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Just as we all grow, buildings also seem to be growing taller, first on

paper, and eventually taking their places on Mother Earth. This means

there is never a dull moment within the built environment. We plan, we

design, we demolish and we build again, into the future. The questions

remain, are the demolished buildings a waste of money and hard work?

and, what about heritage? Is it space planning, the building just not trendy

anymore? There are just so many questions that are haunting us on how,

instead of demolishing a building, to rather go green and to save the

planet for our next generation. “Eco-friendly” is indeed the topic of the

century.

I would like to thank SAIA, IID, ASAQS, ILASA and CESA for their

support in being associated with TO BUILD as from this issue onwards.

I am looking forward to a long term relationship and also to promoting

these organisations as part of our commitment to them.

I would like to extend my gratitude to Peter J Muller for his hard work as

editor, and his commitment in making TO BUILD a success the last few

issues. Unfortunately, due to other commitments, he cannot continue with

his duty as editor of TO BUILD. It has been a pleasure working with him

and we wish him all the best with his future plans.

I would like to take the opportunity to introduce our new editor, Johan

Schrönen, who is an individual with many years of experience in research,

journalism and editing. He has a huge passion for the built environment

with lots of experience, and therefore we are looking forward to having

him as editor of TO BUILD, as from the next issue. He promises to carry

out his responsibility as editor in a manner that will preserve and enhance

the integrity of the publication. [email protected]

I would then also like to extend a huge thanks to our regular advertisers,

and our new advertisers, for seeing the value of advertising in TO BUILD.

We look forward to building a strong relationship. Remember, we are here

to accommodate every single client in the

most honourable manner.

I hope you will enjoy reading this issue

of TO BUILD and please look out for our

next issue which is due in November

2012.

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CONTENTS

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issue 6FeaturesNew Building Regulations pushing creativity in design 27

Structure – the one area you do not cut corners or costs 33

Getting started with composting 39

Human Safety Factor 43

Underfloor heating with water 62

Improve energy efficiency by using Wooden Windows 76

LEDs Lighting the way 88

Flow restrictors are an easy way to save water 109

Lonza Wood Protection announces improvements to its Guarantee Programme 115

Lonza Wood Protection meets the emerging demand for ‘green’ rated products 117

Stairs, built to last! 123

Add some colour to your life 126

Corobrik: Building Sustainability with Bricks and Mortar 146

Corobrik Pavers complete the Umhlanga Promenade 149

The new roof regulations and energy efficiency 152

PSPC announces plans to use recycled EPS in low cost housing building initiatives 162

Blue Scope Steel 168

Tile Africa 172

SABS 176

Foreword 2Editor’s Note 8News & Reviews 10Interview: Tinus Nel 16Project Focus: Long Beach Resort 21Student Designs: BHC School of Design 180Out & About 186Listing: Architects 188Listing: Interior Designers 189Listing: Building Contractors 190Advertisers Index 193

DivisionsarCHiteCts 25QuantitY surveYors 31LanDsCaPe arCHiteCts 37interior & eXterior DÉCor & DesiGn 41enGineers 47rooFs, CeiLinGs, insuLation & PartitioninG 53FLoors 59WaLLs 69WinDoWs & Doors 73HoMe aCCess & autoMation 83eLeCtriCaL, LiGHtinG & air ConDitioninG 87BLinDs, sHutters & aWninGs 95Fire PLaCes & Braais 99KitCHens & aCCessories 103BatHrooMs & aCCessories 107tiMBer & DeCKinG 113MarBLe & Granite 121Paint & DeCorative CoatinGs 125seCuritY & saFetY 133Furniture 137ConstruCtion & ContraCtors 141BriCKs & PavinG 145CeMent & ConCrete 151Green BuiLDinG 159CorPorate ProFiLes 167

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Editor’s NotE

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The new Building Regulations have now been in force for more than three years, and the “Deemed to Satisfy” requirements (SANS 10400 series of documents) for a year or less, as each part is published independently. It still amazes me how much confusion there is in the industry. I do not refer only to building industry professionals, but also to building control officers. There is a definite drive by various bodies, like SAIAT and the NRCS (the governing body under which they fall), to educate the building control officers.

This, however, seems to be a slow and painful process. Several councils still refuse to take Forms 1 & 2, as required by Part A, when plans are submitted, while others indicate that they are not interested in applying the new regulations.

With this said, it is worth noting that, it is the built environment professional that takes the responsibility for compliance, and NOT the building control officer. During a recent meeting I had with some professionals in the built environment, it was suggested that a basic guide to council submissions be drafted, which should be applied nationally. This would not only ease the process, but also reduce the possibility of malpractice taking place. We can only hope that this situation improves rapidly, as it seems to be a thorn in the side for many professionals at this time. This is particularly so as professionals try to explain to clients that they need to comply, and the building control officers tell those same clients that it is not necessary!

In this issue, we will be focussing on a few creative ideas and critical areas as far as the new building regulations are concerned. I trust you will find it informative and thought provoking.

the new Building regulations - Friend or Foe?

Peter MullerEditor

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NEWS & REVIEWS

NCS ANNOUNCES THE APPOINTMENT OF TWO NEW AGENTS:NCS Colour Centre has announced the appointment

of two new agents, in KwaZulu Natal and Western

Cape. Visit www.ncscolour.co.za

Margie Walker is well known to the KZN interior

design and decor industry and business for over 20

years. She is past President of the South African

Guild of Interior Designers, now IID. She specialises

in domestic and leisure interiors. She is passionate

about colour and its effects on people, and this led

her to study with Angela Wright. She applies her

colour psychology knowledge alongside individuals

and interior designers and offers workshops and

training courses.

Jeanne Van Der Walt is a Cape Town based

colour consultant, providing expert advice on how to

create a good colour environment for any space—

interior or exterior, residential or commercial. Her

areas of expertise include architecture, interiors, and

marketing. Recent projects include; Khayelitsha

Hospital, Showrooms of The Hall Collection, and

residential projects, in Val de Vie Estate, Camps

Bay, Welgemoed and Stellenbosch.

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AWARDS OF MERIT AND EXCELLENCE IN ARCHITECTURE TO BE ANNOUNCEDThe Corobrik SAIA Awards of Merit will be presented in Cape Town on Thursday 13

September 2012, with the Corobrik SAIA Awards of Excellence being presented on 14

September 2012 at a gala dinner. The Award for Excellence is the highest accolade

that can be bestowed on a building in South Africa.

The awards dinner forms part of the biennial convention of the South African Institute

of Architects (SAIA) taking place over three days from 13 to 16 September 2012.

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The GBCSA, In pArTnerShIp wITh SApOA, LAUnCh The Green LeASe TOOLkITThe Green Lease Toolkit was developed in response to a growing market demand

among landlords and tenants alike. South African landlords have consistently requested

guidance and resources to help them harness the benefits of well-designed, well-built

(and crucially, well-operated) buildings. Similarly, South African tenants are increasingly

demanding “green” space, in a bid to take advantage of the healthier and more productive

indoor environments that green buildings offer. A Green Lease ensures that a sustainably

designed and built building is operated in a sustainable way.

For more information on the Green Lease Toolkit, visit www.gbcsa.org.za

X-CALIBUr, reCenTLy LOCALLy LAUnCheD, COATS pArkInG GArAGe AT FerrArI wOrLD, ABU DhABITAL recently introduced the X-Calibur concrete

repair and rehabilitation product range, which

it manufactures locally, and is proud to be

associated with an array of global prestigious

projects where X-Calibur was specified.

One such project is Ferrari World, the first

Ferrari-branded theme park, dedicated to

Ferrari and the F1 experience and an impressive

construction project in Abu Dhabi, the capital

of the United Arab Emirates. Working under a

tight budget and deadline, the standards of the

project were nonetheless very high.

For more information visit www.tal.co.za and

www.xcalibur.us.

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News & Reviews

GranD DesIGns LIve reaches fOr new heIGhTsThe event was packed to the brim with ideas, design and innovation for every

room in your home. With over 300 exhibitors, across seven different sections,

covering interiors, gardens, home improvement, self-build, renovations,

technology and shopping, there really was something for everyone.

Visit www.granddesignslive.co.za for the 2013 dates and more information

on this year’s event.

vIsTa sysTem InTrODUces a newLy DesIGneD fLaT cOrner sIGn, OffereD By The newLy acqUIreD, GreensqUare cOmpany Vista System International, a world leader in modular signage solutions,

introduces a new, smartly designed Flat Corner Signage family of products via

its recently acquired daughter company GreenSquare.

The newly developed Flat Corner

Signs offer an attractive solution for

both interior and exterior building

corner applications (i.e. Corner

Signage). The signs range in size,

reaching up to 1000mm in width and

length on standard products, while

custom sizes are available upon

demand.

GreenSquare offers a variety of

flat modular sign products utilising

the unique “GreenSquare Float”

design, an attached floating profile,

designed to allow the sign frames

to float a couple of inches from the

wall, providing the sign a modern, unique, and eye catching look. The

GreenSquare system is based on flat sign frames that accept inserts of

many materials and widths due to the company’s latest “Smart Insert”

technology. Said technology allows the sign professional to efficiently

apply almost any materials within the 3.2mm thickness, as the inner

channels are graded in a way that allows the use of different material

and thickness. GreenSquare products can be tweaked and designed to

match any need.

Colin O’Mara Davis and Bridget Masinga opening Grand Designs Live 2012

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News & ReviewsNew maNagemeNT aND a fresh vIsION fOr DUrO, sOUTherN afrIca’s BUILDINg sUppLy jUggerNaUTEstablished in 1955, Duro Pressings continues to uphold its reputation as being one of the

country’s leading building and construction suppliers. With a Johannesburg-based head

office and branches across South Africa, as well as Botswana and Namibia, Duro is known

for quality products ranging from window and door frames, to roll-up doors, awnings, paint

supplies and do-it-yourself products. With a majority share of the company having been

acquired by alternative asset management company Capitalworks recently, Duro is looking

forward to generating renewed success with a new perspective and fresh inspiration, by

building on the solid foundations that helped make the brand what it is today.

CEO Greg Morris is not content for Duro to rest on its laurels, but rather to continue to

lead the way in the industry. The current economic climate has seen a rise in the cost of

materials in the building industry and this makes focusing on client service more relevant.

Morris believes that “both consumers, and those in the building trade, are demanding

more than just a good product”.

Duro’s vast product offering includes quality steel and aluminum products that are sold

under recognised brands, as well as structural steel and innovative, modular building

solutions. In the interest of creating a better customer experience, Duro aims to educate

clients on the vast product range in the hope of making customer choices better informed

and, therefore, simpler.

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advertorialMiTek® Nail-Plated Timber structuresMiTek as the leading Roof Truss System supplier in South Africa and the world, with a network of over 140 licensed prefabricated timber roof truss manufacturers across Southern Africa, provides a competitive and economic solution to even the most complex of roofing problems. This MiTek fabricator network, using MiTek’s state-of-the-art software programs, provides high quality, purpose engineered truss units to satisfy the need of an ever increasingly complex roofing market.

Residential: Ideal for all types of residential roof applications from very small to extremely large. Also especially well-suited for Attic roof applications thereby creating extra living space at a lower overall building cost, a benefit still underutilized in South Africa.

Multi-Purpose: Nail-plated timber framed structures

can be utilized in so many different ways from Form-

work to Seating-stands to simply exposed structures.

This clearly illustrates the simplicity, beauty and

strength of nail-plated timber structures.

Extra-ordinary: With special engineering input from MiTek’s own professional team of engineers it is possible to create some very large and unusual roof structures, as illustrated by these two projects: Sarela View Church using laminated timber and a 40m clear span Sports Hall.

Commercial: Well suited for all types of commercial roof applications up to about 16m span, thereafter transportation can become challenging. Also especially well-suited to steep high pitched roof structures rather than low shallow pitched.

Examples illustrating the diversity of application:

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MiTek® Ultra-Span® Light gauge steel structuresThe low mass per m2 (between 2-10kg/m2) of this roofing system ensures both savings on the supporting structure as well as on transportation and erection costs. Large sections of the roof can simply be pre-assembled on the ground and hoisted into position on the walls – making this one of the most viable roof systems in the range of 20m to 40m clear span structures.

Residential (trusses):With savings on trusses due to larger spacings added to further savings on erection due to the light weight (approx. 4kg/m2) and the convenience of no site wastage, these roof structures are ideal for low-cost housing projects with Tiled or Sheeted roofs. The roof trusses are supplied pre-assembled or in Kit-form for site assembly.

