When you think of concrete reinforcing you think of steel and how strong it is… but there is a new kid on the block, fiberglass-reinforced plastics (FRP).
FRP can give a great return on investment because it is lightweight (4x lighter than conventional rebar) ands can be installed in a continuous loop without the need for ties. Using FRP will also contribute to LEED points in terms of energy performance (product is thermally non-conductive), waste management (100% recyclable and does not need to be separated from concrete beforehand, saving more time and money), and durable building - FRP does not oxidize or corrode, which causes concrete to crack, and in doing so dramatically extends the life of concrete from 40 years to up to 100 years. Beyond LEED®, FRP also does not leach toxins in wet applications. For those looking to use FRP on your next project, Alberta has a local manufacturer, BP Composites Ltd. Their product "TUF-BARTM" is 100% manufactured locally, they source 79% of the components within Alberta, they include 2% post-industrial recycled content, and it is 100% recyclable. TUF-BARTM can aid in the achievement of up to 7 LEED® credits and prerequisites. For more information, see www.bpcomposites.com or www.greenalberta.ca.
FRP can give a great return on investment because it is lightweight (4x lighter than conventional rebar) ands can be installed in a continuous loop without the need for ties. Using FRP will also contribute to LEED points in terms of energy performance (product is thermally non-conductive), waste management (100% recyclable and does not need to be separated from concrete beforehand, saving more time and money), and durable building - FRP does not oxidize or corrode, which causes concrete to crack, and in doing so dramatically extends the life of concrete from 40 years to up to 100 years. Beyond LEED®, FRP also does not leach toxins in wet applications. For those looking to use FRP on your next project, Alberta has a local manufacturer, BP Composites Ltd. Their product "TUF-BARTM" is 100% manufactured locally, they source 79% of the components within Alberta, they include 2% post-industrial recycled content, and it is 100% recyclable. TUF-BARTM can aid in the achievement of up to 7 LEED® credits and prerequisites. For more information, see www.bpcomposites.com or www.greenalberta.ca.
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