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GFRC (Glass Fiber Reinforced Concrete) – Legacy Cladding Systems
When PCI-certified GFRC is specified in architectural documents, Zoho Stone provides full design-assist, engineering coordination, fabrication, and installation services for GFRC exterior cladding systems on institutional and commercial projects.
Drawing on decades of hands-on experience with traditional precast and GFRC systems, our team delivers assemblies that meet project performance requirements for durability, aesthetics, and constructability.
Compared to conventional architectural precast, GFRC panels weigh up to 50% less, reducing demands on foundations, footings, and structural framing. This weight reduction can contribute to lower structural costs and improved construction sequencing—particularly on multi-story buildings—while maintaining the visual character of precast concrete fabrication.
GFRC cladding has been widely used on new construction projects requiring larger panel formats, as well as on façade recladding applications where reducing dead load is a key consideration. It is also employed for decorative architectural elements where complex geometry or panel weight presents challenges for conventional precast systems.
From exposed aggregate finishes and multi-color surfaces to complex geometric forms used in combination with other façade materials, GFRC has historically served as a more efficient alternative to traditional precast concrete.
Zoho Stone’s extensive experience with GFRC systems directly informed the development and adoption of Forton MG®—a lighter, cleaner alternative designed to address the environmental and practical limitations inherent to cement-based precast materials.
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