Commercial: With a proven track record of many successful applications in large clear spans (Spar-Brighton, Zambezi –Mall), Ultra-Span is one of the most economical roof structure solutions in the range from 16m -35m – this applies especially to low-pitched roofs.

Residential (purlins):The strength and diversity of the Ultra-Span profiles make it an ideal choice for simple purlin roof applications as often found in low-cost housing. Span capabilities vary from 3m -6m with a very low mass of only 2kg/m2 of roof area. With no site wastage and all materials being galvanized, it is ideal in even remote areas.

Community: Even Church projects or other community projects with larger spans (as shown above 28m & 30m spans) for both tiled and sheeted roofs are easily managed with Ultra-Span trusses whilst maintaining the vaulted ceiling effect.

Examples illustrating the scope of applications:

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IntervIew


I recently had the opportunity to meet tinus nel, a structural engineer with BKS engineers in Johannesburg. Having been involved in the vodacom Innovation Centre, the first building in South Africa to achieve a 6 star rating from the South African Green Building Council, he is making a name for himself as a driven and ingenious engineer who focuses on interpreting a design to achieve the architect’s vision.

Interview: Tinus Nel

We find out a bit more

about him and his love for engineering.

ED: Tell us about your background.

TN: I matriculated at Menlopark High School in 1994, where I met my wife. During my varsity years I was

attracted to the structural side of engineering and did my final year thesis on Fibre Reinforced Lightweight

Concrete, under the mentorship of Professor Elsabé Kearsley, who became SAICE President in 2009.

Following university I joined KBK Consulting Engineers, before moving to WSP in 2004, where I was a Senior

Structural Engineer till 2012. In 2012 I joined BKS, heading up the structural division in Johannesburg.

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Vodacom Innovation Centre (Photo: Gareth Jones)

ED: Where did you study and what qualifications did you receive?

TN I obtained my B.Eng degree in 1998 at the University of Pretoria and registered

as a Professional Engineer.

ED: What attracted you to, or, how did you get involved with structural engineering?

TN: I probably designed a good dozen hotels by the time I reached 9, such was my love for architecture

that I drew buildings on each piece of paper I could get my hands on. As my love for physics grew, structural

engineering presented the perfect opportunity to combine architecture with physics and to leave a tangible

legacy.


IntervIew


ED: Do South African Architects design buildings that challenge structural engineers?

TN: Architects in South Africa are generally very knowledgeable when it comes to Engineering, and very

accommodating. When presented with innovative ideas and new challenges, you realise again why you

love your work.

ED: What building is your favourite building and why?

TN: I love industrial architecture of which Turbine Hall in Jeppe Street Johannesburg is a great example.

After the revamp in 2009 it offers a glimpse of the old and the new.

ED: On which projects have you worked?

TN: I have worked on several Industrial and Commercial buildings, the highlights of which are probably The

Southern Sun Hotel Hyde Park, Turbine Hall and The Pivot, in Monte Casino.


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ED: You recently worked on the 6 star green star rated Vodacom campus. What was the most

challenging thing, from a structural engineering point of view?

TN: The Vodacom Innovation Centre allowed the consultants an almost open book to come up

with sustainable and innovative ideas. Where sustainability development is conventionally more focused

on the electrical, mechanical and wet service consultancy, here we had the opportunity to showcase

how structural engineering can also contribute to sustainability. This included the use of reinforced earth

foundations.

ED: Where do you think sustainability is going towards in the near future?

TN: I think sustainability will become economically more attractive. I see a bigger emphasis being placed on

local sourcing and the re-use of materials.

ED: Do engineers have sufficient knowledge of sustainability to give constructive input during the

design development stage, especially regarding the Green Star SA requirements?

TN: Sustainability is becoming very important to our clients and the larger firms are ensuring that their

professionals are getting accreditation and are knowledgeable of the Green Star Requirements.

ED: Are fast track projects now forcing engineers to take more aesthetic decisions regarding the

design of the structural system?

TN: A more sensitive approach is definitely required where the architect receives information sometimes

days before it is issued for construction. A clear communication channel between the engineer and architect

during development should ensure that the outcome meets the aesthetic requirements.

ED: Thank you.


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Demolishing a 333 room hotel and replacing it with one with completely modern equipment might not seem

a particularly “clean” project. However, long before Long Beach saw the light of day, project design was in

the hands of a very environmentally aware group of people. In Mauritius, all hotel development projects

of this kind have to fi rst obtain a special permit issued by the Ministry of the Environment and Sustainable

Development. This building permit is issued after what is termed an Environmental Impact Assessment

(EIA).

Long Beach occupies a 59 acre site on the Belle Mare Peninsula, which is on Mauritius’ east coast. The

hotel has 255 rooms, all with magnifi cent sea views. The architecture is resolutely contemporary but retains

the charm and relaxed atmosphere of a tropical island. Indeed, Long Beach manages to combine urban

elegance with a seaside atmosphere.

Designed with the environment in mind

Long Beach Resort, a little bit of paradise!

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The lifestyle has something of an Italian feel to it, with a central piazza, surrounded by restaurants, shops

and bars, adjoining a 700 metre long and 40 metre wide beach. Beyond is the waters of the lagoon, crystal-

clear here, full of rare species of coral, just waiting to be explored. Long Beach’s architecture allies light,

tropical touches to contemporary urban elegance, softened by natural shapes and typical local materials. The

buildings blend in perfectly with the extensive gardens, which contain more than 500,000 plants, including 26

endemic species. In line with Sun Resorts’ environmental policy, Long Beach has taken a new approach to

reducing its environmental impact to the minimum, whilst providing facilities of the highest standard. Apart from

its wonderful beach, one of the most striking aspects of Long Beach is the brilliant landscaping, which has

focused on the use of endemic and other tropical plants.

A better way of clearing a site

Normally, the demolition of the rooms and public areas of a hotel like Coco Beach would entail considerable

inconvenience for its neighbours. However, during the Coco Beach’s demolition, every possible measure was

taken to avoid problems linked to dust and plastering work. Thanks to the use of geotextile membranes,

dampening the site and scheduling demolition work at the most appropriate time of day, the last days of Coco

Beach avoided environmental disruption. The beach and the sea were similarly protected from dust pollution.

As far as rubble was concerned, concrete, metal, cabling and plastic were sorted out to avoid any risk of

pollution. Some of the items were sold off or recycled. Another aspect, as specified in the building schedule

of works, was that the company contracted to demolish the Coco Beach was equipped with a special

crusher, which meant some 20,000m3 of rubble could be crushed and part reused as infill on the site itself.

This technique also led to a reduction in the materials that needed to be brought in and, at the same time,

reduced the amount of earth-moving equipment required. The local authorities have commented favourably

on these measures as an effective way of reducing the environmental impact on the site.

Ultra green

Those who have been able to follow the Long Beach project since its inception have been struck by one

particular aspect of the hotel: its greenness. From the beginning, the entire architect’s design, and the

images projecting the Long Beach vision, revealed lush gardens, with tropical plants blossoming across a

superbly laid-out site. Today, to be convinced of the reality of these green intentions, a glance is enough

to see gardeners and others bustling about every day, adding embellishing touches to Long Beach, and

producing a beautiful display of trees, shrubs and flowers.

Another strong environmental aspect to Long Beach is, undoubtedly, the plant nursery which adjoins the

new hotel. It is, in fact, a giant of a nursery where thousands of plants are patiently waiting to be moved

alongside the Long Beach bedrooms. Just before demolition work started on the Coco Beach, almost 3,400

plants were moved to the nursery. The collection of plants was well looked after and enriched with new

native and other tropical species, which will form part of the new Long Beach landscape. For those who like

statistics, the Long Beach has 21,000m2 of grass and 60,000m2 of bushes and shrubs. Altogether, there are

4,530 trees and palms, and 507,430 shrubs, including 26 endemic species. Even at the time of the Coco

Beach, there was a botanical walkway featuring rare and endemic tree species. Long Beach will perpetuate

the tradition in offering guests an exceptional natural setting.

All this very special landscaping at Long Beach has been made possible thanks to the work of a busy

international company, which has won awards throughout the world, Bensley Design Studios. Under the

guidance of Bill Bensley and Brian Sherman, everything has been done to preserve a natural environment

which fits very well with the architectural concept behind the hotel. Buildings will be perfectly integrated into

the landscape. For these Eden-like gardens, the landscapers have particularly selected native and other

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plants suited to the Mauritian climate. For the lawns, Paspalum Notalum is very hardy, able to tolerate high

levels of salt, and it provides a beautiful carpet of grass. The green approach is rounded off with plant-based

herbicides and organic pesticides.

Recycling and conservation

At Long Beach, the watering system runs underground for environmental reasons. Water is a precious

commodity and various sources will be used for daily requirements, estimated at some 350m3. For example,

rainwater will be collected and stored in tanks, whilst water from the wastewater treatment plant will be UV-

treated after passing through filtration systems, providing nearly 250m3 of water, which limits the need to

pump water from the existing wells.

All washrooms at Long Beach are equipped with flow controls to optimise the use of water without affecting

guest comfort. Following the example of what has been done at Washright, the hotel group’s industrial

laundry unit, an ozonation process is used on the water, which means lower washing temperatures can be

used, 350°C, instead of 600°C or 800°C.

Long Beach is expected to produce some 150m3 of green waste daily, some from the 59 acre site, and some

compostable waste from the kitchens, which will be treated and turned into fertiliser for use on the gardens.

Refuse is also sorted, using dustbins with separate sections for plastic, paper and glass that can be recycled.

Sustainability

The key word nowadays, for any hotel building project based on sustainable development criteria, is that

of cost. Certainly there is the matter of the initial construction and equipment costs, and also maintenance

over time. However, there are often positive savings that result from reduced use of resources and lower

energy costs. Indeed, environmentally friendly planning can produce considerable savings when thought of

in terms of quality and durability. This is the choice that the Long Beach promoters have made, starting with

the Sun Resorts Board itself.

Long Beach is very much a state-of-the-art hotel, using what are known as intelligent materials, the latest

technology for regulating energy use, solar energy and LED lighting, and ozone and UV treatments in

swimming pools, as well as recycling rubbish and waste water. Above all, however, Sun Resorts has always

been a pioneer in sustainable development, as witnessed by the number of international awards and

certifications the Group’s hotels have received.

Managing energy use

The latest macro-systems are being incorporated into the Long Beach Hotel to enable better control of

energy use. Computer based Building Management Systems will facilitate the allocation, control and

measurement of resources. This will automatically lead to energy savings with a reduction in the use of

electricity and hydrocarbons.

This centralised information system means air-control systems function depending on occupancy, and can

adapt building energy use to demand. Rooms and private areas will be equipped with presence detectors,

meaning that the use of lighting and air-conditioning can be better regulated. Common areas are similarly

equipped. Nowadays, all green buildings need to use such technical devices. They provide automatic control

of the premises and enhance the overall efficiency of energy systems.

At Long Beach, considerable thought was given to the subject of lighting. In fact, before embarking on

equipment purchases, designs were drawn up for the whole premises to produce a lighting plan adapted to

genuine needs, for the most effective use of lighting. This was not simply to produce a pleasing effect but to

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minimise electricity consumption. Taking this a step further, thought was also given to minimising the impact

of lighting on the ecosystem, notably insects, animals, plants and birds.

With its 6,000 energy efficient light bulbs, compact fluorescent light bulbs and spots or LED lighting, Long

Beach is investing massively in energy saving measures. Using ten times less energy than traditional

incandescent lighting, and giving out no heat, LEDs allow energy use to be kept within reason, whilst

lasting two and half times as long. The saving in electricity usage at Long Beach is equivalent to the annual

consumption of 500 households.

Long Beach will be equipped with air-conditioning that meets the latest energy and environmental efficiency

standards set by internationally recognised “Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design for Green

Building Certification” organisation (LEED). These latest air-conditioners use less energy. Following the

experience of Le Touessrok, Sun Resorts’ flagship hotel, in producing hot water, a system of recuperating

hot water from air-conditioning cooling systems has been installed. The technique has been shown to

considerably reduce energy consumption.

Thermal sensor panels, a system of capturing solar energy perfectly suited to the local climate, cover a 700m2

site and will also meet some of the hotel’s hot water needs. Long Beach also has a gas boiler to back up

supplies. The equipment has an automatic thermal shock system to cut out the risk of Legionnaire’s disease.

Using less energy inevitably means thinking about insulation, which reduces energy consumption for air-

conditioning, heating and so on. All pipes carrying hot or cold fluids are insulated to avoid wasting energy.

This can lead to energy savings of as much as 20%. Modern and efficient techniques have also been used

to insulate Long Beach’s bedrooms and other buildings. The use of modern materials themselves, as part of

the building process, means three layers of insulation can be installed.

