GFRC Information

Fiberglass Mesh Details As a key ingredient in GFRC, an alternative material now used in numerous construction and restoration projects due to its lightweight, durability, and flexibility, fiberglass mesh has an important role to play in helping GFRC deliver all these advantages. What is Fiberglass Mesh? Fiberglass mesh consists of alkali-resistant glass fibers. The glass […]

Precast Concrete Compared to GFRC While precast concrete has been used longer compared to GFRC, which has been developed and used more commonly in the last few decades, there are some comparisons between the two materials that have led many construction and design firms to begin using GFRC more often than precast concrete. Here’s why: […]

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 […]