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REBARMAT GFRP Reinforcement in Concrete Formwork

Reinforcing small retaining walls and landscape structures with REBARMAT® Glass-Fibre Reinforced Polymer (GFRP) mesh instead of traditional steel. The mesh provides crack control, tensile strength and long-term durability in environments where steel reinforcement would corrode and fail.

REBARMAT GFRP mesh and composite rebars installed in concrete formwork for corrosion-free foundation and retaining wall construction.
Project Details

REBARMAT GFRP Reinforcement in Concrete Formwork

PRODUCT

REBARMAT® GFRP Mesh + PRO rebars
– Non-metallic, corrosion-resistant glass-fiber reinforced polymer reinforcement

Dimensions

Mesh
Mesh spacing:  50 × 50 mm
Bar diameter: Ø4 mm
Sheet format: 1.0 × 3.0 m (or supplied in rolls where required)

Bars
Bar diameter: Ø12 mm

Location

Latvia
Landscape residential space

Used for

– Small retaining walls
– Garden and landscape walls
– Terraces, planters and boundary structures
– Residential and light civil works exposed to soil and moisture

Installation

Installed inside wall formwork, maintaining required concrete cover
Compatible with standard concreting and curing procedures
No special tools or protective coatings required

Why GFRP instead of steel

No corrosion – Fully resistant to moisture, groundwater, chlorides and soil chemicals.
Freeze–thaw durability – No rust-driven expansion, cracking or spalling in cold climates.
Lightweight handling – Easy positioning and fixing inside formwork; faster installation on site.
Stable concrete cover – Mesh geometry remains fixed during pouring, ensuring consistent cover.
Maintenance-free performance – Designed for permanent durability without future repair risk.

Key advantages

– Faster installation compared to steel
– Reduced labour and handling costs
– Longer service life of the structure
– Cleaner concrete surface without rust staining
– Reliable solution for soil-contact structures

Reference standards

EN 1992-1-1  (Eurocode 2, Annex R)
Design of concrete structures – General rules

Sustainability

– Long service life
– Reduced maintenance
– Corrosion-free lifecycle

Product

Rebarmat_Mesh

REBARMAT® FRP mesh is an innovative alternative to traditional A/B class steel construction mesh, offering enhanced properties and performance.

Rebarmat - Composite rebars

FRP REBARMAT® PRO Rebars exhibit exceptional physical and mechanical properties, with a strength that is two times greater than that of B class steel rebar

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