There is one noticeable feature that is by no means purely aesthetic. The roofs of buildings are covered

in plants, pebbles and special materials, all of which can reduce the impact of exposure to the sun. It

means that rooms remain cooler and need less air-conditioning. That is without mentioning the impact of

the thousands of plants and the presence of water features, such as fountains, ponds and swimming pools,

throughout the hotel, all of which cool the air temperature.

The Long Beach project was managed by Mirage Leisure and Development who work in close collaboration

with MLC Quantity Surveyors and SIP Project Managers. Stauch Vorster Architects Gauteng worked closely

with Keith Interiors of Cape Town to create the built environment. GCC of Mauritius was the contractor for the

resort.

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Many built environment professionals seems to have been caught off guard by the implementation of the

new Building Regulations. What adds to the uncertainty, is the fact that there is still a lot of confusion

regarding the application and implementation of the revised regulations.

No matter how we look at these changes, they have been published and must be complied with. But, before

I venture into the body of my article, let me clarify something first. The Regulations, as published in the

government gazette, are compulsory. SANS 10400 is not! SANS 10400 is only one way of satisfying the

regulations, as well as the minimum requirement if another route (rational design) is followed!

Many of the new requirements, and I refer to those contained in SANS 10400 here, have actually opened a door to enable the built environment professional to use his/her creativity.

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With that said, the question remains to be asked, “What have the new regulations brought about?” Many

of my colleagues have complained that these regulations are too restrictive and are stifling their design. I

disagree.

Many of the new requirements, and I refer to those contained in SANS 10400 here, have actually opened a

door to enable the built environment professional to use his/her creativity.

A simple example that I recently had to apply to a building I was looking at, was to introduce a light shelf into

all the windows on the ground floor of a house. The particular rooms did not have second windows in them,

as the building was buried and only exposed on one side. These light shelves will reflect light deep into the

room, providing better day lighting levels inside. What is the reason for the light shelves? Well, to comply

with the energy efficiency requirements of SANS 10400-XA. With the fenestration as it was, the building

could not achieve the SHGC requirements, and it needed extended shading devices. Light shelves were

the creative solution, which also addressed a different need. Awnings or canopies would have worked, but

would have altered the façade totally.

Similarly, SANS 10400-T now requires that any passage that forms part of an escape or an emergency

route in buildings that must be designed for accessibility, must be 1500mm wide. This definitely increases

the floor area of a building, but it means that a new internal environment will be created. Wider passages

provide for a more user friendly environment. Users of the building will actually be able to talk to each other

in passages without interrupting the movement of others.

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When looking at some of the requirements, as listed in SANS 10400-S, several items jump out at us. Firstly,

provision of resting areas outside the line of movement on accessible routes must be provided at 25 metre

intervals. Even though these are provided as resting areas for persons who need regular rest due to a

physical condition, these areas can just as easily be used by occupants of buildings during breaks.

Ramps are another area where the changes were quite significant. The maximum distance a ramp is

allowed to rise has been reduced, as well as the maximum gradient. A further change was the inclusion of

a step in the direction of travel, if the ramp runs in the same direction effectively for more than two risers.

These changes now force us to consider what we do with ramps in buildings, as it can no longer just be a

little add-on, on the side. The ramps should now be designed to form part of the building or the landscaping,

and contribute to the overall aesthetic.

Stairs are a further example. Reducing the maximum rise per stringer to 1530mm has caused various

problems. Say you have two floors at 3400mm, slab to slab, then it effectively means that you will need to

provide 3 stringers to get to the first floor. This could provide for a very interesting triangular shaped stair, or

a zig zag staircase, which ends at an opposite end every floor – or landings mid stringer.

Returning to SANS 10400-XA, roof overhangs could make a return, almost to the historical ‘highveld house’,

to provide sufficient overhang to make provision for larger windows. This could provide a whole new

aesthetic that could develop locally. Also, the return of smaller windows is the other alternative. Proportion

of windows to wall will play a bigger role in good design.

These regulation changes are not over constraining the industry. They are providing us with an opportunity

to be creative and create designs that not only comply with the regulations, but also capture the imagination.

How we apply the requirements is only restricted by ourselves.

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There are various incidents of buildings and structures collapsing, some with no lives lost, while others were

not so harmless.

In May of 2004, during the early morning hours, a portion of Terminal Building 2E, at Charles de Gaulle

airport collapsed. A portion of approximately 32 metres of the vaulted roof, which had been touted as a jewel

of design, safety and comfort, collapsed, and tons of concrete, steel, and glass crashed down on a waiting

area inside the terminal. Four people lost their lives in this incident.

Safety in the built environment has become one of the main focus areas in recent years. One factor that is often taken for granted is the structural stability of the building. There has, however, been several building collapses that have made the news, and a closer look at what causes this might enlighten designers.

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In December of 2009, a staircase in a church in downtown Johannesburg collapsed, leaving 94 people

injured, according to local paramedics.

In September 2001, two hijacked Boeings flew into the World Trade Centre, in

downtown New York. For almost an hour, WTC Tower 1 stood burning before it

collapsed in an immense cloud of dust. WTC Tower 2 stood burning for over an hour

before it collapsed. This tragedy, played off on live TV, to the shock and horror of

millions of people worldwide. Thousands of people lost their lives in this incident.

These are some examples of structural failures, with different causes. Some

collapses do not lead to loss of life, but provide some level of entertainment. Who

will ever forget the dancing moves of “Galloping Gertie”, or the Leaning Tower of

Pisa, which is probably the slowest collapse ever?

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Why do buildings collapse?

The simplified answer is that the structure was not designed to withstand the forces the building had to

withstand! This is an extremely simplistic description, but forms the basis of all buildings that collapse. The

problem with this statement is that it is impossible to design any building for absolutely all eventualities.

To clarify, we should rather look at these eventualities, which can be divided into 4 categories, namely;

environmental, historic, human, and building.

Before elaborating on some of these, it is worth noting that, through the South African Bureau of Standards,

and the South African National Standards, a minimum standard is set for safety in design. The changes

to the National Building Regulations recently now incorporate building on dolomite land into the structural

standards (SANS 10400 Part B and others), to further ensure safe design.

Environmental causes:

Environmental causes for building collapse include, amongst other things, earthquakes, floods, tornados,

tsunamis, subsidence, snow loads and fire. These incidents place excessive forces on buildings and

structures, which exceed the design allowances, and therefore cause the structures to fail. In areas

where these elements occur naturally, the design standards have been developed to ensure buildings and

structures are designed to withstand such forces. Buildings in Japan, for example, are designed to withstand

earthquakes generally, but quakes that exceed the general norm, like the one that hit Kobe in 1995, exceed

the design allowances to such an extent that even buildings designed in areas allowing for them, could not

withstand the forces.

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Composting is a wonderful way to recycle your garden debris back into the soil. The benefi ts of composting

are numerous. It reduces waste to landfi lls, cuts expenses incurred in getting rid of garden waste, reduces

costs of fertilising your garden, and more. The biggest benefi t is for your garden though, as it is a totally

natural form of fertiliser for your garden. Compost contains benefi cial bacteria necessary for plant growth,

improves soil texture, and provides necessary nutrients for a healthy garden. It also assists by absorbing

some moisture, keeping the soil moist, which benefi ts most plants.

You can easily start composting at home, by using compost bins, which can be fancy or plain. To start a

compost pile, fi rst select a site in full sun, preferably sitting directly on the surface of the soil. Cut or chop

garden clippings into small pieces. A mulching machine would be wonderful for this part of the job, but is not

necessary. Using pruning shears works just as well. The smaller the pieces, the quicker it composts.

Combining green and dry material will speed up the compost process. Using shredded newspaper when there

are no dry leaves available, works as well. Keep the compost pile damp, and turn the pile often to incorporate

oxygen. More frequent turning of the compost pile will produce fi nished compost sooner for use in the garden.

When you turn the pile, you will notice the garden debris breaking down and turning black. This broken black stuff

is the compost. You need to separate this from big chunks of garden waste, which you can just throw back on the

pile. You can now use the separated compost in your garden, and your plants will love you.

There should not be any smells associated with a compost pile, if there are, you need to ensure that the pile

has suffi cient oxygen by turning the pile more regularly. Smells can also be caused by a too wet pile, ie. the

pile is not draining well, and there is standing water. Also avoid using food waste, especially animal waste

as this tends to attract pests like rats, and could also cause smells.

Lastly, during decomposition, the pile will heat up. When the composting process is complete, the pile will

cool down. Avoid using unfi nished compost or “hot” compost in the garden. There are many resources

available on composting that you can read. The above is a basic guide to beginning composting. Remember

“composting happens!”

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Gareth Griffiths

“S.A. National Standard (SANS) 10400 Part T as Code of Practice affecting public and building safety

aspects of the National Building Regulations, brings with it a host of compliance standards and practices for

the built environment. It addresses risk management in the comprehensive sense. So, legislation for fire

containment is a priority with government departments – national, provincial and local. Compliance with

regulations is firmly on the agenda of many commercial and industrial companies.

Leo Slootmans, CEO of fire and security service provider, FIRESPEC, says that the human factor should be

a cornerstone of sustainable building practice. “Hence, the installation of best practice active and passive

fire protection systems, in commercial and industrial buildings, has become key”, he says.

“With the current state of the economy globally, an emphasis on existing building performance, and also

on refits, is of great importance to both engineers and facilities managers. We provide the developer with

the peace of mind of knowing that human safety solutions continue performing, and are in good hands, on

an on-going basis. This is extremely important, since there is nothing potentially more devastating than an

emergency protection system that fails to operate due to lack of testing and maintenance. We stay in touch

with international trends via technology partners worldwide, and we ensure that our technicians are able to

install and to service new and existing equipment to a high standard”.

“A well designed interior takes cognisance of the requirements for fire safety as required by Part T of the National Building Regulations. Further, incorporating passive and active safety systems into the building’s interior envelope has an enormous effect on the operation of the building, especially in the case of an emergency.” P Muller.

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Slootmans’ company offers a comprehensive range of fire-protection and security solutions that apply

to a wide variety of buildings, including airport terminals, oil refineries, financial institutions, hotels and

academic institutions, all the way through to ordinary domestic homes. Examples of widely different projects

undertaken in recent times include:

• The Chevron Refinery in Cape Town

• The Artscape Theatre Complex

• The Departures Terminal at Cape Town International Airport

• UCT – all three campuses – a major network

• Obz Square

• Cavendish Square

• Blue Route Mall

FIRESPEC contact details can be found on page 136 of To Build.

FIRESPEC offers a turnkey service, including the unique service and maintenance offering. During its 40

years of trading, the company has been involved in a range of challenging projects, both fire and security.

It is responsible for key service and maintenance contracts for a number of high profile facilities. Since its

inception, the company has forged international technical and product alliances, giving it access to state of

the art product offerings, backing its mission - the safeguarding of people and property.

Slootmans tells us that the business employs more than 45 personnel, including highly trained specialists,

who regularly undergo training and updates in their relevant fields of expertise.

FIRESPEC’s products include both active and passive offerings. Slootmans believes that one of their

passive products, FIREBOARD CS™, offers great potential in the low income, or even informal housing

environment. “Correctly placed on the outer walls of a home, this product resists fire penetration for up to

2 hours’ duration, and can help prevent the spread of runaway fires from one dwelling to another, such as

happens in the informal settlements”, says Slootmans. “On the other end of the spectrum, our intumescent

coating is being used to protect steel framework in major upgrades such as the Blue Route Centre in Cape

Town. We urge architects, engineers and facilities managers to give us a call to help them with their building

protection planning”, he added.

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Historic:

This is a controversial area, as this relates to quality of design and construction, as well as maintenance of

the buildings and structures. Where buildings exceed the life span for which they’ve been designed, they can

be in danger of failure. Even though it should not have an effect if the building was designed and constructed

properly, it does seem to cause some failures. If one considers the gothic cathedrals in Europe, it is clear that

a well designed and constructed building could stand the test of time. However, good maintenance forms

an integral part of this survival. Timber trusses could cause collapse due to rot or termites, for example.

Similarly, reinforcing steel could rust through within concrete, causing the concrete to fail.

Falling Water, or rather, House Kaufman, at Bear Run, Pennsylvania, by Frank Lloyd Wright, is an example

of buildings failing due to age. Even though questions have been raised regarding the structural design of

the cantilever slabs from the construction period, the building did stand for an extended period. However, as

the building aged, the structure deteriorated, leading to long debates about whether it should be demolished

or restored. The building has been restored, but major interventions had to be done to ensure its future

structural stability.

