GFRC Information

GFRC is Cost Effective So many of the benefits of using GFRC in place of traditional concrete add up to one very big advantage – cost effectiveness. Here is a rundown on what makes this building material cost effective. What Does Cost Effective Mean? Cost effective does not mean cheap or low cost. What it […]

GFRC Offers Versatility in Surface Texture and Finish Among its many benefits, GFRC is known for its versatility and design freedom. Imagine being able to work with a material that could be made to look like just about any type of natural or man-made material. After all, no two buildings are the same. Each structure […]

The Durability of GFRC Construction materials are made with the intention of lasting a long time and putting up with a number of forces that want to break them down. Concrete has been the go-to material of choice because of its reputation for being a tough material. However, new materials are emerging that are proving that it […]

Reinforcement of GFRC  Glass fiber reinforced concrete, also known as GFRC, is fast becoming one of the most commonly used construction materials and the material of choice for architects who are looking to add high quality, durable architectural features to buildings and structures. This is because GFRC is known to be tough, strong, lightweight and […]

A Guide to GFRC Strength GFRC, technically known as glass fiber reinforced concrete, is fast becoming one of the most widely used construction materials because of its numerous benefits, including its versatility for a number of projects and applications as well as its ability to be made to look like everything from natural stone, to […]

GFRC Restoration Often historical buildings need a facelift, including many of its architectural components.  There could be crumbling materials, such as terra cotta, limestone, and carved stone, which are no longer providing the aesthetics or structural integrity that they once had.  In this case, they need to be restored or simply replaced. One of the […]

GFRC Molds by Stromberg Part of our GFRC design process is to create a mold for our clients that helps ensure that what is manufactured will fit the restoration or construction project. What is GFRC? GFRC is glass fiber reinforced concrete, which is made of a mixture of glass fibers, concrete, aggregate and other ingredients […]

Precast Concrete Compared to GFRC While precast concrete has been used longer compared to GFRC, which has been developed and used more commonly in the last few decades, there are some comparisons between the two materials that have led many construction and design firms to begin using GFRC more often than precast concrete. Here’s why: […]

Access Panels in GFRC   Although they might not be a building’s most glamorous component, access panels are an absolute necessity in this day and age. Buildings are more wired than they ever have been with fiber optic cables, electric wires, running water and climate control, and your maintenance crews need to be able to […]

Saving Time and Money with Precast GFRC When you’re in the construction business, time is money. Every wasted minute at the construction site is revenue lost. Fortunately, Stromberg Architectural supplies precast GFRC architectural elements to help you save valuable time during your next construction or renovation project. Stromberg provides a huge selection of architectural elements […]