Thanks for the Support: Rebar Standees Bend to Ensure Structures Don't Break

In reinforced concrete construction projects, rebar standees are the support mechanisms used to connect and solidify grid structures during the initial building process. A standee is a U-shaped support that has two legs bent in opposite directions at 90 degree angles.

Rebar Standee

Reputable rebar suppliers like White Cap will bend rebar standees to your unique building specifications. Essentially, standees are tied to the lower mat bar to support the upper mat of rebar, and separate the two layers of rebar.

After rebar standees are securely tied in place by using at least two ties on each leg of the standee, a piece of rebar is tied to the top of the standee. Once the standees are tied in place, the upper grid will be assembled on top of them in the same manner as the lower grid.

After all the standees are in the right position, a piece of rebar is tied to each one. This provides a base to support the rest of the upper grid. Standees are usually made from #10 or #13 rebar, but can be larger depending on the size of the rebar mats being supported. Standees should be detailed in accordance with the Concrete Reinforcing Steel Institute's "Manual of Standard Practice".

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