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Which metals develop the best patinas?
Other than copper what metals develop a nice patina over time and are suitable for exterior cladding?
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"Corten steel is a material that could be used for something like this, it forms a layer of protective rust on the surface with natural weathering, that doesn’t corrode it at the speed of what mild steel would be."
Answered on 22nd Mar 2023 - Member since Mar 2023 -
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"Mild steel due to the imperfections , heat , liquids and staining solutions work very well"
Answered on 1st Mar 2023 - Member since May 2020 -
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"Copper, brass, silver and even Cold rolled sheet steel develops a lovely patina"
Answered on 30th Mar 2023 - Member since Mar 2023 -
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