CorTen steel is a particularly hard structural steel. The word "CorTen" is the brand name for a weather-resistant steel alloy. When this steel is exposed to the environment, it forms an outer platinum layer that protects it from corrosion
The main advantages are:
High resistance to corrosion and weathering, up to 8 times higher than conventional steel, making it particularly suitable for the natural oxidation that occurs outdoors in contact with air, forming a protective layer that prevents further rusting. In addition, this patina gives it a warm brown color whose tone varies over the years and depending on the external environment.
Corten is considered a material that is "alive" and automatically protects itself. When the surface patina is actually damaged or scratched, it oxidizes again to build up new protection. This regeneration phenomenon can occur several times, maintaining a constant protection.
The main advantages are:
High resistance to corrosion and weathering, up to 8 times higher than conventional steel, making it particularly suitable for the natural oxidation that occurs outdoors in contact with air, forming a protective layer that prevents further rusting. In addition, this patina gives it a warm brown color whose tone varies over the years and depending on the external environment.
Corten is considered a material that is "alive" and automatically protects itself. When the surface patina is actually damaged or scratched, it oxidizes again to build up new protection. This regeneration phenomenon can occur several times, maintaining a constant protection.