Perforated Corten steel in facade cladding

Various metal perforations are currently very popular in stylish facades — with a wide assortment of hole sizes and shapes to choose from. Architects improvise with this material with great flexibility, giving buildings unique characters. Perforated sheets can also be used for fences, railings and interior decoration.

Corten steel suits this kind of facade cladding perfectly: it is a weathering structural steel whose properties rival stainless steel. It can be used outdoors without any protection, where the surface is constantly exposed to changing weather. As the surface repeatedly wets and dries, a protective patina layer forms. Put simply, the steel is allowed to rust — and the rust becomes its protective coating.

For facades with perforated Corten sheets we usually use 1 mm–2 mm steel. In each case the thickness is chosen individually, depending on the sheet sizes and the selected fixing method.

Drawing on our long experience, we will gladly cooperate with your architect, advise you and find the best ways to realise your boldest ideas.