Light Your Way with Corten Steel: Exclusive Introductory Offer for Archetech Readership

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 natural areas and commercial areas, as this design will fit with both aesthetics.

This bollard is one of our first solar-powered bollards to be equipped with a colour temperature switch, also known as a CCT switch. This switch will allow the user to switch the bollard between daylight white and warm white accordingly during installation.

As well as its unique appearance, it creates a protective self-healing layer on the surface of the bollard as it weathers, which then resists atmospheric corrosion. As a weathered steel, no two pieces will be the same, each with a unique, rust-like patina.

What is Corten Steel?

Corten Steel has become a favoured material for many 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.

 History of Corten Steel: Then and Now

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, such as lighting, water and garden features.

Perfect Pairings

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.

 For more information on the Pro Solar Litecharga Solar Bollard in Corten Steel, head over to our website for more information.

For enquiries, please contact sales@lumenalights.com or call us today at 01327 871161.