Urban design plays a pivotal role in shaping the aesthetic and functional aspects of a city's public spaces. The choice of materials used in these spaces not only influences their visual appeal but also their longevity and sustainability. Weathering steel, also known as corten steel,...
As a trusted provider of cor-ten and weathering steels, we field countless questions from customers about weathering steel, its properties and how it can be used. Below, we answer 8 common questions about corten steel. What is cor-ten steel? COR-TEN® is the U.S. Steel’s trade name for...
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...
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...