While Houston wrought iron works certainly cannot compete with the Spanish-cum-Creole balconies and intricacies of New Orleans, the architectural style is making a comeback nationwide and the nations' fourth largest city is no exception. Details such as iron railings, iron staircases, iron fences and gates and iron balconies are cropping up and lending an air of Old World charm and beauty to our oil-built landscape.

This is due largely in part to the excellent custom iron workers and iron fence companies in our area. Using iron in gates and fencing ensures a lasting material, sure to endure the humidity and wetness of Houston's climate.

Of course, Houston wrought iron in architecture and even interior decor is not a new trend. Also known as "worked" iron, the metal itself has a long and distinguished history. There are wrought iron railings in Westminster Abbey from the thirteenth century that display all the characteristics known as 'ornamental iron-work.'