What does Corten stand for?What does Corten stand for?The name "corten" refers to the two distinctive properties of steel: corrosion resistance and tensile strength. The name "CorTen" refers to a weathering steel alloy material produced by United States Steel. During the 1930s, U.S. Steel developed a product called Corten Steel. Corten Steel was originally designed to [...]

Corten Steel reflecting Water poolCorten Steel reflecting Water poolIt 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 [...]

How do you make Corten rust faster?How do you make Corten rust faster ?When you first receive the planter, wash it with warm water and soap if you do not want to wait a few weeks.  Oil will be removed and the water will react with the metal, causing oxidation (rusting).  If you live in a [...]

What is ASTM A242?What is ASTM A242 ?ASTM A242 is a specification for low-alloy structural steel with improved atmospheric corrosion resistance and higher temperature resistance. Steel plates with a thickness of up to half an inch are normally covered by this specification. ASTM A242 is used primarily in the fabrication of ASTM A242 can withstand sustained [...]

How long will Corten Steel last?How long will Corten Steel last?Thicknesses of modest specification [2.0mm or 3.0mm] are perfectly fit-for-purpose for + 25 years longevity in most environments/applications. An additional 1.0mm thickness is needed to mitigate the forecast material loss over a 40-year lifespan. The majority of weathering steel types require cycles of wet and dry [...]