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1Architect & Specificator Nov/Dec 2010
Contents
3 From the Desk . . .
Cover Story
5 Fields of Dreams
Practice Profile
6 Up the Ranks
Trends in Sporting Facilities
10 The Cold War
Software
15 Going Digital
Trends in Public Facilities
19 Contain Yourself
Development Constraints
21 Stock Shortages
Kitchens & Bathrooms
22 Developing Opportunities
Lighting
25 Shedding Some Light
Walls & Floors
27 What Ever Happened to Parquet?
30 Sony Photo Awards
Insulation
37 Safe and Cosy
Concrete & Cement
39 Throwing Cement
Innovations
43 Fresh Thinking
44 News & Views
56 AAAMSA Matrixes
SASEMA, SA Shower Enclosures Manufacturers
Association
SAGGA, the SA Glass & Glazing Association
EPSASA, the Expanded Polystyrene Association
of Southern Africa
TPMA, the Thermal Panel Manufacturers’
Association
AAAMSA Fenestration
SAGI, South African Glass Institute
SAFIERA - South African Fenestration & Insulation
Energy Rating Association
is an alternate monthly magazine. 9100 copies are distributed to individuals and companies
involved in the building industry
AAAMSA, The Association of Architectural
Aluminium Manufacturers of SA incorporates:
SABISA, the SA Building Interior Systems Association
ASDA, the Aluminium Stockists’ & Distributors’ Association
SASA, the Skylight Association of Southern Africa
TIASA, the Thermal Insulation Association of Southern Africa
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Views expressed in articles and advertisements are not necessarily the
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Articles or extracts thereof may be reproduced, provided prior permission
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As this is the last “From the Desk” for 2010 we take this opportunity to wish our readers a joyous festive season and a healthy & prosperous 2011.
Hans A Schefferlie, executive director
From the Desk
Part 3 deals with Wind actions and thus influences fenestration.
Part 1 summarises the important features of Part 3 as follows:
• SANS 10160-3: Wind actions, covers pro-cedures for the determination of actions on land based structures due to natural winds. The scope of application is limited to the general type buildings and industrial structures (in line with the SANS
10160 series) and is restricted to structures in which wind actions can be treated as quasi-static.
The wind climate given in SANS 10160 is effectively maintained, but its presentation is modified. The basic wind speed is based on an equivalent 10-min average value. The values of the basic wind speed are selected to be equivalent to the 3s gust wind speeds used in the SANS 10160. The wind map is
nominally updated. Terrain categories are modi-fied to present a more even distribution of wind exposure conditions. The wide-ranging additional information on pressure and force coefficients represents a substantial update of the procedures for wind actions on structures.
It has become abundantly clear that any informa-tion regarding wind load published in our AAAMSA Selection Guide for Glazed Architectural Products: June 2008 version 1 is no longer current and must not be used for the determination of wind load on fenestration.
On 1 September 2010 we advised our members, the South African Institute of Architects and the Association of South African Quantity Surveyors that Structural Engineers must provide wind load in all instances in respect of fenestration.
We issued the following Cautionary Notice dated 1 September 2010.
Quote: ”CAUTIONARY NOTICE: WIND LOAD
The SABS published SANS 10160 Parts 1 to 8 - Basis of Structural Design and Actions for Buildings and Industrial Structures in May 2010. In terms of the National Building Regulations this standard is effective from 1 June 2010. SANS 10160 Part 3:2010 – Wind Actions - has published a new approach to determine the wind load on buildings.
We can no longer assume that wind load on fen-
estration as stated in our publications is correct. Members are urged to obtain wind load from Structural Engineers in ALL instances.
Do not determine the wind load independently and always obtain written confirmation from Structural Engineers which wind load is applicable to the project prior to tendering for and commencement of any work. The wind load tables as published in our Selection Guides are hereby withdrawn.
We urge our members to strictly follow the above recommendations to avoid possible claims under the Consumer Protection Act.” Unquote
Our Association issued a further Cautionary Notice regarding the change of method of determining air infiltration.
