Glass fiber reinforcement concrete is a mixture of cement, crushed stones, fine aggregate and polymer additives. After removing GRFC from the mold, it looks similar to precast. The only distinguishable difference is that precast is much heavier than GFRC. GFRC is applications includes building domes, pillars, columns and trims, planters, cladding, restorative projects, underwater applications, statues and many more. GFRC is suitable for all applications, as it does not corrode. It is resistant to UV light. There are more benefits of using GFRC provides than cut stones in building applications.
The main reason why many people prefer GFRC is that it has high moisture resistant. This implies that it does not disintegrate when exposed to water. This makes it suitable for underwater application, for it does not swell when submerged in water. GFRC has compressive strength to withstand heavy weights. GFRC provides a fine furnished product. GFRC is has more strength and it does not need any other kinds of reinforcement. GFRC does not crack easily. It can be cut into different sizes or shapes without chipping. Glass fiber reinforcement concrete has no durability problems. GFRC consist a mixture of low alkaline cements and pozzolans, which enhances durability. GFRC is more durable than other stones.
Glass fiber reinforcement concrete has higher flexibility. It has a wide range of flexibility making it suitable producing different architectural styles and features. GFRC can match many appearance features enabling production of shapes that are easy to fix.
GFRC offers cost effective means of building. GFRC reduces structural and foundation costs and reduce chances of renovation. Many people are using GFRC because it requires low maintenance. GFRC solves economical problems to many users by reducing transport and maintenance costs. They also enable easy thermal expansion. Glass fiber reinforcement concrete has high vapor permeability, which helps to prevent cracking. GFRC and precast concrete has high resistance and it is environmental friendly (uses some refined materials).
Many people use cast stone to replace naturally cut stones, in masonry and architectural applications. Cast stone has higher flexibility of customization. Cast stone is flexible to many designs. This makes it suitable for building conices, facades, copings, decorative wall brands and many others. It is also available in many color palettes and texture. Production of cast stone is faster than cut stone. Cast stone is usually durable than cut or lime stone. Cast stone provides economical solutions and is environmental friendly. Cast stone are easy to fix and does not require much labor.
Precast concrete can be either hollow or solid. Precast concrete provides smooth furnish that and sometimes plastering is not necessary. Precast concrete has high resistance to different weather conditions. The production of cast stone is faster and less labor is required. It is easier to make many copies using the same mold type.
This is through maximizing the number of repetition. Precast concrete applications include engraving, rock salt finish, poured reintaing walls, overlays and many more. Precast concrete is easy and fast to fix and does not require high maintenance.
