Spray-On Material Helps Put Up Buildings Fast

Spray-On Material Helps Put Up Buildings Fast BUILDINGS New Techniques 30-1-26 Grancrete« is more than twice as strong as traditional concrete and can be sprayed over a wide variety of surfaces, making them waterproof and fire-resistant, according to the manufacturer of the remarkable new building material. Structures made with the non-toxic substance can also withstand extreme temperatures without cracking, and are termite and vermin proof. When combined with EPS foam, Grancrete is also a very efficient insulator for both heat and sound, according to Grancrete LLC in Mechanicsville, Va. This product was originally developed for heavy construction, but is now available for residential and commercial projects. The sprayable, concrete-like product lets you build structures faster than traditional methods. Besides spraying, it can also be poured on or troweled. When poured, Grancrete self-levels without troweling. It will bond to EPS foam, concrete, cinder block, brick, wood, metal, and even itself. This means you can use it to repair itself in a situation where it gets damaged. Two things it won't adhere to are hard plastic and glass. It takes only 15 to 30 minutes to cure (depending on the ambient temperature), so workers are able to build very durable structures quickly and economically. "Complete homes can be built in a fraction of the time required for conventional construction," says Jim Paul, owner/president of Grancrete LLC. "Our special construction materials and versatile construction method allow complete design flexibility. Barns, shops, schools, factories, jails and even luxurious homes can all be built with the same ease and speed as the basic shelter home." One low-cost construction method is using Grancrete to coat EPS foam. These foam panels, blocks and equipment can be obtained from foam-producing companies located across the U.S, according to Paul. "Depending on where you are located, we can give you the names of EPS foam producers in your area," he says. "Construction costs can be lowered further by having some components of the building prefabricated by the foam producers, while the main structural material - Grancrete - is mixed right on the site." Grancrete is currently available to anyone, in limited quantities, directly from the manufacturing plant. Anyone wanting to use it for major building projects, however, must either be licensed by the company, or hire the existing licensee for that geographic area. Licensees are properly trained by Grancrete LLC's staff to build quickly and efficiently using the Grancrete system," Paul says. "Wherever possible, all components are purchased locally with the exception of the proprietary chemicals used to manufacture the Grancrete structural material. These are shipped directly from strategically located facilities around the world." Grancrete is a phosphate-based powder. It costs $23 per bag, and one bag will coat a 15-sq. ft. area at 5/8-in. thickness. Contact: FARM SHOW Followup, Grancrete LLC., 7110 Swindale Ct., Mechanicsville, Va. 23116 (ph 804 730-0023; fax 804 730-1704; chemicasa@aol.com;

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