When to use weathering steel?

                                                                                         一：When to use weathering steel?

Weathering steel is used on houses,outdoor corten stairs, buildings, bridges, structures, heavy transports (containers, trailer chassis), and in process industries, including heat exchangers. Weathering steel edging is even popular in landscape design.

                                                                                             二：Does weathering steel stain?

It is true that weathered steel planters and other products will produce a rust-coloured run-off that can stain patios and surrounding areas. However, this is mainly an issue during the weathering process, which is when the corten steel achieves its beautiful, unique, and protective rust-like coating.

三：What is another name for weathering steel?

Corten

The terminology around weathering steel can often be confusing. COR-TEN, Corten, weathering steel, and pre-weathered steel are all used, often interchangeably, to refer to the rust-hued steel that is used today for everything from bridge structural members to world-class architecture.