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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...
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...
01 Jan Central Steel Service, Inc. Celebrates 40 Years of Serving its Customers
Central Steel Service, Inc., based in Pelham, Alabama, celebrates 40 years of serving its customers as a family-owned and operated high strength and high strength weathering steel distributor. Central Steel Service was founded in 1981 primarily as a steel distributor to its sister company, Process Equipment....
07 Dec The Patina Timeline: Weathering Steel in the Garden
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...
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...
13 Aug Corten Curb Appeal
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...
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