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Guide to GFRC Surface Texture and Finish

June 24, 2014

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GFRC Offers Versatility in Surface Texture and Finish Among its many benefits, GFRC is known for its versatility and design freedom. Imagine being able to work with a material that could be made to look like just about any type of natural or man-made material. After all, no two buildings are the same. Each structure […]

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The High Strength of GFRC: A Brief Guide

May 12, 2014

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A Guide to GFRC Strength GFRC, technically known as glass fiber reinforced concrete, is fast becoming one of the most widely used construction materials because of its numerous benefits, including its versatility for a number of projects and applications as well as its ability to be made to look like everything from natural stone, to […]

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The Benefits of Reinforced Concrete

February 17, 2014

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Reinforced Concrete and its Benefits Today’s construction materials have been expanded to include new materials that change what is possible with remodeling, renovation, and new construction as well as that respond to the need for smarter environmental choices and cost-effective solutions. One of these is reinforced concrete that offers multiple benefits for all types of […]

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GFRC vs. Architectural Concrete

January 20, 2014

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Concrete Construction Compared to GFRC Construction Concrete was the material of choice for decades for all types of buildings, structures, and applications. However, a relatively new material developed in the last 30 years known as GFRC (glass fiber reinforced concrete) has changed the construction environment, offering considerable advantages for the contractor, architect, and developer. What […]

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GFRC Security Bollards

September 19, 2012

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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. […]

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GFRC Balustrades

September 27, 2011

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  Balustrades in Glass Fiber Reinforced Concrete Balustrades are the rails that keep you from falling off a balcony, staircase, or other surface.  They actually consist of the top rail, the baluster, and the base rail, or plinth.  Balustrades can be very utilitarian or they can be visually stunning.  Stromberg GFRC specializes in visually stunning […]

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