Creating Unique, Custom-Made Architectural Fiberglass Details When designing a structure or adding architectural features to a building often the ability to add certain details may be limited by the type of material that is being used. Some building materials are just not flexible enough to be used to create complex details or intricate patterns. That’s […]
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Replicate Terra Cotta Detail with Architectural Fiberglass
Terra Cotta Replication with Architectural Fiberglass: Historical buildings How Architectural Fiberglass Works Architectural fiberglass is a type of reinforced plastic that contains various types of glass fibers. When combined, the product becomes very strong, yet very flexible. Architectural fiberglass is also very light in weight compared to other building materials. This incredible combination of properties means […]
Why Replace Your Terracotta with Fiberglass?
Replacing Terracotta with Architectural Fiberglass Terracotta is a beautiful building material that has been used for centuries and offers a unique look. However, when it comes to replacing or restoring this historic material, many challenges arise that drive up the cost and even extend the amount of time on a restoration project. There are […]
Architectural Fiberglass is Ideal for Replacing Sheet Metal
Replacing Sheet Metal with Architectural Fiberglass Sheet metal has been used throughout the construction and building industry as a material for various parts of structures as reinforcement. However, over time sheet metal may need to be replaced. While you could resort to using sheet metal again, there is an alternative choice that makes sense […]
Architectural Fiberglass Offers Custom Design Freedom
Designing Custom Shapes in Architectural Fiberglass When it comes to versatility, architectural fiberglass tops the list of today’s materials because it can be molded and manufactured into any shape to create custom architectural products that you can use for a new construction project, reproduction projects, or historical restoration on a building. Here’s how we crate […]
Architectural Fiberglass is Perfect for Landmark Preservation
Using Architectural Fiberglass for Landmark Restoration and Preservation Approved by numerous historical societies as an appropriate material for historic building preservation, architectural fiberglass is providing the ideal solution. With so many challenges that come with restoring older buildings and structures back to their original grandeur and beauty, these historic societies were somewhat skeptical that this […]
Replacing Sheet Metal with Architectural Fiberglass
The Advantages of Architectural Fiberglass over Sheet Metal Sheet metal has been used throughout the construction and building industry as a material for various parts of structures as reinforcement. However, over time sheet metal may need to be replaced. While you could resort to using sheet metal again, there is an alternative choice that makes sense […]
Building Restoration with Architectural Fiberglass
Restoration with Architectural Fiberglass When restoration is required, some original materials can be difficult to re-use to repair the existing architectural features. That’s when a different kind of material may be necessary that can create an exact match to the original details while also emulating the look of the original material. Architectural fiberglass can do […]
Glass Fiber Reinforced Gypsum
Glass Fiber Reinforced Gypsum Stromberg Architectural is a world leader in the production of many alternative building materials, including Glass Fiber Reinforced Gypsum, also known as GFRG. This article provides information on the development of this material and how it can be used today for remodeling and construction projects. The History of GFRG The material […]
History of GFRC
GFRC: A Brief History GFRC, also known as glass fiber reinforced concrete, is a construction material that is becoming more commonly used for a wide range of restoration and construction projects because of its versatility, strength, and durability not to mention its beauty with the look and feel of everything from natural stone and terra […]