Corten Sheet Metal

A606 4 coil can be split to any weight and slit to any size.

Corten sheet metal.

A606 4 weathering steel and bare cold rolled steel roofing siding metal wall panels coil flat sheets corten roofing is the latest trend in roofing products and architecture. This steel alloy is widely used in landscaping and other outdoor applications because it forms a protective layer of rust after approximately six months of exposure to moisture and oxygen. Weathering steel best known under the trademark cor ten steel is a group of steel alloys which were developed to obviate the need for painting and form a stable rust like appearance if exposed to the weather for several years. Corten steel sheet plate click image to enlarge corten steel also called cor ten steel is a weathering steel that resists corrosion but is not rust proof.

It is the ultimate no care product because no one ever has to paint or scrape rust. Many architects prefer it because the material is meant to stand wear and tear. What is corten steel. Its unique look and naturally oxidizing finish provides a beautiful color and texture.

While manufacturing processes are shared with common steel products the chemical composition of corten differs greatly. Sheets and plates made from corten are essentially manufactured like any other sheet metal that is hot or cold rolled using standard mills. Custom fabrication of corten flat stock is available if you need different lengths or widths. Cor ten is a trademark of the united states steel corporation.

Weathering steel has increased resistance to atmospheric corrosion when compared to other steels. The elevated levels of copper in a588 corten plate produces a self healing characteristic that produces a natural red oxide patina look. The graph below displays all available gauges and widths. A588 corten steel plate aka weathering steel plate is a high strength steel that offers all the advantages of a572 50 but with excellent corrosion resistance to the elements.

A606 4 and a588 flat sheets are available in 48 or 60 widths at 96 120 144 lengths. Corten flat sheets astm a606 4 are in stock with immediate availability. It eliminates the need for additional paint which is an added plus in many cases. Corten flat sheets corten flat sheets arrive unrusted and will develop a gorgeous patina after exposure to the weather.

The idea behind this striking material is that a surface layer of rust will form protecting the steel underneath from further deterioration and eliminating the need for paint. Immediate delivery in most instances. Corten steel coil corten steel coils are in stock in a variety of gauges and widths.