The industrial aesthetic is gaining popularity in decoration and landscaping. The Corten steel privacy screen stands out in the garden world for its unique charm and its ability to withstand the test of time despite its rusted appearance.
Whether you are a design enthusiast or looking for an innovative solution to landscape your outdoor space, Corten will be your ally! Our experts tell you more about this new trend, full of character and highly customizable.
What is Corten?
Corten, also known as Corten steel, is a metallic material that is becoming increasingly important in landscaping and architecture. Featuring a characteristic color thanks to the development of an oxidized patina (resulting from the mixture of steel, carbon, copper, nickel, and chromium), Corten can thus have a reddish-brown color similar to rust.
The development of this patina layer is natural and creates protection as time passes. Thanks to this unusual aesthetic, Corten is becoming a popular choice for making privacy screens and even fences.
Corten steel: a multi-faceted material
Corten steel is much more than just a material with which you can build a structure. In this regard, a Corten steel privacy screen can truly take on the dimension of a work of art placed in your garden or on your terrace. Two solutions are available to fix this characterful element in your space:
- Privacy screen with surface-mounted fixings
- Privacy screen with fixings for embedding in concrete
A Corten steel plate is a blank canvas for the imagination thanks to laser cutting, which allows you to create unique shapes. However, it is a decorative privacy screen that comes at a cost that may not suit all budgets.
How do I maintain my Corten steel privacy screen?
Corten steel has an accelerated oxidation process allowing it to create the rust-colored brown patina. It continually regenerates and protects the plate by preventing access to oxygen and moisture. Thanks to this patina, Corten steel protects itself; however, you can use a damp cloth to remove dirt or dust.
Good to know: You should not use a high-pressure jet or soap, as this risks damaging the patina that the steel creates for itself. Abrasive surfaces and chemical products are also strongly discouraged.
Corten privacy screens and more!
As a highly versatile material, Corten steel can quickly find its way throughout your property, both outdoors and indoors! In addition to being able to create magnificent privacy screens with the designs and shapes of your choice thanks to laser cutting, you can also find indoor and outdoor lighting, decorative totems, planters, and even fountains. While this will involve a cost, it will certainly confirm that your garden is the most beautiful in town, if not the region!
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