Human:

Human interventions causing building failures

can be divided into three different areas, planned,

accidental and foul play. Planned destruction,

such as implosion and demolitions, cause

building failures to take place in a controlled

fashion. Due to the growth of population, cities

and commerce, bigger buildings are required.

To make allowance for this growth, existing

buildings need to be demolished. Recently,

Nedbank Gardens in Rosebank was imploded

to make way for the expansion to the Mall of

Rosebank. Similarly, various other buildings

are imploded worldwide, including the Tampa

Stadium, pictured below left.

Accidental destruction is caused by human intervention, through negligence, or an event that was not

planned. Recently, a house in Kroonstad was destroyed when a petrol tanker lost control and drove into the

house in the early hours of the morning. The impact, explosion, and subsequent fire, destroyed the house

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totally. This also includes the misuse of buildings. The various codes and standards require that buildings

be designed for specific requirements, loads and forces. It further requires that a specific safety factor be

included, to prevent failure of the structure under many circumstances. However, human nature does not

always play according to these standards. An example of this is a pedestrian bridge, designed to allow

people to walk across it, is subjected to a large group of people congregating on the bridge, exceeding the

allowed design and safety factors. The bridge would fail under the excessive forces, even though it has been

designed to comply with all the relevant requirements. A similar incident took place at the Dragon Peaks

Hotel in KwaZulu Natal, at a wedding, as depicted on p49, lower right. A family of 80 overloaded a timber

deck for a photo opportunity, and it collapsed into the water below.

Lastly, foul play or terrorism. Several examples can be mentioned here. The World Trade Centre in New

York, mentioned earlier in the article, is probably the best known example.

Building:

The last area, and probably the one where those involved in creating the built environment play the biggest

role. Three areas are also included in this area, design, construction & materials.

The structural design resides with the built environment professionals, who are specifically employed to

perform this duty. They do the calculations and specifications to prescribe the construction requirements.

Further, a requirement to inspect and sign off that the work has been done according to their design is

placed on them. All of this is done in accordance with the various codes and standards. Incorrect design

calculations or erroneous specifications can lead to building failures later on.

During construction, several things can go wrong, which leads to sub-standard work, or this can be due to

predetermined decisions to cut corners. Items that have specific impact on the structural soundness of a

building include founding substrate, concrete strength, reinforcing etc. These are items than can be easily

manipulated on site, cutting corners so to speak. According to reports, the staircase collapse in the church in

downtown Johannesburg was caused by mounting bolts not being installed according to specifications.

Material failure is the last item that can cause buildings and structures to fail. This includes using below

standard materials to save costs, or materials not performing as claimed by the manufacturers. This could

also be caused by various other factors, including the wrong mix ratio of concrete that is not tested for

some reason. The Charles de Gaul terminal collapse, mentioned earlier on in the article, was accredited to

materials failure.

The above provides a general overview of the main causes of structural failure. Design, construction and

materials are the only areas where the built environment professionals and contractors are involved, they

are also the areas where cutting costs and corners can be done…but at what costs?

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EDITORIAL


We all want our homes to feel safe, warm and welcoming to our family and friends, and provide us with

our place of sanctuary. Underfloor heating transforms your home environment and produces that ‘warm

feeling’.

At Home Comfort we do not want you to be aware of your water underfloor heating system. Our goal is to

set the underfloor heating once and all you need to do is to sit back, relax and enjoy the system working

for you.

HistoryUnderfloor heating has been used to heat up homes for more than

3,000 years! The first underfloor heating systems used hot air and

smoke under the floors. Later, hot water was circulated under the

floors.

Conventional heaters vs. underfloor heating

Conventional heaters use a lot of energy to superheat the air, only to send it straight to the ceiling where

it cools down before descending as a cool draught around your feet. The convection effect also creates

uncomfortable hot and cold spots in the room, and circulates dust and mites, potentially affecting asthma

sufferers.

Underfloor heating gently radiates heat from

across the entire floor surface. Warm air rises

slowly and creates a uniform room climate with

the air slightly warmer at foot level than at head

height. Because of optimal thermal positioning

and better overall heat retention, comfort levels

are reached at lower energy consumption

rates, resulting in electricity savings of up to

40%.

Underfloor heating is the most economical way of heating your home. Water based underfloor heating is widely used as an alternative to electrical underfloor heating throughout the world. The advantage of water underfloor heating, or Hydronic Heating, is that a combination of different heat sources can be used to heat up your home - from environmentally friendly solar power, to electricity or gas.

Underfloor Heating with Water

Hendrik Roux (www.homecomfort.co.za)

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EDITORIAL


Water based underfloor heating is widely used as an alternative to electrical underfloor heating throughout

the world. The advantage of water underfloor heating, or Hydronic Heating, is that a combination of different

heat sources can be used to heat up your home, from environmentally friendly solar power, to electricity

or gas.

Benefits• Safety – no electro-magnetic fields associated with electrical appliances.

• Variety – choose from a number of alternative and complementary heat sources (solar, gas and electricity).

• Health – the healthiest way of heating your home.

• An investment – adds to the value of your property.

Floor Build up:

High density polystyrene forms a great insulation below the concrete. This reduces the heat loss significantly,

and should be recommended for all building projects.

Components:The components of a water underfloor heating system are; pipes, manifold, thermostats and a heat source.

Pipes

The pipes are built into the floor during the

construction phase. The Marley PE-X pipes used

are extremely tough and hard. It has an oxygen

resistant layer to prevent oxygen entering the water

in the pipes. The pipes have a life expectancy of

49 years.

Manifold

The manifold is the control centre of the underfloor

heating system. A series of valves (actuators) open

and close the pipes to enable water flow to the different

rooms, allowing hot water to flow there and heat up the

rooms. The manifold has the following components:

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Outlet Manifold:

The hot water is circulated through the inlet manifold, through the pipes to the outlet manifold. When one of

the actuators opens a circuit, the water flows through the pipes in that room. The flow can be set by turning

the valves

Inlet Manifold:

The inlet manifold has flow meters to indicate the flow of the hot water through the circuits. The lock nut and

valve of every individual circuit must be opened to allow for flow.

Actuator:

The actuator is an electrical valve that opens to allow water circulation.

Ceiling Insulation:Ceiling insulation will reduce the cost of running heating costs significantly.

Please contact us with a recommendation for ceiling insulation.

Windows & Doors:

Keep doors and windows closed to prevent heat loss. Ensure that the gaps

at windows and doors are minimised to prevent heat loss.

FeaturesWater underfloor heating has the following features:

• Tried and tested technology internationally.

• Integrated to the water heating system for your home

• Efficient – installed in the screed during the building process to ensure that the energy is stored for

maximum efficiency.

• Cost saving – the most economical way of heating your home.

• Environmentally friendly (if powered by solar energy).

• 10-year warranty.

• Compliance – IEC, ISO 9001

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Suitable for any floor type

Home Comfort underfloor heating can be installed

under any kind of flooring material:

• Carpet

• Tile

• Wood

• Concrete

Layout of the pipes in the room:

One of 3 options is available for the layout of the

pipes:

Intelligent, programmable thermostatsWhile most other thermostats only switch the heat on and off, intelligent thermostats allow you to set different

preferred temperatures for different times of the day. The system is equipped with temperature sensors

in the floor and higher up in the room. You just “set and forget” and the intelligent timer/thermostat will

automatically maintain your selected comfort levels at all times, irrespective of the outside temperature.

The electronic thermostats can be locked to never exceed a certain floor temperature – an important feature

for certain types of wooden flooring where the manufacturer’s specified maximum temperature may not be

exceeded.

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At Swartland, we’ve been making beautiful

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EDITORIAL


It is generally accepted that the majority of houses in South Africa are energy inefficient as they are not

designed or constructed to maximise energy efficiency. It is recognised by the government that we need

to become an energy aware society. To this end, legislation is being planned to encourage architects and

builders to consider energy efficiency in their designs in future.

Building regulations in South Africa are under review with the need to reduce energy demand from industry

by 15% by 2015. Standards South Africa has been working on two performance standards SANS 283

and 204, in which standards are being prescribed for all naturally and mechanically ventilated buildings.

Energy efficient windows are a particular focus so that contractors and homeowners will have a guide for

the planning and design of their development.

The Australian building code has been used as an example because their standards relate to similar climatic

conditions that we find in South Africa.

Improve Energy Efficiency for Buildings By Using Wooden Windows

Christine Anderssen (www.kparkerjoinery.co.za)

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Energy performance ratings for windows have been established for climatic conditions in numerous

countries, including the USA, most European countries, and Australasia. A Label is affixed to a product to

indicate the energy efficiency ratings.

The main factors for which ratings have been decided in these countries are:

1. The U-factor. Expressed as U-value. The rate at which heat is lost from a building. The lower the value

the better.

2. The R-value. This relates to how well the window insulates the building and restricts heat transfer. The

higher the value, the more effective the insulation in resisting heat flow into the building in summer and

out of it in winter.

3. SHGC. Solar heat gain co-efficient. This indicates how well a product blocks heat from the sun. The lower

the number, the better. A low SHGC means the window transmits less solar heat.

South Africa has been divided into six energy usage zones, dependent upon climatic conditions. They

are described as:

1. Cold Interior

2. Temperate Interior

3. Hot Interior

4. Temperate Coastal

5. Sub-Tropical Coastal

6. Arid Interior.

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4. Visible transmittance refers to visible light being transmitted. The higher the VT, the more light is transmitted.

5. Air leakage. Heat loss and gain occur by infiltration of air through the cracks in the window assembly. The

lower the AL, the better.

6. Condensation resistance. This measures the ability of a product to resist the formation of condensation

on the interior surface of that product

Energy efficiency ratings are country specificIt is important that the above ratings are country specific and so a facility is being built to test South African

products and determine the coefficients for South African climatic conditions and the six energy usage

zones.

Timber Windows Performance RatingsThe ratings for timber windows internationally are better than those for metal or PVC windows and are

recommended by the WWF as timber windows require less energy, are more efficient, and less CO2 is

emitted into the atmosphere in their production.

Energy Efficient Building Design Principles:

1. Design for climate as per the energy usage zones and climatic conditions.

2. Insulated walls, ceilings, windows and doors increase overall insulation levels.

3. Consider building orientation, have main living area windows to the north (if in the southern hemisphere).

4. Position windows to allow cross breezes to ventilate rooms naturally.

5. A light coloured roof reduces the flow of heat from solar radiation better than a dark roof.

K Parker Joinery is one of the premier manufacturers of quality wooden sliding doors, folding doors and

pivot doors in South Africa

For more information on energy performance ratings go to www.nfrc.org

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EDITORIAL


We have now reached a tipping point in the development of high quality Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs)

where this exciting new technology can now be used for general lighting in almost all applications. This is

good news for planet earth, and its people, because quality LEDs offer solutions to some of the key issues

and opportunities we face today – the energy crisis, climate change, resource scarcity, safety in our cities,

productivity in our offices, and an enhanced sense of health and well-being, to name but a few. Nor should

we forget that LED technology, when combined with the latest solar and battery developments, can also

provide practical light for the third of earth’s population who currently live without electricity.

These benefits are of course derived from the extraordinary characteristics of good quality LEDs. Today,

LED lighting can deliver very high energy efficiency, long life, and excellent quality of light, design flexibility,

controllability and colour – all of which are essential to creating solutions which will improve lighting.

And the worlds lighting markets are now starting to embrace the new technology. Philips, the world’s leading

lighting company, now predicts that by 2020 about 75% of the global lighting market will be LED based, a

figure derived from both current sales data and its thoughts around future trends. But this still leaves a huge

Introduction of LED lighting technology offers South African businesses an estimated annual collective energy saving of R41 million, while offering great quality light to create better work environments and ambience in hotels, offices and shops.

The case for switching to LED lighting

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installed base of much older, less efficient lighting solutions which are a considerable and unnecessary drain

on our resources.

The facts and figures supporting a rapid switch to LED lighting are these: Lighting currently consumes

an average of 19% of global electricity production, and the great majority of this current lighting is based

on older, less efficient technologies developed before 1970. A full switch to the latest LED lighting would

provide very significant energy savings of up to 80% in many applications, and an average of 40% for all

lighting. This equates to approx 130 billion euros per year in running costs, or 670 million tons of carbon, or

the equivalent output of 640 medium sized power plants. In most cases, it is a simple switch to make, and

it should also be noted that more than three quarters of all lighting is in the commercial and industrial world

rather than the home.