Quote: “CAUTIONARY NOTICE: AIR INFILTRA-TION
The method of determining air infiltration through fenestration has been changed from xℓ/sec. mating length to 2ℓ/sec/m2. This change may have ren-dered currently held performance test certificates, especially those referring to sliders, invalid.
Members are urged to re-evaluate systems such as patio doors, vertical and horizontal sliders, stack-away doors, sliding folding doors and the like. The 2ℓ/sec/m2 criteria is entrenched in the SANS 204 as well as SANS 613 which will become applicable when National Building Regulations Part X is published.
We envisage this Regulation X together with SANS 10400 XA to be published and in effect by 1 March 2011. Industry has therefore some six months to ensure compliance of their products with the new requirement.
We urge members to adhere to the air infiltration requirements to avoid possible claims under the Consumer Protection Act.” Unquote
We have withdrawn Certificates that do not comply with the latest method and we have updated the Matrix of Performance Test Certificates accord-ingly.
Kind regardsHans A SchefferlieExecutive Director
Most of us are aware that SANS 10160 Parts 1 to 8: 2010: Basis of Structural Design and actions for buildings and
industrial structures was published in May 2010 replacing SABS 0160:1989 Ed.2.
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COVER STORY
One company is going to great lengths
to convert ‘dustbowl’ football pitches
into fields of dreams. “Architect and
Specificator” recently spoke to Ayden
Shrives, synthetic turf manager at Belgotex
Floorcoverings, to find out how they’re making a
difference.
“We’ve been involved in a number of exciting soccer
projects,” he tells us. “One of these includes two
full size football fields for the Nike Training Centre
in Soweto. These pitches will be tested for either
FIFA 1- or 2-star rating by the end of the year.”
Another ongoing initiative sees Greenfields working
with LOC project funded by LOTTO, playing an ac-
Fields of DreamsDuring the excitement of the FIFA 2010 World Cup, many of the country’s sporting facilities saw a much-
needed upgrade. With the dissipation of the crowds, attention has also been paid to unearthing South
Africa’s sporting talent.
tive role in the 2010 Local Organising Committee’s
(LOC) Artificial Turf Programme which forms one
leg of their 3-pillar Legacy project. The programme
aims to provide rural, previously disadvantaged
communities with world-class football facilities to
leave a lasting social, economic and football legacy
after the 2010 Football World Cup.
The plan is to build 52 artificial football turfs in
South Africa, one in each SAFA region, with strate-
gic business partners. Lotto has allocated R170.1
million of funding towards the first 27 fields (three
fields in each of the nine provinces). GreenFields
have been awarded four of the confirmed sites
already under construction at Mogwase near Sun
City, Jane Furse in Limpopo, Qedilizwe in Evaton
North and Siyabuswa in Mpumalanga.
Nineteen additional fields are still on tender and
numerous similar initiatives are in the pipeline
with literally hundreds of fields planned for areas
throughout South Africa, addressing a wide range
of social issues.
Major investment“Belgotex Floorcoverings have made a substantial
investment into artificial turf in South Africa,”
continues Ayden. “This investment opens an
enormous new market for the company as well as
exposing the country’s wealth of sporting talent.”
Synthetic turf is used internationally wherever
climatic conditions and shortages of financial and
technical resources deliver below standard pitches
– problems endemic to Africa.
FIFA and EUFA approved artificial turf in 2004.
Favoured for its cost-effective, low maintenance
perfect playing surface all year round, it requires
no irrigation or regular marking. Greenfields offers
the additional benefit of providing specialist advice
to architects involved in design and installation of
new sports fields. ”This adds value to the service
offered by professionals involved in construction
of sporting facilities,” he says.
“Maintenance is simple and can be managed by
a trained groundsman,” Ayden continues. “Daily
brushing in high wear areas and sand or rubber
top ups keep the surface in optimum condition.
