While we are writing our documentation, let us discuss ways to distinguish between cast and wrought iron. This may also help you decide what color to paint the fence. If any remnants of the older paint is left, this should be photographed and included in the documentation. Generally, we think of fences as painted black, but historically a fence could have been painted a variety of colors such as: green, white, or even have a metallic plating. On a heavily weathered fence, these may be found underneath the rails or where parts connect. One detail to keep in mind when documenting your fence is to look carefully on the ironwork for any remnants of the original or older paint. Keep in mind, to take pictures of both the details and the overall area. It is also a good idea to take lots of before, during, and after pictures of the project. This may be done by filling out a survey form or just writing a narrative description of the fences condition. It is important to document the fence as you found it before any work begins. The first step before beginning any restoration project is documentation. Two things to keep in mind are the first, do no harm to the artifact itself, and secondly always exercise personal safety. Hello, in this video we're going to discuss the basic procedures for preserving historic iron fencing.
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