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Cast iron work
 Cast iron objects are made by melting iron and pouring it into moulds. The material is often used to make gutters, hoppers and downpipes. Sometimes it is used to make window frames, and internal supports, such as columns and beams. It is also used to make ornamental items, such as gates, railings, roof ridges, finials and weather-vanes. It can generally be distinguished from wrought-iron by being less delicately proportioned.
Related Words
Down pipe; Finial; Gutter ; Hopper (window); Ridge, ridging; Wrought iron
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