We also check the field annually to handle any
other repairs that may be needed.
The plan is to build 52 artificial football turfs in South
Africa
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Urban design doesn’t
get the attention it
deserves,” he tells
“Architect & Specifi-
cator”. “Our living areas, par-
ticularly many of our malls, are
becoming so internalised that
we seldom see the sky.”
Taxi timeAlthough it attends to spheres
such as commercial and residential design, the
company’s true strength lies in its urban projects,
among these being the recently upgraded taxi ranks
in Johannesburg and at Baragwanath.
“Our inspiration always comes in response to the
demands set by the client,” Günther explains. “In
most cases, this isn’t just about the owner but also
about the public open space around it. If one area
doesn’t succeed, the others won’t either.
“With all our designs there’s an intensive pre-design
process. We work with a blank page and call in
all the stakeholders to get an acute understanding
of what is needed. We can’t go in as ‘Architects’
with a capital ‘A’ and impose our preconceptions
on everyone,” he smiles ruefully. “Taxi owners,
for instance, have a very strong idea of what they
want and invariably it’s 180° about-face from what
we might assume.”
Transport nodesGünther is also passionate about the manner in
which public buildings should be treated. “To think
that a taxi rank could be created simply by slapping
up a tin shack is not only an insult to the people
who use it, but also to the city around it. Taxis
form part of our country’s transport system and
these ranks are important nodes. They should be
Why do we not spend as much
effort on our ranks as on our airports?
Part of a growing wave of architects
concerned about the current state of
our cityscapes, Günther Wagner of
Urban Solutions is quietly outspoken
about his feelings regarding city
planning.
The Mills comprises five buildings connected by a vertical connection core with
visitors channelled through the structure by a series of staircases
Up the Ranks
Günther Wagner, Urban Solutions
PRACTICE PROFILE
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elevated to buildings of public importance. Why
do we not spend as much effort on our ranks as
on our airports?
“It’s also critical to consider the flow of the design
around the structure. Although both serve the same
purpose, each rank has to be viewed within the
context of its surroundings. The Metro Station was
a very different project to Bara. For instance, Metro
Mall is in a city, Bara lies along a major feeder road,
through low-scaled residential and retail.
“Bara was tricky because it was situated on a long
thin strip. It covers 1.3kms through residential
areas nearing the hospital, and each segment had
to be managed uniquely. Obviously everyone had
their own concerns and each thought theirs was
the most important,” he acknowledges.
Vast cross-section“In a project of this nature the cross-section of
people is vast; we worked with everyone from the
mayor to flower sellers. Communication styles can be
extremely complex so we always bring in a consul-
tant to identify groups. We’ll speak to local leaders
who source spokespeople to minimise channels
and keep things manageable. Usually the design
requires extensive workshopping with individuals
who represent a pyramid of other people.”
He admits that the process can be lengthy and
involved but he appears to enjoy the interaction.
“With Bara we had about 300 meetings,” he
chuckles. “But eventually it gets into a rhythm
and everything runs smoothly.”
When we suggest that urban design must be tre-
mendously demanding Günther assures us that
it’s an area of architecture that he loves. “It’s very
different to residential design but both have their
difficulties,” he explains. “In residential projects
you’re working with dozens of minute details; get-
ting the shade of lime green paint exactly right,
for instance. With public buildings it’s about the
broader brushstrokes. People are more concerned
with getting the facilities they need.”
Material mattersHe has more to say on the topic of paint and
materials, explaining that for public structures,
longevity is crucial. “We love concrete and brick;
keeping the buildings as naked and honest as pos-
sible,” he emphasises. “With so many vital projects
drawing public spending, you have to consider the
possibility that there won’t be money to maintain
the building down the line, so why not go the low
maintenance route?
