Certified GatorBar Dealer · Eastern NM & West Texas

Rebar That Outlasts the Job.

Mercadal's Construction is a certified GatorBar® dealer — your local source for the stronger, lighter, rust-proof alternative to steel. Built for the harsh conditions of New Mexico and West Texas.

Tensile strength vs. steel rebar
Lighter than steel — easier installs
0
Rust. Ever. Zero spalling. Zero recalls.
30–45%
Labor savings on every project
ICC AC454 Certified
US Manufactured
Zero Slivers
Millions of Feet Installed
No Rust. No Spalling.
Why GatorBar?

If It's Not GatorBar,
It's an Imitator.

Fiberglass rebar has been around — but not all FRP rebar is the same. GatorBar is the only fiberglass rebar manufactured entirely in the USA, and Mercadal's is your certified local dealer.

2× the Strength

GatorBar's tensile strength is twice that of steel rebar. Replace #4 steel with #3 GatorBar — fewer bars, same strength.

4× Lighter

25 pieces of #3 GatorBar weighs just 39 lbs. Less fatigue, faster installs, and more projects per day.

Zero Rust. Ever.

Fiberglass doesn't rust — period. No spalling, no bleed, no long-term maintenance headaches for your clients.

30–45% Labor Savings

Lighter material means faster handling and tying. Your crew moves quicker and your margins go up.

Stable Pricing

Unlike steel, GatorBar's price doesn't swing with imports or market volatility. Predictable costs for better bidding.

Sliver-Free Grip

GatorBar's proprietary grip technology eliminates slivers — safer to handle and faster to work with on site.

GatorBar vs. Steel Rebar

The numbers don't lie. See why contractors across the country are making the switch.

GatorBar
Steel Rebar
Tensile Strength
2× stronger
Baseline
Weight
4× lighter
Heavy
Rust / Corrosion
Zero — ever
Corrodes over time
Labor Cost
30–45% savings
Standard cost
Price Stability
Stable — US made
Import-driven swings
Slivers / Safety
Sliver-free grip
Cuts & slivers
Certification
ICC AC454 / ESR-4526
Standard ASTM
Tensile Strength
GatorBar
2× stronger
Steel
Baseline
Weight
GatorBar
4× lighter
Steel
Heavy
Rust / Corrosion
GatorBar
Zero — ever
Steel
Corrodes over time
Labor Cost
GatorBar
30–45% savings
Steel
Standard cost
Price Stability
GatorBar
Stable — US made
Steel
Import-driven swings
Slivers / Safety
GatorBar
Sliver-free grip
Steel
Cuts & slivers
Certification
GatorBar
ICC AC454 / ESR-4526
Steel
Standard ASTM
Where You Can Use It

GatorBar Works Everywhere You Pour.

Driveways & Slabs

Residential and commercial slabs that won't crack or rust through.

Parking Lots

Heavy-traffic flatwork reinforced for decades of durability.

Foundations & Footings

Structural bases built to outlast steel-reinforced alternatives.

Commercial Flatwork

Warehouses, retail pads, and industrial floors — all with GatorBar.

Walkways & Patios

Decorative and functional flatwork with a rust-free future.

Drainage & Retaining

Walls and drainage structures that don't corrode from ground moisture.

Agricultural

Grain bins, livestock pads, and ag slabs built for the long haul.

Repairs & Replacement

Tear-outs upgraded with GatorBar so it never has to be replaced again.

ICC AC454 Certified
ESR-4526 · Zero Recalls · Zero Failures

GatorBar is ICC AC454 certified (ESR-4526) — the gold standard for fiberglass rebar compliance. Mercadal's Construction is a certified GatorBar dealer. Every project gets the real thing. If it's not GatorBar, it's an imitator.

GET A GATORBAR ESTIMATE

ASK US ABOUT GATORBAR® ON YOUR NEXT PROJECT.

Whether you're a homeowner, contractor, or developer — we'll walk you through how GatorBar can lower your costs and extend the life of your concrete. Serving Eastern New Mexico & West Texas.

Phone: (575) 763-3130

Email: mgcestimates@mercadals.com