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26 Jul The Pros and Cons of Steel Construction
Steel is one of the most common and important construction materials. This is evident in the current demand for steel today. The popularity of steel is largely due to the many benefits it brings to a structure. However, there are some disadvantages when it comes to using standard steel that make weathering steel an ideal choice for building material.
20 Jul Weathering Steel Signage
Whether we pay attention to it or not, we see and follow signage every day. From identifying storefronts and businesses to providing direction, signs are essential to almost every type of business and area. When selecting a material for outdoor signage, weathering steel, also known as Cor-ten, is well-suited for the job. Weathering steel signage is not only aesthetically-pleasing but can also withstand outdoor elements better than other signage materials. Weathering steel also mixes well with other materials, such stainless steel, wood and stone, to create just the right rustic, contemporary look.
02 Jul The State of the Steel Industry
By: Keith Woods, President of Central Steel Service As you have noticed over the last year, steel has experienced a historically unprecedented run up in prices. Steel is one of the many commodities that has experienced impressive gains this year. Why is the price of steel so...
04 Jun Artist Spotlight: James Brenner
Sculptor James Brenner began using weathering steel more than 20 years ago and has been a valued customer of Central Steel Service since then. Brenner primarily uses steel and glass in his sculptures. He came to appreciate the structure, durability and low-maintenance qualities that weathering steel offers.
10 May Welding Weathering Steel
Weathering steel is often used to fabricate bridges, roofing and siding, fencing, sculptures, and garden features, such as fire pits and planter boxes. In these applications and others, welding is a part of the fabrication process.
03 May Using Corten Steel Landscape Edging
Commercial landscapes, gardens, backyards, and other outdoor spaces are made up of various areas with different purposes. The best way to contain each area and keep the entire space looking neat and tidy is to use landscape edging.
19 Apr Testing “Pre-Patina” Treatments for Weathering Steel
Architects and builders often select weathering steel for its unpolished texture and orange-brown patina. However, this sought-after patina color develops over time as the steel is exposed to weather and various outdoor elements. In its original state, weathering steel is a bluish-silver color - just like standard steel.
06 Apr Weathering Steel: A Sustainable Solution to Bridge Construction
Sustainability and “green building” are terms we hear more and more of these days in bridge construction. However, environmentally-sensitive building is not a new phenomenon. The modern practice of green building emerged in the 1990s. Sustainable building involves many components, such as energy efficiency, water management, reducing waste, and selecting sustainable materials.
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...