Steel Reinforcement Alternatives

V-ROD Glass Fibre Reinforced Polymer Rebar

We are proud to be an authorized distributor of V-ROD Glass Fibre Reinforced Polymer (GFRP) Rebar manufactured by Pultrall Inc.

V-ROD is a stronger, well-tested, widely used, corrosion-resistant reinforcement that can easily replace corroded steel rebar with significant section loss. The FRP composite rebar is made from high-strength glass fibres and an extremely resistant vinyl ester resin. The glass fibres provide strength to the rebar while the vinyl ester resin provides excellent corrosion resistance properties in harsh chemical environments. FRP rebar significantly improves the longevity of concrete structures where corrosion is an issue. From bridges and marine structures to potash and car parks, the applications are endless.

Key Features and Benefits

Compared to conventional steel rebar, composite rebar is perfectly suited for concrete structures that are:

  • Exposed to corrosive agents such as de-icing salts

  • Required to provide electrical insulation and/or magnetic neutrality

  • Used as marine structures in salt water or in coastal areas

Compared with conventional steel reinforcement, V-ROD glass fibre rebar has other benefits including:

  • Corrosion proof even in the harshest environments

  • Lightweight and easier to handle and transport

  • High tensile strength that outperforms traditional black steel

  • Superior crack control

  • Reduction of concrete cover

  • Will not stain the concrete

  • Longer structural service life