The use of GFRC as Opposed to Cast Stone Cast stone has been the go-to construction material for numerous projects because of its availability and durability. However, in recent years, new alternative materials have been developed that offer some significant advantages over cast stone. Here we provide a comparison between cast stone and GFRC to […]
Sculpture Restoration with GFRC Sculptures have long been used as a design element in architecture. They can be inspirational, awe-inspiring or just plain beautiful; they can even be used to commemorate events and honor great deeds and individuals. However, sculptures are also vulnerable to damage caused by weather, time and vandalism. If a sculpture is […]
GFRC Columns for Hospitality Whether structural or purely aesthetic, columns are virtually timeless architectural elements. Nearly every Western civilization has used columns to indicate the significance of a particular building. Greeks, Romans, British, French and Americans all use columns to great effect in their state buildings and courthouses. Partly, this is due to columns’ […]
GFRC Hospitality Finials Make a Point The hospitality industry is all about impressions. To make your clients feel at home, they need to feel like they’re in the right place. The best way to do this is to make sure the decor at your place of business is consistent. For the hotel that aspires for […]
GFRC Interior Domes for Churches Nothing opens up a room like a tall ceiling, but to truly inspire awe, you need an interior dome. One of the most distinctive architectural elements of some of the world’s most famous churches and cathedrals, ceiling domes are timeless. Historically, interior domes were an architectural necessity of exterior domes; […]
Bas Reliefs Restoration in GFRC An ancient sculpting technique, bas reliefs have been used for thousands of years. From coins to walls, examples of bas relief can be found dating all the way back to the Babylonians and Egyptians. During the Italian Renaissance, bas relief work became a staple of church architecture thanks to artists […]
Security Bollards for Government Buildings Originally designed for mooring ships, bollards are now a common sight in cities and parking lots as a means of directing traffic flow. However, some buildings, specifically government buildings, need additional reinforcement and security without appearing outright threatening. The threat of terrorism is a constant reminder of the necessity of […]
Piers in Glass Fiber Reinforced Concrete An upright support for a balustrade, a pier can be used to mark an entryway or to accentuate patios, steps, pool decks and walkways. Piers can also add interest to a handrail system. As a design feature, a GFRC pier is the ultimate in functionality; if you’re planning […]
Glass Fiber Reinforced Concrete Entryways Whether you want a custom entryway for your private residence or business, you can trust Stromberg to create a quality entryway that suits your style of living. For those who demand excellence, a Stromberg custom entryway in […]
Coffered Domes in GFRC In architecture, coffering means a sunken panel in the shape of a square, rectangle or octagon in a ceiling, a soffit or a vault; the most famous coffered dome is the Pantheon in Rome. Architectural coffers can be plain or very ornately embellished; Stromberg […]
