GFRC
by BAC
Using Glass-fiber Reinforced Concrete and Cast Stone by Buffalo Architectural Casting to replace historic terracotta & limestone (and a host of other materials) makes challenging restoration projects possible by reducing cost, lead times, weight, and environmental impact.
Background: Whitehall Building, FiDi, New York City
What we do
With the capabilities to make molds in-situ, gather and handle LiDar scan data, make molds of sample units, or even sculpt from scratch, referencing historic photos and field dimensions, BAC is the right choice when restoring architectural detail with the utmost fidelity is your goal.
Incorporating a new material into a historic envelope can be extremely challenging. The flexibility of GFRC when fabricated using hand-laid methods allows for near-unlimited possibilities in designing attachments that allow new units to fit seamlessly with the original.
BAC specializes in delivering a quality product on time and within budget. With lead times in weeks or months, not months or years, and a home in Buffalo, NY, which allows for 1 to 2 day shipping to most US cities with a significant array of historic masonry, we deliver GFRC that matches original limestone and terracotta to keep your project on track.
Cast Stone or Solid-Cast GFRC can function as a supplement for GFRC when solid cast units are needed for support and strength. Because they’re made in the same place, a gestalt of the two can provide a continuity of appearance while balancing function to fit your project’s needs.
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