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Project Description A company that builds large data centers was in need of a superior concrete reinforcement method for their data storage facility. FORTA-FERRO® was used to reinforce slab-on-ground and slab-on-metal-deck applications for their two million sq. ft. data center in Ashburn, VA. This project was a conversion from welded wire to fiber reinforcement which […]
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Project Description FORTA-FERRO® was specified to replace wire mesh in a slab-on-ground application for a multinational automobile manufacturing company headquartered in Germany. FORTA-FERRO® helped to cost effectively reduce cracking and increase durability for a slab used to store heavy automobile parts before shipping internationally. In addition, FORTA-FERRO® also created a safer work environment and reduced construction time […]
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Project Description b Additional benefits included uniform mixing and ease of placement while using a 7.5 lbs./ cu. yd. dosage of FORTA-FERRO®. Project homeowners placed and finished the patio themselves which supports the reputation that FORTA-FERRO® is extremely easy to work with and finishes beautifully. Key Points Reduced Cracking Replaced Steel Reinforcement Uniform Mixing Superior Finish […]
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Project Description FORTA-FERRO® was used to reinforce slab-on-ground applications for Interstate Pipe and Supply. Owners required durable floors for their new store front and also one for their warehouse. The use of FORTA-FERRO® allowed for the concrete to be poured and placed more efficiently – saving time and money. Key Points Reduced Cracking Mixed and […]
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Project Description FORTA-FERRO® was specified for slab-on-ground and slab-on-metal-deck applications for Forest View Plaza, a new retail and office facility, in Wexford, PA. The fiber reinforced concrete was pumped and tailgated easily. The use of FORTA-FERRO® allowed for reduced construction time which translated into lower project costs. Key Points Reduced Cracking Mixed and Pumped Easily […]
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Project Description East Mead Township required a superior reinforcement for a slab-on-ground application for a garage in Meadville, PA. After considering various reinforcement methods, project specifiers decided to use FORTA-FERRO® to reinforce the slab. The project’s 240 sq. ft. slab required 1,440 lbs. of fiber reinforced concrete which was easily mixed and tailgated. The use […]
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Project Description The newly built Cumberland Valley High School required multiple slab-on-ground and slab-on-metal-deck applications for the building. FORTA-FERRO® was specified to reinforce the 6,500 pounds of concrete for these slab applications. The macro synthetic fiber was chosen over competing reinforcement methods and was specified to replace steel. The use of FORTA-FERRO® helped to reduce […]
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Project Description Cool Springs Assisted Living required a slab-on-ground and a slab-on-metal-deck application for their new facility in Bethel Park, PA. FORTA-FERRO® was chosen, over competing reinforcement methods, and specified to replace wire mesh. The use of FORTA-FERRO® also allowed for reduced construction time and a safer working environment because steel reinforcement was not hoisted […]
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Project Description Bemis Flexible Packaging was in need of a superior reinforcement method for a new concrete loading dock area. The company desired a reinforcement method that would reduce cracking due to the heavy truck traffic that occurs on the loading dock. In result, 5.0 lbs. / cu. yd of FORTA-FERRO® was used to reinforce […]
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Project Description A large machinery and construction equipment manufacturer needed an extremely durable concrete slab that could withstand heavy loads. To meet this need, FORTA-FERRO® was specified to reinforce a 10” thick slab-on-grade to house their large trucking and construction equipment. In order to provide superior crack control and durability to the slab, an 8.0 […]
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