Many global initiatives are currently being taken, by companies, governments and NGOs, to speed up the

rate of switch. The rate of adoption will also depend on other factors, such as further cost price reductions,

the speed of investment and, basically, how persuasive the higher quality end of the lighting industry is in

creating awareness and getting the world to switch.

There is a cool, almost magical, feel to quality LED solutions – tests have shown that people prefer the light,

even when, in the past, the quality could still be demonstrated by conventional measurement to be less than

conventional sources. They also represent the digital 21st century and will play a significant role in helping

to solve some of the key issues and opportunities we face today.

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EnviroScreen.Sustainable solar control: the greener blind.EnviroScreen is a highly reflective, robust, transparent, metallised fabric, which provides visual and thermal comfort. It is woven in a screen-like construction, but with a clear textile appearance, suitable for roller blinds and panel tracks. Thanks to the high reflectivity, EnviroScreen lowers heating-and cooling costs substantially. This results in a reduction of CO2 emissions, and therefore minimises the greenhouse effect. EnviroScreen is available in 2 transparencies, 2% and 10% openness factor (OF). Even with the 2% OF, EnviroScreen allows a very good view through,suitable for all fenestrations and all elevations, worldwide.

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SilverScreen can also be called a green product!

SilverScreen is produced environmentally friendly, it has the Öko-Tex Standard 100 certificate and is formaldehyde free. This means that SilverScreen does not contain any harm causing elements for our health.Besides, during the summer SilverScreen keeps the warmth outside, due to the reflecting metal layer and it will reduce the loss of warmth during the winter. This results in considerable savings on the costs of energy (airconditioning, heating etc.), but it also reduces the amount of CO²-emissions.Verosol is a worldwide supplier of branded quality solutions for solar control, and AluglassFor more information phone 0861 - ALUGLASS (0861-258 452) or visit www.aluglass.co.za

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is the license-holder for these sun-blinds in southern Africa. These sun-blinds ensure

effective protection from heat and reduction of irritating and bright sunlight while retaining

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SilverScreen can also be called a green product!

SilverScreen is produced environmentally friendly, it has the Öko-Tex Standard 100 certificate and is formaldehyde free. This means that SilverScreen does not contain any harm causing elements for our health.Besides, during the summer SilverScreen keeps the warmth outside, due to the reflecting metal layer and it will reduce the loss of warmth during the winter. This results in considerable savings on the costs of energy (airconditioning, heating etc.), but it also reduces the amount of CO²-emissions.Verosol is a worldwide supplier of branded quality solutions for solar control, and AluglassFor more information phone 0861 - ALUGLASS (0861-258 452) or visit www.aluglass.co.za

Verosol is a worldwide supplier of branded quality solutions for solar control, and Aluglass

is the license-holder for these sun-blinds in southern Africa. These sun-blinds ensure

effective protection from heat and reduction of irritating and bright sunlight while retaining

a perfect view of the outside world. Combine the advantages of curtains and external

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Flow restrictors are an easy way to save water. There are several different types available, depending on the

equipment they are to be used with. Most of the sanitaryware manufacturers now provide them as standard,

with a variety of their fittings. They also supply a range of loose flow restrictors, specifically designed to fit

onto existing bathroom taps, kitchen taps and showers.

Flow restrictors operate in one of three ways. The first type, an aerator, introduces air into the water,

which gives it a light fluffy flow, which slows down the volume of water consumed. These replace the flow

straightener, which is in the end of a mixer tap spout. The second type, a flow regulator, fits before the

device on the pipe work or, in the base of the tap itself. These are designed to reduce the flow of water by

restricting the size of the supply ‘pipe’. The third type, a spray unit, reduces the water by restricting water

flow to a spray.

Showers:

Cape Town has already introduced new water by-laws that restrict water usage. In terms of the new water

by-law, the maximum flow rate from any showerhead may not exceed 10 litres per minute. The average

shower uses about 22 litres of water per minute. By using a ’low-flow’ showerhead, the water consumption

can be reduced to less than half this amount. This is, however, obsolete if you take extended showers.

With water being targeted as the next part of sustainable regulations through Part XB, as mentioned by the National Regulator for Compulsory Specifications, reducing our water consumption is becoming more important.

Flow restrictors are an easy way to save water

A variety of fittings that are available to install on existing fittings.

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These low-flow showerheads restrict the amount of water that flows out of a showerhead under pressure.

Water travels through an opening of about 5 mm and is forced into a small turbulence chamber where it is

broken up into millions of tiny droplets. This saves up to 50% of the water. This water saving also reduces

the amount of electricity used for heating water. It should be noted that this system might require a certain

water pressure to allow for the successful operation of the shower system.

Basins:

Tap aerators can be fitted onto bathroom and kitchen taps, reducing normal tap flow from around 20 or 30

litres per minute, to a more sensible 6 to 10 litres. Cape Town’s by-laws restrict water to taps to a maximum

of 6 litres per minute. These low-flow devices basically work by channelling water through a small screen

that is screwed onto tap openings. Water is restricted through a 5 mm opening and air bubbles are added

for a pleasant, splash-free, bubbly stream of water. This also causes soap to lather better. Water-flow from

your tap can be reduced by 50% to 75%, while the water pressure remains the same. Similar to showers,

the water pressure might affect the operation of these aerators.

Depending on the taps you have, aerators should screw into taps easily. Some taps might, however, require

a thread adaptor to fit these, while other, older taps might require a total replacement.

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As part of a long standing commitment to offer ‘peace-of-mind’ after-sale assurance to customers, Lonza Wood

Protection has announced improvements to their Wood Preservative Treatment Guarantee Programme, making

it the most comprehensive and only guarantee of its kind in South Africa. Since the initial launch in 2002, the

guarantee has built confidence in the exceptional durability of Tanalised™ and Vacsol™ preservative treated

wood products against insect attack and wood decay. The Treatment Guarantee covers attack from wood-borer,

termites and wood decay on poles and timber treated with Lonza’s Tanalith™ and Vacsol™ wood preservative

products. The guarantee periods range from 15 to 50 years depending on the wood preservative product, and

the end-use application.

“The improvements to our Wood Preservative Treatment Guarantee Programme have come into effect

in respect of external market factors pertaining to certain SANS 457 (treated pole) specifications, and

the impact of the new Consumer Protection Act legislation. The improvements also make provision for

the implementation of stricter control measures to ensure full compliance with the guarantee terms and

conditions,” said Gerard Busse, Marketing Manager at Lonza Wood Protection.

To meet the compliancy requirements of the new Consumer Protection Act, Lonza has introduced a user-

friendly online customer registration facility, which can be accessed by logging onto www.tanalised.com/sa/

Products/guarantee.htm. Upon verification, Lonza will issue a written confirmation of acceptance, making

the guarantee valid and enforceable. It is important to note that the guarantee can be transferred from one

owner to the next, and that it is a replacement guarantee and does not cover consequential damage.

”The website also contains a comprehensive listing of all our accredited treaters and their locations,

to provide any purchaser with an ‘easy-to-access’ point of reference. Simultaneously, this provides a platform

for us to re-enforce the message that the improved guarantee programme only covers wood treated by an

accredited Treater. This updated, and more comprehensive, version of the guarantee reiterates our commitment

to adding value to our products, through service and support that is second to none,” concluded Busse.

Lonza Wood Protection announces improvements to its Guarantee Programme

For further information and the full terms and conditions of the improved Wood Preservative Treatment Guarantee, please visit the website at www.tanalised.com/sa/Products/guarantee.htm

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In an affirmative step towards embracing a modern, compliant product range, Lonza Wood Protection has

received the Ecospecifier Global endorsement for two of its products, namely Tanalised™ E, and Vacsol™

Azure™ preservative treated wood. This sets the foundation for Lonza to meet the noticeable shift towards

an emerging awareness by industry professionals and the end–user for alternative contemporary products

that bear the environmental Green Star rating standards.

“Right now the end-user is looking for more environmentally sensitive wood treatments that will assist in

good green design practice and meet growing public and private demand. As an industry, we need to

encourage professionals to use more timber, which reduces the carbon footprint of buildings, increases

thermal efficiency, offers great aesthetics and structural strength, and is sustainable and renewable,” said

Gerard Busse, Marketing Manager, Lonza Wood Protection.

The recent launch of Vacsol™ Azure™ preservative, sets the product apart from previous solvent borne

treatment products by being the first metal-free, light organic solvent wood preservative in the South African

“The growing awareness surrounding carbon emissions and resource depletion and efficiency has become a major consideration when comparing timber to alternative products.” Busse

Lonza Wood Protection meets the emerging demand for ‘green’ rated products

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Further information can be found at www.tanalised.com/sa

market. Being verified as an Ecospecifier Global product, it is rated among the contributing products to the

achievement of the Green Building rating tool credits. The assessment was done following Ecospecifier’s

thorough scientific assessment using a Life Cycle Thinking (LCT) analysis in combination with a health and

eco-toxicity screening.

This tri-functional wood preservative contains advanced organic azole fungicides and a synthetic pyrethroid

as an insecticide / termiticide for the effective protection of timber against fungal decay, woodborers and

insect attack. Pressure treated timber that has been impregnated with Vacsol™ Azure™ preservative, a

Light Organic Solvent Based Product (LOSP), provides greater dimensional stability than conventional

water borne wood preservative products, and is ideal for interior cladding, laminated beams, as well as

moulded and engineered wood products. Being metal-free and ultimately biodegradable, Vacsol™ Azure™

preservative is a far more suitable product than previous, tin-based, solvent treatment products, such as

TBTN and TBTO-Lindane.

“The growing awareness surrounding carbon emissions and resource depletion and efficiency has become

a major consideration when comparing timber to alternative products. Compared to untreated wood,

Vacsol™ Azure™ preservative prolongs the life of timber structures, thereby bringing about a substantial

saving in energy costs resulting from harvesting, milling and further secondary processing. In support of the

prevention of biodiversity damaging practices, the timber used at this stage is all abundant and renewable

resources from South African pine plantations, of which many are certified under the Forestry Stewardship

Council,” adds Busse.

Vacsol™ Azure™ treated wood is designed for use in low to medium risk, H2 interior, above-ground

hazard applications such as roof trusses, framing, flooring, ceiling and skirting, and selected H3 exterior

above-ground applications. The preservation solution is a clear, amber coloured liquid, and on application

transforms wood to a light honey shade. All H2 Hazard Class above-ground applications carry a 25-year

Limited Treatment Guarantee by Lonza Wood Protection (see the full terms and conditions at http://www.

tanalised.com/sa/Products/guarantee.htm). Vacsol™ Azure™ preservative will initially be introduced through

the following treatment plants: D & A Timbers and Lamtim in KwaZulu-Natal, and Airton Timbers and Timber

Preservation Services in the Western Cape.

Similarly, the Green Star certification of Tanalised™ E pressure treated wood puts it in a good position

to provide professionals with additional options in specifying treated wood products. Also sourced from

Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certified plantations, Tanalith™ E is based on a copper azole based

formulation that provides protection against termites, fungal decay, soft rots and insect borers. It is suited to

residential and commercial applications, such as structural and decorative timber products for both indoor

and outdoor applications. Internationally, Tanalith™ E has been widely and safely used for many years, and

similar applications for the product are emerging locally by clients such as the Endangered Wildlife Trust

(Johannesburg Zoo).

Busse concluded, “The Ecospecifier Global endorsement of our Tanalised™ E and Vacsol™ Azure™

products is a clear indication of Lonza’s stance and commitment to providing solutions that not only meet

the Green Building rating tools, but are also focused on achieving a sustainable future for future generations

to enjoy.”

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In a bold approach by a local architect, an external staircase detail was developed to reduce this maintenance

issue, which always seems to distract from the appeal of any building.

The detail calls for a solid granite stone piece, as indicated below, which might be seen as calling for more

natural resources (and therefore being a less sustainable option), but, over the lifespan of the staircase,

repeated maintenance and replacement of tiles requires more resources. Contrasting stair nosing is

achieved by different finishes on the stone. It also requires less precise cutting, as only two sides of the

granite block need to be cut.

Most sustainable interventions currently

incur additional costs, and this staircase

will be no exception.

When looking at the life expectancy

of a stone staircase of this nature, the

building it serves may be long gone,

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When you visit Europe, and especially the older towns, you will encounter solid stone stairs and walkways.

They have been there for hundreds of years. On the opposite side of the spectrum, you find modern

buildings, with tiled staircases, and, inevitably, you will find some maintenance work being done, replacing

cracked tiles or fixing tiles that have come loose.

A bold step, by a local architect, in addressing an area that always turns into a maintenance nightmare.

