Corten Cladding – Maintenance Free & Beautiful
July 14, 2015Corten is a cold rolled, weather resistant steel that protects itself upon beginning its natural weathering process.
The materials anti-corrosive properties slow down corrosion due to its self healing patina.
The atmospheric corrosion resistance of Corten steel is based on the chemical composition of the steel.
The protective layer develops within 18-36 months under normal atmospheric conditions, provided that the steels surface regularly becomes wet and dry.
At first, the protective layer is a reddish brow, but gains a darker hue with time.
In an industrial environment, the patina is formed quicker and becomes darker in colour than in a rural environment.
The product seen below is a Corten Interlocking Panel system, on a project located just outside Geelong, on the Surfcoast in Aireys Inlet.
