Corten Steel Planters

Benefits of Corten Steel Planters

Long-term durability. The loss of material from unprotected Corten steel actually occurs very slowly. The exact rate at which the metal oxidizes and loses material will also depend on the environment where the planter is located. But in any case, it is very slow and should last for many years.

Corten planters are made of a durable material that can last for many years, even in poor conditions. The exact durability of Corten metal planters depends on the climate, the amount of drainage and the thickness of the steel.

Unique look. Corten steel develops a patina over time naturally that looks like rust, bronze and copper hues. The color obtained is perfect for combining with all types of planting schemes, both naturalistic and architectural. It will add a rustic yet modern style to your garden, patio, backyard also for entrance of hotels or restaurant.

Weathering steel is normally used for landscaping and exterior construction or garden decoration. You can combine different forms and sizes of Watbick Corten Steel Planters to decorating your environment or drawing boundaries between them. The Corten is the best fit for contemporary garden plans.

All season use. The Corten steel is also known by weathering steel, like says the name is designed to withstand any kind of weather. On the contrary, it will benefit from the climate to generate the rusty color mentioned before.  

History of Weathering Steel

 Weathering steel is a group of steel alloys that were developed to eliminate the need for painting and form a stable rust-like appearance after several years of exposure to weathering. Also known to by the genericized trademark COR-TEN steel or sometimes written simply as Corten steel.

In 1933, the United States Steel Corporation developed a steel with the benefit that was discovered shortly thereafter that is what characterizes this material, the controlled corrosion.
Because of its inherent toughness, this steel is still widely used for shipping and bulk storage containers.
In 1936 railroad passenger cars were built with Corten steel for the Southern Pacific by Pullman-Standard and only that these were painted. Then for the Rock Island Line in 1949.
Thanks to its high strength, it was also used for handling heavy bulk cargoes, such as coal, metal ores, other mineral products and grain.

The 1960s (1964 to be more specific) saw the emergence of civil engineering applications that took advantage of the high corrosion resistance of weathering steel, and it was eventually used in architecture.

Weather resistant steel works by controlling the rate at which oxygen in the atmosphere can react with the surface of the metal. Unlike non-weathering steels, they have a relatively porous oxide layer, which can retain moisture and promote further corrosion. Like iron or steel, they oxidize in the presence of air and water, giving rise to rust.

At present, anyone can have finished products made of Corten steel. It is ideally used to decorate the garden, patio or different outdoor settings. One of the most commercialized products that take advantage of the characteristics of this metal are the Corten steel planters.

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