Wrought iron gates are known to be one of the most durable HDB gates in Singapore. Apart from being too sturdy to damage and break, some are even fire-resistant. However, it doesn't mean that wrought iron gates are 100% protected from their number one enemy: rust.
To prevent gradual deterioration of your wrought iron HDB gates due to rust, apply these five tips:
- Apply two layers of epoxy primers.
Your gates will be exposed to tons of weather changes for a long period, so whether you like it or not, rust is likely to form. But you can delay and even prevent rust from forming by coating your wrought iron HDB gate design with two layers of epoxy primers. You can purchase epoxy primer from the groceries.
2. Paint your wrought iron gates.
Paint also acts as an extra layer of protection on your HDB gates. As much as possible, coat your HDB gate design with solvent enamel paint. This paint prevents metal oxidation. You can recoat your gate once the old paint starts to peel off.
3. Address rust spots immediately.
Regularly inspect your wrought iron gates for rust spots. If you spot rust, scrub it off using steel wool or sandpaper. Then reapply epoxy primers and paint. Dealing with rust spots prevents further corrosion of your HDB gate design.
4. Lubricate all the moving parts of the gate.
Sometimes, epoxy primers and paint can't reach the insides of moving parts of the wrought iron gates, such as hinges, latches, and locks. Water seeps through these unprotected parts. Lubricating them adds a protective barrier against water and prevents these mechanisms from jamming and sticking.
5. Keep the water at bay.
Avoid placing your hose, grass sprinkler, and roof gutter near your wrought iron gates.
Wrought iron HDB gates are resilient and robust, but you can still maximise these qualities by ensuring proper maintenance.
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