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GFRC COMPOSITION:
Portland Cement Fine Aggregate Water Alkali-Resistant (AR) Glass Fiber
Source: www.stonewear.com
Source: www.stonewear.com
GFRC APPLICATIONS:
Exterior Ornamentation Interior Details Landscape Furnishings
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Source: www.stonewear.com
Source: www.interlock-concrete.com
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!
Source: www.architecturalfacades.com
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
Source: www.artisticarchitecture.com
Source: www.artisticarchitecture.com
GFRC CONCLUSION:
BEFORE
AFTER
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Source: www.artisticarchitecture.com
Source: www.archprecast.com
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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