According to Günther this too, serves a social pur-
pose. Public sentiment is intrinsically tied to the
condition of our urban areas. “A rundown building
doesn’t inspire pride,” he continues. “People will
throw their rubbish on the street if there is already
With Bara we had about 300 meetings
feeder road, through low-scaled residential and retail
Providing vendors with areas to sell their wares was an essential part of
the design brief
PRACTICE PROFILE
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Massive highways to channel vast
numbers of vehicles into suburbs where
half the streets are blocked off
Clever
combination
of
materials
keeps the
facades
interesting,
yet cost
effective
The Mills in
Johannesburg,
required
significant
clearing,
having become
a ‘warren’ of
construction
over time
The Metro taxi rank features a very different design to
Baragwanath
rubbish there and eventually everyone adopts the
negative attitude of ‘why should I clean it?’”
Bug in the systemHere he returns to his original point regarding ur-
ban design. “The treatment of urban spaces is a
big bugbear of mine,” he admits. “A few develop-
ers monopolise the resources we have, and public
money is spent to support them. We build massive
highways to channel vast numbers of vehicles into
suburbs where half the streets are blocked off. The
result is gridlock because the spaces cannot function
as they were designed to.
“We have to get back to a street culture favouring
mixed use development, where amenities are not
so far that you have to drive to them. We need to
develop a 24-hour culture to encourage better use
of our resources. Working conditions also need to be
reviewed. People spend a fortune travelling to and
from work, contributing to the problems of traffic
congestion and pollution, and clocking up countless
hours of unproductive time behind the wheel.
“Granted, within the South African context security
concerns are an issue, which contributes to our need
to enclose ourselves, but how much safer is a gated
community really? By walling ourselves off from our
communities we’re effectively isolating
ourselves from our real security:
the people we live with.”
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South Africa doesn’t rank high among the
greatest ice rink designers in the world;
the Europeans and Canadians have a
keener interest which is hardly surprising.
In some areas, home ice rinks seem as popular
as our swimming pools and are available in both
permanent and portable options.
For competitive purposes, all ice rinks are designed
to meet a standard of 60 x 30 metres. Some public
rinks may vary but these are the exception to the
norm, since the cost of maintaining such a facility
makes it necessary to offer them for competitive
events.
Cool configurationsIce rinks are constructed in three basic formats.
Portable rinks are built on a leveled base over
which a tarpaulin is stretched as a collecting pan.
This is also where the piping system is mounted.
Water is sprayed directly over this to build up the
ice. These are suitable for seasonal purposes, as
well as special events such as ice extravaganzas,
which may be as close to ice as many South Af-
ricans ever get.
Semi-permanent systems are another option, with
portable piping systems fitted to a permanant
foundation. The advantage here is that when the
ice rink is no longer required the piping can be
completely dismantled. If bitumen is used as a
The Cold War
TRENDS IN SPORTING FACILITIES
All ice rinks are designed to meet a
standard of 60 x 30 metres
An ice hockey puck trav-
els at a speed of 160
km/h and has the same
energy as a 0.22 calibre
bullet. A match lasts
60 minutes – in
three twenty min-
ute bursts – dur-
ing which the
combined bulk
of 12 burly
players will be
hurtling across
the ice at breakneck speeds.
Rinks designed for inline or
figure skating require their
own set of specifications
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top layer of the foundation when the ice rink is no
longer required it can still be used as a sporting
surface for sports such as inline hockey, providing
better grip that a concrete surface.
Permanent rinks are more complex, requiring a base
layer of gravel and sand incorporating a groundwater
drain. This supports a heated concrete layer which
keeps the ground below from freezing, expanding
and cracking the rink structure. A layer of insula-
tion separates this from the ice-bearing slab, into
which the cooling pipe work is embedded.
Water is sprayed over this layer to form the skat-
ing surface. However, creating an ideal skating
surface isn’t as simple as making a tray of ice
cubes. Freezing a rink correctly takes no less than
34 000 litres of water, sprayed in about a dozen
stages, with some stages laying ice that may be less
than a millimetre thick. Since ice is naturally clear,
some layers require paint to create a background,
often to provide a surface on which to paint field
markings. And ice that’s best for one sport may
be completely unacceptable for another.
