Rusted metal, including weathered steel and Cor-ten, is a rising trend in architecture. Architects all over the world are embracing rust-weathered steel to enhance the patina. Unfortunately, rusted metal can cause stains that drip onto areas under the metal. Everbrite Protective Coating seals rusted metal to prevent further rusting and prevents the rust drip and staining problems.

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Weathering steel (often known by its old brand name, Cor-Ten) develops a fine layer of rust which then acts as a protective coating against moisture, slowing its own corrosion process almost to a stop. While it can look suspiciously unfinished to the casual observer, it has many fans in the world of art and architecture.

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This industrial, raw-looking material can be seen on many homes and buildings and though they may be vastly different in design, scale, and method of construction, they all have one thing in common: a fiery apron of orange on patches of the pavement below. This is because weathering steel drips, especially in its early life.