Guides & Knowledge
Educational how-to articles and explainers: understanding reinforcing steel, welded mesh, cut and bend, shape codes and estimating quantities. Practical guidance for engineers, contractors, builders and homeowners.
Custom Cut and Bend Steel for Residential Slab Construction
How residential slabs are reinforced, why cut and bend to your bending schedule saves time on site, and how to order from your nearest RMS branch. Delivery across South Africa.
Buy Reinforcing Steel and Mesh Online in Gauteng: How the RMS Shop Works
Save up to 40% on Y bar and R bar, in our October 2026 price comparison, when you order online from RMS. Buy reinforcing steel, welded mesh and accessories at any hour, with every price shown including VAT, and have it delivered anywhere in Gauteng or collect it free from our Germiston head office.
Reinforcing Bar Couplers Compared: Choosing the Right System for Your Project
A practical comparison of the three Ancon reinforcing bar coupler systems RMS supplies, TTS, CXL and MBT: where each suits your project, and how to specify and order.
249 Tonnes, One Pour: RMS Steel Fixing at The Granger, Cape Town
RMS Cape Town cut, bent, delivered and fixed 249 tonnes of reinforcing steel, ready for the biggest pour WBHO Cape has ever done.
What Is Brickforce, and When Do You Need It?
Brickforce explained. What it is, the common widths, how it strengthens brickwork, where it goes in a wall, and how to buy it directly from RMS.
Welded Mesh Explained: Reference Numbers, Sizes and How to Choose the Right One
A clear guide to welded reinforcing mesh. What Ref numbers like Ref 245 and Ref 395 mean, standard sheet sizes, common uses, and how to choose the right mesh for your project.
How Much Reinforcing Steel Do I Need? A Simple Guide for Builders and Homeowners
Learn how to estimate reinforcing steel, welded mesh, brickforce, and concrete requirements for your next project, and see how the free RMS calculators help you plan smarter and reduce waste.
Understanding Rebar Shape Codes: A Practical Guide for Contractors and Builders
Understand what rebar shape codes are, how they simplify communication between engineers and fabricators, and why they are essential for accurate Cut & Bend reinforcement on every project.
What Is Cut & Bend Steel and Why Does It Save Time on Site?
Understand what Cut & Bend steel is, how it removes the need for on-site fabrication, and why contractors and builders use it to save time, reduce waste and improve accuracy on site.
What Is Welded Mesh? Applications, Benefits and Common Uses in Construction
Understand what welded mesh is, how it improves construction efficiency, and why it is widely used in reinforced concrete applications.
