Rebar & Mesh in Ireland — Sizes, Weights, CARES Certification & How to Order
A concise Irish guide to cut & bent rebar, standard bar diameters, typical mesh types, accessories and delivery.
Fully certified reinforcement
Heiton Steel is one of Ireland’s largest manufacturers of cut & bent rebar, with CARES-approved branches operating to ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001. We supply everyone from self-builders to major contractors via a nationwide network and competitive lead times.
Bar diameters & approximate weights
Typical high-yield rebar diameters and approx. weight per metre (kg/m). Use your engineer’s schedule for final quantities.
| Diameter (mm) | Approx. kg/m | Typical use |
|---|---|---|
| T10 (10mm) | 0.617 | Links, light reinforcing |
| T12 (12mm) | 0.889 | Ground beams, slabs (as scheduled) |
| T16 (16mm) | 1.580 | Primary reinforcement |
| T20 (20mm) | 2.469 | Heavier beams/slabs |
| T25 (25mm) | 3.858 | Major structural members |
| T32 (32mm) | 6.321 | Heavy civil/industrial |
Weights are indicative; final design/quantities by a qualified engineer.
Mesh types commonly used in Ireland
- A142 — 6mm @ 200mm; light-duty slabs and ground floors
- A193 — 7mm @ 200mm; domestic slabs, drives, shed bases
- A252 — 8mm @ 200mm; heavier slabs, commercial floors
- A393 — 10mm @ 200mm; industrial slabs/high load areas
Standard sheet sizes are commonly 4.8m × 2.4m (others available). We also supply spacers, chairs, tying wire and accessories.
Cut & bent schedules — how to order
- Send your engineer’s bar bending schedule (shape codes, diameters, lengths, quantities).
- Confirm delivery location and dates; we operate nationwide with live-tracked vehicles.
- We’ll price, manufacture and deliver with full traceability paperwork.
Find your nearest branch or contact us for a rapid quote.