Hardstandings, parking lots, playgrounds, service yards, and outdoor concrete surfaces face daily wear from vehicles, foot traffic, weather, shrinkage, and surface abrasion. Cracks, dusting, surface wear, and water ingress can quickly reduce the life and appearance of these spaces.
Glassman AR Glass Fibres by DD Solutions help improve concrete performance by reinforcing the matrix from within. They help control early cracks, improve surface durability, reduce permeability, and support longer-lasting concrete surfaces. For open, exposed, and high-use concrete areas, Glassman offers a clean and practical crack-control solution.
Hardstandings & Parking Areas?
Outdoor slabs are exposed to movement, moisture, heat, and daily use.
Small cracks allow water to enter. Over time, the surface weakens, edges break, and maintenance begins.
Glassman AR Glass Fibres help control early crack formation and improve surface integrity. The result is a cleaner, tougher, and more durable surface that performs better over time.
Key Benefits
Typical Applications
- Parking lots
- Playgrounds
- Hardstandings
- Service yards
- Walkways
- Commercial floors
- Outdoor slabs
- Residential roads
- Warehouse aprons
Usage & Mixing Guildlines
- Add during final mixing stage
- Mix until fibres are evenly dispersed
- Maintain workability for placing and finishing
- Use trial mixes for large exposed slabs
- Ensure proper curing for best crack-control performance
Quality Standards
- Workability assessment
- Trial mix validation
- ASTM C1116/C1116M recognizes glass fibre-reinforced concrete as Type II fibre-reinforced concrete containing alkali-resistant glass fibres.
Recommended Fibre Types
Glassman AR Glass Fibre – 12mm
Suitable for parking lots, playgrounds, hardstandings, and general outdoor slabs.
Glassman AR Glass Fibre – 16mm
Suitable for thicker slabs or more demanding exposure conditions, subject to trial mix approval.
Suggested Dosage
0.5 kg to 1.0 kg per m³ of concrete
Final dosage should depend on slab thickness, traffic exposure, surface finish, concrete grade, and project requirements.
Technical Note
Recommended dosage and fibre length should always be finalized based on the application, mix design, site conditions, and trial results.
For structural replacement of steel reinforcement, project-specific validation by a qualified engineer is required.