Ornamental iron is a character-defining feature! Elements like this wonderful iron column capital in New Orleans, Louisiana, are vulnerable to the effects of weather and the neglect of people. Hard to reach elements are often neglected and will deteriorate until they are no longer stable and fall off or are removed. Regular maintenance will avoid this. Kept painted, iron ornament will last indefinitely.
The exterior ornament applied to a historic house always reflects the time in which it was created and helps to identify the style of the house. The loss of such elements will have a negative impact on the house.
If your house has historic ironwork that is deteriorated, damaged, or missing, there are appropriate ways to restore or replace it. This topic is covered in “Restoring Your Historic House, The Comprehensive Guide for Homeowners.”
Signed and personalized copies of the award-winning and bestselling 720-page hardcover book are available from the author in our online shop at YourHistoricHouse.com/shop/.
Our shop also carries select preservation and restoration titles by other authors. Save with our multi-book combo packs!
“Restoring Your Historic House is also available in bookstores nationwide and from online retailers.
© Scott T. Hanson 2026.
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