What Factors Affect the Price of GRC Products?

The final quotation for GRC products is like an iceberg—beneath the unit price figure above the water lies a complex, multi-dimensional cost structure. As the Qinglong Group, deeply involved in the entire process from concept to completion, we believe that the price of GRC products is shaped mainly by the interweaving of four major categories of variables: raw material and process costs, design and mould investment, order scale and component complexity, and logistics and service added value. Clarifying these factors helps customers make more scientific and more economical procurement decisions.

Raw material quality and core production processes are the cornerstone of cost and the starting point of product value. The “skeleton” of GRC is alkali-resistant glass fibre, and its “flesh” is the cement matrix. Whether one uses imported high-zirconia fibre with a zirconia content of no less than 16.5% or ordinary fibre, and premium sulphoaluminate cement or ordinary Portland cement, makes a significant difference in cost—and even more, it determines whether the product will still stand firm decades later. Qinglong Group adopts standardized production processes such as automated batching, vacuum dewatering, and standard curing. Although this involves high equipment investment and management costs, it ensures exceptional uniformity and stability of product strength. This portion of the cost is payment for the “inner DNA” of GRC.

Detailed design and mould development costs are the largest cost variable in customized GRC projects, and also a manifestation of intellectual value. For a simple decorative moulding, the timber mould may cost only a few thousand yuan; whereas the precision steel mould or high-strength resin mould required for a large double-curved artistic component may cost tens or even hundreds of thousands of yuan to develop. This expense must be amortized according to production quantity: the greater the production volume, the lower the mould cost allocated to each piece. In addition, the professional intellectual costs invested in early-stage BIM parametric design, structural calculations, and process feasibility analysis are also an important component of technical service value. Qinglong's detailed design team often reduces the number of mould types by optimizing component segmentation, thereby optimizing costs for customers at the source.

Order scale effects, component complexity, and logistics and installation conditions jointly influence the final delivered price. Large-scale centralized procurement can effectively reduce raw material unit prices and amortized mould costs. Complex components such as irregular shapes, openwork patterns, and ultra-thin sections not only have low production efficiency but also place extremely high demands on craftsmanship and technicians, with greater risk of wastage, so their unit prices naturally rise. The transportation distance to the project site, whether special hoisting is required (e.g., for super high-rise buildings), and the complexity of on-site installation conditions all add to the overall cost. Meanwhile, the depth of service offered by the manufacturer (e.g., whether it includes end-to-end technical guidance, on-site coordination, and long-term quality assurance) is also an important part of the price. The one-stop service Qinglong provides, from detailed design through to maintenance, delivers professional value and peace of mind that are likewise built into the overall quotation. Understanding the value list behind this price list is the key to a win-win partnership.