What Is Special About Corten Steel?

                                                                                一：What is special about Corten Steel?

Corten resists the corrosive effects of rain, snow, ice, fog, and other meteorological conditions by forming a coating of dark brown oxidation over the metal, which inhibits deeper penetration and negates the need for painting and costly rust-prevention maintenance over the years.

                                                            二：How long does Corten take to rust?

With the help of this unique mixture, Corten can weather naturally and eventually take on the appearance of stable rust, which we call patina formation, following a certain amount of exposure to air, sun, and rain. Corten gradually begins to change over time, usually in the course of several months to a year.

三：Is corten steel weatherproof?

Generally, Corten steel will patina or rust within six months of atmospheric exposure. Most weathering steel types need wet/dry weather cycles to develop and oxidize. With the protective rust that provides corrosion resistance, Corten steel can last upwards of a few decades to over 100 years.