Ideal steel for building exteriors, facades, and structures of buildings and bridges
Appealing aesthetics
Self-protection requiring no maintenance
Excellent corrosion protection when post painted
Wide product range from thin thickness to thick plates
Large palette of applications from buildings, bridges to perforated metal and dust collectors
High-longevity
Eco-friendly and 100% recyclable
Attractive, aesthetically pleasing appearance
Authentic, natural colour
Evolving patina over time
In harmony with natural and urban environments
Economic advantages
No need to re-protect, no painting costs
Long term durability and no maintenance costs
No maintenance = no disturbance: Bridges and infrastructure do not need to be closed to maintain the weathering steel
Processing
Wide product range from thin thickness to thick plates
Easy to process with the same tools as structural steel
Welding consumables available
No extra processing or equipment costs
Design and conception
Similar standards (for example, Eurocodes) to structural steels
Similar calculation tools
Speed of construction
Sustainability
No waste management needed on site when repainting is needed
No additional corrosion protection needed, no repainting
No volatile organic compounds (VOCs) emitted to air or water during site operation
Low carbon footprint