Pricing is one of the most critical factors in construction decisions. Most owners and contractors believe:

“Steel rebar is cheaper.”

Yes — steel appears cheaper on Day 1.

They fail 10–20 years later, when steel corrodes, cracks concrete, and requires expensive repair — again and again.

GFRP Rebar (Glass Fiber Reinforced Polymer) costs slightly more upfront, but costs far less over the life of the structure.

Price Comparison: Steel vs GFRP (Initial Cost Only)

GFRP pricing is typically 10–30% higher upfront depending on bar size and supplier.

Steel’s Hidden Costs

Steel rebar cost keeps increasing over time due to corrosion failure:

• Rebar rust expands → cracks → spalling
• Structural repairs + patching
• Labor and access equipment
• Service shutdown time (lost revenue)

Steel = repeated spending

GFRP Reduces Total Project Cost

Because GFRP does not corrode, you eliminate:

• Future repair cost
• Reinforcement replacement
• Budget overruns
• Shutdowns and operational loss

Plus:

• Lightweight → lower transportation cost
• Faster installation → lower labor cost
• No coatings or corrosion prevention needed

Application-Based Cost Advantages

Where corrosion is aggressive, GFRP creates huge savings.

Real Cost Savings Example

A coastal pier reinforced with steel:

• Initial cost = low
• Heavy corrosion after 12 years
• Full rehabilitation required twice over 40 years
• Total cost = 3X original budget

Same pier with GFRP:

• Initial cost = slightly higher
• Zero corrosion repair
• Total cost = initial cost only

ROI Table — 75–100 Year Project Cost

Conclusion

Price should not just be measured at purchase. The real price of reinforcement is measured over the entire lifespan of the structure.

GFRP delivers:

• Lowest lifecycle cost
• Guaranteed long-term performance
• No expensive corrosion repairs
• Better budget planning for owners

Zero corrosion isn’t a luxury — It's the new standard for modern construction. — visit: www.gogbars.com