Original cor ten received the standard designation a242.
Corten steel rustic siding.
Even us steel hasn t recommended corten steel for architectural application s such as roofing and siding for the past two decades.
A606 4 and bare steel performs best in environments with low humidity.
Corten steel is a rusted metal option that includes steel nickel chromium and copper.
Sealed rustic commonly known as corten offers a weathering appearance that has become very popular as industrial design trends have grown in favor.
A606 4 steel is available in metal roofing siding panels standing seam panels flat sheets and coil form.
Recommendations and cautions.
A606 4 will cost more but it definitely will last longer.
Matching trim and flat stock available for rustwall.
The reasons given are that abrasion from weather and acid rain cause the oxide skin on the material to reform which causes the material itself to eventually become perforated.
A606 4 aka corten has superior corrosion resistance over bare cold rolled steel.
It is the ultimate no care product because no one ever has to paint or scrape rust.
If you are looking for a panel that will give you a rustic look the two best options are bare cold rolled finish and a606.
Its standard name is a606 so if you ever hear that term that is the thin sheets of corten.
Its unique look and naturally oxidizing finish provides a beautiful color and texture.
All of them together merge to form the marvelous corten steel siding.
The look of these rustic panels will add flare to any building home office restaurant and the list goes on.