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[rekhar]

Hi SEFIns,

How important do you think is the brand value is when choosing reinforcement bars. Sure brands like TATA steel that has high ethics is always best to choose from, but that doesn't make the rest any less. Since, the TMT bars have stringent norms, do you think brand matters while choosing reinforcement bars

[Aneesh_Surjith]

Sure, on choosing all products, brand value plays a huge factor, the same is applicable in buying of reinforcement bars. But note that the reinforcement bars that are ISI certified have to meet the standards set and can be said they are equally safe for construction.

But when choosing of reinforcement bars, more than the brand it is actually the grade of TMT bars, which plays an important choice Always choose the grades in accordance to the demands of construction rather than being a victim to marketing propaganda. And as far as reinforcement bars are concerned, TMT steel reinforcement bars are currently the best reinforcement for RCC structures