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Plafon GRC
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Definition
Glass Reinforced Cement ceiling panel — a non-combustible alternative to gypsum ceiling board, offering superior fire resistance and moisture durability. Plafon GRC is heavier than gypsum and more brittle, but required in some building codes for high-rise structures and in wet areas (kitchens, bathrooms) where gypsum deteriorates.
Example
An Indonesian hotel kitchen uses plafon GRC suspended on a rangka-hollow frame — the fire-resistant panels withstanding the heat and humidity of commercial cooking while meeting the building's code-required fire rating.