News, Tips, and Updates

News, Tips, and Updates

How GFRC is Solving Stone’s Heaviest Problems

Natural stone has been a defining material in architecture for centuries. It is loved for its texture, weight, durability, and appearance, helping it combine both quality and performance in ways that have withstood the tests of time. Yet, in modern construction, some of those same characteristics have also become some of its greatest challenges. The […]

How Much Indoor Thermal Cycling Can GFRG Handle?

GFRG is typically an indoor material. It is not typically subjected to extreme thermal cycles, at least not in the same way as a traditional exterior façade. Yet, as the weather warms, there are still likely to be temperature fluctuations from poorly functioning HVAC systems, indoor equipment, and more. How well can GFRG be expected […]

How Thick Does GFRG Have to Be?

Glass Fiber Reinforced Gypsum (GFRG) is one of the fastest growing and most popular materials for decorative architectural elements. It is lightweight, easy to mold, and capable of producing very fine details. These strengths make it the choice for architects everywhere, using it for: Its combination of light weight and durability are considered its greatest […]

GFRC In the Home – Places to Use Architectural GFRC in Your Residential Builds

GC Products LLC is one of the leading manufacturers of GFRC products, creating columns, domes, cornices, panels, and more. GFRC is a popular exterior material, because it is uniquely capable of withstanding weather and rain. Inside of a property, many products are instead created with GFRG (we also create these products). However, that doesn’t mean […]

Why GFRC is Often a Better Alternative to Natural Stone

Many people like the look of natural stone, and there’s a good reason for this: it’s beautiful. Stone is not only a classic look, but also one of the most durable materials available today. Or is it? GFRC is able to mimic the look of natural stone, and we’d argue there are many reasons that […]

Benefits of Replicating Terra Cotta with GFRC Replacements

GFRC, on its own, has become one of the most popular materials in modern day construction. It’s durable, lightweight, easy work with, weather resistant, and on and on. We could, of course, go into even greater detail about why our GFRC products are perfect for your project, but today, we’re talking about something more specific. […]

Benefits of Breeze Block Panels

GFRG and GFRC can be molded into almost any shape or design, making them extraordinarily versatile materials for architectural designs. An example of this is breeze block panels, which can be both beautiful and functional inside and outside of a property. For those not currently in the architectural space, let’s talk a little about what […]

Types of Ceiling Soffits

Decorative soffits are a great way to add some depth to your space, improving lighting and making your property look more visually appealing. We’re often contacted by architects that are in need of GFRG soffits that are lighter weight and easier to install, and that often means creating unique soffits that are custom designed to […]

Do You Always Need to Add a Finish to GFRG?

Short answer is: yes. If you have any additional questions, reach out to GC Products LLC Today. For those looking for a longer answer, let’s continue: Glass Fiber Reinforced Gypsum (GFRG) is widely used in interior architectural design for elements such as columns, ceiling details, wall panels, and decorative trims. One of the benefits of […]

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