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Many buildings incorporate a crawl space as a necessary part of the architecture. This usually unfinished space can offer access to plumbing and electrical components, assist with installation, and provide ventilation of harmful gases. An access panel seals off the entrance to the crawl space while still allowing access when needed. Crawl space access panels…

See if you can find the ceiling access panel At GC Products, along with our subsidiary Ledge Products, we utilize glass fiber reinforced gypsum (also known as GFRG or GRG) to create ceiling access panels that are durable, fire safe, and affordable. Unlike other access panels made of metal or plastic, GFRG panels blend in…

Access panels are found in almost every commercial property, and many residential ones as well, where there is a need to hide electrical wiring, pipes, and other functional aspects of the building. Because they are so commonly used, access panels are available in a range of materials with metal, plastic, and GFRG as some of…

The charm of historic buildings is undeniable. The ornamentation that characterized classic architecture – columns, ceiling medallions, cornices, mantel pieces, coffered ceilings, and more – creates a unique look that individuals and organizations alike seek to preserve. Many of the ornamental features were originally made from plaster castings that have decayed as time passed. While…

Columns are a necessary structural element of many buildings, but the metal beams do not usually fit with the interior design. For interior columns, covers are installed and finished to match the decor and architecture. In the past, Interior column covers were typically created from materials like plaster, marble and stone. Plaster in particular was…

Compared to pre-cast, stone, and other materials, GFRC has a far higher strength to weight ratio. For thicker materials, this makes them nearly impenetrable. But one of GFRC’s other benefits is that you do not have to create products of the same thickness as you would other materials. Many of our customers opt for GFRC…

Glass Fiber Reinforced Gypsum, known by its acronym GFRG, is used as an interior finishing material as an alternative to plaster. The material uses glass fibers held together with gypsum concrete. This combination can be cast into any shape, is flame-retardant, and lightweight. GFRG also offers additional strength over plaster. But while it is extremely…

GFRG for Signs – Modern and Long Lasting GC Products develops architectural products out of GFRG. We are the preferred choice for column covers, ceilings, panels, and many other architectural products. But GFRG is a versatile material, capable of curves, angles, and any shape that you can imagine. It allows us to create products that…