Glass Fiber Reinforced Gypsum Load Bearing (GFRG) Panels can be used for building premium houses, luxurious villas, industrial factories, multi storied apartments , commercial complexes and much more at very much affordable prices In today’s fast track keeping in mind the Safety, Security and the Environmental Protection initiatives. Obviously that's one of the main reason why GFRG Technology its becoming quite popular in Kumbakonam.
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Frequently asked questions about GFRG Technology and GFRG construction costs
What is GFRG construction?
GFRG is an abbreviation for Glass Fiber Reinforced Gypsum ( also called as Rapid wall Panel) . GFRG Type of constructions are being used in many countries. GFRG Construction Technology came into existence way back in 1990s from Australia and later on was introduced in India in 2010s. GFRG construction panels are used in Kumbakonam mainly because its an energy efficient green building material with huge potential for use as load bearing and non load bearing wall panels. GFRG wall is a large load bearing panel with modular cavities suitable for both external and internal walls. It can also be used as intermediary floor slab/roof slab in combination with RCC as a composite material. Since the advent of innovative GFRG (Rapid wall) panel has been used for buildings ranging from single storey to medium -high rise buildings. Light weighted GFRG (Rapid wall) has high compression strength, shearing strength, flexural strength and ductility. GFRG (Rapid wall) has very high level of resistance to fire, heat, water, termites, rot and corrosion. Concrete infill with vertical reinforcement rods enhances GFRG (Rapid wall) vertical and lateral load capabilities. GFRG (Rapid wall) buildings are resistant to earthquakes , cyclones and fire.
Can you share your knowledge about Glass Fibre Reinforced Gypsum Load Bearing (GFRG) Panels? Why GFRG technology is getting so much of attention and popularity in Kumbakonam, Thanjavur, Tamil nadu ?
Glass Fibre Reinforced Gypsum Load Bearing (GFRG) Panels can be used for building premium houses, luxurious villas, industrial factories, multi storied apartments , commercial complexes and much more at very much affordable prices In today’s fast track life keeping in mind the Safety, Security and the Environmental Protection initiatives in mind. As you may know, people from India generally plan very well compared to others abroad when it comes for construction of their dream homes in india. More important is the cost factor that remains in their focus from the start till end of their construction project. Hence, there is a huge growing requirement of building materials, due to the existing housing shortage mainly from the low income groups in urban areas across the country. . To meet this challenge, India requires innovative, energy efficient building materials for strong and durable housing in fast track method of construction at affordable cost. It’s also important that housing and buildings are disaster resistant to protect the lives and properties of people. All these concerns are involved in sustainable and inclusive development. Glass Fibre Reinforced Gypsum Load Bearing (GFRG) Panels ( also called as Rapidwall Panel) provides faster construction and contributes to environmental protection, providing a solution to many of the above issues and concerns. That's why in today's economic condition GFRG technology is getting lots of attention and popularity in Kumbakonam, Thanjavur, Tamil nadu
What are the advantages of GFRG construction in Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu?
There are numerous advantages for building structures using Glass Fiber Reinforced Gypsum Load Bearing (GFRG) Panels (GFRG technology in Kumbakonam, Thanjavur, Tamil nadu). Some of the major advantages are
(1) Reduction in the cost of construction
(2) Reduction in the time taken for construction of landmarks projects,
(3) Environmental benefits of using GFRG Technology,
(4) Increase in the quality of the building
(5) Increase in the lifespan of the construction
(6) Reduction of heat inside building,
(7) More safety since Rapidwall buildings are resistant to earthquakes , cyclones and fire
(8) More carpet area while comparing with conventional type of construction
(9) GFRG construction can be used for buildings ranging from single storey to medium -high rise buildings. They have a very good load bearing capacity
(10) GFRG buildings reduce cost of maintenance of the property on a long time basis.
(1) Reduction in the cost of construction
(2) Reduction in the time taken for construction of landmarks projects,
(3) Environmental benefits of using GFRG Technology,
(4) Increase in the quality of the building
(5) Increase in the lifespan of the construction
(6) Reduction of heat inside building,
(7) More safety since Rapidwall buildings are resistant to earthquakes , cyclones and fire
(8) More carpet area while comparing with conventional type of construction
(9) GFRG construction can be used for buildings ranging from single storey to medium -high rise buildings. They have a very good load bearing capacity
(10) GFRG buildings reduce cost of maintenance of the property on a long time basis.
What is the difference between GFRG construction (using Rapidwall Panel) and Conventional type of construction using, cement and bricks ?
