Strength: Back
Due to the high strength - high fiber content of SureCrete Xtreme series countertop mixes, Surface Concepts can design and fabricate thin, light weight and extremely strong stone surface that can have the appearance of being thick monolithic pieces.
Surfaces
Compressive Strength
Flexural Strength
Granite & similar slab material
High. Above 10,000 PSI at 1.25 inch thickness.
Medium. Granite overhangs must be limited to approx. 12 inches.
Traditional Concrete
Medium. 5,000 PSI at minimum 1.5 inch thickness after 28 days curing.
Low. Must be reinforced using rebar, chicken wire or other steel.
Surface Concepts GFRC
High. 10,567 PSI at 0.5” thickness. Eighty percent of it's strength achieved after 8 hours cure time.
Very High. 1464 PSI at 0.5 inch thickness.