The wet cast architectural precast opens up options to create different finishes.
See in this video, precast concrete column with distressed finish. The wet casting process used with architectural precast concrete and GFRC (Glass Fiber Reinforced Concrete – also known as light weight concrete) allows for variety of finishes on the product.
The column here is in natural grey color. Mesa Precast has 18 standard colors to choose from for column colors. As required, the technology and manufacturing process allows for matching custom colors as well.
See in this video, the process of making a GFRC column. With specialized admixture sprayed and packed with the mold, GFRC column is hollow with ¾” thickness. The glass fibers in the spray mix still gives columns required strength.
Following video shows a GFRC column base being manufactured. The design of GFRC columns is modular creating flexibility to combine different column sizes with column base as well as column capitals.
With custom molds and unique manufacturing technology, Mesa Precast can design and manufacture custom columns of desired size and aesthetic appeal. Choose from the standard 18 colors of Mesa product lines, or talk to use to get the custom color and finish of your choice.
Following video shows GFRC columns at our facility ready to ship out…
Project Story: Gilbert Christian High School
See high design GFRC columns in this project. The columns, Corinthian capitals, window surrounds, wainscots, high elevation building arches, balustrade system in the front …etc all is designed in GFRC for this project.
The project used custom color and finish, and also unique molds that enabled architect’s vision for the shapes and design appeal.
Architectural GFRC columns, Corinthian capitals, window, entry way surrounds, balustrade systems – Mesa Precast Architectural Stone Products
Mesa Precast – GFRC Products for High End Architectural Design at Gilbert Christian High School
Mesa Precast Architectural GFRC – Support for Construction, onsite Installation
Mesa Precast has a huge inventory of molds that enable a wide range of architectural design products.
See in this video a mold built using rubber and fiber glass. This mold is used for a highly ornate architectural column capital from the Mesa Precast catalog.
See the mold and finished capital together in this video.
