Will the corten steel run-off contaminate the surrounding vegetation and waterbody if I used it as the material of a bridge? Limay FooĪ. Please reply to this message if you are still active here. I'd really like to dialog with you about POR-15 Clear since I have a corten project I need to seal. It is quite pricey, however, and I'd love to hear about a more economical option. It leaves a slight gloss and touch of Amber, but is extremely durable and shows the natural iron oxide color very well. I have had very good luck sealing rusty surfaces - both Corten and ordinary mild steel with POR-15 Clear. "Trying to teach is the best way to learn" :-) Gentle readers: if you don't take the time to at least TRY to help any of the many folks standing in line ahead of you before posting your own question, the thread will degenerate from helpful to an endless string of unanswered questions of no value to you. We're rapidly moving towards a lot more questions than answers :-( What preparation to the steel surface is necessary if any prior to applying a building silicone sealant to the steel to achieve long term adhesion? Robert TrahanĮd. We need to apply a continuous sealant fillet along the top of a roof membrane termination bar on the side of a large roof top Corten steel planter. ![]() SPECIALTY STEEL CONTRACTOR - COMPTON, California, USA Will flame cutting (laser, plasma, flame) require the cut edge to be ground to 'clean' steel? PATRICK SWEEN What is a cost effective method to cut the 1/2" plate to preserve the weathering qualities of the steel? I've seen 1/2" Cor Ten plate used for this, to build a box filled with soil. I'm a steel fabricator in Los Angeles, interested in creating a raised garden bed. Landscaping - Los Angeles, California USA ![]() How do we create a safe edge without rolling the edge and lose that minimal look? I'm concerned if it is bordering a walkway that someone might step on it without shoes. Any advice on finishing to the top so it is not sharp? My guess is that most commercial products that might powdercoat a color will have a naturally "dull" edge through the powdercoating. We're looking at a "Corten" type weathering steel for a landscape edging application. Unlike a detailed thin aluminium extrusion. I was wondering if anyone knows if Corten steel can be extruded? I know it is possible to Hot extrude some steels - is this possible with Corten? - the profile looking to be extruded is large, flat, thick and simple. note: Since 1989 we've strived to build a legacy of aloha & camaraderie that is incompatible with anonymity everyone is welcome to read anonymously, but is asked to not post unless with their real name :-) Until then, it will just have to make for good conversation.Įd. I personally, would simply keep the area damp then dry, damp then dry, and so on until the affected area catches back up with the surrounding. However, you might find that the treated area appears differently colored in the long-term. A continuous repeated application of a simple acidic solution, lemon juice and water if you like, will cover up the handprints in a matter of weeks ,be sure to allow to dry between apps). How do I remove the hand prints? Thanks! Roger AndrewsĪ. A strong muriatic acid solution had already been applied and the surface was brushed with a wire brush to remove the flaking and hopefully the hand prints however, they are still very visible. I recently installed a Corten fireplace surround and one of the work crews leaned up against the steel and left hand prints. Great thread, really enjoy the information. Lastly, what is the recommended means for attaching the Corten to the structure - does it need baffles? AMY ROSENFELD What is the recommended thickness to maintain a flat plane while still being manageable for on-site bending and cutting? I would like to have this window trimmed on both the front face and the sides in Corten steel. I have an angled 2 story window that is 12 inches deep on the right side and 18 inches deep on the left side North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada The Steel will be in a steamy Sauna the rest of its life. ![]() Its only $35.00 to blast, I was considering this approach rather that using acids etc.ĭo you believe this is a logical/good approach in terms of helping the Steel age faster. Where I live they have a "UBlast" facility and I've been considering Sandblasting to help encourage the orange to brown effect. I heard that if you Sandblast Corten Steel it encourages and speeds up the aging effects? There are no toxic off-gasses or corrosion products that I've ever heard of, and the heat shields should not get very hot (don't fasten them tight against a plaster or wood wall, allow airspace between them and the wall and some space at the bottom so they function as radiators and the heat is transferred to the air). Corten weathering steel involves a small amount of alloying metals to help the rust be more adherent.
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