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01 Nov Pushing the Boundaries of Curb Appeal: Unconventional Uses of Corten Steel
By: Jackie Edwards, Landscape Designer Ever considered that a material used by builders could also strike an artist's fancy? This is where corten steel--a unique alloy, steps in, breezily smashing such boundaries. Renowned for its remarkable resistance to corrosion, it continues to be an artist's ally for outdoor installations, handling Mother Nature's mood swings in stride. No need for pampering or high maintenance--corten steel's protective patina layer embraces the wrath of weather, regenerating itself like a phoenix rising from the ashes, ensuring the aesthetics of your home or business exterior remain untouched.
26 Oct The Role of Corten Steel in Industrial Manufacturing Applications
While corten steel, also known as weathering steel, was used primarily in the rail industry in its early days, it quickly found its way into a variety of industrial applications. In fact, in the beginnings of Central Steel Service, industrial applications were the primary end-use of corten steel. The unique properties of corten steel offer an enhancement to industrial product life cycles over the standard A36 grade used by many in the industry.
13 Sep FAQ: What are Cor-Match™ 80-CW and 810-W?
Welding electrodes are lengths of wire that are connected with your welding machine to create an electric arc. Current passes through this wire to produce an arc, which generates a heat to melt and fuse metal for welding. Central Steel Service added Cor-Match™ products to complement its high-quality supply line of high-strength and high-strength weathering steels. Cor-Match™ 80-CW and 810-W are low-alloy steel electrodes designed for welding on corten and weathering steels. They provide excellent mechanical properties and a close color match to weathering steels. Interested in learning more about Cor-Match™ 80-CW and 810-W? Check out the answers to these frequently asked questions below.
17 Jul Weathering Steel: Debunking Common Myths and Misconceptions
Weathering steel, also referred to as corten steel, is a type of high-strength steel that develops a protective rust-like surface, called a “patina,” when exposed to the elements. While it has gained popularity in various architectural and structural applications, there are several myths and misconceptions...
15 Jun Build Sustainably with Weathering Steel
By selecting sustainable materials, the construction industry can minimize its environmental footprint, improve energy efficiency, promote healthier indoor environments, reduce waste, conserve water, and align with market demands. These positive impacts contribute to a more sustainable and resilient-built environment. Weathering steel, also known as corten steel,...
18 May All About Plasma-Burned, Saw-Cut and Cut-to-Length Weathering Steel
As a trusted weathering steel, also referred to as cor-ten steel, supplier, Central Steel Service offers plate burning, cut-to-length and coil slitting, and saw cutting services in order to meet the specific and unique needs of our customers. Keep reading to learn more about these...
21 Apr Weathering Steel: What to Know Before You Request a Quote
Are you interested in using weathering steel for an upcoming project? You’re in the right place, and you’re considering great material. Keep reading! What to Know About Weathering Steel First and foremost, “weathering steel” is often used interchangeably with “COR-TEN® steel,” which is the U.S. Steel’s trade...
06 Mar 8 Common Questions About Cor-ten & Weathering Steel
As a trusted provider of cor-ten and weathering steels, we field countless questions from customers about weathering steel, its properties and how it can be used. Below, we answer 8 common questions about corten steel. What is cor-ten steel? COR-TEN® is the U.S. Steel’s trade name for...