Stairs built to last

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EDITORIAL


Colour is something that many people overlook when considering home improvement ideas. Focus is usually

put on replacing appliances, or other big ticket items, when the term home improvement is used. Colour is truly

very important though, and can very easily change or modify the entire atmosphere of a particular room.

One of the easiest ways to add colour to a room is by painting the walls. The hue you use should partially

depend on the room you are painting. White paint works for any room and can add a fresh clean feel to the

room you are painting. For a lot of people though, white equals boring. So don’t be afraid to get creative. As

a general rule, stay away from dark colours in small rooms. But, if you are feeling gutsy, and love dark, rich

colours, try painting just one wall in the room with that colour and then finding items to decorate the rest of

Add some colour to your life

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Pick your favourite colours and if you can’t decide, pick them out of a hat to designate which room will be which colour!

the room in that same colour family. Don’t fall victim to any pre-conceived notions about which rooms should

be which colour. Pick your favourite colours and if you can’t decide, pick them out of a hat to designate which

room will be which colour!

There are lots of opportunities to add colour in your home besides just paint. Carpeting can quickly change

the entire feel of a room. Red, green or even purple carpeting can add a distinctive and funky flair to a room.

Sometimes carpeting can be expensive, and you may want a cheaper option like a rug. A sufficiently sized

rug can achieve a similar effect, and it also has the versatility to be moved if necessary. Rugs often work

best in smaller rooms like dens or offices.

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About Heather Mitchell

Heather Mitchell is the colourful featured author for www.UniqueMirrorsOnline.com and its sister

sites which host a collection of decorative mirrors and much more!

Another great way to use colour in home improvement is with drapes. Drapes take up a large portion of

a wall, so what colour they are has a sizable impact on the room’s overall impression. You can match the

colour of the drapes with the furniture to give the room a cosy feel or have them be at the opposite end of

the spectrum to have an interesting sense of contrast.

Sometimes there is absolutely nothing better than a little natural colour. For home improvement, consider

adding some plants to your dwelling. Even a single potted plant can really add some green to an area. For

some more diverse colours, consider flowers. Plants can be at almost any height and you can have them at

ground level, put them on platforms, or even hang them from the ceiling.

Colour plays a crucial role in home improvement. Beyond the basics of painting you have many options

to change how your home looks. Carpets and rugs will probably have the next biggest visual impact on a

room. Curtains matter a lot as well and their colour can change a room significantly. For a more ‘down to

earth look’, consider adding some plants or flowers. Any way you go, don’t be afraid to add colour. You’ll be

surprised at the result!

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To all of you that take the time to read this introduction, I would like you to translate the advert by

reviewing the photographs and letting each evolve into a story of the passion that went into the erection

of what is revealed in the photo. The energies to start and create, the sweat and tears endured during the

construction period, culminating in the admiration of another masterpiece. Construction is like art, and if

done with passion, is just as rewarding.

May this company continue to build statues while making friends of its employees, professional team and

its clients.

Mike Buyskes, Mike Buyskes Construction – Established in 1972

Nicolas Plewman Architects has had the privilege of

working with Mike Buyskes Construction for more

than a decade.

It is no exaggeration to say that it has been a

privilege, and that over a considerable number of

projects brought to successful completion together,

the professionalism, dedication, reliability and

simple team spirit that Mike and his team have

brought to these projects is unequalled by any other

experience I have personally had in the industry.

Nick Plewman, Nicolas Plewman Architects

Testimonials:

Introduction by the M.D. – Mike Buyskes

The Company Mike Buyskes Construction has been

known to us at Boogertman + Partners for the

past 7 years. It has always been a real pleasure

dealing with them and a number of projects have

been completed by them for us, in a very successful

way, on time and within budget.

The quality of their building work has always been

of a very high standard and their management skills

on site, and with sub-contractors, are of an excellent

standard, and are conducted in a very professional

manner. We, as a company, can most certainly

recommend Mike Buyskes Construction for future

building contracts!

Ernes Wilken, Boogertman + Partners Architects

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Corobrik is taking these benefits a little further, conducting its business strictly within a sustainable

development framework, addressing today’s sustainability imperative in all three dimensions – economic,

social and environmental:

• ISO 9001: 2008 Factory Management System certification is well advanced at all Corobrik factories, with

six factories having been certified.

• Environmental Management Plans exist for each quarry and process, this includes concurrent rehabilitation

to minimise rehabilitation liabilities, and the final rehabilitation of worked out quarries as farm lands and/

or urban land for further economic use.

• The use of proven technologies, international best practice, and extensive product development and

testing by Corobrik’s ISO IEC 17025 certified Central Laboratory, assures product quality, consistency and

attributes that are ahead of recognised industry standards and norms.

• Successful dematerialisation through the use of new extrusion technology that has reduced the embodied

energy of our face brick by up to 20%, when compared to standard 3 core-hole bricks.

• The wider use of cleaner burning fuels and energy usage efficiencies. Natural gas, as used at six major

Corobrik factories, has reduced the CO2 emissions for every gigajoule of energy by some 42%.

• The pursuit and achievement of ISO 14001 Environmental Management certification, with all current ISO

9001:2008 certified operations committed to achieving ISO 14001 certification during 2012.

• The continuous focus on the well being of ecosystems around Corobrik operations.

When it comes to addressing sustainability issues facing South Africa, few building materials can compare with (or match up to) clay brick’s considerable basket of intrinsic benefits.

Corobrik: Building Sustainability with Bricks and Mortar

Peter Kidger

Residential farming estate built on a rehabilitated quarry

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• The recycling of brick production waste back into brick making processes, or as aggregate for concrete

product manufacture.

• Where possible, the use of waste streams from non brick making processes,to close the waste loops in

the broader industrial ecology.

• Involvement with local economic development projects at all Corobrik factories designed to create

sustainable employment and uplift surrounding communities.

• Empowerment through education, training and skills development that includes the annual issuing of both

internal and external bursaries.

• The funding of Corobrik Building Training Centres to develop and perfect skills in bricklaying, block laying

and paving.

Consequent to the above, Corobrik is able to bring to the market bricks of the highest quality with carbon footprints

in line with international best practice for the technologies and firing fuels Corobrik employs. These attributes add

further value to the substantive generic environmental attributes alluded to, and as defined by:

• The inorganic and inert mineral properties of fired clay that are recognised as meeting all necessary

requirements for “healthy living”.

• The inert qualities of fired clay that release no VOC’s or toxic fumes to impinge on air quality under any

condition.

• The material’s extreme durability that mitigates future carbon debt associated with refurbishment and

replacement of less durable materials.

• Maintenance free qualities, as a face brick, that mitigate future carbon debt associated with a life time of

maintenance.

• The reusability of demolished brick as masonry or paving brick and/or recyclability as aggregate for road

making and concrete product manufacture.

• The inherent thermal mass of clay brick that is fundamental to Passive Solar Design and the cost effective

operation of buildings, with nature in mind.

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EDITORIAL


Corobrik has, once again, played an important part in the final phase of the Umhlanga promenade upgrade,

with its clay pavers being a defining characteristic of the entire 5km long seafront stretch that is already a

favourite with those out for a morning stroll, jogging or taking a late afternoon walk with their dogs.

Mike Ingram, sales director for Corobrik, said the swirl pattern and use of Cederburg, Champagne and

Burgundy pavers had been taken through all four phases of the project. This continuity along the entire

promenade included the design which emanated from the iconic whale bone pier, and echoed the unique

seafront location with its dunes and breaking waves. The choice of colours and texture perfectly complements

the landscape. The Umhlanga beachfront promenade upgrade, which cost approximately R70 million, was

in the process of being designed when extreme weather conditions, in March 2007, severely damaged much

of the beachfront infrastructure. This accelerated the project forward. It was also the ideal preparation for

the 2010 Soccer World Cup. Construction of the final phases of the development indicated a longer term

approach to promoting Umhlanga as a prime tourism destination within the ambit of eThekwini. The fourth

and final phase of the upgrade began in January 2011 and finished in December.

The project was funded by eThekwini Municipality’s Economic Development Department and was a combined

initiative with a collaborative team from the City’s Architecture Department –Urban Design & Landscape

Architecture Branch, Engineering Unit’s - Development Engineering Northern Branch and Electricity Unit’s

– Special Lighting Branch.

In addition to the building of retaining walls to hold the walkways in the event of further storms and

landscaping, the municipality elected to replace the existing concrete block paving with, more aesthetically

pleasing, clay pavers.

However, according to Ingram, the choice of clay pavers went far beyond the overall look of the promenade.

“Corobrik clay pavers were the practical choice. They are extremely durable and are skid resistant, making

them the perfect choice for an area which is exposed to harsh weather and sea spray, and they are specially

created to handle high volumes of pedestrian traffic.” Ingram added that Corobrik pavers were also suitable

for long-term maintenance as they do not fade and can be matched to new pavers. They can be easily lifted

or ”unzipped” to gain access to underground services. Replacing the pavers leaves no “scar”.

Corobrik Pavers complete The Umhlanga Promenade

Shirley Williams

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Civilisations, generations, era’s and trends come and go, but Clay Bricks remain steadfast, and for good reason too. No other building material can compare to the inherent properties of clay brick. Clay brick supports optimal indoor comfort for the end user, with life cycle benefits that contribute to long term energy and cost savings.

Research validates clay brick’s special contribution to superior thermal comfort, lowest operational energy usage and lowest life cycle costs. So make the right choice. Choose clay brick if you want your house to last for generations to come.

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EDITORIAL


Building regulations have recently undergone major revision, the aim being to introduce much greater

energy-efficiency into all construction materials and processes. It was an initiative driven by the Department

of Trade and Industry (DTI), through the NRCS (National Regulator of Compulsory Standards).

Roofing materials and systems constitute one of the areas covered by new energy-efficient regulation,

SANS 10400-XA:2011, which is largely based on the voluntary energy-efficiency standard SANS 204:2011.

Published by the SABS in August last year, SANS 10400-XA:2011 became mandatory in November of last

year.

Roofing and SanS 10400-Xa:2011 – Pitching For Greater Energy-Efficiency

The hot box thermal testing device used to compare the thermal performance of a metal-cladding roofing system to its concrete roof tile equivalent.

As from November last year, roofing on South African buildings will have to be considerably more energy-efficient.

David Beer

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EDITORIAL


SANS 10400-XA:2011 requires that,

irrespective of material composition, roofs

must be built to maintain thermal resistance

(R) values of between 2,7 and 3,7, depending

on the climatic region in which they are located.

Thermal resistance is the measurement which

determines how various materials, in this

instance roofing materials, prevent internal

temperatures from rising too fast and becoming

excessively hot, or from dropping too quickly

and becoming uncomfortably cold.

Roofs and roofing structures form just one element of a building’s total thermal resistance capacity. Other

elements include; masonry, flooring, windows/curtains, and doors.

“What the new regulations mean, for the construction industry and property developers, is that most forms

of roofing are going to need much better thermal resistance, and this is likely to be achieved through the

addition of various types of insulation material,” comments Laing.

Table F.3 of SANS 204:2011 lists various materials and elements which make up the total thermal resistance

of a roofing system. Thermal resistance is measured in m2.k/w and is described as an R value.

”The CMA is concerned that the R value for concrete roof tiles, quoted in SANS 204:2011, was only 0,02,

compared to 0,00 for metal cladding. Although we assumed metal cladding had no thermal resistance, logic

told us that the R value for concrete roof tiles must be greater than 0,02,” comments Laing.

In an attempt to prove this, the CMA commissioned the AAAMSA Group to compare the thermal performance

of a metal-cladding roofing system to its concrete roof tile equivalent, using South Africa’s first “Hot Box”

apparatus, operated by TTL in Pretoria.

The tests were based on “Cathedral Ceiling” roofing systems, using 8mm gypsum board. Temperature

movement was upwards and outside wind velocity was 5.5m/s.

The surface-to-surface R values yielded from the Hot Box tests were 0.2 for the metal cladding, and 0.32 for

the concrete roof tile. To get the actual R value of the roofing material, the 0,05 R value of the 8mm gypsum

and the 0,16 R value of the air space should be subtracted.

Concrete roof tiles, as used in the hot box test.

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EDITORIAL


Rvaluemetalcladding=0.20–0.21≈0.00

Rvalueconcreterooftile=0.32–0.21≈0.20(10timeshigherthanthequoted0,02)

Thefollowingtableisolatesthevariouscontributionstothethermalresistanceinabasicmetal-cladroofon

woodenbeamswithnoceiling(typicalofgovernmentsubsidyhousesafewyearsback).

Justbyaddingaceilingoneachievesanincreaseinthermalefficiency,notonlyfromtheceilingitself,but,

moreimportantly,fromtheairspacebetweenthemetalcladdingandtheceiling.

