Corten steel and mild steel can both be used to create outdoor architectural panels, but they are normally chosen for very different reasons. The right material depends on the visual intent, environment, maintenance expectations and finish required for the project. Corten steel: the finish is the material Corten is a weathering steel selected largely because its exposed surface is designed to develop a changing oxide patina. Instead of hiding the steel beneath paint, the surf

Corten steel has become a popular material for contemporary Australian landscapes because it combines a strong architectural presence with a naturally changing surface. But a custom screen is more than a sheet of rust-coloured steel with a pattern cut into it. Size, thickness, drainage, fixing, location and the visual relationship with the surrounding architecture all matter. At ODIN Engineering, our Corten Glass panels take that idea further by combining substantial weatheri

Yes. New Corten or weathering steel can release rust-coloured runoff while the surface is developing its patina, and that runoff can mark pale or porous materials such as concrete, stone, pavers and render. It is a normal part of the early weathering process, but it needs to be considered in the design. Why Corten produces rust-coloured runoff Weathering steel is intended to oxidise at the surface. During the early stages, rainwater can carry loose iron oxide from the steel.