Cast Iron Restoration

There are numerous designs of lacework and balustrade however restoring them is often difficult. The iron is often in poor condition and the balustrade panels are 900 mm high. This creates a major issue as the current regulations require the balustrade to be 1000 finish. There are lots of options to rectify these issues. Feel…

Heritage Restoration

Restoring a heritage property can be both fun and also very rewarding .It is most important the correct reproduction components are used to compliment the restoration. An example of this is to use the correct cast iron or aluminium replica on the property, as these components vary greatly from one year to the next it…

Modular Aluminium Balustrade

This cast aluminium balustrade known as the Travistone design and matching staircase newell looks stunning. It has been installed by Sash Building in Toowoomba Queensland and compliments this verandah perfectly. Feel free to contact us here at Chatterton Lacework if you have a verandah project like this one or some other project you wish to…

Quality Heritage Verandahs

The Empyre Boutique Hotel situated in Castlemaine Victoria is a magnificent early Victorian Heritage Hotel. It has a magnificent balustrade design and most unusual lacework common to the area as part of its grand Heritage Balcony. All these designs and others are available in non rust aluminium. For more information feel free to call to…

Heritage Restoration

Restoring old heritage buildings into popular Heritage Accomodation is more popular now with the availability of an extensive range of Heritage Accessories including lacework, lacework key frieze, balustrade panels and heritage lacework corners all available to meet Heritage Building Regulations

Queenscliffe Heritage Lacework

Reference Ancestral Roofs / Lacemaking 2018 Queenscliffe and Bellarine Lacework Chatterton Iron Works of Victoria specialize in restoration and reproduction of balustrades and lacework. Their website contains hosts of photos for anyone feeling like indulging in some armchair ogling. And they’re the go-to people for kookaburra mailboxes. Just sayin’. The site demystifies the various forms and…

Restoring a Heritage Cottage

Replacing the Heritage Lacework on an early 1900s Colonial Cottage is not difficult. Many designs are popular in a locality and utilising one of these designs is the safest way. If this is done correctly the new look verandah will look at home and be more appealing when it comes to selling A perfect example…