TheCMAhasalwaysstatedthataceilingisveryimportant.Besidesitsaestheticdimension, it improves

thermalefficiencybyaconsiderablemargin.Addingconcreterooftilessimplymakesthesystemthatmuch

better.

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EDITORIAL


“It is the addition of a ceiling which enhances the thermal resistance of both materials considerably, i.e. from

0,24 to 0,34 depending on the direction of the temperature movement,” says Laing.

However, he points out that when one goes to the expense of assembling additional rafters for the inclusion

of a ceiling, it makes sense to use concrete roof tiles rather than metal cladding.

“Concrete tiles cost no more than metal sheeting. Where metal roofs can save on capital outlay is in a lower

roof-frame requirement when no ceiling is included. However, living under a metal roof with no ceiling is not

much better than occupying an oven or a freezer, depending on external ambient temperatures.

“Besides providing greater thermal resistance than metal, concrete roof tiles offer other benefits such as a

very low maintenance requirement and better aesthetic properties. Furthermore, what SANS 204 and SANS

10400-XA have not taken into account at this stage is thermal mass, namely the capacity to store heat much

like a battery stores power.

“The CMA is continuing its research in this area with the aim of proving that roof systems incorporating heavy

roof claddings, such as concrete roof tiles, might require a lower total R-value compared to lighter materials.

A similar theory is used to differentiate between masonry walls and lightweight construction methods.

Research is also being conducted as to what degree thermal mass adds to overall thermal efficiency and,

once completed, is likely to prove that it makes a substantial contribution,” concludes Laing.

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EDITORIAL


Two of South Africa’s most pressing needs, namely the need for sustainable, low cost housing, and the need

to divert recyclable materials away from the country’s landfill sites, which are rapidly approaching their fill

capacity, have found an unlikely common solution in recycled expanded polystyrene (EPS).

Until recently, the Polystyrene Packaging Council (PSPC) has been struggling to develop markets for used,

post-consumer polystyrene. “One of the biggest headaches we faced when talking to recycling companies

and converters, was the need to wash and dry the contaminated polystyrene – typically used in the

manufacture of take-away hamburger clamshells or disposable coffee cups or food trays”, explains PSPC

Director Adri Spangenberg.

“However, the high cost of electricity and water in our country did not make it a viable financial option for

smaller recycling plants to invest in infrastructure that would mechanise this entire process, resulting in

much of the used polystyrene either being sent to landfills or exported to countries such as China and India

for recycling.

Thanks to research, design and development that has been done by Tower Technologies at the CSIR, first

series or demonstration homes have already been built and undergone extensive testing, yielding positive

results all around. The size of the standard two bedroom house being built is 26 m2 and weighs 1.6 tons. It

contains 5 % EPS regrind (which equates to 75 kgs), which is thoroughly mixed with concrete to form walls

that are almost indestructible.

“As a result of the breakthrough technology and applications developed by Tower Technologies, we will be

in a position to harness the fantastic insulation properties and other characteristics that make polystyrene

a unique low cost housing construction project material. Thanks to the fact that there is a readily available

stream of used EPS in our country, we are able to provide more than enough material for the pilot phase of

this initiative, which will see many low cost homes being built around the country.

Recycled EPS provides much needed insulation and diverts valuable material away from landfills.

PsPc announces plans to use recycled EpS in low cost housing building initiatives

For more information about the project, please contact Adri Spangenberg at the polystyrene packaging Council on (012) 259-0554 or (082) 686-5082.

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CORPORATE PROFILE


BlueScope Steel, a multinational steel company, was founded in Australia, where it is an ASX-listed public

entity, has traded in South Africa for over 10 years. During this time it has built an enviable reputation as a

supplier of innovative, high performance, coated steel roofing material. BlueScope Steel in SA is supported

by several centres of excellence around the world where ongoing research and development work on the

sustainable usage of steel in building applications is carried out.

The Southern African operation, which includes West Africa and the Indian Ocean Islands, markets and

distributes product mainly sourced from the company’s South East Asian factories, where the experiences

of aggressively hot, humid marine climates are readily applicable to the Southern African location. The

company supplies product to local roofing manufacturers who roll form material into various roofing profiles,

and has made a significant contribution to the development of the local built environment infrastructure over

the past decade.

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Core to the BlueScope Steel ethos is the principle of sustainability, which manifests itself in an impressive

line-up of products made to last the life of the building, and beyond. Among these are iconic world firsts such

as ZINCALUME® steel, and Clean COLORBOND™ steel, which is coated with in house designed super

polyester paint systems.

Wayne Miller, the company’s head of operations in Southern Africa explains that the approach has been to

“educate and inform the local market on the advantages of working with sustainable products that equally

provide long life under a wide range of African climates, and provide beautiful, aesthetically pleasing roofs

that improve property values wherever they are applied”. A number of architects and other built environment

practitioners have attended the BlueScope Steel sponsored lectures where leading sustainability architects

are brought to South Africa to share their knowledge. This includes the 2011 tour by Peter Stutchbury of

PSA in New South Wales. “Stutchbury’s tour appealed to packed audiences nation-wide, and forms part

of an ongoing programme to provide the market with up to the minute global green building trends”, says

Wayne Miller.

BlueScope Steel’s product line of ZINCALUME® steel is aluminium/zinc coated steel – based on a

coating of 55% Aluminium, 43.5% Zinc and 1.5% Silicon. In the South African market, lightweight, easily

formable steel substrates are available coated to either 150 gsm AZ coating (AZ150) or 200 gsm coating

(AZ200).

Flagship product, Clean COLORBOND™ steel, has the ability to keep roofs cooler. This is maintained

by using a specially developed infrared technology coating to reflect heat away from the roof surface,

significantly, this also applies to the darker colours. Clean COLORBOND™ steel supports longer lasting

buildings by means of enhanced chalk resistance properties, that offer a higher resistance level to paint

breakdown, typical to hot climates. The gloss-retention coat protects the sheen of the brand new roof, and

keeps it in a pristine condition for longer. ”We are frequently called on to inspect and advise on replacement

roofing country-wide, where fading has occurred to the point that total replacement is necessary to ensure

future longevity”, says Miller

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CORPORATE PROFILE


Clean COLORBOND™ steel is available in a range of 12 well-researched, popular colours that were boosted

during 2011 by the addition of:

• JASPER

• HERITAGE RED

• DUNE

• SHALE GREY

In addition, a further 6 new colour options were made available to the market subject to a special order from

the factory. They are produced as ordered on demand, and there is a longer lead time. A BlueScope Steel

SA representative should be consulted before specifying supplementary colours, or if colour matching is

required. Further information on the website www.bluescopesteel.co.za

• DEEP OCEAN

• PALE EUCALYPT

• BUSHLAND

• LOFT

• ALMOND BEIGE

• CAPE WHITE

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CORPORATE PROFILE


[email protected]: 021 442 5420www.bluescopesteel.co.za

Clean COLORBOND™ Ultra steel is the company’s offering for roofs that are subject to more aggressive

climatic conditions, including corrosive industrial fumes and salt laden sea spray. This is the pre-painted

AZ200 product, consisting of 200 gsm of zinc/aluminium alloy coated onto the steel substrate. This product

line is available in 6 different colours, sufficient to give the architect greater choice in designing aesthetically

pleasing projects.

PROJECTS

In recent times, BlueScope Steel products have been used in a number of noteworthy major projects, these

being:

• Soccer World Cup – Mbombela Stadium in Mpumalanga – using ZINCALUME® steel

• Maponya Mall in Soweto – using ZINCALUME® steel

• Mall of the North – Polokwane – using Clean COLORBOND™ steel in white for a cool roof

• SA Container Depot near Milnerton, Cape Town – this winner of the prestigious Southern African Institute

of Steel Construction’s 2010 Industrial Category Award uses Clean COLORBOND™ Ultra steel – a cool

roof in colour Amazing White.

• Blue Route Mall – Cape Town – using Clean COLORBOND™ Ultra steel in white- a new project featuring

a 30 000 m² new roof in Amazing White.

BlueScope Steel projects using the original COLORBOND® steel dating back several years are still in

excellent form, despite prolonged exposure to the strong African sun and prevailing load of salt-laden sea

air. This include:

• The Cape Town International Convention Centre

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Corporate profile


South Africa’s Standardisation and Quality Assurance service provider of choice.

SABS Standards Division

As South Africa strives to grow the economy, create

jobs to alleviate poverty, and limit environmental

impact. The SABS is set to play an important role,

and has the ability to face these challenges:

• 66yearsofaccumulatedstandardisationand

conformity assessment experience

• Visionaryleadership

• 150accomplishedTestAuditors

• 350qualifiedTestOfficers

• A new leading-edge laboratory complex

completedin2011;and

• A footprint that covers South Africa and

extends way beyond its borders.

It is of paramount importance for South Africa to

create a competitive industry that will keep pace

with the fast changing face of the world economy,

where globalisation, increased competition

and technological innovation have become the

new parameters to drive economic progress,

sustainability and employment for its citizens. The

role of SABS Standards is to develop and maintain

relevant South African National Standards (SANS)

and other normative documents to support this.

During 2010, a detailed study was done to

benchmark the SABS with other national standards

bodies. It revealed that the business model needed

to be reassessed in order to improve its ability to

deliver appropriate standardisation solutions for

South Africa.

The analysis has resulted in the division’s

development of a strategy which will enable the

organisation to play a more pivotal role in the

following areas:

• Expanding International Trade: South

Africa’s prosperity depends on international

Markets, business models and the climate may all

be changing, but our mission remains; to enable

efficient functioning of the economy and the

environment, through standardisation and quality

assurances.

The SABS is a statutory body that was established

in terms of the StandardsAct, 1945 (Act No. 24

of1945),andcontinues tooperate in termsof the

latesteditionoftheStandardsAct,2008(ActNo.29

of2008),asthenationalinstitutionforthepromotion

andmaintenanceof standardisationandquality in

connection with commodities and the rendering of

services.

trade facilitated by standard and conformity

assessment practices.

• Stimulating the South African economy: The

correct application of standards and related

conformity assessment practices can reduce

the regulatory burden, ease trade barriers and

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Building & Construction SABS is a leading business services provider to

organisations worldwide, offering a range of services

for management system certification, product testing

and certification, and standardisation.

This includes the standardisation in the field of

manufacturing, conversion and testing of building

and construction, including all aspects of their effects

on man and his environment, relating to activities

in the following fields; civil and construction, for

example steel and concrete works, and the building

industry, for example bricks, paving blocks, roof

tiles, and cement concrete products.

The primary activities carried out in this sector ensure

that components and systems produced by the building

and construction industry comply with the relevant

standards. We also won the internationally advertised

tender to perform third party quality and testing services

on behalf of the Malawian government.

create efficiencies in all sectors of the economy.

These efficiencies will support the government’s

economic development plans.

• Supporting a Green Economy: The reduction of

greenhouse gas emissions is pertinent on the

country’s agenda. The development of South

African National Standards to support this initiative

is high on the agenda of SABS Standards. Green

businesses require standards to participate in the

global supply chain – creating confidence that

we, as a country, are striving towards a green

economy.

SABS Standards identified five key objectives

to achieve our vision of becoming the trusted

standardisation and quality assurance provider of

choice.

• Develop and maintain market relevant national

standards that support the competitiveness

of the South African Industry and facilitate the

protection of health, safety and the environment.

A clear message must be communicated on the

value-add of standards.

• Maintain a transparent and impartial standard

development process that promotes wider

participation for all sectors of industry.

• Acquire and develop skills through the introduction

of sector specialists and strengthening the

expertise within technical committees. The

SABS will focus on the broadening of the pool of

experts available to improve the sustainability of

technical committees.

• Expand the understanding, recognition and use

of SANS, by partnering with a wide stakeholder

base in order to promote the value of standards

and the idea that standards are effective tools in

the implementation of public policies and good

governance.

• Maintain and increase our regional and

international standardisation influence in

promoting South Africa’s views and interests in

standards development.

SABS Standards is committed to delivering on

Government interventions and policies such as

IPAP II.

Strategic partnerships with the agencies of state

have been established, including, but not limited to:

• Council for the Built Environment (CBE);

• Construction Industry Development Board

(CIDB);

• National Home Builders Registration Council

(NHBRC); and

• South African National Roads Agency Limited

(SANRAL).

Growing environmental awareness and the

increasing awareness of quality implies the need for

standardised requirements and testing methods.

An important area where standardisation plays a

big role is the SANS 10400 series of documents,

which forms the “Deemed to Satisfy” requirements,

as a minimum guide to compliance with the National

Building Regulations.

