featuredimage2CDI supplies the needs of architects and owners for GRG and GFRC products for all types of construction. CDI has supplied their products for Dillards, Foleys, Sears, Saks Fifth Avenue, Nordstoms, Neimans, and numerous other department stores. Our products are used extensively in Shopping Malls, Churches, Universities, Colleges, Office Buildings, Casinos, and up-scale homes. Customer satisfaction, quality, pride, and on time delivery has enabled CDI to become one of the best in the industry since founded in 1989. Experienced mold fabrication staff can create custom molds to fill your job requirements. CDI also has numerous stock molds in our inventory.


GLASS-REINFORCED GYPSUM (INTERIOR USE)

Glass Fiber Reinforced Gypsum (GRG)

Materials
A. GRG members to consist of glass-fiber reinforcing and high strength alpha hemi-hydrate gypsum cement. Members to be of shape, size and thickness as indicated on drawings. Required embeds to be of size and frequency as determined by the manufacturer, and as shown on the shop drawings. All metal embeds to be zinc coated, cadmium plated, galvanized or stainless steel and shall be of perforated metal to facilitate
matrix locking.

Fabrication
A. Molds are to be constructed for GRG units to form shapes and sizes indicated that shall be free of warp and distortion. Members are to be cured under controlled conditions for a sufficient period of time to insure product stability.
B. Identification/erection marks to be placed in a conspicuous area of unexposed side on all members.
C. All product to be crated in a substantial manner to insure shipments will arrive damage and distortion free.

Specifications on GRG

GLASS-FIBRE REINFORCED CONCRETE (EXTERIOR USE)

grgexteriorPolymer Modified Glass Fiber Reinforced Concrete (GFRC)

Materials
A. GFRC to consist of Type 1 gray portland cement plus washed/dried fine silica sand suitable for masonry mortar (no larger than U.S. No. 20 sieve) with glass fiber reinforcing. The polymer compound add mixture will be specifically designed for use in the manufacture of GFRC. Polymer content will be minimum 5% by volume. Water reducers and plasticizers may be used as required to control water content. Accelerators other than calcium chloride based chemicals may be used.

Fabrication
A. Molds are to be constructed for units to form shapes and sizes indicated that shall be free of warp and distortion. Members are to be cured under controlled conditions for a sufficient period of time to insure product stability.
B. Identification/erection marks to be placed in a conspicuous area of unexposed side of all members.
C. All products to be crated in a substantial manner to insure

Specifications on GFRG

COLUMNS / PILASTERS, DOMES, LIGHT COVERS & CEILING VAULTS

CDI supplies the needs of architects and owners for GRG and GFRC products for all types of construction. CDI has supplied their products for Dillards, Foleys, Sears, Saks Fifth Avenue, Nordstoms, Neimans, and numerous other department stores. Our products are used extensively in Shopping Malls, Churches, Universities, Colleges, Office Buildings, Casinos, and up-scale homes. Customer satisfaction, quality, pride, and on time delivery has enabled CDI to become one of the best in the industry since founded in 1989. Experienced mold fabrication staff can create custom molds to fill your job requirements. CDI also has numerous stock molds in our inventory.

Columns   Ceiling Vaults  
 
Light Covers
  Domes


Information on Installation
Round Pilaster Drawing
Standard Column Covers
Standard Column Cover Installation
Dome Detail Installation Tips
Cornices and Moldings Installation Tips
Inside and Outside Wall Corners