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01 Mar Weathered Steel in Residential Projects
Did you know the use of metal is trending in residential projects? According to Metal Architecture, “metal building components are developing an increasingly strong foothold in residential design.” The article explains that architects are “turning to metal to make design statements, transcend vernacular architectures, deliver...
16 Nov Weathering Steel Applications for Parks, Trails and Greenways
The aesthetic-appeal and practical benefits of weathering steel make it a great material for garden design and landscaping. For similar reasons, weathering steel is commonly used throughout parks, trails and greenways. When exposed to outdoor elements, corten-equivalent weathering steel offers several advantages over other metals, such...
19 Oct Project Spotlight: Pepper Place in Birmingham, AL
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...
05 Oct Pros of Metal Roofing
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,...
14 Sep Project Spotlight: World Treehouses
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...
05 Aug Weathering Steel Solutions for Outdoor Dining Spaces
As the pandemic persists and social distancing remains the new normal, restaurants, particularly in New York, are moving their dining rooms outside in order to safely serve their customers. In fact, Architizer recently published an article on How New York’s Streets Have Been Transformed for Outdoor Dining.
02 Apr What You Can Do with Weathering Steel Panels
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...
