While many know Birmingham, Alabama as the “Magic City” for its rapid growth from 1881 through 1920, the city is also known as “Steel City” because much of its wealth and identity was built in the steel and iron industry. It’s only fitting that steel, particularly...
Increasing numbers of homeowners, architects and contractors are opting for metal roofs in both roof replacement and new construction projects. Why? It’s not just because rain on a metal roof is soothing. Pros of Metal Roofing Metal roofs offer several advantages when compared to other roofing materials,...
Central Steel Service was proud to supply the corten-equivalent weathering steel for a luxury treehouse built by World Treehouses of Asheville, NC. Shinrin-yoku: A treehouse with a weathering steel roof World Treehouses named the newly-built treehouse Shinrin-yoku. It is a timber-frame treehouse nestled in the forest near...
Have you tried our Cor-Match™ product? As a weathering steel wire and electrode, it serves as a weld metal that matches the corrosion resistance and patina color of corten-equivalent weathering steels. We launched the product last year and are receiving fantastic feedback from our customers. For...
The curb appeal of your home or commercial property refers to the attractiveness of its exterior. It’s the first impression that your property makes on an outsider. Enhancing curb appeal creates an inviting entrance to your home or property that everyone can marvel at, including...
From constantly drawing during church to digging clay from creek beds to form small animals, the opportunity to create and be creative has always driven sculptor Jason Kimes. He said it was this natural inclination that led him to study art in school. After taking...
While many select corten, or weathering steel, because of its practical benefits, others select the steel for the appearance of its rusty, orange-brown patina. However, weathering steel is silver in its original state - just like standard steel. The patina develops over time when exposed...
The practical and aesthetic benefits of using weathering steel Hollow Structural Sections make it an ideal material choice for structural applications in buildings and other structures such as bridges, architecturally exposed buildings, fencing, railings and more. When it comes to steel construction Hollow Structural Sections, often...
Are weathering steel and cor-ten the same thing? Can weathering steel be painted? How long does it take for the patina to form? These are just a few of the questions about weathering steel we often receive. From its properties to best practices, learn more about weathering...