Corten Facade

The images we posted last week were close ups of the siding panels, a few days after they were delivered. 

Corten is a weathering steel facade that naturally rusts over time, producing a striking oxide finish. The rust creates a protective coating that constantly forms allowing the facade to self heal, creating a highly durable and low maintenance option. 

The Holly Hill house siding material will change appearance in the next year or so due to sun, rain, humidity and otters factors until it will reach a point of stability that creates the beautiful rust color.

Close up of the but joint and panel attachment

Corten panels

Corten panels

Corten Siding Progress

We have progress on the Corten steel panels! 

Corten steel is chemically designed to develop an exterior layer of rust as it weathers. The outer layer of rust acts as a protective coating to the steel itself. Corten stands for "CORrosion resistance" and "TENsile strength." The weathering actually strengthens the steel for structural applications.

The Holly Hill House siding protects the house from water intrusion just as well as any typical siding (such as wood, brick, stucco, etc.) and it does not need to be painted. The rust that develops is a nice patina.

We have tested the weathering on material samples and mock-ups and now we are excited to watch the weathering progress on the actual siding!

Material sample to test the corten steel weathering.

Siding

The house will be clad in CorTen steel.

 The first panels are being installed.

The CorTen requires a well detailed drip edge.

CorTen is intended to weather and develop a layer of rust. The patina acts as a protective layer for the the steel. The image above is a material sample left on site to show how the finish will look.  

Geothermal System

The geothermal loops are being dug.

Roofing

Sample color of the TPO roofing material.