GFRC (GF-Beton):
The Architectural Material Evolution
Glass-fibre-reinforced concrete unites featherlight durability with organic, sculptural aesthetics — a single material engineered for weather-proof outdoor & indoor furniture that never compromises on form.
One Material, Measurably Ahead
Compare GF-Beton (GFRC) against the conventional furniture materials. Select a material to spotlight the head-to-head verdict across the full engineering profile.
Density
Featherlight for a mineral composite
Flexural Strength
Fibre-reinforced rigidity
Water Resistance
No absorption in the drop test
Freeze–Thaw
Proven seasonal durability
| Property | GF-Beton | Wood | Metal | Plastic | MgO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Density | ~1.70 g/cm³ | 0.6 g/cm³ | 7.8 g/cm³ | 0.95 g/cm³ | 2.1 g/cm³ |
| Flexural strength | 16.7 MPa | ~10 MPa | >200 MPa | ~4 MPa | ~7 MPa |
| Water resistance | 24h drop-free | Absorbs & warps | Corrodes if uncoated | Waterproof | Porous core wicks |
| UV stability | Fade & crack resistant | Grey & split | Fades, heats | Fades & yellows | Chalks over time |
| Fire resistance | Non-combustible A1 | Combustible | Conducts heat | Melts | Non-combustible |
| Organic / sculptural form | True 3D casting | Linear only | Bent / welded | Moulded | Blocky, layered |
| Homogeneous structure | Dense fibre matrix | Anisotropic | Uniform | Uniform | Layered porous |
| Freeze–thaw durability | 300+ cycles | Poor | Rust spalling | Brittle in cold | Sweats & degrades |
| End-of-life recyclability | Reusable mineral mass | Recyclable | Recyclable | Hard to recycle | Limited |
Select a material above to reveal the head-to-head engineering verdict.
How It Is Made Changes Everything
Two paths to a mineral profile. Spray-up builds one seamless fibre skin; hand-molded MgO stacks discrete coats. Tap a process to expand its engineering story.
Defence, Engineered Layer by Layer
Every Elementi surface is finished with an architectural coating stack. Switch between the Firepit Shield and the Table Surface Shield to unpack each layer's role.
Heat, moisture & UV defence for fire features
Substrate sealing
Protective core
Finish layer
3-layer Firepit Shield — tuned for thermal stress, standing water and direct sunlight.
Base Coat
Substrate sealing
A breathable mineral base that primes the GFRC skin, binding the matrix and closing surface capillaries.
Seven Finishes, One Material Soul
Filter the mineral palette and tap a finish to preview it full-size. Every texture is cast directly into the GFRC skin — never applied as a coating.
Mineral finish
Honed
A softly sanded, matte mineral face — the quiet, tactile baseline for sculptural furniture.
Designed to Stay, Engineered to Circle
Six principles guide every material and production decision — from the first kilogram of cement to the product's final reincarnation.
Touch the Material Yourself
See how GFRC's organic textures and layered protection translate into fire features and sculptural furniture made for a lifetime outdoors.