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How To Combat Corrosion Threats In India?

Updated: Jul 26

Corrosion is a major threat in the Indian subcontinent. The Indian monsoon combined with the humidity at play, makes a huge impact on buildings and construction practices in India. This is a major reason why all stakeholders involved in construction in India- be it architects, engineers, designers, contractors, dealers, distributors or even house owners- all opt for Thermo mechanically treated (TMT) bars as the number 1 building material for industrial, commercial and residential construction endeavours. Corrosion resistant TMT bar steel has not only been preventing buildings from aesthetic and structural depreciation but also making sure that the carbon footprint on the environment is as low as possible- by keeping the downtime, renovation and repair costs to almost zero.  


Corrosion Resistant TMT Bar
Process Of Corrosion Threats in India

As factors such as salt, steel, oxygen and moisture will inevitably end up reacting against each other, you need to keep two things in mind: firstly, a premium TMT Bar manufacturer will provide products that are more immune to such natural forces, and secondly, opting for a cheaper TMT Bar means signing up for a massive maintenance cost in the long run. Thus, if you are really serious about making sure that your building is in good shape, these are two of the most urgent prerequisites.


Protection Offered By Corrosion Resistant TMT Bars


With a mix of alloys and anti-corrosive treatment in the manufacturing process, corrosion resistant TMT bar steel ensures advanced corrosion protection. The barrier created during the treatment thereby prevents moisture and oxygen from impacting the steel surface and inhibiting the formation of rust. The corrosion protection prevents rust from wearing down the steel and making the steel rebar’s weaker. The long-term durability ensures it would resist the damage caused by environmental factors.


Offering not just mitigating but unparalleled corrosion resistance and durability, corrosion resistant TMT Bar steel is now the leading choice for construction projects in challenging environments.  Highly flexible and ductile, every bar has a soft-ferrite-pearlite core so that it can easily be bent and moulded during construction. To get the best value for money, the best decision should be to choose a rebar that is armed with advanced corrosion protection and incredible strength. That keeps you secure for not just years but also decades and generations.


The corrosion resistance of TMT Bars does not decrease over time. TMT Bars are specifically designed to maintain the protective oxide layer for years, thereby offering absolute reliability in terms of corrosion resistance throughout their service life. Compatible with concrete, corrosion-resistant TMT bars provide maximum rib area (AR) value for the strongest bonds with concrete. Corrosion-resistant TMT bars do not require any special handling beyond the certified international and national guidelines. You do not have to worry about protecting the bar from moisture-laden areas or the open air, as unlike normal steel bars, which too is a major plus.



Conclusion


Thus, no matter where your construction site is located in the subcontinent- whether it is close to the sea or not, it is always preferred to go for the best corrosion protection equipped TMT bars to ensure maximum quality and reliability for decades to come.


Author Bio: Bishan Mukherjee has long been involved at construction sites which are extremely prone to corrosion. Combining his passions for writing and construction together, his aim is to give birth to writings that help consumers make the right choices whilst operating on practical grounds.

 

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