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19 Mar How to Prevent Rust Run-Off
Weathering steel is well-known for the rusty, orange-brown “patina” that it develops overtime. While this aesthetically-appealing patina serves as a protective, corrosion-resistant barrier, it can produce rust run-off as it develops. The Weathering Process Just like standard steel, weathering steel is silver in its original state. When...
01 Mar Weathered Steel in Residential Projects
Did you know the use of metal is trending in residential projects? According to Metal Architecture, “metal building components are developing an increasingly strong foothold in residential design.” The article explains that architects are “turning to metal to make design statements, transcend vernacular architectures, deliver...
10 Feb Cor-ten Steel Garden Features: Planters, Edging, Retaining Walls and More
From backyards and balconies to patios and porches, it’s no secret that we spent more time enjoying outdoor spaces in 2020. Outdoor living spaces became extensions of interior spaces and places of relaxation, rest and safe social gatherings. All this time outside has placed landscape...
02 Feb Weathered Steel for Commercial Projects
Have you spotted weathered steel around your city? Because weathering steel offers several benefits over other metals and materials, builders, architects and landscape designers utilize it for various applications in commercial projects. First and foremost, the corrosion resistance of weathering steel enables it to be used...
11 Jan The 40-Year History of Central Steel Service, Inc.
Founded in 1981 as a high-strength, corrosion-resistant steel distributor to its sister company Process Equipment, Central Steel Service, Inc. is proud to celebrate 40 years of business in January 2021. Learn about the history of Central Steel Service and how the use of weathering steels...
07 Jan Central Steel Service Celebrates 40 Years as a Family-Owned Business
By: Keith Woods, Owner and CEO of Central Steel Service As a company, we are thrilled to celebrate 40 years of serving our customers as a third generation family-owned and operated business in 2021. The strength and prolonged growth of Central Steel Service can be attributed...
01 Jan Central Steel Service, Inc. Celebrates 40 Years of Serving its Customers
Central Steel Service, Inc., based in Pelham, Alabama, celebrates 40 years of serving its customers as a family-owned and operated high strength and high strength weathering steel distributor. Central Steel Service was founded in 1981 primarily as a steel distributor to its sister company, Process Equipment....
14 Dec Weathering Steel Interior Applications
Weathering steels are a family of ASTM specifications and several trademarked specifications that exhibit similar corrosion-resistant properties. These corrosion resistant properties along with other practical benefits make weathering steel suitable for many outdoor applications, such as bridge construction, landscape and garden design and roofing and...
07 Dec The Patina Timeline: Weathering Steel in the Garden
In case you haven’t heard, landscape designers and architects love the look of weathering steel in both commercial and residential outdoor spaces. Why? Because the patina layer of weathering steel not only protects the steel from future corrosion but also brings an aesthetically-appealing texture and...