GRC and FRP are both moulded, both reinforced with glass fibres, and both made to your drawings in our Bangalore unit. They differ in what they're made of, how they look, and where they're used. For six forms, either can do the job.
Glass fibre reinforced concrete, also called GFRC
A cement-based mix with glass fibres through it, cast thin in a mould. It has the character of cast stone or concrete, and carries texture, relief and fine detail well. That's why it's the material for jalis, domes, minarets, fins and sculpture.
All 12 GRC productsFibre reinforced plastic, also called GRP or fibreglass
A resin reinforced with fibres, built up in layers in a mould. It has a smooth surface that's painted or coloured, and it's the material for tanks, gutters and waterproofing, as well as architectural pieces with a smooth finish.
All 10 FRP products| Property | GRC | FRP |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | A cement-based mix reinforced with glass fibres | A resin reinforced with fibres, usually glass |
| How it's formed | Cast in a mould made for the project | Built up in layers in a mould made for the project |
| How it looks | Cast stone or concrete character; takes texture, relief and fine detail | A smooth surface, painted or coloured |
| Made only in this material | Jalis and screens, Domes and minarets, Balusters and railings, Fins, Sculptures, murals and relief, Fountains, noise barriers and custom GRC | Tanks, Gutters, Waterproofing, Custom FRP products |
| Weight, fire behaviour, durability | Depends on the design and the specification. We'll confirm suitability for your project. | Depends on the design and the specification. We'll confirm suitability for your project. |
These six forms are made in GRC and in FRP. The choice usually comes down to the look you want, where the piece goes, and what it's fixed to.
Three questions. If both materials can do the job, we'll say so.
Building elements
Screens and ornament
Water and utility
Something else
Tanks, gutters and waterproofing are made in FRP. Jalis, domes, minarets, fins, balusters, sculpture, fountains and noise barriers are made in GRC. Columns, capitals, cornices, arches, facades and planters are made in both. Compare GRC and FRP
Send your drawings, tell us where the pieces go and the finish you want. Where only one material fits, we'll say so. Where both could work, we'll explain the difference for your project and recommend one. The choice stays yours.
Yes. GRC and GFRC are two abbreviations for the same material, glass fibre reinforced concrete. Both are used in India.
Broadly, yes. FRP is the general name for fibre reinforced plastic; when the fibre is glass it's often called GRP or simply fibreglass.
Yes. Many projects do, for example GRC jalis and facade panels with FRP gutters or tanks. Add both to one enquiry and we'll quote them together.
It depends on the shape, size, quantity, finish and whether new moulds are needed, so we price each project from its drawings rather than by material.
Send what you have. If something's missing, we'll ask.
