I’d rather spend a few dollars more to do it right. But in the case of Helix Micro Rebar, it was the best of both worlds, a far better product and less expensive than conventional reinforcement.
— Lawrie HooperProjects CoordinatorThe Helix Advantage
Category
Residential
Application
Concrete SlabsConcrete Slabs on Ground with Rebar or MeshInsulated Concrete Form WallsConcrete WallsInsulated Concrete Tilt WallsFootings & FoundationsConcrete Foundations on GroundConcrete Footings & Pedestals on Ground
Owner
Romspen Investment Corporation
Contractor
Liberty Ridge Homes
Original Design
1st Floor ICF Walls: 15M @ 8"
2nd & 3rd Floor ICF Walls: 15M @ 16"
Helix Dosage
1st Floor ICF Walls: 25 lbs/yd3 + 15M @ 16"
2nd & 3rd Floor ICF Walls: 25 lbs/yd3
By utilizing Helix Steel’s 5-25 product in the wall footings, ICF Walls, and slabs, Liberty Ridge Homes was able to eliminate over 330,000 lbs of rebar and reduce the global warming potential by over 50%. In working with unison with the Hobbs Vertical ICF system, Helix optimized the overall design over three stories of the 8-plex buildings. Specific challenges for this project included seismic zone designs and a thinner wall profile of 5.25″, both of which required a higher dosage of Helix.
About Liberty Ridge Homes:
Liberty Ridge Homes is an international home-building brand wholly devoted to streamlining construction processes with smarter materials while remaining committed to delivering higher-quality homes more affordably. As a division of Romspen Investment Corporation, Liberty Ridge Homes works on some of North America’s largest and most challenging residential projects.

Case Study: One of the Largest Residential Builders in Canada’s Commitment to being Faster, Better and More Cost-Effective
Homebuilders are constantly seeking new ways to improve the places that we call home. One such builder has discovered Helix® Micro Rebar® concrete reinforcement, and it has changed everything they do with concrete.