| When many people think of metal brackets they | | | | Corner Brackets |
| usually envision unattractive industrial styled pieces | | | | Corner brackets offer a unique way to give an |
| of angled metal that support shelving in closets | | | | ordinary doorway or window an extraordinary |
| and garages. While that type of bracket still has | | | | new look. Just mount a set of ornate brackets in |
| its place there is also a wonderful assortment of | | | | the corners of an opening to decorate a doorway |
| architecturally inspired decorative brackets that | | | | or embellish an entrance. Corner brackets can also |
| can be used for shelving supports and so much | | | | be attached to posts to add an element of |
| more. | | | | architectural detail on your front or screened-in |
| There is a large selection of decorative | | | | porch. Decorative brackets are available in styles |
| architectural brackets available; sturdy cast iron | | | | ranging in design from traditional to rustic so there |
| brackets, unique forged iron brackets, quality | | | | is sure to be something to blend with your |
| wrought iron brackets, and beautifully detailed | | | | application. |
| aluminum brackets, and many are available in a | | | | Counter Support Brackets |
| variety of custom colors. | | | | Wrought and cast iron brackets are available in |
| Materials Used In Decorative Metal Brackets | | | | styles designed to blend in with almost any decor. |
| Aluminum Brackets: | | | | They are perfect for the home owner who is |
| Aluminum is a silvery-white metallic element, | | | | looking for something different and unique. |
| having good conductive and thermal properties. It | | | | Although not initially designed to support counter |
| is used to form many hard, light-weight, | | | | overhangs their fundamental shape and strength |
| corrosion-resistant parts. The aluminum castings | | | | makes them a viable alternative to wood |
| used in our brackets are poured from ingots equal | | | | brackets or corbels. Many home owners as well |
| to or better than no. 319 alloy, giving them | | | | as kitchen designers have beautifully enhanced |
| strength and durability at approximately 1/3 the | | | | their kitchens design with decorative iron brackets. |
| weight of iron. | | | | Hanging Brackets |
| Cast Iron Brackets: | | | | Decorative hanging brackets are useful throughout |
| Unlike wrought iron, cast iron is too hard and | | | | your home and garden. Available in a wide variety |
| brittle to be shaped by hammering, rolling, or | | | | of styles and finishes, they can be used as a |
| pressing. However, because it is more rigid and | | | | creative way to beautifully support a plant, bird |
| more resistant to buckling than other forms of | | | | feeder or hang a candle holder. |
| iron, it can withstand great compression loads. | | | | Mailbox Brackets |
| Cast iron has the benefit of mass production. | | | | The intricate details and assortment of designs |
| Once the mold is made many copies can be | | | | available in aluminum and iron brackets combine |
| produced for reasonable cost. | | | | function and charm when used as a decorative |
| Tole Iron Brackets: | | | | mailbox support. |
| Tole is metal that has been rolled into thin sheets. | | | | Mantle Brackets |
| It is cut and formed into designs such as leaves | | | | An attractive alternative to wood brackets |
| and welded to the forged brackets. | | | | decorative cast or wrought iron brackets are also |
| Wrought / Forged Iron Brackets: | | | | a great way to support a mantle above the |
| The term forged means hammered and shaped | | | | fireplace. |
| on an anvil when hot, usually prior to being | | | | Shelf Brackets |
| wrought or added to a wrought design. Wrought | | | | Wrought iron shelf brackets make eye-catching, |
| iron designs are made by heating and bending or | | | | inexpensive home accents that provide a striking |
| forming the rods of wrought iron. | | | | alternative to more traditional shelving. Bracket |
| Ideas For Using Decorative Metal Brackets | | | | supported shelves can be used throughout your |
| With sizes ranging from @ 4" to 24" corner | | | | home. Place them above a kitchen or living room |
| brackets can be used for everything from | | | | window and line with plants or stagger them along |
| supporting shelves and counters to framing | | | | a wall to display books and artwork. Shelf |
| windows and doorways. With so many stunning | | | | brackets come in a variety sizes and styles that |
| designs to choose from decorative brackets are | | | | will add a tasteful yet functional accent to your |
| sure to spark your creativity. | | | | project. |