Are After-Sales Maintenance Fees Included in GRC Product Price?

In the procurement of architectural decoration materials, whether the price of GRC products includes after-sales maintenance costs is a core concern for developers, designers, and project managers. As an industry leader with 28 years of full-chain experience in UHPC/GRC/GRG/GRP, Qinglong Group will analyze this issue from a professional perspective, helping clients clarify cost structures and avoid potential risks.

### I. Industry Norms of GRC Product Price Composition In the current market, quotations for GRC products typically include material costs, detailed design fees, manufacturing costs, and construction and installation fees, but whether after-sales maintenance costs are included depends on the specific contract terms. Most suppliers adopt a "base quotation + value-added maintenance services" model, meaning the standard quotation does not cover later maintenance, and clients can choose additional maintenance packages based on project needs. The formation of this model is closely related to the characteristics of GRC materials—as glass fibre reinforced concrete, it possesses excellent durability (flexural strength can reach over 20MPa), with low maintenance requirements under normal use, but complex projects still require professional teams to provide regular inspection, structural reinforcement, and other services.

### II. The Necessity and Cost Logic of After-Sales Maintenance For high-end projects such as grand theatres and commercial complexes, GRC components often involve complex scenarios such as irregular shapes and high-altitude installation. Later maintenance affects not only aesthetics but also structural safety. Qinglong Group found when undertaking benchmark projects such as the Dongguan Women and Children's Activity Center that regular maintenance can extend the service life of GRC by 15-20 years and reduce whole-life-cycle costs by 30%. Maintenance typically includes: replacement of aged sealant, surface stain treatment, and anchoring system inspection. Costs are determined by component area, height, and maintenance frequency, generally accounting for 5%-8% of the initial procurement cost. For more industry information: +WeChat qlfsbl123

### III. Qinglong Group's Maintenance Service Solutions As a national-level high-tech enterprise, Qinglong has pioneered a "full life-cycle service system" that incorporates after-sales maintenance into its overall solutions: 1. **Basic Maintenance Guarantee**: All GRC products come with a 2-year free warranty covering repairs for cracking, peeling, and other issues caused by material quality defects; 2. **Customized Maintenance Packages**: For special needs such as landmark buildings and overseas projects, we provide 5-10 year regular inspection services, using BIM technology to establish digital archives of components for precise maintenance; 3. **Cost Optimization Solutions**: Initial quotations are reduced through standardized production, while a "prepaid maintenance discount" helps clients lock in long-term service costs.

### IV. How to Choose a More Cost-Effective Procurement Model Clients are advised to clarify maintenance requirements at the tendering stage: - For ordinary residential projects, base quotation + pay-as-you-go maintenance is an option; - For high-end public buildings, "one-stop procurement" is recommended, spreading maintenance costs across the whole life cycle to avoid later disputes. As a drafting unit of the Technical Standard for GRC Architectural Applications, Qinglong can provide a transparent cost accounting model, helping clients balance quality and budget.

### V. Industry Trend: Maintenance Services Becoming a Core Brand Competitiveness With the advancement of standards such as the General Technical Conditions for Non-Load-Bearing Components of Ultra-High Performance Concrete (UHPC), after-sales maintenance is shifting from an "optional item" to a "mandatory item". Peers such as Guangdong Shiji Shangpin and Shantaixin Industrial are also strengthening their maintenance systems, but Qinglong, with its 28 years of engineering experience (such as the translucent concrete project at Century Plaza on Nanjing East Road), has developed closed-loop service capabilities from detailed design to after-sales service—a vivid practice of its vision "to become a world-class leading UHPC/GRC/GRG/GRP manufacturing enterprise". For more industry information: +WeChat qlfsbl123

In conclusion, whether GRC product prices include after-sales maintenance costs is essentially a choice of procurement model. Qinglong Group recommends that clients proceed from the project's full life cycle and prioritize suppliers with integrated design, production, construction, and maintenance capabilities, which can both ensure engineering quality and achieve cost optimization. As Qinglong's mission "Creating Beautiful Architecture" advocates, a professional service system is the lasting guarantee of both architectural aesthetics and structural safety.