-2282