Reinforced Concrete Slabs

Building concrete slabs for your upcoming project? Choose Helix® Micro Rebar® — a modern steel reinforcement that replaces standard mesh and rebar. Achieve high-performance reinforced concrete with enhanced durability, ductility, and strength while improving worksite safety and reducing project timelines. Submit your project today to discuss requirements.

The Challenges of Traditional Slab Reinforcement

The construction industry has traditionally relied on mesh and rebar for concrete slab reinforcement. However, this method is risky, reactive, and slow — it only engages after cracks have formed, while increasing quality-control and cost burdens for contractors.

• Time-consuming and labor-intensive: Laying, placing, and tying rebar requires large crews and a significant amount of time.
• Error-prone: Incorrect placement and insufficient cover can undermine the slab’s integrity and performance.
• Hazardous: Handling, cutting, and navigating cages carry various risks, from cuts and strains to trips and falls.
• Corrosion-prone: Over time, rebar tends to rust, potentially causing concrete spalling and failure.

A Modern Solution Mixed Directly Into Your Concrete

Helix Steel is redefining concrete strength and is ideal for slab reinforced concrete applications that demand strength and flexibility. Our innovative Helix® Micro Rebar® is a proactive reinforcement mixed directly into the concrete before the pour. It features 1‑inch twisted steel elements that form a mechanical bond — like a screw in wood — instead of the friction‑based bond of conventional fibers.

Discover how Helix integrates into reinforced concrete slabs to reduce cracking and enhance reinforcement. The primary benefit of reinforcing concrete slabs with Helix® Micro Rebar® is that it stops cracks before they form and delivers multidirectional reinforcement throughout the material’s entire volume. Our product allows you to build better by:

• Increasing strength: Helix® Micro Rebar® boosts flexural strength up to 33% and fatigue resistance up to 300%. We’ve also added a zinc coating to increase corrosion resistance.
• Accelerating project schedules: Eliminating rebar placement and tying can save about one day per 10,000 square feet, speeding up completion times. Coupled with less labor on-site, this can help you reduce total project costs by as much as 20%.
• Enhancing safety: Helix’s product reduces trip hazards and strains common with bar work, creating a safer working environment for your crew.

Proven Performance for Any Slab Application

Helix® Micro Rebar® is the solution for all your slab needs, from foundations to floors:

Why Choose Helix Steel?

Here’s why you should choose Helix for your next reinforced concrete slab project:

• In-house design and engineering support: Our sales and engineering teams offer end-to-end project support, from design to execution.
• Long-standing expertise and proven track record: With two decades of experience, over 20,000 vertical structures, and more than 100 million square feet of concrete slabs, we deliver proven results.
• Code-approved and third-party accredited: Our product is the first approved rebar alternative for structural applications like concrete beam slabs. With reports from ICC‑ES and IAPMO‑ES, we also meet IRC, ACI, and IBC codes with zero structural failures.

Make the Switch to Better Reinforcement Today

With Helix’s patented steel fiber reinforced concrete, you can build stronger and more durable slabs while creating a safer jobsite and accelerating project timelines. Submit your project specs to get started or contact us if you have any questions.