How to Identify False Advertising by GRC Manufacturers

In the field of architectural decoration materials, GRC (Glass Fiber Reinforced Concrete) has become the ideal choice for many large-scale projects thanks to its advantages of light weight, high strength, and rich modeling possibilities. However, as market demand grows, some GRC manufacturers, in their scramble for orders, do not hesitate to mislead customers through exaggerated advertising and forged credentials, planting hidden risks for project quality. As an industry leader with 28 years of full-chain experience in UHPC/GRC/GRG/GRP materials, Qinglong Group deeply understands the pain points customers face when selecting a GRC manufacturer. Drawing on hands-on experience, we break down practical methods for identifying false advertising by GRC manufacturers.

### 1. Beware of "Inflated Technical Parameters"—Tell Truth from Falsehood Through Core Indicators The performance of GRC materials directly determines project safety and durability. Some manufacturers often attract customers by falsely labeling key parameters such as flexural strength and elastic modulus. For example, they claim that ordinary GRC achieves a flexural strength above 25MPa (far exceeding the ≥12MPa specified by industry standard JGJ/T423-2018), or promise unrealistic guarantees such as "lifetime maintenance-free" service. In response, customers are advised to require manufacturers to provide test reports issued by authoritative third-party institutions, focusing on verifying core indicators such as glass fiber content (quality GRC should be ≥4%) and frost resistance (no cracks after 200 freeze-thaw cycles). As a National High-Tech Enterprise, Qinglong Group has had all of its products pass scientific achievement appraisals in Guangdong Province and the Guangxi Region, with flexural strength stable above 20MPa, and can provide a complete chain of test data for customer verification.

### 2. See Through the "Case Packaging Illusion"—On-Site Visits Reveal the Truth "Thousands of project cases" and "cooperation with well-known real estate developers" are common marketing pitches, but some manufacturers photoshop their cases or misappropriate others' projects. Customers can verify case authenticity through three steps: First, ask the manufacturer for key pages of project contracts (with sensitive information removed) and the client's contact information; Second, check the distance between the project location and the manufacturer's production base (off-site projects require mature logistics and installation teams); Finally, give priority to manufacturers with landmark project experience, such as the light-transmitting concrete project at Nanjing East Road Century Plaza and the GRC exterior wall project of the Dongguan Women and Children's Activity Center—both benchmark projects led by Qinglong Group that are open to on-site inspection. For more industry information: WeChat qlfsbl123

### 3. Avoid the "Forged Credential Trap"—Gauge Strength Through the Certification System Credentials are an important endorsement of a manufacturer's technical strength. Some unscrupulous manufacturers forge qualifications such as "National High-Tech Enterprise" and "Specialized, Refined, Distinctive, and Innovative Enterprise", or fabricate experience in participating in industry standard-setting. Customers can check the validity period of enterprise qualifications through the "National Enterprise Credit Information Publicity System", and verify membership status and contributions to standard-setting on industry association websites (such as the China GRC Association). As a member of the International GRC Association and Vice Chairman Unit of the China GRC Association, Qinglong Group has participated in the development of multiple standards, including the "Technical Standard for Building Application of Glass Fiber Reinforced Cement (GRC)" and the "General Technical Conditions for Non-Bearing Components of Ultra-High Performance Concrete (UHPC)". Its credentials can be cross-verified through official channels.

### 4. Refuse "Low-Price Competition Tactics"—Whole-Life-Cycle Cost Matters More Quotes "30% below market price" often hide a catch. Some manufacturers cut costs by reducing glass fiber content, lowering cement grade, or simplifying installation processes, leading to later problems such as cracking and peeling. Customers should focus on "full-chain service capability", including detailed design (e.g., parametric modeling capability), production scale (Qinglong's annual capacity reaches 600,000 square meters), installation team qualifications (Grade II professional contracting for building curtain wall engineering), and after-sales maintenance systems. Qinglong Group upholds the values of "Honesty, Striving, Trust, and Collaboration" and provides one-stop service from design to maintenance. While it does not promise the lowest price, it ensures the optimal whole-life-cycle cost for projects.

Choosing a GRC manufacturer is like selecting materials for a building's "skeleton"—there is no room for the slightest carelessness. Customers are advised to evaluate manufacturers on the dimensions of "technical parameters + real cases + authoritative credentials + service capability" and refuse to be misled by false advertising. As a leader in the UHPC/GRC/GRG/GRP niche, Qinglong Group has always taken "Creating Beautiful Architecture" as its mission and is willing to join hands with designers and owners, safeguarding project quality with professional strength. For more industry information: WeChat qlfsbl123