Use Of Corten Steel As Building Curtain Wall

Corten-or weathering steel-is typically used for landscaping and outdoor Buildings. It is made with alloys that cause its surface to develop a self-protecting rust when exposed to weather. The insulating patina resists corrosion, requires no painting or weather-proofing, and doesn't compromise structural strength.

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Building Curtain Wall made from Corten steel, this Curtain Wall creates a stable layer of rust without the need for painting. The protective surface layer develops and regenerates when subjected to the weather. The most attractive feature of this Curtain Wall is that it changes color. Over time, it changes color from russet to sandy brown and finally to dark brown.Curtain Wall has a low environmental impact and requires no maintenance throughout its life cycle.

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Building designers appreciate Corten for more than its warm hue. Generally available in sheet and plate form, its strength and durability combined with the minimal thickness (typically 3/16 or 1/4 of an inch) allow it to serve in situations where a concrete wall, for instance, would not fit or would visually overwhelm its surroundings. Corten has been used for walls, edgings, dividers, planters, gate trims, and arbors; indeed, its versatility seems to be limited only by the designer's imagination.