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09 Sep The First of Many Weathering Steel Clad Buildings
While weathering steel is used for countless architectural applications today, it has not always been that way. Originally, weathering steel was widely used to construct hopper cars, passenger rail cars and shipping containers. Its strength and corrosion-resistant qualities were ideal for these applications.
26 Aug Project Spotlight: Cabins at Como Retreat
Metal roofing, particularly weathering steel roofing, offers several advantages when compared to other roofing materials, like asphalt shingles, wood shingles and shake, or clay and concrete tiles. Metal roofing is durable, long-lasting, fire resistant, energy efficient and require minimal maintenance. In addition to these practical benefits, weathering...
11 Aug Project Spotlight: Primate Canopy Trails at the Saint Louis Zoo
The Michael and Qursis Riney Primate Canopy Trails now weave weathering steel with nature in a new and interactive outdoor primate exhibit at the Saint Louis Zoo.
22 Jul Get the Look: Weathering Steel Retaining Wall
In both residential and commercial landscapes, retaining walls can serve several purposes. A retaining wall can prevent soil erosion, assist with drainage issues, improve curb appeal and make a sloped area more functional to name a few. Retaining walls can be built from a range of materials, such as brick, stone, wood and steel. When compared to other material options, weathering steel is an ideal choice for building a retaining wall.
13 Jul Weathering Steel in the Industrial Manufacturing Industry
Since 1981, Central Steel Service, Inc. has distributed specialized, high strength weathering and abrasion resistant steel products for the most demanding industrial manufacturing applications. In fact, Central Steel Service began as a corrosion-resistant steel supplier for industrial equipment manufacturers. Now, several of our industrial equipment manufacturer customers utilize weathering steel, also known as Cor-Ten, as an enhancement to the quality of their end product.
20 Jun Get the Look: COR-TEN Steel Cladding
While metal cladding has been around for decades, it is making a big comeback in architectural design. Many architects say that the biggest driver of metal cladding is its versatility, resiliency and simplicity for custom fabrication.
09 Jun Weathering Steel in the Transmission Industry
It’s no secret that our country’s electric grid is outdated and rapidly aging. Fortunately, the $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill, which was signed into a law in November of 2021, included $65 billion for upgrading our country’s power infrastructure. When selecting material for replacing transmission and lighting poles, weathering steel, also referred to as COR-TEN steel, is an excellent choice. In fact, many utility owners prefer to use weathering steel because of its aesthetically-pleasing, orange-brown patina among other practical benefits.
18 May FAQ: What is COR-TEN® Steel?
You know how “Kleenex” is used when referring to a “tissue?” Or “Chapstick” is used when referring to “lip balm?” Similarly, the terms “COR-TEN®,” “cor-ten,” “corten” and “weathering steel” are used interchangeably when referring to atmospheric, corrosion-resistant steel, which can be a tad confusing… Let’s be clear: COR-TEN® is the U.S. Steel’s trade name for atmospheric, corrosion resistant steel while weathering steel and corrosion-resistant steel are the generic terms.