Here are some general questions and answers about the use of fiber mesh in concrete. Can fiber mesh take the place of rebar or mesh wire? Will fiber mesh hurt my concrete? Will fiber mesh prevent cracking? Read some of our articles about the use of fiber mesh.

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• Does Fibermesh fiber reinforced concrete require curing? The use of Fibermesh fiber reinforcement does not alter the need for good concreting practices. Curing is one of the critical steps in the placement of quality concrete. Fibermesh fibers have no effect on the type of curing employed, for Fibermesh fibe...
• Does the use of Fibermesh fibers require mix design changes? Fibermesh fiber reinforcement is a mechanical anchoring process. At standard volumes and application rates, no mix design changes should be necessary. However, when application rates are radically increased, some alterations in the mix design may be neces...
• Is there a benefit of increased fibermesh dosage rate? Prior to using Fibermesh fibers in concrete, the user must decide what the fibers are being used for. The purchaser must decide what benefits are required for the project and formulate an informed conclusion on any deviations based on statistically accura...
• What are recommended mix proportions for good concrete? Good concrete can be obtained by using a wide variety of mix proportions if proper mix design procedures are used. A good general rule to use is the rule of 6's: Before pouring concrete, Harmon Concrete will typically design a concrete mix based on the...
• Is There A Standard Application Rate For Fibermesh Fiber Reinforced Concrete? As with other concrete constituents and reinforcement, Fibermesh fibers' standard application rate is based on a percent by volume. Fibermesh synthetic fibers' most proven and typical application rate is one tenth of one percent by volume (or 1 pound p...
• What Is Fiber Mesh? Fiber mesh is typically polypropylene (plastic) fibers introduced into the mix during the batching process. Harmon Concrete uses this method as well. These fibers serve as a secondary reinforcement in the concrete. In most cases, fibers can replace weld...