For architects, contractors, developers, and engineers, selecting the right commercial concrete flooring system is crucial for ensuring long-term durability, reduced maintenance costs, and enhanced performance.
Traditional reinforcement methods like steel rebar and wire mesh can be costly and labor-intensive. They can also pose increased safety risks during installation. FORTA’s innovative synthetic fibers offer a superior alternative, providing numerous advantages over traditional methods.
Concrete floors for commercial spaces must withstand heavy traffic, resist cracking, and deliver a long service life. FORTA leads the industry with advanced fiber solutions designed to replace conventional reinforcement, ensuring high performance and longevity for industrial concrete flooring.
Our products specifically tailored for commercial and industrial concrete floor design include:
The warehouse facility in Prologis Park chose to use FORTA-FERRO® to replace traditional methods of steel reinforcement, saving the owner time and money. Placing steel reinforcement in such a large facility is costly and time consuming. The ready mix producer was extremely pleased with how easily FORTA-FERRO® mixed within the concrete and how well it finished when applied.
FORTA-FERRO® was also used to replace steel on the Hangar 10 project for Missouri River Aviation at the Charles B. Wheeler Downtown MKC Airport in Kansas City, KS, a project that was included in the April 2011 “Aviation International News” Top 10 Aviation Service Provider Facilities in the United States. In addition to the fibers being used to reduce and control cracking, both projects utilized specialty floor treatment topping systems to add to the facility aesthetics and floor reflectivity. The fibers were used at a dosage of 7.5 lbs. / cu. yd. as an alternate to two mats of #4 reinforcing bars on 12″ centers for the 8″ thick floor slab. The three-dimensional FORTA-FERRO® fiber reinforcement proved to be very compatible with the finishing and polishing processes on this 400 cubic yard floor project.
FORTA fibers are compatible with multiple finishing methods, including: Troweled finishing: This finish provides a smooth, hard surface that’s ideal for high-traffic areas. Polished finishing: Polished finishes offer a glossy, aesthetically pleasing surface with excellent durability. Heavy broomed finishing: Broomed finishes create a textured surface that provides additional slip resistance. Steel-troweled finishing: This finish produces a hard, durable surface ideal for industrial settings.
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Move beyond the limitations of traditional steel reinforcement. Choose FORTA synthetic fibers for superior performance, efficiency, and long-term value in your commercial concrete flooring.
FORTA’s specialists are here to answer your questions and guide you on incorporating FORTA fibers into your next commercial concrete flooring project. Contact us today for assistance with design and conversion or optimal fiber dosage recommendations for your application.
