Which porch railings are better aluminum or wrought iron and why?
Both are strong and easy to maintain. Each has a different “look” so you will want to consider what the architectural style of your building is. Wrought iron can give a period look to a porch. Depending on its design it can give a French look, a colonial look, a British or Georgian look, or even a Mexican look. It can be elaborately curved or simple and straight. With the right coat of paint it will resist rusting. It is heavy so weight is a consideration. However, it is very strong though sometimes it can break. If that happens you need to replace the section as you cannot weld cast iron. If you have a unique pattern it may be impossile to match. Aluminum is lightweight but also strong. It lends itself to a clean, modern look on a porch. It can be painted but doesn’t need to be because it doesn’t corrode easily. Aluminum cannot be formed easily into curves so straight patterns are most common. If that is what suits your structure then it is an excellent choice. If it should break it c