Chill outThe real trick to maintaining an ice rink, however,
is keeping the ice frozen. This is done by the
refrigeration plant which includes a compressor,
condenser, evaporator and rink pipes. The complex
piping network houses brinewater, which is kept icy
with the use of refrigerant chillers that maintain a
constant temperature just below 0°C. The pipes,
in turn, freeze the water surrounding them. Chill-
ers vary in size depending on the size of the rink.
Noise levels are also a consideration, with quieter
operation now becoming an option.
With the exception of the introduction of polyethyl-
ene in the 1930s piping systems haven’t changed
much over time, although National Hockey League
facilities still use steel piping since it provides
enhanced heat transfer. These rinks also require
piping to be laid more closely together to handle
the higher heat loads.
TRENDS IN SPORTING FACILITIES
Some stages laying ice that may be less than a
millimetre thick
For competitive
purposes, all ice
rinks are designed
to meet a standard
of 60 x 30 metres
The layers required to build up a skating surface
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Chillers on the other hand, have enjoyed a number
of improvements with welded and semi-welded
plate-and frame chillers becoming prevalent after
the 90s. These have the advantage of expand-
ability along with low refrigerant charge. They’re
also smaller than other varieties and can be disas-
sembled for cleaning.
Compressor technology has kept pace with these
development and large bore and stroke, low rpm
horizontal or vertical compressors have been replaced
by increasingly small, higher rpm reciprocating
compressors. With the international trend towards
large multipurpose facilities with four or more ice
surfaces operating year-round, the refrigeration
capacity is sufficient to use larger screw com-
pressor systems. Higher-efficiency smaller screw
compressors have also made their way into arena
engine rooms. Ultimately, it’s important to ensure
that compressors are selected to match the widely
varying loads in both winter and summer.
Under controlAll of this equipment requires complex control
systems to keep it in check and these too have
evolved over the years. While early engineers faced
the task of factoring in wind direction, changes in
humidity and opening or closing of doors armed
with little more than a thermostat, their modern
counterparts can rely on computerised systems to
handle the job.
These are relatively inexpensive and have the added
advantage of reducing energy consumption. Precise
ice temperature control now can be achieved by
measuring the surface temperature with infrared
cameras mounted over the ice.
Nice icePrecision is important when it comes to ice sports;
considering the size and ferocity of the average ice
hockey player it’s likely that most rink managers do
their utmost to ensure that ice is kept in optimum
condition. A 10 cm thickness is ideal since the
thicker the ice, the softer and slower the going.
Speed is of the essence and professional players
actually freeze their pucks to minimise friction.
Surface condition requires careful monitoring to
handle chips or dents, which could be responsible
for some icy tumbles if not attended to. The Zam-
boni has graced the ice since being invented by
Frank Zamboni in 1947. This lumbering machine
‘grooms’ the surface by shaving off the top layer
and laying down new water which freezes within
10 or 15 minutes.
Another consideration is audience safety. Hockey
pucks have been known to exact a heavy toll and
early players were usually recognized by their missing
TRENDS IN SPORTING FACILITIES
Early players were usually recognized by their missing
teeth
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TRENDS IN SPORTING FACILITIES
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teeth. International hockey rules dictate that
the rink be surrounded by boards above the
playing surface, with glass above the boards.
The sides of the rink are lined with seamless
tempered glass to offer an unobstructed view,
while the ends are end sections protected
with Plexiglas. Both materials are designed
to withstand the impact of either a puck or
a player.
South Africa skatesIce sports have a greater following in South
African than might be expected and we have a
number of permanent ice rinks for fans of ice
hockey and figure skating, including Johan-
nesburg, Cape Town, Durban and Pretoria.
