Porch Styles
At Fine Iron we understand that there are a multitude of architectural periods and styles and porch ironwork that may suit one home may not compliment another quite as well. This is why we have taken time and care in designing a broad range of porch ironwork to cover a whole host of architectural periods from Georgian to Arts and Crafts, Victorian to Contemporary – you are sure to find a design that enhances your entrance, helping to make a home as unique as you!
Our elegant, handcrafted entrance porches offer shelter and protection over any doorway including main, side or rear entrances as well as over French or patio doors – though if you would prefer more space and shade you may wish to consider one of our beautifully crafted verandas.
All of our porch ironwork is handcrafted to order to ensure a perfect fit! Fine Iron are also proud to offer a bespoke design service. For a porch design tailored specifically to your requirements please don’t hesitate to contact us for more information.
Wentworth
Regency Light
Georgian
Cambridge
Rose Leaf
Nouveau
Henley
Regency Wide
Highbury
Eden
Deco
Rose Leaf Porch
A combination of straight symmetrical lines that contrast beautifully with the free-flowing form of the rose vine and cast leaves. This traditional porch ironwork is perfectly suited to country cottages, period & traditional architectural styles.
Treillage Porch
A popular choice with it’s classic trellis design suiting most architectural styles – but with a country cottage spirit!
Deco Porch
Inspired by the detail & clean lines of the Art Deco period, the Deco style porch features a bold cross design softened by the placement of decorative flower & intermittent rings.
Regency Light Porch
Our most popular porch design owing to it’s timeless simplicity making it a versatile design that suits period and modern homes alike.
Wentworth Porch
Our distinguished Wentworth porch ironwork features clean lines & a simple cross pattern punctuated by contrasting ring detail.
Georgian Porch
A bold symmetrical design that demands attention with a diamond patterned insert that seems to float in its frame in keeping with both traditional & modern properties.
Cambridge Porch
A well rounded, timeless porch design that is sure to enhance the entrance of any abode!
Highbury Porch
Our minimalistic yet stylish Highbury ironwork is simple and uncomplicated. The bar spacings create interest without overpowering making this a great modern or contemporary porch design.
Eden Porch
A Victorian porch style design featuring organic leaf & scroll pattern. This traditional ironwork porch design is sure to add a sense of period romance.
Henley Porch
Perfect for those who prefer softer, free-flowing lines the Henley features an ‘infinity’ pattern with central flower detail.
Nouveau Porch
As the name suggests this design takes inspiration from the detail & long, organic lines of the Art Nouveau period. Particularly appropriate to 20th Century architecture or later.
Regency Wide Porch
A heavier design with wider uprights, sure to make an impact on doorways requiring a bolder statement. Particularly suited to larger properties.
Arden Porch
Our NEW Arden ironwork offers a more private porch enclosure with diamond panels.
Double Treillage Porch
For those who like the trellis style of our Treillage porch ironwork, but would prefer something more substantial and enclosing.
Variable Sizing
Although we show some ‘typical’ sizes for our porches, these are purely as a guide only as we understand that most homes are in fact quite unique! That’s why all of our ironwork is handcrafted and made to order. This ensures that our ironwork is made to suit the individual requirements of your home and your personal needs and preferences.
All we need from you is the overall width, the preferred depth out and the required height from ground to the underside of the roof.
Please don’t worry at this stage as when you place your order we provide fully dimensioned drawings so there’s plenty of time to double check before we start to make anything. This ensures that your ironwork fits exactly how you want it!
How does it work?
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I contact you?
There are many ways to contact us and we are always happy to help! You can contact us via the contact page on our website, you can email us directly (info@fineiron.co.uk), or can telephone us during our normal working hours on 01874 636966. Our opening hours are 9am to 4:30pm Monday to Friday. You can also find us on Facebook, Pinterest, Houzz and Instagram.
Do you have a showroom?
Where can I find designs, styles and more information about your Porches, Verandas and Canopies?
We offer a wide range of metalwork designs and styles to suit any property– for ironwork as individual as you! You can find more information about our range of porches, verandas and canopies including our typical sizes. All of our ironwork designs and roof options can also be viewed in our online brochure, which can also be downloaded as PDF.
What materials are your products made from?
For materials used for roofing please see ‘What roof options are available?’
What colours can I have my finished ironwork?
Are you able to galvanise – I live near the coast.
What is Zinc Thermal Coating? When is it recommended?
What do you need to know in order to provide me with my personalised estimate?
Ok, so here is what we need to know: -
Some basic contact information including your name, email address, telephone number and the address.
If you are able to send a photo of where the ironwork is to be installed this can be extremely useful – ‘a picture is worth a thousand words’ as they say.
Approximate dimensions these must include the width, the depth out from the building and the height to the underside of the roof. (Click to see example image)
The design of ironwork you would like, whether it is one of our existing designs or you have been inspired by a design you have seen elsewhere
The type of roof you would prefer and any accessories you would like to finish your ironwork off – such as cast shoe covers or our forest of dean stone plinths (please see our brochure for more information about the options available)
Do you install the ironwork?
What are roof options are available?
