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GFRC Offers the Ultimate in Design Freedom

February 18, 2015

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Enjoy Design Freedom with GFRC There is no building or architectural material quite like glass fiber reinforced concrete (GFRC). Besides its strength, ease of use, eco-friendliness and resistance to a whole host of elements, GFRC has unmatched versatility in how it can be used and what it can be made to look like. GFRC Can […]

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Guide to GFRC Surface Texture and Finish

June 24, 2014

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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 […]

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GFRC Reinforcement

May 28, 2014

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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 […]

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The High Strength of GFRC: A Brief Guide

May 12, 2014

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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 […]

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GFRC Decorative Rocks and Stones

April 30, 2014

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Creating Faux Rock with GFRC GFRC proves that anything is possible. Imagine it and it can become real thanks to the magic qualities of this type of alternative concrete product. That includes rocks, which can be designed to look just like the real thing, creating an oasis around a pool or adding a rustic look […]

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Fiberglass Mesh: What it is and How it Works

April 10, 2014

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Fiberglass Mesh Details As a key ingredient in GFRC, an alternative material now used in numerous construction and restoration projects due to its lightweight, durability, and flexibility, fiberglass mesh has an important role to play in helping GFRC deliver all these advantages. What is Fiberglass Mesh? Fiberglass mesh consists of alkali-resistant glass fibers. The glass […]

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Using GFRC for Restoration Projects

March 31, 2014

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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 […]

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The Benefits of Reinforced Concrete

February 17, 2014

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Reinforced Concrete and its Benefits Today’s construction materials have been expanded to include new materials that change what is possible with remodeling, renovation, and new construction as well as that respond to the need for smarter environmental choices and cost-effective solutions. One of these is reinforced concrete that offers multiple benefits for all types of […]

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GFRC vs. Architectural Concrete

January 20, 2014

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Concrete Construction Compared to GFRC Construction Concrete was the material of choice for decades for all types of buildings, structures, and applications. However, a relatively new material developed in the last 30 years known as GFRC (glass fiber reinforced concrete) has changed the construction environment, offering considerable advantages for the contractor, architect, and developer. What […]

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