FiberMax Fibrillated™ is Prairie Materials’ fiber reinforcement solution for projects that need dependable shrinkage control and practical finishing performance. The fibers are distributed throughout the mix in three dimensions, helping support the aggregate structure and reduce the kind of segregation that can lead to bleeding, surface defects, and curling. For contractors and specifiers, that means a more consistent concrete placement with added support where early-stage cracking can start.
FiberMax Fibrillated™ is a cost-effective alternative to light-gauge welded wire fabric on residential flatwork and light-duty commercial floors. The fiber network is designed to increase adhesion within the mortar matrix, improving compressive and tensile strength while providing shrinkage and temperature reinforcement. It also offers excellent finishing characteristics, which matter on surfaces where appearance and field handling both need to hold up.
FiberMax Fibrillated™ is made with polypropylene fibers that use a fibrillated network to create more contact points inside the concrete. That structure helps prevent plastic-stage cracking, where many of the first surface issues begin, and Prairie Materials notes that it can prevent 80 to 100 percent of cracks in the plastic state when used appropriately. It also complies with ASTM C 1116/C 1116M Section 4.1.3, Type III, Note 2.
For projects that need practical reinforcement without unnecessary complexity, this makes FiberMax Fibrillated™ a strong fit. It can help reduce labor, improve crew safety, and support a more efficient build process when compared with traditional light-gauge reinforcement systems. Prairie Materials brings that kind of dependable material support to projects that need both performance and good finishing results.
When a project calls for secondary reinforcement that is simple to use and dependable in the field, FiberMax Fibrillated™ can be a practical fit. Our team can help answer questions about product selection, placement, and whether it matches your specification needs.
Contact our team at (708) 458-0400 to request more information about FiberMax Fibrillated™ or review the product brochure for your next project.
The fibrillated fiber network is designed to reduce plastic shrinkage cracking and support the mix during the early stages of placement.
FiberMax Fibrillated™ has excellent finishing properties for flatwork and light-duty floors.
The product is presented as a cost-effective substitute for light-gauge welded wire fabric in suitable applications.
FiberMax Fibrillated™ is suitable for residential flatwork and light-duty commercial floors, where shrinkage control and finishing quality are important. It is a good alternative to welded wire fabric in select applications.
The product is designed to reduce plastic shrinkage cracking, which is one of the earliest forms of cracking that can affect newly placed concrete. It can prevent 80 to 100 percent of cracks in the plastic state when used properly.
Yes. Prairie Materials specifically notes that FiberMax Fibrillated™ has excellent finishing properties, making it a practical option for projects where surface quality matters.
No. It is used as secondary reinforcement and a practical alternative to light-gauge welded wire fabric in suitable applications, but it does not replace structural steel reinforcement where the project requires it.
FiberMax Fibrillated™ complies with ASTM C 1116/C 1116M Section 4.1.3, Type III, Note 2.