(We offer an array of roof options to give you the freedom to choose what you prefer. Our most cost-effective option would be our galvanised mild sheet roof (see below for more information about this type of roof).
We can provide a roof framework which can be lined and leaded by your local roofer/ builder – we do not line and lead ourselves as we are not a roofing company and there are many styles of lining and leading, which are best worked through with a professional in that trade.
We also offer a glazing bar roof, which allows you to have a partially or fully glazed roof, this can be straight or curved with hipped ends. We do not supply the glass as we are not a glazier, but do supply the mild steel sheet for infill panels if required.)
Can you attach guttering to a galvanised mild sheet roof?
Can you line a galvanised mild sheet roof?
Can you flash around the galvanised mild sheet roof using lead or similar?
How will my order arrive?
We take the utmost care when packing and your pallet will be made specially for your ironwork. However, we would always ask that the ironwork is unpackaged and inspected before the courier leaves. In the extremely rare event of any damages we would ask that you make us aware of this as soon as possible and send any relevant photos. (All of our Ironwork is photographed prior to leaving our workshop)
Is there a delivery charge?
Do prices include VAT?
Do you keep any stock?
Can I return my order if I don’t like it?
All of our Porches, Verandas and Canopies are handcrafted to order to your chosen design and specified dimensions. Fully dimensioned drawings will be provided for you and/ or your architect/builder to sign off before the commencement of any work. This being the case we cannot take returns. In the unlikely event that there is a fault or error with the ironwork please contact us immediately. For further details please see our terms and conditions of sale.
What is your lead time?
What is included with my ironwork?
If you or your builder have any queries when installing our ironwork, we are always on the end of the phone and are more than happy to help in any way we can!
What maintenance is required if any?
All of our ironwork is constructed using the best materials and the highest standard of manufacture and with a little maintenance will last you for decades. For more information about maintenance, please see our ‘caring for your ironwork’ page.
As with any natural product that has been painted for protection, particularly one that spends its life outside, ironwork does require periodic inspection and a little maintenance in order to keep it looking beautiful.
This is a very easy process:
- We recommend a full visual inspection 6 – 10 weeks after installation to ensure there is no discolouration/oxidation from water ingress which may occur in some of the tighter joints, or from chips/scratches that may have been missed initially.
- Frequency of subsequent inspections/maintenance will depend very much on local conditions but should be at least annually.
- Any debris, leaves etc. should be cleared to prevent water getting trapped and sitting against the ironwork.
- The ironwork should be wiped over with a damp cloth intermittently to remove any dust/dirt.
- Any chips/scratches that occur in use should be touched up as soon as possible before oxidation occurs. We appreciate that you may not spot them straight away so if oxidation has already occurred, this can easily be remedied by gently and carefully rubbing back the affected area with a light abrasive pad/Scotch pad (such as those on the back of a washing up sponge), applying a proprietary rust inhibitor and touching up with the paint provided. Step by step instructions on how to do this are available on our website.
Installation - How to handle my ironwork?
Thank you for purchasing your new ironwork from Fine Iron. We want to ensure you are completely happy with your ironwork and it remains as pristine as when it arrived for many years to come.
In order to do that, please follow these simple guidelines:
- The ironwork should be unwrapped on arrival in order to check the goods. If you do not intend to install the ironwork immediately it can be tempting to leave it wrapped for protection – please do not do this (refer to packing and delivery instructions for further information).
- The ironwork components are very heavy. If they are placed directly on or against a hard surface (e.g concrete, brick, stone, paviours), either when unpacking, when storing it after unpacking prior to installation, or during installation, the weight if the ironwork on/against the surface can damage the paint finish. The damage to the coating may not be easily visible so you may not even think it requires touching-up with the paint provided but after a time oxidisation will occur and orange staining will become apparent on the surface. To prevent this happening, please ensure a suitable buffer is placed between the ironwork and any hard surface – this could be cardboard, a lint-free material or similar.
- It is preferable not carry out any cutting/welding works, or any work that creates sparks or debris travelling at high speed, in the proximity of the ironwork but if this is unavoidable, please ensure you provide suitable protection and cover the ironwork beforehand. Sparks and debris will embed in the surface of the paint which are then highly likely to cause oxidation/rust to form.
- Once installation is complete, wipe the ironwork over with a damp, lint-free cloth to remove any dust/dirt (this will also help you to spot any chips or scratches).
- Chips and scratches to the ironwork will invariably occur during the installation process. This is perfectly normal and we provide small tin of paint with every order to enable these to be touched up (this can also be used to paint the heads of the fixings). Touching up should be done immediately or as soon as practicable following installation before any oxidisation occurs.
- We recommend a full visual inspection 6 – 10 weeks after installation to ensure there is no discolouration/oxidation from water ingress which may occur in some of the tighter joints, or from chips/scratches that may have been missed initially.
- In the unlikely event oxidation/discolouration occurs, this can easily be remedied by gently rubbing back the affected area with a light abrasive pad/Scotch pad (such as those on the back of a washing up sponge), applying a proprietary rust inhibitor and touching up with the paint provided. Step by step instructions on how to do this are available on our website.
