GFRC Information

GFRC Countertops by Stromberg Architectural Accidents happen, so whether they are in your house, an upscale restaurant or a college coffee shop, stuff is going to spill and be dropped on countertops. Coffee or spaghetti, countertops need to stand up to tough spills without staining or losing their luster. They also need to be able […]

Curved Wall Panels in GFRC GFRC Curved Wall Panels One of the great advantages of using cast GFRC panels in your building design is that they can be curved.  Curves add architectural interest points as well as allowing a building to be something other than a square or rectangle. Single or Compound Curves in GFRC […]

Security Bollards in GFRC Since September 11th, 2001, public safety has become a much more important issue. As we have learned from the many terrorist attacks, both domestic and abroad, just about anything can be improvised as a weapon. However, every day we casually observe one of the most deceptively dangerous, commonplace weapons: the automobile. […]

GFRC:  A Building Material for Disaster Proof Buildings   GFRC and Life Safety It seems that natural disasters are occurring at an increasing rate.  Many areas are passing stricter and stricter building codes in order to make sure buildings withstand major disasters.  The big four disasters to prepare for are hurricanes, floods, earth quakes, and […]

Detailing GFRC GFRC cladding, paneling and other modular architectural elements from Stromberg Architectural Products arrive as separate, yet largely identical, patterned sections. In order to avoid too much pattern repetition, it is important to assemble the individual pieces properly for a more natural appearance. Some detailing assembly methods are meant purely for aesthetic effect, while […]

Countertops in GFRC   Premade GFRC Countertops Countertops are essential in almost all buildings.  Well laid out counter space can increase productivity and the enjoyment of a space.  Poorly designed counter space can make accomplishing even simple tasks difficult. The material used in constructing the countertops is as important as their placement.  Poor grade materials […]

GFRC Ceilings GFRC for Ceiling Panels Victorian houses, cathedrals, and casinos all have beautiful ceilings full of flair.  To add a special element to any building, dress up the ceilings. This can be as simple as adding GFRC ceiling panels in a grid pattern instead of the conventional spackled and drab ceiling.  Ceiling panels can […]

Using GFRC Effectively in the Landscape About Landscape Design Landscape design, if done well, meets the owner’s needs, enhances the community, increases the property’s resale value, and minimizes the human impact on the environment.  Considerable thought and planning are necessary if a landscape design is to meet all these goals. Factors to Consider in Landscape […]

Life-Cycle Costing Shows GFRC Outshines the Competition The Life-cycle cost of a product is the cost of a product throughout its lifetime. When comparing two products, it is important to examine both products’ life-cycle cost – not just the cost up-front.  Sometimes the one that is the cheapest at first glance can be the most […]

Lighting with GFRC:  Part 1   Have you ever been in a room that was so poorly lighted you cannot see where you are going?  Or brightly lit, but the lights shone right in your eyes as you tried to look around?  What about a path when it grows dark and you can no longer […]