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 […]

GFRC for Gardening and Landscaping Glass Fiber Reinforced Concrete (GFRC) might not be the most common material for gardening and landscaping, but it is undeniably one of the most versatile and effective. It can be used for any number of purposes including planters, sculpture, barriers, fountains and gazebos. Due to the diverse and durable nature […]

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 […]

GFRC Info:  Historic Restoration and Replication of Terra Cotta and Stone Facades with GFRC and Architectural Fiberglass   Terra Cotta and Stone Facades Lose Their Grip as They Age New York City has some magnificent old buildings.  On occasion, the age of these buildings causes problems.  On rare occasions, some part of these buildings poses […]

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 […]

Using GFRC to Manage Your Acoustics Acoustics in Architecture Acoustics are important in architecture.  No one wants to live in a noisy home or shop in a noisy store.  Focusing on noise reduction is especially important when the building in question is near a  noisy freeway, playground, or other noisy venue.  Acoustics management allows audiences […]

Classical Orders for GFRC Entablatures   About Entablatures An entablature is the superstructure above the column but below the roof.  The architecture of the entablature is generally chosen to match the architecture of the column.  One would not put a Doric entablature over an Ionic column, for example. Entablatures are comprised of three parts: the […]

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 […]