House Signs made from Cast Iron Metal
Cast Iron signs and plaques have been used for house signs for thousands of years and are still popular today, giving the signs a timeless and traditional look.
Online companies that make your design can stay along the side of being traditional, along with using the latest cutting technology to add intricate pattern designs to create the sign that you have designed.
Compared to other materials such as wood and plastic, cast iron is strong and durable throughout most weather conditions; however, like most metals cast iron will corrode over time.
Cast Iron is different from natural iron material as it is subjected to an extremely high temperature to melt the iron and then poured into moulds, cooled and set. Cast iron has been created the traditional way for centuries and is still seen above pub doors, benches, old signs nowadays.
Rustic Stone we make house signs using stone as its super durable and tough, and does not weather as quickly as sign products made from metal.
House signs can be made using a wide range of materials and deciding which to use can be complicated. Below you can find a list of pros and cons that hopefully will make your decision easier.
The Pros
- Traditional and timeless
- Durable
- Strong
The Cons
- Heavy
- Corrodes over time
- Time limited weather resistant as itrequires regular maintenance
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