MAKING A STRIKING STATEMENT WITH GRC

GRC or GFRC is a composite material comprising a mixture of hydraulic cement, silica sand, alkali resistant (AR) glass fibres and water. The glass fibres in Fibrecrete effectively reinforce the mortar mix thereby improving its tensile strength and charcteristics.

GRC is a particularly attractive and durable cladding material. It can be moulded into a wide variety of complex shape and profiles and is ideally suited to the popular fast-track approach of using lightweight, prefabricated cladding panels for the exterior of modern buildings.

The main advantage of GRC panels over the corresponding precast concrete alternatives is the considerable saving in weight. This results in savings in the costs of transportation, handling and erection of panels. If this weight advantage is considered at the design stage, it should be possible to effect substantial economics in design of foundations and superstructures for high rise building constructions.

Other notable advantages of GRC cladding are its durability, chemical resistance, non-combustibility and good sound/heat insulation properties.