Why is epoxy coated rebar being banned?

A pinhole manufacturing defect or a scratch that may occur during handling or placement at a construction site will cause an epoxy coated rebar to degrade rapidly. Epoxy coated rebar has been banned in the province of Quebec. Other provinces in Canada and many U.S. States have initiated studies re-evaluating its use.

When should epoxy coated rebar be used?

Epoxy coated rebar, also referred to as green rebar, is used in concrete subjected to corrosive conditions. These may include exposure to deicing salts or marine environments.

Is epoxy coated rebar more expensive?

Purchase price of epoxy coated rebar is only about 10¢ per pound more than black rebar.

Will epoxy coated steel rust?

Epoxies are excellent at repelling water and moisture. It offers strong surfaces that create a hard bond during the application and curing process. Epoxy coating for steel is designed to mitigate these factors by introducing a protective layer that provides strong resistance to corrosion, degradation, and impact.

Should rebar be coated?

Epoxy-Coated Rebar Protects Against Corrosion While effective at boosting internal strength, plain steel rebar often falls prey to corrosive forces as times goes on. Epoxy-coated rebar prevents corrosion and the problems that it causes.

What kind of paint do you use on rebar?

Rust-Oleum 12oz Green Solvent Base Epoxy Rebar Spray Paint is a one-step, direct-to-metal coating provides long-lasting resistance to corrosion and chemicals.

Is epoxy-coated rebar worth it?

The corrosion-resistance of epoxy-coated rebar makes it especially useful for structures located in marine environments, as well as for structures that regularly receive applications of deicing salts. The use of epoxy-coated rebar in such structures can greatly reduce the cost of future repairs.

Where is epoxy rebar used?

The use of epoxy-coated rebar is commonplace today for precast concrete applications in bridges and roadways, marine applications, parking structures, concrete repair and structures challenged with corrosion from deicing chemicals, continuous moisture exposure and/or salts.

What is the best rebar?

Stainless Steel Rebars: Stainless steel rebar is quite expensive – about eight times the price of epoxy-coated rebar. It is also the best rebar available for most projects.

Should rebar be epoxy coated?

Epoxy-Coated Rebar Protects Against Corrosion While effective at boosting internal strength, plain steel rebar often falls prey to corrosive forces as times goes on. This water-impermeable layer minimizes the chances that corrosion will take hold of the rebar.

Is rebar galvanized?

Galvanized reinforcing steel is bare reinforcing steel coated with a protective layer of zinc metal. The zinc coating serves as a barrier to corrosive elements that the rebar is exposed to when embedded in concrete.