GLASS FIBER REINFORCED CONCRETE

(GFRC)
GFRC COMPOSITION:
• Portland Cement
• Fine Aggregate
• Water
• Alkali-Resistant (AR) Glass Fiber

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GFRC APPLICATIONS:
• Exterior Ornamentation
• Interior Details
• Landscape Furnishings

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GFRC ADVANTAGES:
• Light weight (90% less than concrete)
• Limitless opportunities for architectural expression
• Weather Resistance
• Surface can be left uncoated
• Class A Fire Rating
• CHEAP!

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GFRC DISADVANTAGES:
• Used as NON-loadbearing only
• Requires separate anchorage system for installation
• Large panels must be reinforced
• Color additives may fade with sunlight
• May have different absorption rate than adjacent historic material

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GFRC CONCLUSION:

BEFORE AFTER

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REFERENCES:
• APA: Architectural Precast Association. Ft. Myers, FL. April 25,
2003.
<http://www.archprecast.org/gfrchand.htm>

• Park, Sharon C., AIA. The Use of Substitute Materials on Historic

BuildingExteriors. April 25, 2003.
< http://www.historichomeworks.com/hhw/pbriefs/pb16.htm>

• Stonewear: Composite Stone Products. Carson City, NV. April

25th, 2003.
<http://www.stonewear.com>
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