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How durable is Corten steel?
Is Corten steel durable when it's used outdoors and likely to come into contact with moist ground?
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"Ask the Angel of the North in Gateshead. It is made out of it.
More seriously - your project will outlive you if you separate the steel from the moist ground."
More seriously - your project will outlive you if you separate the steel from the moist ground."
Answered on 23rd Jul 2024 - Member since Apr 2024 -
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"Corten is widely used for bridge and constructional uses due to it's high strength and corrosion resisting properties"
Answered on 19th Feb 2023 - Member since Jan 2023 -
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"It is durable It can take high pressures and expansion and subtraction This is white strong"
Answered on 7th Feb 2023 - Member since Jan 2023 -
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"Hi Mo, weathering steel isn't something I've worked with on gates to be honest but I've seen it many times on sites used for cladding, planters and sculptures. My understanding is that its durable and designed to have the unpainted finish and weather with age. With regards to durability when in contact with moist ground I'm not 100% sure sorry. It can deal with rain water etc but it's not marine grade steel so I assume if its submerged in water it will shorten its lifespan.
Sorry I can be more help it's just not a material I've have a lot of first hand experience with.
Alan"
Sorry I can be more help it's just not a material I've have a lot of first hand experience with.
Alan"
Answered on 25th Apr 2023 - Member since Apr 2023 -
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