A strong concrete surface typically requires steel rebar, which lends rigidity and strength to the slab or flooring. While steel is a proven material for concrete applications, it does have some significant drawbacks that may create problems later. LiteBar, an innovative product from LiteForm, offers some incredible advantages over traditional steel, potentially lowering the cost of your project and enhancing the performance of your building. Below are just a few of the reasons to use LiteBar over steel.

Benefits of LiteBar

1. Light Weight

LiteBar is made from high-quality glass fiber, combined with polyester or vinyl ester resin. The result is a strong product with just a fraction of the weight of steel. In fact, a 20-foot, half-inch stick of LiteBar weighs just 2.5 pounds.

2. Stronger Than Steel

Despite being lightweight, LiteBar outperforms steel rebar in most performance metrics, giving your building extra strength and support. In tests, LiteBar has been proven to be twice as strong as traditional Grade 60 steel rebar.

3. Reduced Costs

The substantially lower weight of LiteBar means reduced transportation costs, creating savings you can pass on to your customer. This reinforcement can also be installed by a much smaller crew than you’d typically need with steel, further reducing the expenses of your project.

4. No Special Training

LiteBar is designed to be installed just like steel rebar, with all the same techniques and equipment. Switching to LiteBar doesn’t involve any additional training, and you won’t have to invest in specialized equipment.

LiteForm is dedicated to providing revolutionary products that dramatically reduce the cost and time of construction projects. Their innovative solutions, from insulated concrete forms to LiteBar rebar replacements, are available at lumber yards across the country and used in everything from parking garages to residential construction. Visit their website or follow their Twitter to find out why LiteBar is the best way to build, and call (402) 241-4402 to discuss your upcoming project with a member of their team. Read more about how LiteBar can help your next construction project in ICF Builder Magazine’s latest issue.