For climatic reasons, all our rinks are per-
manent indoor facilities with ‘ice rink halls’
providing permanent piping and infrastructure
to keep the rink iced. These spaces are large,
cold and come complete with locker rooms,
bathrooms, snack bars and stands. This is
still a fairly pale reflection of our international
counterparts, where rinks are often central
to social interaction or lifestyle options, with
some even incorporated into gym facilities.
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Going Digital
An enterprising researcher fooled a fingerprint ID system
using gummy bear jelly
Dawid Jacobs, P2Dss
The advent of electronic document storage
and electronic signatures has put increasing
pressure on the document courier industry.
Where, in the past, important documenta-
tion would’ve been sent to its destination via
express courier, it is now faster, easier and
cheaper to email.
However, there are
important legal
considerations
involved that
may require that certain
documents will always need
to be physically delivered.
“Architect & Specificator”
did some research to get
both sides of the story.
Legal advice“The law requires that some
documents be delivered by
hand,” says Anelda Collins
of Collins Attorneys in Pre-
toria. “If you want to sue
someone for instance, the
original documentation must
be served by a Sheriff, while
subsequent pleadings must
be delivered by hand or by
registered post.
“This makes it easier to keep
three identical files, one for the plaintiff ’s attorneys,
one for the defendant’s attorneys and one for the
Court. These three copies make it
more difficult to tamper with docu-
mentation, since changes would
be obvious if one version differs
from the other two.”
Although arrangements
can be made for electron-
ic transmission via fax or
email, according to Anelda
the problem with electronic
communication is three-fold.
“It’s not always reliable,” she
explains. “You can’t always confirm receipt of
documentation and one party may deny having
received the files.
Determining time-frames“There’s also an issue with scheduling. It’s hard to
determine time-frames for procedures when you don’t
have a record of when a party actually received the
documentation. There’s always the possibility that
someone else opened the email and the intended
recipient never saw the files.
“There’s no guarantee that the files will open on
the other side, or that they’ll arrive in entirety.
Furthermore, the recipient may tamper with the
document. Finally, electronic signatures are simply
too open to forgery.
Loopholes and hackers“Physical documentation avoids the possibility of
people finding a loophole to get out of a contract
by denying they were the ones who signed it. Even
when encoding is used, there’s the possibility of
a hacker accessing your information somehow, so
you can never actually prove who the signatory
was. It is for this reason that legal documentation
requires witnesses.”
Additional research bears this out, with few electronic
signatures being safe from a competent hacker.
Even biometric controls are open to tampering; in
a recent study, an enterprising researcher fooled a
fingerprint id system using gummy bear jelly and
a fair amount of creativity.
“It is much easier to have an original contract fo-
rensically investigated for fingerprints, handwriting
discrepancies etc. In most
cases, paper-based origi-
nal documents stand up
as authentic in courts of
law and those which are
found to be false for what
ever reason are discovered
sooner and more efficiently than
electronic versions.
“The problem with electronic copies is
that they can be altered by anyone with a
knowledge of software. Photo manipulation
is a good example. Electronic management
of documents is a complex process and it is my
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The problem with security is mostly human
which the company provides is reliable and, impor-
tantly, will be available in 40 or more years from
now. Thirdly, the success in change management
involved in going electronic rests on education.
Everyone involved must be educated accordingly,”
Dawid elaborates.
Offsite storage the best“We’ve been addressing various ways of ensuring
high-levels of security and the obvious elements
such encryption, passwords and access control
have been addressed. When it comes to optimum
security, secure offsite storage is the answer,” he
says.
The electronic advantageDawid continues, “Paper documents can get lost,
destroyed, damaged or stolen – a huge problem
in any company. Legal documents such as police
dockets get ‘lost’ daily. Once a document has
been captured correctly and according to all rules
and regulations, stored and managed with a full
audit trail, its authenticity can be proven beyond
doubt.”
A document is handled by many people at various
stages of its lifespan. Once scanned and stored,
it remains in the same state as the day it was
scanned.
“With broadband becoming more abundant, large
files can be transmitted worldwide without hassle.
