weathering steel applications Tag

Given its aesthetically-pleasing appearance and practical benefits, it’s no wonder why Barfield Fence & Fabrication has used cor-ten steel, also referred to as weathering steel, for a few recent projects. Located in Apopka, FL, Barfield Fence and Fabrication aims to make unique and elegant products that make an impact. “A product that stands above the competition, not just a boundary, but a piece of art,” Barfield Fence and Fabrication emphasizes on their website. 

They say “everything’s bigger in Texas.” Well, the bigger the space, the more opportunities to use weathering steel, right? The practical benefits of weathering steel coupled with its perfectly-rustic texture and orange-brown color made weathering steel the material of choice for the owners of the ranch located in Malakoff, Texas. Read about 5 ways Six-T Malakoff Ranch used weathering steel below. 

You know how “Kleenex” is used when referring to a “tissue?” Or “Chapstick” is used when referring to “lip balm?” Similarly, the terms “COR-TEN®,” “cor-ten,” “corten” and “weathering steel” are used interchangeably when referring to atmospheric, corrosion-resistant steel, which can be a tad confusing… Let’s be clear: COR-TEN® is the U.S. Steel’s trade name for atmospheric, corrosion resistant steel while weathering steel and corrosion-resistant steel are the generic terms.