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What you need to know before you start your next precast Concrete project | GFRC

Posted on November 9, 2010 by Corey Turcotte

This video will show you how GFRC (Glass Fiber Reinforced Concrete) is better than traditional precast concrete. Click the link below to view the GFRC Construction video in a new page Before you start your next precast project, you should … Continue reading →

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Why are Contractors and Designers going with GFRC

Posted on August 20, 2010 by Corey Turcotte

Why are Contractors, Architects and Designers going with GFRC? There are plenty of reasons you should consider using GFRC (Glass Fiber Reinforced Concrete) when considering a material that is light, strong, weather resistant, attractive and fire retardant material is required. … Continue reading →

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Affecting Cost of your GFRC project

Posted on August 12, 2010 by Corey Turcotte

Some design considerations that may affect the cost of GFRC used in your project: The amount of detail. Number of repetitive pieces of glass fiber reinforcedconcrete. (Numerous casts of a GFRC shapes are more economical per piece, than one-time only … Continue reading →

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GFRC vs EIFS

Posted on August 11, 2010 by Corey Turcotte

Why you would choose GFRC for your next project. Strength GFRC – A typical mix with 5% glass fiber has a compressive strength of 6,000 to 8,000 psi. EIFS – Typically has a compressive strength of 15 psi GFRC is 400 – … Continue reading →

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GFRC : What is GFRC?

Posted on August 4, 2010 by Corey Turcotte

GFRC Construction, Inc. What is GFRC ? Glass fiber reinforced concrete (GFRC), also called GRC or FRC, is a cementitious, composite material, cast in thin shell shapes for use in construction consisting of Portland cement, aggregate, water, alkali-resistant glass fibers, … Continue reading →

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