If you could not see, how would you tell where the edge of the pavement was at a train station? Step off a curb and it hurts. Step off the train platform and you could get killed. Glass fiber reinforced concrete can help keep that from happening. (more…)
September 19, 2011
Environment Friendly GFRC
Glass fiber reinforced concrete is an environmentally friendly product. Environment Friendly GFRC is made from naturally occurring minerals contained in cement, aggregates, sand, and glass fibers. These materials are not normally considered pollutants. Further, once they are combined into GFRC, they are stable and inert. (more…)
September 17, 2011
How is GFRC Made?
While GFRC hints at how Stromberg GFRC is made, it doesn’t tell the whole story. Glass Fiber Reinforced Concrete can be made by any company. It is simply Portland cement, sand, aggregate, and glass fibers. Stromberg GFRC, however, is special. Stromberg mixes a special blend of polymers, Portland cement, sand, aggregate, and glass fibers together. […]
September 15, 2011
GFRC Restoration by Stromberg
GFRC Restoration to Match Restoring old buildings can be a tricky business. It can be a challenge to find the right material to match the original building, but Stromberg has a solution. GFRC is an amazingly flexible material that can emulate nearly any building material. Whether your columns need to be patched, or new columns […]
September 13, 2011
GFRC Chimney Caps Save Money
Animal incursions are expensive. Ever have a squirrel or bird come down the chimney and enter your building? In addition to being hard on the animal, the damage one little squirrel or bird can do in a panic is amazing. You can prevent that problem with a stylish GFRC chimney cap. (more…)
September 9, 2011
GFRC Panels at the University of Alabama Football Stadium
GFRC Panels Help this Stadium Score Big with Fans When you are working on a stadium that can hold 15,000 avid fans, you want to use durable and attractive material. That is why the University of Alabama chose Stromberg GFRC for the cornice and front panel on their stadium. The stadium does not just see […]
September 7, 2011
GFRC Window Surrounds Add Flair to Your Building
Windows can get lost on a building. GFRC Window surrounds set windows off and make sure they are noticed. These surrounds can be cast in a number of designs. As usual, Stromberg can do custom designs, as well. Need ideas? Stromberg has the world’s largest selection of window surrounds. You need only add the specification that […]
September 5, 2011
Stromberg Architectural GFRC Installation
If the thought of installing your Stromberg GFRC fills you with dread, not to worry. Stromberg Architectural offers turnkey services that include GFRC installation. You can order from the stock models or order a custom product. For example, the Anthropologie store in Scottsdale, AZ, ordered nearly 2,000 blocks to make a rain screen when they renovated […]
September 2, 2011
GFRC Bas Reliefs Adds Flair to Buildings
When the great cathedrals of Europe were being built, stone masons could spend a lifetime carving the bas relief for the church. Indeed, sometimes their sons spent their lives on the same buildings. Fortunately, it does not take that long to make beautiful bas relief carvings these days. (more…)
August 31, 2011
Stromberg GFRC and Hurricanes
Prepping for Hurricanes with Stromberg GFRC It seems like every year, we are witnessing bigger and bigger hurricanes. It used to be that only the tropics had to worry about hurricanes, but Irene changed the game. Now everyone from Texas to Maine needs to be prepared for hurricanes. Fortunately, Stromberg Architectural GFRC can help. Wind-resistant […]
September 21, 2011
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