When most people think of the material that a fireplace hearth is made from, they think of brick. However, fireplace hearths can be made from a variety of materials, including stone, marble, wood, and concrete. Another popular material for fireplace hearths is glass-fiber reinforced concrete (GFRC). Three advantages of using GFRC for Fireplace Hearths in Salt Lake City UT are GFRC is lightweight, GFRC is strong, and GFRC is easy to mold.
GFRC is Lightweight
One advantage of using glass-fiber reinforced concrete (GFRC) to make fireplace hearths is that GFRC is lightweight. The production of GFRC does not require a lot of stone and sand, which are relatively heavy. Because of this, GFRC tends to be lightweight. Also, the minimum thickness of GFRC can be taken down to around 1/4 of an inch. The low weight and thickness of GFRC make it very easy to handle, install, and use for intricate designs.
GFRC is Strong
Another advantage of using glass-fiber reinforced concrete (GFRC) to make fireplace hearths is that GFRC is strong. The glass fibers present in GFRC act as a natural reinforcement. Therefore, no additional reinforcement is required. The natural strength of GFRC means that the finished product can support weight and maintain position. Also, it makes GFRC less prone to cracking.
GFRC is Easy to Mold
A third advantage of using glass-fiber reinforced concrete (GFRC) to make fireplace hearths is that GFRC is easy to mold. GFRC is a wonderful material to use for intricate, custom designed fireplace hearths because it is easy to fill any mold with the material and make three-dimensional shapes that are pinhole-free. Also it is possible to make larger pieces without breaking them into multiple molds, resulting in a final product with fewer seams.
Stone Mountain Castings & Design can use glass-fiber reinforced concrete (GFRC) to make Fireplace Hearths in Salt Lake City UT. Using GFRC, which is lightweight, strong, and easy to mold, allows the professionals at Stone Mountain Castings & Design to design and make a fireplace hearth to just about any specifications. The entire process, from design to casting to installation, takes only about two to three weeks. Visit the website today for more information. Like us on Facebook.
