What are BarrierBoss Corten fence panels made of?
26-gauge Corten weathering steel, formed in a 7/8" corrugated wave or a deep-groove ribbed profile. The color comes from the steel itself rather than paint, so both faces of the panel weather the same way.
What sizes are the Corten panels?
Every panel is 8' wide, in heights of 4', 5', 6', 7' and 8'. Framed panels come as one section, while the loose sheet option gives you three 38" sheets cut to the height you order.
Is Corten painted to look rusty?
No. Corten is real weathering steel with no paint or coating. It ships as bare, bluish-gray metal and rusts once it's outdoors, which is exactly how it's meant to look.
How long does the Corten patina take to form?
Expect the first orange tones within a few weeks and a settled, deep brown within a few months. Wet-dry cycles speed it up, so a rainy spring moves faster than a dry summer, and the color keeps deepening slowly after that.
Will a Corten fence stain my patio or driveway?
It can while the patina is forming. Rainwater running off the panels carries rust that marks concrete, pavers and light stone. Keep hard surfaces out of the drip line or put a gravel strip along the base for the first year, until the runoff slows.
Does Corten work in every climate?
It does best where the steel can dry out between rains, which covers most yards. Avoid burying the bottom edge in soil or mulch, keep standing water away from it, and choose a painted panel instead if the fence sits right on the ocean in constant salt spray.
Do I need to seal or maintain Corten panels?
No sealing or painting is needed. The patina is the finish, and once it settles it slows further corrosion. Hose off leaves or soil that pile up against the base so that area can dry.
Can the Corten run horizontally?
Yes. Use the Metal Orientation option to pick vertical or horizontal; the price doesn't change. Horizontal lines suit long, low fences and contemporary homes, while vertical lines look taller and more industrial.
What frame options are there?
Western Red Cedar, KDBT pressure-treated lumber (kiln dried before treatment), a full metal frame, or loose sheets with no frame. Cedar gives the warmest contrast with rusted steel, treated lumber is the most economical wood option, and loose sheets suit DIY or custom framing.
What comes in a loose sheet order?
Three separate Corten sheets for each 8' section, each 38" wide and cut to your panel height, for example three 38" x 72" sheets for a 6' fence. You build the frame. Single Corten corrugated sheets are also sold individually.
Which posts work with Corten panels?
Posts aren't included. Use wood fence posts with cedar or treated frames, or black metal fence posts for a sharper industrial look, set in concrete below your frost line.
Is there a matching Corten gate?
Yes. Our corrugated gates and ribbed gates both come in Corten, in 4' walk and 12' double widths.
How long is the Corten warranty?
The Corten steel carries a 40-year BarrierBoss warranty. The patina is the intended finish, not a defect.
How do Corten panels get to my property?
BarrierBoss delivers with its own trucks and unloads on site, so there's no freight depot to deal with. Your delivery rate and estimated arrival date show in the estimate box on this page once you enter your address.
