Before choosing any company for your next Ironworks home improvement project, beware of the pitfalls you could encounter if you’re not careful. When considering an Iron Entry Door, and Iron and Wood gate or an Iron Security door, there are issues related to quality, timelines and even licensing/insurance that you ought to be aware of. […]

April is more than showers that bring May flowers. Did you know that April is National Welding Month? Who knew there was such a thing? The American Welding Society (AWS) has designated April as National Welding Month since 1996 to raise awareness about the welding industry and its career paths. This month is a time to […]

Okay, so you’re thinking of making an investment in an Iron Door or Gate for your Arizona home. That’s a good choice. Then why choose to coat the surface of your door or gate with the kind of liquid paint one normally finds on cars and trucks. Car paint is shiny and impressive on your […]

Congratulations! You found just the right company to design and build your custom iron gate. Now that you’ve done your research and spent the time and money to install your gate at your home, you want it to last you a long time, right? Yes, iron is durable and more resistant to wear and tear […]

Are you confused by all the options you have when picking just the right look for your next home improvement project? Modern, industrial, classic, and so many more design influences to choose from. This can be a challenge when deciding on the exact custom iron products for your Arizona home. Getting a handle on the […]

3 Reasons to Avoid Companies That Sell Chinese Made Products So you’re in the market for an iron door or gate that you want made for your Arizona home. You do the smart thing, and you begin to research – probably on the Internet – for the right company to work with.  Chinese Doors – […]

If you’re on the market for a new door for your home, you may not know exactly how to communicate your wishes in ways that retailers or contractors will understand. Unless you work within the industry, it makes perfect sense that you might not know exactly how you should refer to different types of doors, […]

When it comes to finishing iron products, you typically have two options: paint, or powder coat. At First Impression Ironworks, we prefer a powder coat finish, which we believe looks better, lasts longer and is far more likely to save you money, time and energy in the long run. The Powder Coat Process Applying a […]

“First Impressions Ironworks” Name a Nod to Our Diversified Offerings As a leading national ornamental iron manufacturer for more than 20 years, we’ve learned that what sets us apart from our industry competitors is twofold: First, we offer the most stringent-quality check system in the business, ensuring that every item that leaves our production line […]

Many companies say it, but we say it and mean it. We want to hear from you. First Impression Ironworks is successful because of our customers. Over 40% of our business every day is from word of mouth and repeat customers. How do we do that? We ask our customers and we listen to what […]

So, what’s in a door? Look at these two images and imagine what you might see in the homes beyond. A door is like the window to the soul of a home and paints a picture of the style and comfort you will find inside. On the right, picture a well appointed well-kept house, with […]

It’s pumpkin latte time! At least, that’s what I have come to know fall as. The season of pumpkin everything. I even saw pumpkin flavored potato chips in the store the other day! For us, it’s more than orange and brown decor – it’s the time of year we look forward to most, with those […]