Corten steel

Installing a Corten steel border edge in the garden: complete step-by-step plan
Dirk Meulendijks Dirk Meulendijks 30 November 2023

Installing a Corten steel border edge in the garden: complete step-by-step plan

In this blog, we will delve into the indispensable corten steel border edge. Do you want to install a corten steel border edge and are you looking for tips and inspiration? Then read on quickly!

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"Why is corten steel so expensive?" - A comparison with other materials
Dirk Meulendijks Dirk Meulendijks 20 June 2024

"Why is corten steel so expensive?" - A comparison with other materials

People often think that corten steel is a lot more expensive than other materials used for garden products. But where does that idea actually come from? And is it really true? In this blog, we will take a closer look at the price of corten steel. Additionally, we will compare this type of steel with...

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Can corten steel withstand water?
Dirk Meulendijks Dirk Meulendijks 24 June 2024

Can corten steel withstand water?

Corten steel generally performs well in humid environments and even requires oxygen to achieve its characteristic brown rust color. But what happens when corten steel is submerged underwater for a long time, for example, due to clogged drain holes in plant boxes?

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The rusting process of corten steel explained
Dirk Meulendijks Dirk Meulendijks 20 June 2024

The rusting process of corten steel explained

Corten steel, known for its unique rusty appearance, is very popular in the world of garden and landscape design. But how does that characteristic rust layer actually develop on this type of steel? Discover everything about the fascinating rusting process of corten steel. From the first signs of oxidation...

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Is corten steel harmful to the environment: humans, nature, plants & animals?
Dirk Meulendijks Dirk Meulendijks 22 June 2024

Is corten steel harmful to the environment: humans, nature, plants & animals?

Sometimes rumors circulate that corten steel can be harmful to humans, animals, plants, and the environment. But is this really true? In this blog, we will delve deeper into this and provide a clear answer to the question: Is corten steel bad for the environment?

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Can corten steel withstand water?
Dirk Meulendijks Dirk Meulendijks 24 June 2024

Can corten steel withstand water?

Corten steel generally performs well in humid environments and even requires oxygen to achieve its characteristic brown rust color. But what happens when corten steel is submerged underwater for a long time, for example, due to clogged drain holes in plant boxes?

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Corten Steel Guide: everything you need to know about this material.
Redactie MySteel Redactie MySteel 15 June 2023

Corten Steel Guide: everything you need to know about this material.

Nowadays, you see a lot of corten steel planters, garden fences, fire bowls, decorative objects, and corten steel edging in gardens. Corten steel is incredibly popular for all kinds of items in the garden. And that’s not without reason, as corten steel has a tough, vintage yet also a velvety soft and...

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