Rusted Steel Siding
Rustic metal roofing siding panels.
Rusted steel siding. Its unique look and naturally oxidizing finish provides a beautiful color and texture. If the corrugated metal has a seal coat on it you need to remove that first with a stripper. Weathered steel while designed to rust naturally and protect the inner layers of steel is not recommended in. Weathered rustic is most often used in metal siding and metal wall applications.
If you have a large flat pan that holds the corrugated metal put the vinegar and bleach solution into the pan and set the corrugated metal in the solution for a rusted effect on both sides of the corrugated tin. Acid washing will degrade steel performance. As a more traditional alternative to painted metals many people opt for a weathering steel siding giving that rusted aged appearance. As innovator of rusty corrugated metal products recla metals is the paramount specialist in rusted roofing products and accessories.
Panel will rust naturally with exposure to the weather. Steel siding may also dent upon impact. While rusted metal sheets for siding can be an interesting and eye catching accent to your building design before getting into panel styles it s important to determine whether the building location is suitable for rusted metal sheets. Metal roofing and siding that has been pre painted to look like patina d copper is a growing favorite among architects and builders.
Material does not arrive pre rusted. Designed to naturally oxidize rustic c panels provide a picturesque western look. Rustic c panel is the ultimate roofing panel for innovative builders who choose the beautifully weathered look of rusted steel. You don not have to wait for it to weather like real corten.
Real corten will have rust run off and rust stains. Our rusted metal siding is made from 16g or 18g cold rolled steel and rusted by adding an acid patina that can be sealed or allowed to rust to a solid orange rust color. It is the ultimate no care product because no one ever has to paint or scrape rust. Once the steel begins to rust it can easily discolor and its integrity becomes compromised.
Rust runoff will likely stain the surrounding surfaces. Like all types of steel this siding does have the ability to rust particularly if the finish has been scratched or left unpainted for too long. Rusty corrugated metal is a specially designed roofing and sheeting product that creates the old rusted tin look but uses new manufactured steel. The three main advantages in using weathered rustic when compared to real rusted roofing are.
Panels can be cut to any shape or size upon request. Colors play an important factor in achieving a rustic metal siding appearance. Weathered rustic arrives looking weathered.