FiberMax Mono™ is Prairie Materials’ fiber reinforcement option for projects where controlling early shrinkage cracking is a priority. The fibers are distributed in three dimensions throughout the mix, giving the concrete more internal support and helping reduce the microcracks that can form as water evaporates from the surface. For residential slab-on-grade work, that means a practical way to improve performance without changing the familiar placement process.
FiberMax Mono™ is especially well-suited for plastic shrinkage control and does not replace structural steel reinforcement. This distinction matters because the product is intended to support the mix during early-stage cracking, not act as a substitute for rebar where structural reinforcement is required.
FiberMax Mono™ uses an extremely small diameter-to-length polypropylene fiber that is almost invisible in the finished concrete. This fine profile helps the mix retain excellent finishing characteristics while still delivering the reinforcing benefits of distributed synthetic fibers. FiberMax reinforced concrete improves permeability and abrasion resistance while eliminating more than 85 percent of plastic shrinkage cracking potential.
For contractors, that combination can support a cleaner finish and a more dependable slab surface. It also gives project teams a cost-conscious alternative for applications where traditional steel reinforcement is not the right fit. FiberMax Mono™ is a straightforward material choice for residential work that needs dependable reinforcement in a practical format.
FiberMax Mono™ is a practical option when a project calls for secondary reinforcement in residential slab-on-grade concrete. Our team can help you review the product details, confirm whether it fits your application, and support the next step in your specification process.
Contact our team at (708) 458-0400 to request more information about FiberMax Mono™ or ask for product literature.
The fiber network helps prevent early microcracks from growing as the concrete cures.
The fibers are nearly invisible and are designed to preserve excellent finishing characteristics.
FiberMax reinforced concrete improves permeability and abrasion resistance while reducing plastic shrinkage cracking potential.
FiberMax Mono™ is excellent for residential slab-on-grade projects. It is best used for plastic shrinkage control in applications where steel reinforcement is not being replaced.
No. FiberMax Mono™ does not replace any steel reinforcement. It is used to help control plastic shrinkage cracking and support the mix, while structural reinforcement remains a separate design requirement.
It is designed to prevent the microcracks that form as water evaporates from the concrete during the plastic shrinkage stage from growing. FiberMax reinforced concrete can eliminate more than 85 percent of plastic shrinkage cracking potential.
Polypropylene fibers are almost invisible and provide excellent finishing characteristics. That makes the product a practical choice for slabs where appearance and placement quality both matter.
Polypropylene fibers meet ASTM C1116 standards.
