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GFRC (Glass Fiber Reinforced Concrete) – Legacy Cladding Systems

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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