Wrought iron is subjected to corrosion if not looked after properly. In case of poor maintenance, neglect or accident, restoration is required. Wrought iron has become a basic need of people throughout the world. It is used in buildings, homes, churches etc. wrought iron has found its usage in the form of latches, drop handles, hinges and many other items. Restoration is required for longer life of all wrought iron items.

Now, we are going to discuss few guidelines required for restoration. To get better results, there is a need to clean and dismantle wrought ironwork in order to assess its structure. Metal work must be stabilized properly and steps must be taken to prevent any damage. The metalwork should be inspected thoroughly in case of any deterioration detection and this should be worked out to stop its progress. The relationship of wrought iron with other structure, its design and condition must be recorded carefully before it is removed.

Most of the historic works and contemporary wrought iron items are a mix of cast iron and wrought iron. Because of this diversification, each and every restoration project is different.

Minor repairs can possibly be carried out onsite, but wrought iron pieces must be cleaned and dispersed in order to assess its structure fully. Some wrought iron structures like gates or railings that are fixed with some sockets or stonework and are filled with leads. It is near to impossible to remove these structures without affecting the costly stonework. But it is highly essential to remove and repair this ironwork affixed in stonework as rusting iron tends to expand number of times in the restoration process. This expansion of rusting iron exerts huge pressure on the stonework. The hole where iron is fixed on stone is generally filled with the molten lead. The metal can be removed by heating until the melting of lead. But make sure before removal of wrought iron work, its relationship with other structures is recorded properly.