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...
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...
While there are several benefits of using weathering steel, the fundamental benefit is its ability to resist corrosion. The atmospheric corrosion resistance of weathering steel enables it to be used unpainted in many structural and architectural applications for structures, including bridges, open-frame buildings, transmission towers,...