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We recently moved into a brownstone that has a badly damaged iron railing and gate. It also needs the facade resurfaced with new brownstone material.

We’re going to have the facade redone next spring, but were thinking of having the iron work done now, since it’s in bad shape. I’m wondering if having the iron work done before the resurfacing is a bad idea, since the stairs will have to be resurfaced as well. Will this cause double work on the iron side (do they have to remove parts of the railing, which could damage the repaired iron)? Would it be better to wait and do both together? The iron isn’t a safety issue, just unattractive, so it could wait if that’s a better idea.

I’d appreciate any advice. Thanks.