Cor-Ten, or just Corten, is the registered name for one type of steel, which is called Weathering Steel. The COR is about how resistant it is to corrosion, and the TEN is about how strong it is. In recent years, corten steel has been widely used as a popular option for both residential and commercial landscaping. As a type of weathering steel, it has a protective coating of corrosion-resistant patina, making it both functional and aesthetically pleasing.

As a type of weathering steel made from a chromium-copper alloy, corten steel  outdoor privacy screen builds up a protective layer of rust through a cycle of getting wet and then drying out. It begins with a vibrant orange color, and its surface will gradually transform into a reddish-orange color and then to a dark brownish red and a deeper patina afterwards.

Basically, Corten steel perforated decorative panel comes in its raw steel form. Over time, it will get a beautiful rust patina that can protect the metal underneath from rusting.To put it another way, the steel starts to rust over time, but the rust develops a protective layer that reduces the rate of future corrosion. If you can’t wait, you may speed the aging process with a simple mixture of hydrogen peroxide, white vinegar, and salt in the spray bottle. You can also seal the corten steel perforated panel with polyurethane to make the finish pretty long-lasting, or you can just spray it with water or oil to stop it from rusting any more.

Corten steel develops a beautiful patina over time that looks great in natural settings and protects the metal, that is why it is often used for residential and commercial landscaping. It has a lower maintenance cost as it does not have to be painted or protected from weathering, and thus will last over the long term. Instead, it just needs to be cleaned once in a while to get rid of dust and dirt.

The industrial appearance and design of corten steel perforated metal can blend easily with contemporary landscape and building styles. We can transform the visual feel of Corten steel by fabricating perforated metal panels made of corten steel with laser-cut designs of leaves, trees, flowers, and other shapes of natural elements or geometric patterns. WRKRINE also specializes in fabricating the Corten line of products, including Corten Steel Outdoor Privacy Screen, Corten Steel Laser Cut Metal Fence Panel, Corten Steel Firepit, and Laser Cutting Corten Steel Perforated Metal Series, etc.

Corten steel is environmentally beneficial, as well as recyclable and reusable. As this type of steel does not emit toxins or pollutants into the environment, it is safer for both humans and animals. Moreover, its manufacture processes utilize less energy than that of regular steel, making it a more environmentally friendly alternative for residential and commercial use.