In both residential and commercial landscapes, retaining walls can serve several purposes. A retaining wall can prevent soil erosion, assist with drainage issues, improve curb appeal and make a sloped area more functional to name a few. Retaining walls can be built from a range of materials, such as brick, stone, wood and steel. When compared to other material options, weathering steel is an ideal choice for building a retaining wall.
Advantages of weathering steel retaining walls
Weathering steels are a family of ASTM specifications, as well as several trademarked specifications exhibiting similar corrosion-resistant properties. The ASTM specifications are A588, A242, A606-4, A847, A871-65 and A709-50W. The primary trademarked product is Cor-ten®, which is why the terms "weathering steel" and "Cor-ten®" are often used interchangeably.
Weathering steel offers significant advantages over other metals for structures that are exposed to outdoor elements, like retaining walls. The practical advantages include low maintenance, high-strength, enhanced durability, minimal thickness, and cost savings. Plus, the rustic, orange-brown patina the steel develops over time blends well in gardens, backyards, parks and other outdoor spaces where retaining walls are often required.
Get the look: Weathering steel retaining wall
Ultimately, weathering steel's aesthetically-pleasing appearance combined with its strength, durability and versatility allows it to serve in situations where a concrete, brick, wood or stone wall, for instance, would not be as fitting. While those materials could get the job done, they won't achieve the clean, polished and contemporary look that a weathering steel retaining wall provides. For inspiration, check out a few ways our customers have used weathering steel retaining walls:
Company profile
Founded in 2008, Gnee (Tianjin) Supply Chain Group Co., Ltd. specializes in the global trade and processing of Corten steel products.
• We handle all kinds of Corten engineering projects, such as bridges, gardens, hotels, and facade systems.
• Compliant with ASTM, EN, and other international standards; third-party inspection supported.
• Exported to over 200 countries and regions worldwide.
• 8 subsidiaries across China and overseas, ensuring global service coverage.
Application Fields: Architecture, landscaping, gardening, cladding, and urban infrastructure.
