7 Rebar Mistakes That Collapse Concrete

These hidden steel errors stay invisible until cracks, rust, and failure show up. If the rebar’s wrong, the whole structure pays for it.

This tiny steel mistake can silently destroy an entire building. Wrong rebar spacing weakens concrete fast. No proper cover means rust, damage, and exposure. Short lap splices fail load transfer. Rebars touching soil invite corrosion. Wrong bar size reduces strength. Loose tying lets bars move during the pour. Dirty or rusty rebars weaken the bond. Concrete is strong in compression — but without proper rebar, it’s not enough. Most of these mistakes stay hidden until it’s too late. Follow for real site construction secrets.