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Corporate profile


Sales & Webstore

Energy Efficiency in Buildings

To ensure that the National Standards reach

the users, sales offices are currently located in

Pretoria and Cape Town. A Webstore has also

been established to ensure quick and cost effective

service to the public.

The Webstore now offers standards users an

excellent range of products, which include:

• A search tool, enabling you to search across

the full range of SANS,

ISO and IEC collections of standards;

• Document previews, enabling you to make

an informed purchase;

• Online purchase of South African National

Standards (SANS);

Energy Efficiency in buildings is a www (win win win).

The reduction of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions is

an urgent concern in SA, a country that is one of the

largest CO2 emitters globally. Buildings are the largest

end users of energy, and account for 40% of the

world’s end use of energy. Most of this consumption

is for heating, cooling, ventilation and hot water. Our

existing buildings are not designed or constructed

to maximise energy efficiency. The construction of

energy efficient housing will significantly contribute

to the reduction of GHG. It is important to note that

feasible saving potentials for EE are very large, both in

new and existing buildings.

• Online purchase of ISO and IEC Standards

at discount prices;

• Collections of inter-related standards;

• A free Standards Alert Service, that keeps

you updated on all the amendments,

revisions and withdrawals of SANS, ISO and

IEC Standards; and

• Standards available in hardcopy, electronic

(PDF or CD) format.

Should you wish to purchase standards offline

and without using a credit card or EFT, you can

contact the sales office at 012 428 6883, or

[email protected]

How do consumers react when energy costs go

up or when availability is limited? The consumers

simply opt for generating energy from other sources

such as solar, generators and others. Why not save

instead of generating?

Everyone has a right to live and work in a safe

environment. The main drivers for energy use are

comfort, safety and security. Comfort in buildings

constitutes heating, cooling, ventilation, lighting

and acoustics. The SABS recently published two

ground-breaking standards to assist government,

municipalities, builders, property owners and the

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like to ensure better energy efficiency in buildings

going forward.

SANS 204 - Energy efficiency in buildings

The main objective of SANS 204 is the reduction

of operational energy use, without reducing comfort.

Compliance with SABS 204 will reduce the use of

energy from electricity, gas, oil, or other fuels used

in buildings. The standard further addresses energy

use by the building’s services to operate it, but

excludes energy used in manufacturing/construction

or energy use by portable appliances.

Drivers for energy use – comfort, safety and security

– the right to live and work in safe environment

SANS 204 requirements reduce the use of energy

from electricity, gas, oil, or other fuels used in

buildings for heating, cooling, ventilation, hot water

(heating and sanitary), and other services.

When the requirements of SANS 204 are properly

applied, energy efficiency can be obtained in one of

the following manners

• Insulating or shading the building fabric

• Controlling heat flow through the building

envelope and glazing

• Reducing air leakage through building fabric

• Creating internal air movement for cooling

• Improving efficiency of heating, cooling and hot

water systems.

SANS 10400-XA - The application of the National

Building Regulations Part X: Environmental

sustainability Part XA: Energy usage in buildings

Much standardisation work has already been done

around individual energy-saving devices such as

energy-efficient light bulbs and solar water heaters.

Instead of reinventing the wheel, SANS 10400 Part

XA incorporates these existing standards into a

holistic overview of the entire construction process,

which then serves as a single reference to help

architects, building construction companies and other

stakeholders to ensure that their buildings comply

with energy efficiency requirements as described in

the standard. SANS 10400-XA is a single reference

for stakeholders to ensure compliance with energy

efficiency requirements as per the NBR, and gives

further requirements for:

• The orientation of the building, with well-used

areas facing North to make best use of natural

sunlight and warmth;

• Suitable roof overhangs to keep out the high

summer sun, but let the winter sun, when the

sun is lower in the sky;

• Sensible fenestration (windows) to let in light

and sun, but not so much that natural warmth or

coolness cannot be retained;

• The use of appropriate heating, ventilation and

air-conditioning installations where required;

and

• Solar water heaters become mandatory with

new buildings being erected.

Customer Contact Centre: 0861 277 2271 | Email: [email protected]

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Student deSignS


BHC School of Design, Cape TownWe are publishing more student designs from BHC in this issue, showcasing the creative design work done by them.

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out and about

Above: Hirsch Cape Town Launch

Above right: KSA KDMax stand at Decorex CT

Right: KZN KSA golf day

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LISTINGS: CoNTraCTorS


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A.G. IsmAIl .......................................56ABE ConstruCtIon ChEmICAls....................................144AfrICA thErmAl InsulAtIon .....................................55AGGrEGAtE And sAnd ProduCEr AssoCIAtIon of south AfrICA ........................154All BrICk ......................................148AluGlAss...................................96,97AmA ArChItECts ...........................26Ams ...................................................94ArCh Wood ProtECtIon sA / lonzA ..................................1,115Armour ElItE ................................82AssoCIAtIon of south AfrICAn QuAntIty survEyors .................32AudIo CodEs .................................86BEson-lEd ......................................91BluE sCoPE stEEl ........................168,169,170,171CAEsArstonE .............................122CEnturIon systEms ..............84,85ChAIr ExPrEss ...........................139ClAyBrICk AssoCIAtIon ...........150CoBrA WAtErtECh .....................112CoPPEr tuBInG AfrICA .................7CoroBrIk .....................................196CotECt IndustrIAl PAInts .....................................130,131ddA ArChItECts ...........................28dE lEEuW GrouP ..........................36dECorEx sA ...................................20dEsIGn stAInlEss ProduCts ......................................72dsm ...................................................40dulux ............................................132ErGo systEms ..............................70EtICon ConstruCtIon ......160,161EurAfrICAn .................................100fIrE And GAs lIfEstylE ...........101fIrEsPEC systEms ....................136frAnkE kItChEn systEms .......105GEBErIt sA ...................................110GEnrEC EnGInEErInG .................50GovEndErs AlumInIum & GlAss ...........................................80hEIdI JAGEr IntErIor dEsIGn ConsultAnts .................46InstItutE for tImBEr ConstruCtIon sA ......................118IsCA ................................................108kItChEn shoW .............................106komAtIlAnd forEsts ..............116lImElIGht dEsIGn .........................45mAC d fIrEhousE .......................102

mAGnEt EnGInEErInG .................48

mArlEy roofInG sA ....................54

mAxIdor .................................134,135

mEdAl PAInts...............................128

mEdAllIon Pools ......................194

mErEnsky ....................................114

mEtrotIlE sA ................................57

mIElE kItChEns...........................104

mIkE BuyskEs ConstruCtIon (Pty) ltd .................................142,143

mInACo ............................................71

mItEk IndustrIEs ....................14,15

ms tImBErs ..................................120

nAtIonAl homE BuIldErs rEGIstrAtIon CounCIl ......184,185

nouWEns CArPEts ......................68

offIx offICE furnIturE ..........138

PAtIo WArEhousE ......................140

PhIlIPs .............................................92

PhoEnIx Pools ...........................166

Polyflor ...............................164,165

Pool CovEr sPECIAlIsts sA ...192

rdA AlumInIum ..............................81

roBErt BosCh ................................9

sAfAl stEEl ...................................58

sA BuIldInG rEvIEW .......................3

sChoomBIE hArtmAnn ...............34

sErvEst lAndsCAPInG ...............38

solEnt trAdInG ...........................93

solId CrEtE.................................195

south AfrICAn BurEAu of stAndArds ........176,177,178,179

south AfrICAn PolyProPylEnE yArns ............158

south AfrICAn rEAdymIx AssoCIAtIon ................................156

sPEEd hEAt ....................................64

stylE déCor .................................42

sWArtlAnd ...............................74,75

tECtonIC stonE .........................124

tIlE AfrICA ..............172,173,174,175

tInt dynAmIx .................................78

turf-AG IrrIGAtIon ...................163

unIon tIlEs ...............................60,61

vAn dyCk CArPEts ......................65

vErBAtIm ltd .................................89

vItAl EnGInEErInG .......................52

vrEdE tExtIlEs ............................98

World of mArBlE & GrAnItE .....5

AG IsmAIl CC ..................................88Alu GlAs .........................................19AmA ArChItECts ...........................25ArCElor mIttAl ..........................178AronA roofInG ............................62AsPAsA ...........................................165BAsf ...............................................154B-EArth .........................................136BEAu IdEAl .....................................75BluE sCoPE stEEl .......................60BuIld It GrEEn ............................175CAEsArstonE .............................125CAPE PAtIo BlInds .....................106ChArlEs PEIn & PArtnErs ........54CIvIC AutomAtIon systEms ......91CoIrtEx ...........................................71CoPPEr dEvEloPmEnt AssoCIAtIon ...............................202CoroBrIk ..............................156,157CotECt IndustrIAl PAInts .....................................138,139CrystAl GAllEry .......................104dE lEEuW GrouP ....................48,49dE WEt EnvIrosCAPInG .............46dECorEx .........................................14dEsErt Pots ................................33dEsIGn stAInlEss ProduCts ......................................78drydEn doors .............................80dryforCE ....................................196dsm .................................................160E-homE AutomAtIon ...................94EnumErAtE ConsultInG ...........52ErGo systEms .............................77EtICon ConstruCtIon ............171EurAfrICAn ................................110Eurolux ..........................................5fIrE & GAs lIfEstylEs ............. 111fIrEsPEC systEms ....................143frAnCoIs mArAIs ArChItECts ....................................24futurE lIGht ..............................102GBt GrAnd solAr ...................98,99GloBAl PACt dIstrIButors .............................112hAndlEs InC ................................131IsofoAm ....................................86,87JohAnnEsBurG CIty PArks ..........................................44,45lAfArGE GyPsum .......................184lImElIGht dEsIGn ........................32louIsE WIlEmAn ArChItECturE And IntErIor dEsIGn ..................30

m&r QuAlIty kItChEns .............117mArtIn mEyEr kItChEns ..........114mErEnsky ....................................121 mItEk IndustrIEs ....................64,65nAturAl QuArtz floorInG .......................................72nEWtoWn lAndsCAPE ArChItECts ...................................41nhBrC ............................................204nICholAs PlEWmAn ArChItECts ....................................29nouWEns CArPEts ........................7osmo ................................................70PAn mIxErs sA .............................168PAtIo WArEhousE .....................146PEArl PAC ..............................190,191PErsPEx sA ...........................172,173rAdIAnt lIGhtInG ...................1,104rEAl fIrEs ...................................112rl WoodWorks ............................84roBo door ..................................142rudI’s ChoICE ..............................124sA WAllBEds ...............................148sAfIntrA roofInG ......................66sAmsunG rAdIAnz QuArtz surfACE ........................127sAPy ..............................................197sArmA ............................................164sAsol homEGAs .............................3sChoomBIE hArtmAn QuAntIty survEyors .................51sECurItronICs sAfEty solutIons ....................................144shoWEr hAus .............................133shoWEr PlAnEt .........................134solEnt trAdInG ...........................96southErn rIGht ........................108stonEtECh .................................115stylE déCor (Pty) ltd ...............36suCCulEnt Art .............................38sWIsslInE dEsIGn ......................120sytECh suPPlIEs .........................15tErrAforCE ..................................39thE PAvEr ConnECtIon ...........162tIAsA ..................................................9tImBErmAx ...................................122trAnsIt floor CovErInGs ......68tronIsCAPE (Pty) ltd ...............150turf–AG .........................................43vItAl EnGInEErInG ..................56,58vrEdE tExtIlEs .........................107WE fIx It frAmElEss GlAss ......81WIrQuIn .........................................130WItCh rooms ..............................152

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Contact: Herbie Boemer 0829269894 Postal: PO Box 237, Wapadrand 0050 Email: [email protected] [email protected] Website: www.solidcrete.co.za

Construction of:Barrier bases (and packing of barriers)Crane basesCulvertsEnergy breakersInlet and outlet structuresLightmasts (plinths, ecercting of lightmasts)Maholes and coversWingwallsOpen lined drains

Other Works:Gabions and reno matrassesGuard railsStone pitchingPavingFace brick workRoadmarkingSubsoils drainsStormwater pipes

Concrete works

Solidcrete_fcp.indd 1 6/25/12 9:54:52 AM

194-IBC_Corobrick_DPS.indd 196 6/25/12 9:56:12 AM

194-IBC_Corobrick_DPS.indd 195 6/25/12 9:21:52 AM

PHILIPS.indd 1 6/25/12 9:20:38 AM

SafalSteel_Insert.indd 1 6/24/12 9:43:28 PM

SafalSteel_Insert.indd 2 6/24/12 9:43:52 PM

Documents

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