What is glass fiber reinforced concrete (GFRC)?
What is glass fiber reinforced concrete (GFRC)?
If you aren’t yet familiar with glass fiber reinforced concrete (GFRC), you should be. GFRC is a specialized form of concrete with many applications. It can be effectively used to create façade wall panels, fireplace surrounds, vanity tops and concrete countertops due to its unique properties and tensile strength.
How long does glass fiber reinforced concrete last?
Glass fiber reinforced concrete has been tested both by accelerated aging tests in the laboratory and in real life installations. GRC can be expected to last as long as pre-cast concrete. In many environments, as when exposed to salt spray or high moisture, the GRC can be expected to perform better, as there is no steel reinforcement to corrode.
Why choose synsynstone glass fibre concrete?
Synstone glass fibre concrete is superior in strength and strength retention to any reinforced cement composite currently available. The panels have unique and customized appearances that come in many colours. From subtle to bold textures, these finishes meet the most sophisticated requirements.
Why GFRC cladding?
Lightweight, strong, and durable, and available in an almost unlimited diversity of shapes, colors, and textures, GFRC allows the Architect the widest possible range of creative, artistic and architectural expression for the most visible element of a structure – its exterior cladding.
How thick is a GFRC concrete countertop?
How thick is a typical GFRC concrete countertop? – Typical concrete countertops made with GFRC range from ¾” to 1” in thickness. This is the minimum thickness that a long, flat countertop can be made so it doesn’t break when handled or transported. Smaller wall tiles can be much thinner.
What are the advantages of GFRC panels?
Ability to Construct Lightweight Panels – Although the relative density is similar to concrete, GFRC panels can be much thinner than traditional concrete panels, making them lighter.
What is the function of fibers in GFRC?
Alkali resistant fibers act as the principle tensile load carrying member while the polymer and concrete matrix binds the fibers together and helps transfer loads from one fiber to another. Without fibers GFRC would not possess its strength and would be more prone to breakage and cracking.
