CORROSION DOESN'T JUST WEAKEN STRUCTURES, IT ADDS COST AT EVERY STAGE
Chlorides from air‑borne salt, de‑icing salts or seawater reach steel reinforcement through concrete's own porosity and cracking. Every traditional fix for this is a delay tactic, not a cure.
TRADITIONAL MITIGATION, DELAYS THE PROBLEM
Corrosion‑inhibiting admixtures
Increased concrete cover
Altered concrete mix design
Membranes and surface overlays
Epoxy‑coated or stainless steel bar
Every one of these remedies adds cost to a project, and works against sustainability targets rather than for them.
PERMACORE® REMOVES THE PROBLEM
Never rusts, nothing to mitigate, ever
Opens the door to leaner, lower‑CO₂ concrete mixes
Allows reduced concrete cover where design permits
Less concrete, less labour, lower embodied cost
No repeat remediation cycle over the structure's life
PERMACORE®
PermaCore® is an environmentally sustainable, high-performance GFRP fiberglass rebar designed to outperform steel in residential and light commercial applications. Its lightweight, rustproof design simplifies transport and installation without compromising on strength. Built to withstand all weather conditions, PermaCore® reinforces the foundations of our everyday living—offering trust and maintenance-free durability for foundations, driveways, pool decks, and more. Ideal for flatwork projects and smaller vertical applications 10 feet or less.
ENGINEERED REINFORCEMENT FOR THE NEXT GENERATION OF UK CONCRETE
Nordhall Materials supplies major builders merchants and distributors with high-performance composite reinforcement, lighter to move, faster to fit and free from corrosion for the life of the structure.
LOGISTICS EFFICIENCY
72% lighter than steel rebar, significantly reducing UK haulage costs and simplifying heavy cargo handling for major retailers and distributors.
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CORROSION ZERO
100% rustproof and maintenance-free. Eliminates structural liability for coastal or marine projects, ensuring 100+ years of high-value structural integrity.
RAPID INSTALL
Cut to size, composite properties allow for faster onsite installation and zero maintenance overhead, drastically cutting lifetime costs for high-volume users.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS & ADVANTAGES OF PERMACORE®
Twelve reasons specifiers, merchants and installers are building the case for composite reinforcement.
HIGH TENSILE STRENGTH
Stronger and more dependable than steel for superior performance.
EASY CUT
Easily cut with basic tools to ensure optimal safety and efficiency.
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HIGH DURABILITY
Long-lasting strength, built for 100 years.
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LIGHTWEIGHT
Lighter than steel for easier handling and faster installation.
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FASTER INSTALL
Speeds up installation, reducing labor time and saving on costs.
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WHOLE OF LIFE SAVINGS
Zero maintenance, reduces lifetime costs.
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RUSTPROOF
Corrosion resistant for more long-lasting and durable structures.
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HEAT-FREE & SCRATCH-FREE
Safe to handle, protects surfaces and tools from damage, no sparks.
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SUSTAINABLE
Eco-friendly design, reduces environmental impact.
MEETS OR EXCEEDS STANDARDS
Complies with industry standards, codes and specifications.
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HIGH VISIBILITY
Improves on-site visibility, enhancing safety during installation.
ZERO INTERFERENCE
Non-magnetic and electromagnetically neutral.
KEY ADVANTAGES OVER STEEL REBAR
HIGH TENSILE STRENGTH
Stronger and more dependable than steel for superior performance.
LIGHTWEIGHT
75% lighter than steel for easier handling and faster installation.
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RUSTPROOF
Corrosion resistant for more long-lasting and durable structures.
EXCEEDS STANDARDS
Stronger and more dependable than steel for superior performance.
MANUFACTURING PERMACORE ®: RATED UNDER LOAD
PermaCore® is an environmentally sustainable, high-performance GFRP fiberglass rebar designed to outperform steel in residential and light commercial applications. Its lightweight, rustproof design simplifies transport and installation without compromising on strength. Built to withstand all weather conditions, PermaCore® reinforces the foundations of our everyday living—offering trust and maintenance-free durability for foundations, driveways, pool decks, and more. Ideal for flatwork projects and smaller vertical applications 10 feet or less.
TRUSTED BY
OUR CLIENTS
We tested our skatepark curbs with and without PermaCore®, and the difference was undeniable. The reinforced versions not only held up under stress but provided the resilience needed for long‑term performance in high‑impact environments.
Client — Senior Project Engineer
GFRP bars can extend the service life of reinforced concrete structures by eliminating corrosion‑related damage — a game changer in civil engineering. This is an exciting time to work with GFRP bars. The full potential and spectrum of applications of this technology are yet to be fully exploited.
Professor of Civil Engineering
FIVE REASONS ENGINEERS SPECIFY GFRP OVER STEEL
The performance case for glass fibre reinforced polymer reinforcement, in the terms that matter most to specifiers, contractors and distributors.
100+ YRS
More durable than any metallic reinforcement
More durable than any metallic reinforcement, even stainless steel. GFRP will never rust, so chlorides from sea water or air-borne salt can no longer destroy the structure from the inside.
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NON-MAGNETIC
Electromagnetic transparent
Two and a half times the tensile strength of steel at the same bar diameter (≈1000 MPa), linear elastic up to failure with clearly visible warning signs.
4× LIGHTER
4x lighter than steel
Four times lighter than steel of the same diameter. More material per truck or container, lighter lifting equipment and easier, safer handling on site.
50% LESS COVER
More sustainable, less CO₂, less concrete
Two and a half times the tensile strength of steel at the same bar diameter (≈1000 MPa), linear elastic up to failure with clearly visible warning signs.
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2.5× STRONGER
2,5x stronger than steel
Two and a half times the tensile strength of steel at the same bar diameter (≈1000 MPa), linear elastic up to failure with clearly visible warning signs.
Whole-life value
Lighter loads, fewer trucks, less labour and no corrosion maintenance, the savings compound across the entire life of the structure.
COMPLIANCE AND STANDARDS
Nordhall Materials maintains the highest benchmarks of quality and safety. Our products are rigorously tested to meet international standards, ensuring structural integrity and long-term durability for every major construction project.
ISO 9001
UK CA
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