It is an amazing architectural metal that gains a thin layer of rust over time. People use it on buildings, in landscaping, and wherever they want to make a statement. If you don't know what it looks like, Sir Antony Gormley's Angel of the North in Gateshead is made of corten steel. That's a perfect example [...]

Fencing made of corten steel is an architectural application. Heterogenous coloring caused by atmospheric conditions and oxide stains is some of the weakness of corten steel. "Some circumstances require a solution to the inherent disadvantages of the Corten steel Corten steel is characterized by its low maintenance, unlike, for instance, a paint coating. Over time, the [...]

Corten steel usually costs three times as much as mild steel. However, the cost will also depend on various factors such as the amount, the length and the weight of the steel you wish to purchase.Corten is significantly more expensive than other common grades of steel. Corten steel planters are easily 50%-100% more expensive than a [...]

The main difference between TIG and MIG welding is that one uses a consumable wire electrode (TIG) and the other uses a non-consumable tungsten electrode (MIG). The MIG welding process produces an electric arc between consumable wire electrodes and the workpiece metals. MIG and TIG welding fuse two pieces of metal together with the heat of [...]

Sealing corten steel with polyurethane or a product called Everbrite can enhance its durability. After applying, the finish will be darker than dry rust but will look similar to rust sprayed with water or oil If you live in a dry climate, a periodic mist of water will accelerate the oxidation process. In a matter of [...]