GLASS REINFORCED CONCRETE PANELS – CONCRETE WITH CHARACTER
WHAT ARE GRC CONCRETE PANELS?
Made from a combination of glass fibre and concrete, GRC panels are an extremely durable, lightweight material that can withstand the extremes of the British Weather.
Available in a variety of shapes and sizes, including grand format, this eco-friendly and completely recyclable material requires little or no maintenance and offers added security with Euro class A1 fire resistance, the highest possible rating.
Due to their unique manufacturing process, where the panels are layered with 2 layers of glass fibre mesh that run throughout the concrete, The panels measure in at just 13mm thick and weigh an average of 30kg per square metre, a fraction of the weight of precast concrete, yet are robust enough to come with CWCT & BBA certification.
BENEFITS
• A1 FIRE RATING – NON-COMBUSTIBLE CAN BE USED ABOVE 18M
• HIGH PERFORMANCE
• INDIVIDUAL LOOK
• AUTHENTIC CONCRETE
• VERSATILE – A RANGE OF DIFFERENT FIXINGS OPTIONS
• QUALITY ASSURED
• DUCTILE
• LIGHTWEIGHT – A FRACTION OF THE WEIGHT OF PRECAST CONCRETE
• LONG TERM STABILITY
• AWARD WINNING
WHY USE GRC CONCRETE PANELS?
DESIGN POTENTIAL – GRC is the ideal choice for architects and building contractors alike.
The panels allow designers to achieve their creative aspirations, without compromising on quality, which makes choosing GRC an easy one for your buildings. They are available in 12 classic colours, each with 3 different surfaces to finish, Sandblasted, light Sandblasted and Matt.
They are installed as a Ventilated Façade, with a range of different fixings options. Essentially, GRC panels will create a reinforced concrete skin with the highest fire protection and real long-term durability.
SIZES & FINISHING
Fibre C Panels come in 3 standard stand sizes:
• 3600 x 1200mm
• 3100 x 1200mm
• 2500 x 1200mm
All 13mm thick.
They can easily be cut to suit any panel layout.
