Corten Steel

01204 491800

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Mon - Thur 08:00 - 16:30
Fri - 08:00 - 16:00

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Head Office: Opal House, Bentinck St, Bolton BL1 4QG
Glasgow Branch: Citylink Ind Est, 135 Helen St, Glasgow G51 3HD

A natural beauty from the very beginning. Long lasting attraction, year after year, with practically zero need for maintenance.

WEATHERED ELEGANCE IN ARCHITECTURAL INNOVATION

Corten steel, also known as weathering steel, is a unique material celebrated for its distinctive rust-like appearance and exceptional durability.

Corten steel is a popular choice for architectural features like façades, cladding, and roofing. Its distinctive appearance adds character to buildings while providing long-lasting protection against the elements.

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WHERE STRENGTH MEETS STYLE IN STRUCTURAL BRILLIANCE

Corten steel is a high-strength, low-alloy steel known for its weathering properties. Developed to eliminate the need for painting, this material forms a protective rust-like layer when exposed to the elements, giving it a distinctive aesthetic while maintaining structural integrity.

Corten steel undergoes a natural weathering process that enhances its protective layer over time. The steel develops a rust-coloured patina, creating a visually striking and ever-changing façade that blends in with the environment.

The corrosion-resistant properties of Corten steel make it exceptionally durable, ideal for various applications such as outdoor sculptures, architectural elements, and structural components. Its strength and longevity reduce the need for constant maintenance, making it a cost-effective choice.

BENEFITS AND FEATURES

Corten steel is considered environmentally friendly due to its longevity and minimal maintenance requirements. Its weathering process is a natural occurrence that does not involve harmful coatings or chemicals. From architectural elements to sculptures and structural components, Corten steel’s versatility allows it to be applied in a wide range of projects, offering flexibility in design and functionality.

Corten steel’s unique aesthetic appeals to designers and architects for its adaptability in both modern and traditional settings, allowing for creative and diverse design possibilities. Despite its weathered appearance, Corten steel maintains its structural integrity, providing strength and reliability for a variety of applications, including architectural and structural projects.

Designed to resist corrosion, Corten steel exhibits remarkable durability and longevity, making it an ideal choice for structures exposed to harsh weather conditions. Corten steel requires minimal maintenance. The protective rust layer eliminates the need for regular painting, reducing long-term upkeep costs.

THE PATINA FORMATION PROCESS OF WEATHERING STEEL

Once it’s exposed to alternating wet and dry conditions, weathering steel begins to rust in the same fashion as non-weathering steel. However, as time passes, the rust layer transforms into a patina layer, and its color changes from a fresh, newly developed orange-brown to a light or dark brown.

The speed of change and the final color of a weather-resistant steel sheet are dependent on the atmospheric conditions of a site and the level of pollution. Sulfur-dense atmospheres will speed up the oxidation process and result in a darker patina. Frequent cycles of wet and dry conditions will also speed up oxidation. The entire oxidation process for this corrosion-resistant steel usually takes between 2–6 years.

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At first, the steel begins to rust in the same fashion as any other carbon steel, when exposed to wet and dry weather conditions. However, as time passes, the rust layer transforms into a dense patina layer, sealing-off the steel surface, resisting further corrosion.

The colour changes from fresh, newly developed orange-brown, to light and eventually dark brown. The speed of change and the final color of the steel depend on the atmospheric conditions of a site and the surrounding air quality. Sulfur dense atmospheres will speed up the oxidation process and result in a darker patina. Frequent cycles of wet and dry weather conditions will also speed up oxidation.

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