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A Weathered Metal Gate used as an Iron Screen
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Don't let the strong, inflexible nature of ironwork fool you into thinking that reuse is limited.

As displayed in this home, a weathered metal gate now functions as a graceful iron screen. The homeowner took this piece to a local welder, who made minor adjustments to adapt this metal gate for its new role.

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