Description Stella & Chewy’s, a pet food manufacturer, expanded its headquarters in Oak Creek, WI. The project’s contractor, Whitetail Concrete, sees the benefits in using fiber reinforcement. With labor shortages, project deadlines, and top performance standards, FORTA-FERRO macro synthetic fiber, was the clear choice, due to its ease of use and mixing and finishing capabilities. […]
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Description Decreasing the need for WWF was crucial in this newly constructed multi-story building. FORTA-FERRO macro synthetic fibers was the clear choice, not only providing increased safety but for its ease of use and mixing and finishing capabilities. Technical Specifications Fiber Reinforcement: FORTA-FERRO® 2-¼” Total Project Size: 7,000 yds Delivery Method: Pumped Finishing Method: Troweled […]
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Description This newly constructed interior flooring used the market’s most popular mixing and finishing fiber reinforcement. Owners benefitted from a dedicated FORTA Family member assigned to this project, making it another Stronger Lasting™ project. Technical Specifications Fiber Reinforcement: FORTA-FERRO® 2-¼” Application: Slab-on-Ground Dosage: 7.5 lb/cu yd Total Project Size: 375,840 sq ft Download PDF
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Description FORTA-FERRO macro synthetic fibers were used in the construction of this large sortation facility due to its increased durability and ductility. The high-volume robotic traffic at this facility requires increased surface durability and crack-controlling characteristics of FORTA reinforcement fibers. Technical Specifications Fiber Reinforcement: FORTA-FERRO® 2-¼” Total Project Size: 225,000 sq ft Delivery Method: Pumped […]
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Description FORTA-FERRO macro synthetic fibers increased toughness and impact resistance to this newly constructed multi-story building. This facility will be housing and distributing chemicals and will benefit from the added durability of the fiber reinforcement. Technical Specifications Fiber Reinforcement: FORTA-FERRO® 2-¼” Application: Slab-on-Metal-Deck Delivery Method: Pumped Finishing Method: Hard-Steel Troweled Download PDF
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Description Engineers, seeing the value of FORTA-FERRO macro synthetic fibers, presented completed projects to owners to educated them on the finishing abilities of reinforcement fibers. Owners agreed and replaced specified steel in this new commercial construction. These fibers will improve the wear surface as well as reduce curling. Technical Specifications Fiber Reinforcement: FORTA-FERRO® 2-¼” Total […]
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Description Albanelli Cement Contractors used FORTA-FERRO macro synthetic fibers instead of traditional steel reinforcement. This eliminated on-site storage of rebar while increasing site safety. This Preferred Contractor uses FORTA reinforcement fibers anytime the project allows. Technical Specifications Fiber Reinforcement: FORTA-FERRO® 2-¼” Total Project Size: 1,150 yds Delivery Method: Tailgated Finishing Method: Troweled Download PDF
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Description This multi-story athletic club replaced wire mesh with FORTA-FERRO in the slab-on-metal deck levels, saving labor and materials costs. The macro synthetic reinforcement fibers will give this facility increased long-term durability and added toughness. Technical Specifications Fiber Reinforcement: FORTA-FERRO® 2-¼” Fiber Specified: Replaced Wire Mesh Delivery Method: Pumped Finishing Method: Steel Troweled Download PDF
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Description This newly constructed multi-story apartment building replaced traditional steel reinforcements with FORTA-FERRO macro synthetic fibers. This allowed the contractor to lower the price for the total project. Even though the concrete was poured during January in a traditionally cold northeastern climate, contractors note that the project finished very nicely. Technical Specifications Fiber Reinforcement: FORTA-FERRO® […]
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Description Owners of this newly constructed commercial floor replaced specified steel with FORTA-FERRO macro synthetic fibers. Adding the reinforcing fibers increased job-site safety due to the elimination of the rebar and mesh. Using the best mixing & finishing fiber in the industry showcases a superior finish on this interior floor. Technical Specifications Fiber Reinforcement: FORTA-FERRO® […]
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