The signing of receipt is the only aspect that needs
to be addressed,” concludes Dawid.
belief that any organisation wanting to
make the full use of the benefits must
engage with a reputable, knowledge-
able company to ensure compliance,
security, authenticity, reliability and
innovation.”
On the other hand…“Document storage has changed drasti-
cally since electronic storage was first
introduced,” counters Dawid Jacobs
of Paper 2 Digital Storage Solutions
(P2Dss). “Scanning of documents has
been introduced as a method of capturing
paper-based information. Paper-based
information comprises the largest part
of unstructured information globally and
it is growing daily.”
“Depending on the software a company
utilises, file transmission can differ. To
ensure security, 128 bit encryption should
be the minimum requirement for any company. The
problem with security is mostly human. If not ad-
dressed correctly, any company leaves itself open
to problems.
“The Electronic Communications Act prescribes
instances where a statutory law (statute or regula-
tions) requires a signature. In such instances, you
can only satisfy these requirement by using an
‘advanced’ electronic signature (s13(1)). These
are electronic signatures that have been accredited
by Government under certain conditions. However,
it’s certainly true that some agreements or activi-
ties cannot be performed electronically. Section 4
provides that certain documents require a signature
on paper.”
“On the software front, there is a huge amount
available that enables any company to capture docu-
ments and data. In my opinion, the most important
requirement of this software is an efficient audit
system, which will at all times show who accessed,
processed, forwarded or even just viewed a docu-
ment, and at what stage this occurred.
Dont leave it up to the IT manager“The biggest error in going electronic is to make it
an IT problem and have the IT manager purchase
an electronic record, document or content manage-
ment programme. Some companies believe that
buying software is the magic wand that will make
all their problems go away. This is a costly mistake
in almost all cases.
“The first step is to consult an enterprise content
management company that has real knowledge
regarding compliance, software, records manage-
ment, forensic knowledge and information security.
Software vendors are springing up daily and their
goal is to sell software - many don’t care about
the rest.
“Secondly, it is vital to ensure that the software
SOFTWARE
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When “Architect & Specificator” speaks
to Philip Nixon, managing director
of PD Nixon Containers, he tells us,
“Container conversions are a very ef-
fective means of providing essential services in
informal settlements.”
“They’re ideal for facilities such as schools and
clinics in squatter camps. They could even resolve
housing problems in rural areas, but residents still
want brick and mortar.”
Squatter campsBy nature, informal settlements tend to be far from
amenities, forcing residents to travel for education
or healthcare. Often children are compelled to
use taxis or walk long distances through unsafe
areas.
“We’ve built a number of schools near squatter
camps,” Phillip continues. “These vary in size, but
generally they incorporate 10 or 12 classrooms,
an admin block and ablution facilities. Sometimes
libraries are included for the more permanent
installations.
“We’ve also installed clinics in similar environments.
They’re small – about 12 metres, incorporating a
bathroom, check-up room and waiting area – but
they can handle 200 to 230 people a day with
two doctors. This can have a tremendous impact
on the community.”
In some instances, clinics are literally on the
move, such as roadside HIV/Aids clinics, which
offer long-haul drivers the ability to check their
status and receive treatment on the road. “We’ve
set up four of these between Johannesburg and
Durban,” he says. “The first was a donation we
made in conjunction with a partner company. It
proved so successful that we were asked to supply
three more.”
Dead zonePhillip adds that other installations have been
somewhat more macabre but equally important.
“A few years ago we converted containers into
mortuaries for the Johannesburg municipality,”
he explains. “Each could accommodate 17 bodies
and an autopsy area. These were situated in and
around squatter camps in the Jo’burg area.”
He highlights a growing concern in a time when
living conditions can encourage the proliferation
of health problems which are often fatal. Rampant
crime in informal housing facilities also exacts a
high death toll. In some instances, the handling of
bodies becomes the task of the local spaza shop
owner, who may have a freezer.
