COR-TEN; “THE WEATHERPROOF STEEL”

Steel Windows and Doors USA, unlike most of its competitors, commits a majority of their time making sure that the production, installation and maintenance of their windows and doors maintains a high level of excellence. To achieve such high levels of quality and efficiency; Steel Windows and Doors USA dedicates itself to maintaining constant research, development and testing of every product that is manufactured and installed. In addition, we pride ourselves in being able to offer our customers an extensive selection of high quality materials and finishes. In particular, Steel Windows and Doors USA offers an unmatched COR-TEN steel material option that is trademarked for its brilliant rustic finish, high tensile strength extreme corrosion resistance.

What is COR-TEN Steel?

In general COR-TEN steel is known particularly for its advanced “weathering” characteristics. Similar to a bronze/brass patina, COR-TEN steel also protects itself by developing a defensive layer or “skin” that possesses the ability to regenerate once damaged. With that said, the COR-TEN steel type was primarily developed to eliminate any need for paint or additional finish which consequently reduces or eliminates reoccurring maintenance costs. Instead the finish of COR-TEN steel is extremely rustic, urban and even rough to the touch as a result of the dark protective build up on the surface; an attribute more and more customers are finding overwhelmingly desirable. The rustic appeal and corrosion-retarding attributes of COR-TEN steel is a direct result of its unmatched chemical composition consisting of various alloying elements.