GFRC
GFRC
GFRC for great aesthetics and exceptional performance Glass Fibre Reinforced Concrete (GFRC) is one of the most innovative construction materials available and provides designers with complex aesthetics as well as exceptionally high performance. GFRC panels, generally ribbed or sandwich panels, provide durability, fire resistance, sound reduction and energy efficiency as well as the superior properties inherent in the material. With one-fifth of the weight for the same solution in precast concrete, this option is more suitable for areas with restricted access, and gives the building structure considerably less loads. GFRC panels are lightweight but extremely strong, and come in a wide variety of finishes and colours. Tough and impact-proof, they have unrivalled durability, being resistant to acid rain, ultra- violet light and freeze-thaw.
Distinct Advantages
Standards and Specifications
B.S. 6432: 1984 - Methods to determine properties of glass reinforced cement material.
Specification for the manufacture of GFRC GRCA011O.
Prestressed concrete institute, USA manual 128-recommeneded practice for manufacture of glass reinforced concrete panels EDN 4th.
Prestressed concrete institute, USA Manual 130-91 for quality control for plants and production of GFRC panels.
- Ordinary Portland Cement, B.S. 12, ASTM 150C
- High Silica Sand ASTMC 144 Glass Fibre - Alkali Resistant MIN 16% Zirconium Admixtures-ASTMC494
- Pigments-ASTMC979
- Sealants-ASTMC1193/C920 Primary Fixing Hardware-S.S .304
- Support Material-M.S./G.l.-ASTMA36
Samudyam GFRC offers GFRC Components in wide range of finished like:
- White Smooth Pigmented
- White/Colour Painted Stone
- Exposed Aggregate
- Stone Texture
- Sand blasted
- Wooden Texture
- Veener Backed
- Colour Pigmented
Note: As GFRC uses iron oxide based pigments, colour variation and shade is expected, dark colours tend to fade.
Recommended paints are:
- Cement based masonry paints
- Acrylics
- Water based resins paints
- Mineral based coats
