Classical Orders for GFRC Columns About Classical Orders of Architecture The ancient Greeks were the first people to build extensively using what we now call Classical Architecture. Their extensive temples and other public buildings allowed them to hone these forms. The Romans, particularly Vitruvius, appreciated these principles. Vitruvius wrote Ten Books on Architecture in about […]
October 13, 2011
GFRC Info: Wayfinding
GFRC Wayfinding: Breadcrumbs for Your Patrons Wayfinding has come a long way from following a humble trail of breadcrumbs. Whether you are flagging a trail through a city with directional signage, or marking the boundaries of a college campus with signage, it is reassuring for patrons, guests or customers to have something to look […]
October 10, 2011
GFRC Illuminated Bollards Add Security
Illuminated Bollards in GFRC from Stromberg Architectural Products Illuminated bollards meet both the need for security and the need for light. They can be used to line paths or block the flow of traffic, just as normal bollards can. The addition of the light, however, means they are more visible and less likely to be […]
October 6, 2011
GFRC for the Landscape
Landscaping with GFRC Products Stromberg Supplies Dozens of Distinctive Landscaping Products in GFRC Glass Fiber Reinforced Concrete (GFRC) products can add significantly to a well landscaped area. Considering a bird bath or meditation bench? GFRC is lighter and more durable than concrete and is available in a number of products. In fact, GFRC can be […]
October 4, 2011
GFRC Fireplaces Warm Your Heart
GFRC Fireplaces from Stromberg Architectural Products As a seasonal chill enters the air, thoughts turn to enjoying a nice fire in the fireplace. No fireplace? GFRC makes a wonderful fireplace and mantel combination for any building. Fireplaces have two functions: keep the fire safely contained and look nice. Fireplaces made of GFRC perform both functions […]
October 2, 2011
Caring for GFRC
With GFRC, a Little Care Goes a Long Way Glass Fiber Reinforced Concrete is an amazingly diverse building material. It can emulate dozens of building materials from quarried granite to polished marble to poured concrete and even natural grain wood. Surprisingly, GFRC is also incredibly low-maintenance; GFRC is rot resistant, termite resistant and easy to care […]
September 29, 2011
Restoring St. Peter Church with GFRC
A World Class Restoration of St. Peter’s Thanks to Stromberg and GFRC When St. Peter’s Church in Canton, Ohio, needed renovation, they decided to go first class. They approached Stromberg GFRC for help realizing their vision. Stromberg GFRC cast over 3,000 pieces for this project. The challenge with this renovation project was to match the color and texture […]
September 27, 2011
GFRC Balustrades
Balustrades in Glass Fiber Reinforced Concrete Balustrades are the rails that keep you from falling off a balcony, staircase, or other surface. They actually consist of the top rail, the baluster, and the base rail, or plinth. Balustrades can be very utilitarian or they can be visually stunning. Stromberg GFRC specializes in visually stunning […]
September 25, 2011
GFRC in Marine Environments
Marine environments are hard on structures. If the structure is near salt water, the salt corrodes and degrades it. Even fresh water can corrode metal and cause damage due to humidity. Of course, then there is the wildlife — sharks like to bite everything to see what it is, marine mammals do the same, and […]
September 23, 2011
GFRC Brackets by Stromberg
Most people are familiar with shelf brackets. They hold the shelf up so you can put your things away on it. Balconies, bay windows, and other things that need to be held up also have brackets. These can be very plain and functional. They can also be very ornate and beautiful. If you want ornate […]
October 15, 2011
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