GFRC

Question 1

What does ‘GFRC’ stand for?

Answer 1

Glass Fibre Reinforced Concrete

Question 2

What is GFRC made of?

Answer 2

It is made from Portland cement, sand, glass-fibres and water. The glass-fibres add tensile strength.

Question 3

Important dimensions to note:

Answer 3

1/2” to 3/4” thick panel with light gauge steel backup frame; the frame is anchored to the building frame.

The skin is hung +/- 2” from the face of the frame with anchors that allow for differential movement between the skin and the frame but are rigid enough to transfer wind loads.

Question 4

How are GFRCs mounted on walls?

Answer 4

The GFRC skin has a flex anchor embedded into a bonding pad. There is a 2” min. gap between the frame and the skin. The anchor is welded to a frame member.