In the past, brick was the gold standard in materials for making fireplace hearths from. As the years have passed, people have started to use other types of materials as well, including stone, marble, concrete, and wood. There is another material that is great for making fireplace hearths as well. It is a man-made material called glass-fiber reinforced concrete, or GFRC. Three benefits of using GFRC to make Fireplace Hearths in Salt Lake City UT are that the material is strong, lightweight, and easy to mold.
GFRC is Strong
One benefit of using GFRC for making fireplace hearths is that the material is strong. GFRC contains glass fibers that act as a natural method of reinforcement. If fact, it is so strong that no additional reinforcements are needed. Because GFRC is so strong, fireplace hearths made from the material are capable of supporting a fair amount of weight and can maintain their position. The hearths are also not prone to cracking or otherwise becoming damaged.
GFRC is Lightweight
Another benefit of using GFRC for making fireplace hearths is that the material is lightweight. Since GFRC is made of concrete and glass fibers, it does not use a lot of sand or stone during production. This makes GFRC lighter than other materials that have a high concentration of sand and stone. Also, GFRC can be made at thickness as low as one-quarter of an inch and still be functional. This further reduces the weight of the material.
GFRC is Easy to Mold
The third benefit of using GFRC to make fireplace hearths is that the material is easy to mold. Many people want fireplace hearths that go beyond uniform stacks of bricks. Fireplace hearths these days can be focal points of rooms. They can even be considered to be works of art. In order to make designs that are delicate and intricate, a versatile, malleable material is needed. GFRC fits the bill because it fills molds easily, even large molds, and the finished product is pinhole-free.
Stone Mountain Castings & Design has the capability to utilize glass-fiber reinforced concrete (GFRC) for making Fireplace Hearths in Salt Lake City UT. When a customer desires a fireplace hearth that is strong, lightweight, and easy to mold, their professionals can help. They can use GFRC to design and make a fireplace hearth to fit just about any specifications. Visit the website today for more information.
