In the field of reinforcing structures, finishing and masonry works, not only traditional metal fittings or similar meshes have been used for a long time. Despite all the advantages of steel, it has just as many disadvantages. Therefore, the spread of alternative options on the market was only a matter of time. Now these options have become available to a wide audience.
What else are rebar, reinforcing and storage nets made of?
First, it is a special fiberglass. There are also reinforcement products made of basalt and other synthetic composites. Finally, these are products based on sand and binders. The most common product formats are composite mesh with a diameter of 2 to 4 millimeters or rebar up to 40 millimeters in diameter.
Light weight
One of the literally weighty advantages of composite materials is their low weight in comparison with their metal counterparts. Considering that the strength of composites is often higher than metal, reinforcement based on fiberglass or basalt of a smaller section can be used in construction - this is a cost saving. In addition, the low weight allows you to additionally save on delivery transport - composite reinforcement or mesh are loaded in coils.
Long service life
The metal has several natural "enemies". One of them is moisture and corrosion. They reduce the service life of materials, the failure of which can affect the stability and service life of the entire structure. And in the coastal regions, the metal deteriorates even faster due to the destructive "sea" air.
Composites do not have an active reaction to water and other negative environmental factors, so they oxidize to a much lesser extent, remaining inert even in aggressive environments (depending on the material). Therefore, according to the manufacturers' statement, composite rebar can last 50 or 80 years.
No cold bridges
Metal conducts heat well, but in some situations this is a minus. For example, during the construction of residential premises, when, due to the use of metal structures, so-called cold bridges appear. Modern composite analogs for reinforcement have less thermal conductivity, which means that this problem does not arise.
You can find out more about modern composite materials actively used in construction, as well as order a batch of products on the official website of the manufacturing plant nzkt.ru.
