Despite its many advantages, cast iron base does have some drawbacks. It is heavy and can be difficult to move around, especially in large pieces. Cast iron cookware also requires special care and maintenance to prevent rust and maintain its non-stick surface. However, many people believe that the benefits of cast iron base far outweigh these minor inconveniences.

Still, iron was the first material to let people build truly tall buildings. The Eiffel Tower, for instance, is actually built out of wrought iron. Wrought iron is strong, but also inconsistent and prone to flaws that are impossible to detect until a particular piece fails catastrophically. This is something that happened regularly throughout the nineteenth century, causing factories to collapse on the heads of the workers below and trains to derail or fall into rivers when the bridges they crossed collapsed. Steel, in comparison, is much more consistent, and as soon as people figured out how to make it in large quantities they began using it for everything. In fact, when people say “wrought iron” in reference to fencing, what they are probably referring to is steel fencing that looks like wrought iron. The confusion might also come from the fact that steel is really just iron worked at higher temperatures to ensure an even distribution of carbon.

Sliding doors typically operate on rollers that sit on a track. These rollers help the door glide smoothly open and shut. Misalignment can occur for several reasons, including age, repeated use, or an accumulation of dirt and debris. Before you begin adjusting the rollers, it's essential to identify the type of sliding door you have. Most sliding doors will either have adjustable rollers that can be accessed easily or those that may require some disassembly.

Sliding door wheels, often called rollers, are small, circular components that allow doors to glide effortlessly along a track. They are typically made from a variety of materials, including nylon, steel, or even rubber. Each material comes with its own set of advantages and disadvantages, affecting the door's performance, durability, and cost.

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One of the most flexible and convenient windows is the tilt-and-turn window. Operated by a multi-functional handle, they have two opening options. One is where the window tilts inwards from the bottom for ventilation. Then, closing the window and rotating the handle in the opposite direction allows the entire opening element to swing into the room.

Sliding door runner wheels come in various designs to accommodate different door types and weights. Some of the common types include

Ultimately, you get what you pay for. If you’re on a tight budget and are forced to settle for less, so be it. But just know that wrought iron fences are worth their weight in gold (and they’re pretty heavy, so that’s saying something!).

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Buying the right window comes down to your property type, whether you’re replacing existing windows and stuck with existing opening sizes or have more freedom with a new build or extension. Here are our words of advice:

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