Transmission and lighting poles are vital assets because they deliver electricity to our homes and businesses and provide light throughout our communities. These structures are often referred to as utility, power or telephone poles. Most poles are made of wood and treated for protection against rot,...
Are you seeking a cost-effective high-strength steel solution? Central Steel Service recommends Strenx®/Domex 100XF Performance Steel for applications where high strength and excellent cold forming characteristics can reduce overall production costs. As the designer’s choice and the workshop’s favorite, Strenx® performance steel features characteristics everyone...
While we have seen supplied steel for several staircases, none standout quite like this corten steel staircase created by Artesano Ironworks. Artesano Ironworks designs and creates custom, high-end, luxurious masterpieces. As a company, they are committed to preserving the centuries old tradition of hand-crafted iron, bronze,...
Using corten-equivalent weathering steel for various architectural purposes is trending all over the world. Architects appreciate and often specify corten steel panels for its strength and color. According to ArchDaily, “The architectural details of Corten steel present a diversity of situations and connections, not only the...
Natural geometries and systems, such as plant spores, seashells, and honeycombs, inspire the exquisite works of large-scale sculptor DeWitt Godfrey. With his appreciation for the natural, it is no wonder that Godfrey uses weathering steel to construct his one-of-a-kind sculptures. Godfrey began using cor-ten steel in...
While Cor-ten, or weathering steel, was originally developed for practical reasons, landscape and garden designers love its attractive aesthetic. The patina weathering steel acquires over time blends well with stone, wood, plants, and other outdoor elements. In fact, The Wall Street Journal listed using Cor-ten...
Have you spotted a rusty-looking bridge in your community or while traveling? From pedestrian bridges to highway bridges, corten-equivalent weathering steel is often used as an alternative for bridge construction. While conventional steel bridges take advantage of the latest advances in automated fabrication and construction...
Weathering steel and wine may sound like an odd pair, but they complement each other surprisingly well. We’ve seen corten, or weathering steel, be used in various outdoor applications, including garden design, stormwater management, security solutions, and building construction. Why not in wine making? Weathering steel's...