Conventional type of construction involves various cumbersome and time consuming processes, like using masonry wall construction, cement plastering requiring curing, casting of RCC slabs requiring centering and scaffolding and curing , removal of centering and scaffolding and plastering of ceilings and so on. It also contributes to pollution and environmental degradation due to debris left on the site. In contrast, GFRG ( Rapidwall) construction is much faster and easier compared to Conventional form of construction. . There will be no debris left at site. Construction time is very much minimized to 15 -20%. Instead of brick by brick construction, Rapidwall enables wall by wall construction. Rapidwall also does not require cement plastering as both surfaces are smooth and even and ready for application of special primer and finishing coat of paint
What is your comments on using GFRG panels for construction of mass space buildings in Kumbakonam ?
GFRG Panel provides a new method of building construction in fast track, fully utilising the benefits of prefabricated, lightweight large panels with modular cavities and time tested, By employing GFRG Technology, manpower, cost and time of construction is reduced significantly on Mass housing projects in and around kumbakonam, Tamil nadu. The use of scarce natural resources like river sand, water and agricultural land ( in and around Kumbakonam) is significantly reduced. Rapidwall GFRG panels have reduced embodied energy and require less energy for thermo-regulation of interiors. Rapidwall buildings thereby reduce burdening of the environment and help to reduce global warming. This is in sync with what people who have been living in agraharam houses around kumbakonam are generally used to. Rapidwall use also protect the lives and properties of people as these buildings will be resistant to natural disasters like earthquakes, cyclone, fire etc. This will also contribute to achieve the goal of much needed social inclusive development due to its various benefits and advantages with affordability for low income segments in and around Kumbakonam. Fast delivery of mass dwelling/ housing in Kumbakonam, Thanjavur, Tamil nadu is very critical for reducing huge urban housing shortage at the present economy.
Why GFRG construction is considered as Eco- friendly ?
Building industry alone accounts for 40% - 45% of the world’s carbon footprint. GFRG technology can be on of the best ways to reduce carbon footprint. GFRG is an eco-friendly material which saves tons of cement, thereby indirectly reducing the carbon footprint. With increase in global warming situation usage of eco-friendly material becomes important.
What is the life span of GFRG construction comparing to Conventional construction ?
GFRG type of construction is considered to be is 5 times more stronger against conventional kind of construction. The life span of a GFRG construction can vary between 80 -85 years without deteriorating. Conventional buildings can last only up to 50 -60 years.
What are the challenges while building structures using GFRG panels?
Though there are lots of advantages while using GFRG technology, there are couple of challenges too associated as below
(1) Constructing buildings using GFRG panels required more free space around the construction area for moving construction machinery such as cranes, loaders, excavators etc. Hence if there is not much space around for movement, then building using GFRG is pretty difficult.
(2) Designs require a detailed and accurate planning from stage one. Complicated design will make things less economical. Further changing plans at a later date will make the project much more expensive than conventional method of construction.
(3) GFRG is a pretty new form of construction where we don't have much of skilled manpower readily available in the market.
(4) GFRG panels should be handled with high care while transportation and erection. A small miss or slip can lead to fatal accidents and make the project stand still.
(5) Sophisticated Erection machines such as Cranes are needed while handling GFRG construction. Also builders may need specific machinery for cutting GFRG panels at site that may be quite challenging to handle. Erection and placing of GFRG panels are a bit difficult and definitely is not an easy job.
(1) Constructing buildings using GFRG panels required more free space around the construction area for moving construction machinery such as cranes, loaders, excavators etc. Hence if there is not much space around for movement, then building using GFRG is pretty difficult.
(2) Designs require a detailed and accurate planning from stage one. Complicated design will make things less economical. Further changing plans at a later date will make the project much more expensive than conventional method of construction.
(3) GFRG is a pretty new form of construction where we don't have much of skilled manpower readily available in the market.
(4) GFRG panels should be handled with high care while transportation and erection. A small miss or slip can lead to fatal accidents and make the project stand still.
(5) Sophisticated Erection machines such as Cranes are needed while handling GFRG construction. Also builders may need specific machinery for cutting GFRG panels at site that may be quite challenging to handle. Erection and placing of GFRG panels are a bit difficult and definitely is not an easy job.
What is the economics of using GFRG technology for construction of buildings in Kumbakonam?
Though we consider GFRG as an cost effective method of construction, there exists an economics for the built up area. As a thumb rule you can consider that if the area of construction is more than 10,000 sqft then the project can be viable. However, if the built up areas is expected to be less than that, its better to use the conventional way of construction.
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SG Associates
GFRG Rapidwall Home Builders in Kumbakonam
No. F 13, 1st Floor, MIM Complex, 60 Feet Road,
Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu 612001, India .
Phone +91 9600714704 | Email: sgakumbakonam@gmail.com
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GFRG Rapidwall Home Builders in Kumbakonam
No. F 13, 1st Floor, MIM Complex, 60 Feet Road,
Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu 612001, India .
Phone +91 9600714704 | Email: sgakumbakonam@gmail.com
Web: sgakumbakonam-builders.weebly.com | Group site: www.sgakumbakonam.in
