Questions and Answers for Weyerhaeuser 1/2 in. x 10 ft. #4 Rebar

A:  The actual is .5".

A:  This rebar meets ASTM A615 Grade 40.

A:  I didn’t use mine anywhere near heat but it’s a large enough gauge that I don’t see why they wouldn’t 

A:  I would say Ues you can... I would use maybe a bit thicker rebar to do a coal and or wood grate as sometimes the fire CAN get hotter than you think it will, especially is use woods like Cedar or a high grade coal.

A:  Here's the SDS sheet. https://www.weyerhaeuser.com/application/files/9715/3806/4519/Steel_Rebar.pdf

A:  No need for Galvanized 

A:  The rebar is not galvanized.

A:  It is steel, not galvanized.

A:  Rebar is not galvanized, it is bare steel. You can but epoxy coated rebar but Home Depot does not carry it.

A:  I don't believe Home Depot sells 1/2 x 10' Galvanized rebar. They do sell it in 2 and 4' lengths. 10 foot lengths of galvanized rebar are available in 5/8 diameter.

A:  NO. No rebar is galvanized. There is no such thing as galvanize rebar. Even if you expose it to the outside weather it will last for decades.

A:  This rebar should also be available in 2 and 4 foot lengths as well if that helps. Some stores may be able to cut this rebar but I would call first. If you have an angle grinder you can cut it easily yourself with a cut off wheel.

A:  No, the home depot people in my local store won't do it, saying they are not allowed to do it. Just get a hacksaw blade for 1 or 2 or get a cutting blade for more rods and cut it yourself.

A:  Rebar is easy to cut by hand with a hacksaw.

A:  Please call your local store and inquire.

A:  Can be cut with bolt cutters

A:  A rebar bundle is typically one ton. There are 150 20’ bars in a bundle of 1/2” rebar. (#4) There are 96 bars in a bundle of 5/8” (#5)

A:  I can tell you three things about rebar based on my local Home Depot If you were buying 2' rebar, they come in bundles of 6 the biggest rebar that my home depot carries is 1/2" x 10' and they do not mention bundles for this size on line. 20' rebar is not mentioned at all. I think your best bet is calling your local store.

A:  150-152 pcs per unit of 1/2" #4 rebar

A:  You can nail them down. It dies not come with a "capped" end, just a straight cut. You can cap the ends off with a1/2" PVC end-cap.

A:  No, they are just cut to the size they sell them in.

A:  I used the 1/2" rebar as the vertical spindles for a porch railing. They will rust if not painted. I primed and painted mine, and they are holding up well this far.

A:  You can surely build a trellis with it. It will definitely rust if you don't paint it

A:  This is designed to use in concrete and will rust if not covered.

A:  Maybe. It's quite hard to bend without a bender tool. It will rust, even if you paint it. Rusty trellis look?

A:  Depends what the trellis is built for, but I'd say yes. As to the painting, ALL of the rods available at the store I visited were ALREADY rusted. You'd have to REMOVE the rust, THEN paint.

A:  Yes, and I don't know. Yes some stores have pre-cut custom lengths. Common lengths are 2 and 4 ft. I don't know if they would cut custom sizes.

A:  I cut my rebar to length with a cutoff wheel on my grinder

A:  to reply to your question {does home depot cut #4 rebar for certain sizes for customers needs No they do not]

A:  Home Depot sells 1/2 rebar #4 in 2ft, 4ft and 10ft lengths. My store in Midlothian Va 23112 does not perform custom length cuts for rebar. Options that will do the job: hacksaw, sawzall, carbide metal angle grinder, jigsaw and skil saw with carbide metal cutting blade. Each of the mentioned tools will require a metal cutting blade. Use protective eye wear dust protection and gloves.

A:  Please call your local store and inquire.

A:  About 6.5 lbs.

A:  The product weight is 6.68 lb.

A:  About 5 lbs

A:  Copied from Home Depot's product specification 6.68lb. Can find pertinent data on the specification tab.

A:  6.68# according to the Home Depot website