Corten Steel Water Trough Uk

Cor ten corrosion resistance tensile strength weathering steel was first invented by united states steel for use in the manufacture of ore transports.

Corten steel water trough uk. Our stunning corten steel troughs enhance your outdoor space with a warm and natural appearance. A trough planter is the perfect addition to any garden and the corten steel trough planter is particularly ideal in a garden looking to make an impact. Standard material thickness is 2mm and we offer a made to measure service as well as our wide range of sizes of boxes cylinders and troughs. Starting out as blue steel once corten steel is exposed to the elements it will naturally weather over time and develop a protective layer of rust giving its unique browny orange colour.

Here it is installed within a care home courtyard. There are corten steel fountains that can be purchased and installed but it seems they are made in china and ship from the uk making them not very practical for our landscape designs. Water features including ponds wall attachments water tables and water bowls. Our water tables come standard with led lights pump.

Corten steel can be used in water features. 6 5m x 1300 x 600mm infinity style water trough from 6mm sheet. Bespoke and made to order we can manufacture any size of trough for use either as a water feature or as a planter. Since it was creation in the 1930 s a slew of artists and designers have seen the potential of corten weathering steel to create installations of great style and beauty.

The large size of these metal plant pots can create a statement on its own however for a piece of truly impressive architecture place the planters side by side along the edge of the garden. However this is a custom application and it is difficult to say exactly how long they will last. Please note the water tables come with a light pump at each 1000mm. After the initial reactive period corten steel will cure and self seal with little to no carbon run off.

This will stop your trough going anymore rusty than you wish and you can buy this now by simply clicking here. This beautiful 60cm water bowl is ideal for smaller gardens and would look incredible beside an old water pump. The dimensions are d60cm x h14cm set on a 20cm x 3cm stand. This can be lock formed together to create planters.

It is a steel alloy that contains copper as well as chromium and nickel and oxidises giving a rusty appearance. Bespoke options available and any ral colour. Corten steel also known as weathering steel is widely used to clad building and has been used to create famous structures such as the angel of the north. Corten steel curved wall facings.

Once you have got your trough to your desired rusted affect we recommend using owatrol corten steel varnish.