Light Your Way With Corten Steel

08-01-2025

Corten Steel has become a very favoured material for a lot of contemporary architects and landscapers. It is currently one of the most popular types of steel widely used in gardens, public places, and private properties. Corten, also known as weathering steel, refers to a range of steels with a chemical composition that creates a stable layer of rust that shields it from further corrosion when exposed to the influence of outdoor weather conditions. This layer of rust is called a patina. 

Although the history of Corten Steel is vast, its research started in the 1910s, when steel alloyed with different amounts of copper was exposed to the elements; the research continued into the early 1920s, and around 1926 it was discovered that phosphorus content also helped with the corrosion resistance. In 1933 the United States Steel Corporation decided to use the research they conducted and as a result developed the patented Cor-Ten®, deriving its name from Cor-rosion resistance and Ten-sile strength.

Initially, this weathering steel was used predominantly in the construction of large public or industrial structures only. Over time, professional designers and architects have started appreciating the unique aesthetic and practicality of Corten Steel and have progressively begun to introduce this into more projects. Corten Steel works great with wood, concrete, glass, or various compositions and greenery, making it a perfect choice for a more contemporary aesthetic, from public buildings to private homes, soaring towers, and even schools. Corten Steel is extremely versatile and has become a preferred material in the industry.

With this in mind, we are delighted to announce the introduction of our new Pro Solar Litecharga 800mm Bollard Light in Corten Steel! This bollard light has various features and benefits. It is solar-powered with up to 24 hours of illumination time, has a 2-meter spread of light, and it has an IP65 rating making it completely protective against dust and resistant against low-pressure jets of water.  The Litecharga Corten Steel is perfect for lighting up both residential and commercial areas as this design will fit with both aesthetics. This bollard will be one of our first solar-powered bollards to be equipped with a Colour temperature switch, also known as a CCT. This switch will allow the user to switch the bollard between daylight white and warm white accordingly during installation. Visit our showroom and see the Litecharga Corten in person. Head over to our website for more information.   For enquiries, please contact sales@lumenalights.com or call us today at 01327 871161.