There are three kinds of rodding that are commonly used for strengthening stone slabs. Of the three types, (steel, fiberglass, and carbon fiber) each has a benefit. Steel, is the sturdiest material. Then carbon fiber, then fiberglass. Each rodding material has its drawbacks. Steel, must be prepared properly to make it rust resistant. Fiberglass's drawback is that of the three, it is the weakest, and carbon fiber is not as strong as steel rodding, but it is like fiberglass in that it does not rust.
So, the
best rodding will depend on what is the most important to you. If you want strength and are willing to put in the extra work of preparing the rodding for the job, go with steel. If you consider price the biggest factor and just need standard strength, fiberglass works well. And if you want the rodding that gives you good results from various aspects, carbon fiber is the way to go.
All kinds of rodding will strengthen the surface and make it more durable than it is without. So, choose the right material for your particular needs. However, the highest quality rodding is the one that gives you both the benefits of steel and the non-rust property of carbon fiber. Steel carbon fiber rodding offers the best of all worlds.
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