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GFRC breaks into the Michigan Market

Posted on December 13, 2010 by Corey Turcotte

I had been hearing a lot about this product, GFRC which is an application for exterior finishes for homes and businesses. I thought it was new to the building industry but apparently it was only new to me. It has … Continue reading →

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GFRC the most phenomenal product

Posted on December 13, 2010 by Corey Turcotte

Omg! I have found the most phenomenal product. It is called GFRC. They make panels using thick sheets of Styrofoam, which they spray front and back with GFRC (a cement type product) but it is lightweight and waterproof. It is … Continue reading →

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GFRC – Glass Fiber Reinforced Concrete and Sustainable Design

Posted on November 29, 2010 by Corey Turcotte

GFRC Glass Fiber Reinforced Concrete and Sustainable Design GFRC contains materials that, taken from the soil, have no adverse effect on the environment. Concrete’s components include Fly Ash, Silica Sand, Portland cement and aggregate. In GFRC we introduce the component … Continue reading →

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What is GRFC and why are so many builders and designers using it?

Posted on October 8, 2010 by Corey Turcotte

What is GRFC and why are so many builders and designers using it? Glass fiber reinforced concrete is an engineered material that contains cement, polymers, and glass fibers that are ingrained in the cementious matrix. The properties are influenced by … Continue reading →

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GFRC (Glass Fiber Reinforced Concrete) for the newbie

Posted on October 6, 2010 by Corey Turcotte

GFRC (Glass Fiber Reinforced Concrete) for the newbie I had been hearing a lot about this product, GFRC (Glass Fiber Reinforced Concrete) which is an application for exterior finishes for homes and businesses. I thought it was new to the … Continue reading →

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World of Concrete 2011

Posted on October 4, 2010 by Corey Turcotte

World of Concrete 2011 – Las Vegas Convention Center – Jan. 17-21 2011 The World of Concrete is coming to the Convention Center. The World of Concrete holds the annual event in Las Vegas in January between the 17th and … Continue reading →

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Choosing the thickness of foam for your GFRC CSIP project

Posted on September 24, 2010 by Corey Turcotte

Choosing the thickness of foam for your GFRC CSIP project. GFRC (Glass Fiber Reinforced Concrete) CSIP (Composite Structural Insulated Panels) The eps foam is all about R-value. The thicker your foam the more R-value your walls will have. Structural Insulated Panels … Continue reading →

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The new GFRC CSIP Calculator

Posted on September 24, 2010 by Corey Turcotte

GFRC CSIP Calculator GFRC (Glass Fiber Reinforced Concrete) CSIP (Composite Structural Insulated Panel) Coming Soon! GFRC Calculator Free Download: http://www.gfrcconstruction.com/gfrc-calculator/

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GFRC – Precast Concrete and The Green Movement

Posted on September 6, 2010 by Corey Turcotte

GFRC – Precast Concrete and The Green Movement GFRC and ‘Green Building’ The GFRC (Glass Fiber Reinforced Concrete) materials are themselves easy on the environment. For more information please visit: GFRC and The Green Movement: http://www.gfrcconstruction.com/category/green-building-2/

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Characteristic properties of a GFRC/EPS structure

Posted on August 22, 2010 by Corey Turcotte

Characteristic properties of a GFRC/EPS structure By applying this light weight composite material (GFRC/EPS) walls, ceilings, floors, beams and columns, arobust and sustainable building structure is achieved. These materials combined form an incrediblystrong bond that is lightweight and yet withstands … Continue reading →

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