Architecture

GFRC has significantly higher flexural, tensile and impact strength compared to other facade materials. GFRC elements are manufactured using a special spraying technique that allows for a low water/cement ratio, low thickness and high strength. Due to the inherent characteristics of the material and the use of acrylic polymers within the mix, rainwater absorption and oxidation from the air are significantly reduced, allowing GFRC curtains to maintain an unchanged image over time and have zero maintenance needs.

GFRC is a new material for Greece, which stands out because it enables architects to achieve maximum flexibility in the design of complex surfaces, such as curved, convex, wavy with various reliefs, textures and colors in the body of the material. It is an industrial product produced by spraying the mixture onto molds of the desired shape and size. There is virtually no limit to the shape or profile that can be created in a variety of smooth, rough and unique textures.

The ability to be produced in thin cross-sections (10-13 mm), gives GFRC the advantage of not burdening the load-bearing body with additional loads and being easy to handle on site even in large panels. . A typical GFRC cladding sheet is approximately 70% – 90% lighter than its reinforced concrete counterpart and weighs between 30 and 45 Kg/m2.

GFRC is a sustainable, environmentally friendly material with a lifespan of over 100 years. We follow an environmentally friendly production process without toxic materials and with low energy consumption. Research shows that the production of GFRC consumes significantly less energy than other popular facade materials. It may be that global cement production accounts for about 5% of global CO2 emissions, but GFRC although rich in cement, has very little weight (90% lower than concrete) and thickness, thus reducing the actual content of the project.CO2 emissions are further reduced if the reduced weight load in construction is taken into account with the resulting savings in structural elements and building foundations. Our production is 100% customized and dedicated to each project, resulting in the minimum possible waste of materials. As a result most GFRC-clad buildings achieve high BREEAM and LEED ratings, and it is easy for project stakeholders to assess the environmental impact of GFRC elements.

GFRC is a non-combustible material and releases negligible smoke emissions in a fire. Belongs to fire protection class A1 (“non-combustible” according to DIN 4102)

GFRC is a natural material, perfectly adapted to the environment. Its raw materials come from nature and the production processes do not include any chemical treatment. It is an authentic, living material that changes naturally under temperature changes and weather conditions, but without losing its mechanical and physical properties.