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 […]
November 15, 2011
GFRC Countertops
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 […]
November 15, 2011
GFRC Ceilings
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 […]
October 31, 2011
GFRC Info: Principles of Landscape Design
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 […]
October 28, 2011
Historic Facade Repair and Replacement: Complying with New York City Law 10/80 and 11/98
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 […]
October 26, 2011
GFRC Info: Life-Cycle Cost
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 […]
October 24, 2011
GFRC Info: Lighting
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 […]
October 21, 2011
GFRC Info: Acoustics
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 […]
October 19, 2011
GFRC Historic Preservation
Stromberg GFRC Helps Preserve Historic Buildings About Historical Preservation of Buildings Historical preservation is one of the keys to our past. It is restoring things to as close to the way they were when they were new as we can get. Some additions or modifications may be made, but they must not change the essential […]
October 17, 2011
GFRC Info: Classical Entablatures
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 […]
November 15, 2011
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