weathering steel Tag
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...
10 Feb Cor-ten Steel Garden Features: Planters, Edging, Retaining Walls and More
From backyards and balconies to patios and porches, it’s no secret that we spent more time enjoying outdoor spaces in 2020. Outdoor living spaces became extensions of interior spaces and places of relaxation, rest and safe social gatherings. All this time outside has placed landscape...
02 Feb Weathered Steel for Commercial Projects
Have you spotted weathered steel around your city? Because weathering steel offers several benefits over other metals and materials, builders, architects and landscape designers utilize it for various applications in commercial projects. First and foremost, the corrosion resistance of weathering steel enables it to be used...
11 Jan The 40-Year History of Central Steel Service, Inc.
Founded in 1981 as a high-strength, corrosion-resistant steel distributor to its sister company Process Equipment, Central Steel Service, Inc. is proud to celebrate 40 years of business in January 2021. Learn about the history of Central Steel Service and how the use of weathering steels...
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....
14 Dec Weathering Steel Interior Applications
Weathering steels are a family of ASTM specifications and several trademarked specifications that exhibit similar corrosion-resistant properties. These corrosion resistant properties along with other practical benefits make weathering steel suitable for many outdoor applications, such as bridge construction, landscape and garden design and roofing 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...
11 Nov Central Steel Service Featured in Metal Architecture
Did you see Central Steel Service in Metal Architecture’s November issue? Metal Architecture shared the story behind rebuilding our office building with weathering steel. After a fire destroyed our original office building, our goal was to utilize the weathering steel we distribute to reconstruct our office...