Tag Archives: Structural Insulated Panels

GFRC breaks into the Michigan Market

Posted on December 13, 2010 by Corey

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

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 Architectural Cornice

Posted on November 23, 2010 by Corey

Imagine being lightweight concrete. Our GFRC cornice allows you to have just that. Concrete is almost always reinforced with extremely heavy materials such as steel, but our cornices are reinforced with a lightweight fiberglass, allowing us to cast it very thin … Continue reading →

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reinforcement concrete – tech

Posted on October 12, 2010 by Corey

I found this on the internet on some random forum. I just had to post it as it has a ton of great info in here. CBD-223. Fibre-Reinforced Concrete Originally published April 1982. J.J. Beaudoin Concrete lends itself to a variety … 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

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

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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GFRC, MSDS – Material Safety Data Sheet

Posted on October 4, 2010 by Corey

GFRC (Glass Fiber Reinforced Concrete), MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet) Product name: Alkali Resistant Glass Fiber Product pdf Continuous glass fiber products are articles under EU regulation (REACH), US regulation (TSCA) and Japanese Regulation and therefore, no MSDS is legally required. GFA … Continue reading →

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GFRC (Glass Fiber Reinforced Concrete) Face Coat

Posted on September 26, 2010 by Corey

GFRC Face Coat GFRC can be produced in a vast array of colors or textures that can resemble limestone or match traditional grey precast (this would be considered a standard face coat). However, the latest technology in pigments will allow darker or … Continue reading →

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GFRC, CSIP Fire tested and approved

Posted on September 25, 2010 by Corey

The Department of Energy states that “In buildings constructed of SIPs, fire investigators have found that the panels held up well. For example, in one case where the structure exceeded 1,000°F (538°C) in the ceiling areas and 200°F (93°C) near … Continue reading →

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Choosing the thickness of foam for your GFRC CSIP project

Posted on September 24, 2010 by Corey

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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