Spending a pennyOther governing bodies have been using the contain-
ers for some fairly proactive purposes too. Durban
street corners have been sporting containerised
public toilets, while Cape Town’s restoration of
crumbling buildings has seen occupants housed
temporarily in multi-storey container blocks.
“They’ve stacked them three storeys high,” says
Phillip. “You can go as tall as you like as long as
you have the locks.
“Residents have accepted the move because they
realise that it’s temporary, and because the blocks
are situated close to existing homes, additional
travel isn’t a problem. Units aren’t huge – just 24
and a half metres with a living room, bathroom
and ablutions.”
Mining rightsPD Nixon has also handled a number of mining
contracts, providing temporary housing for proj-
ects in Africa. “We did an entire town in Angola,”
Phillip elaborates. “It included 300 containers
providing varying levels of accommodation, from
management to contract workers. There were also
administrative buildings and a canteen.”
He adds that one of the big selling points of con-
tainer conversions is the speed of the process.
Transport is simple; since they’re designed to fit
on a standard vehicle and travel on national roads,
no planning or permits are necessary.
Contain YourselfThe time it takes to plan and build clinics, schools and oth-
er vital structures is prohibitive, but people in these areas
still need access to these services.
TRENDS IN PUBLIC FACILITIES
Each could accommodate 17 bodies and an autopsy
area
Containers can be equipped with plumbing
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TRENDS IN FACILITIES
Efforts such as this meet the resistance of residents
in the area who fear that a criminal element will be
drawn
idents
e
since these can be lifted up and moved to new
shafts as needed, without affecting cables.”
Phillip mentions that conversion specs vary ac-
cording to the client’s brief, covering anything from
windows and insulation to items such as televisions,
fridges and beds. “Schools, however, are usually
equipped by government, since other companies
will invariably have won tenders to provide this
equipment. For our purposes, it’s usually a case
of allocating sufficient space per student and
sometimes installing chalkboards.”
Giving backThe company has also seen the value in providing
containers as part of its own social responsibility
programme. “We run a soup kitchen in Daveyton,”
smiles Phillip. “It runs daily, feeding 1 100 women,
children and seniors.” As with many good inten-
tions, the programme is not without its hurdles.
“In many cases, efforts such as this meet the
resistance of residents in the area who fear that a
criminal element will be drawn.”
“South Africa has a desperate need to provide
housing and services to its people,” Phillip closes.
“With containers, the solution is simple.”“They’re more instant than Parkhomes, for instance,
since they can be moved easily,” says Phillip. “Also,
installation is as simple as dropping them off and
connecting them to the necessary utilities. Some
mines ask us to design switchgear rooms for them
Many school installations incorporate bathroom and even library units
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He says the current downturn in the
global property markets has seen very
few new developments coming to the
market. This, together with the new
stricter credit laws and uncertainty with regards the
true state of the economy, means that developers
have been focusing on survival with little appetite
or optimism for the future.
“During the past few years, developers’ main chal-
lenges have been to reduce existing stock levels
and get rid of debt. The acquisition of new land
has been the exception rather than the norm with
much fewer rezoning applications being submitted
to local authorities, particularly when measured
against the boom years of the mid 2000s.”
DelaysColin says that traditionally there has been a short-
Stock ShortagesThe development sector is going to be hard pressed to re-
spond rapidly to improved demand for new commercial or
residential stock when the market picks up which will lead
to stock shortages and an inevitable increase in property
prices, warns Colin Green, a director of Rabie Property
Group.
Century City
age of zoned land with unpredictable delays being
experienced in the rezoning process aggravated by
cumbersome environmental legislation.
“One would expect that with significantly fewer
new applications being submitted to local au-
thorities they would be dealt with efficiently and
timeously. However, the opposite is true. In the
early 2000s rezoning applications took between
18 months and three years depending on the size
and complexity of the application.
“These days a simple application is taking about
three years with the more complex applications
taking double that. The delays can largely be as-
cribed to a lack of skills within the public sector,”
says Colin.
Residential opportunitiesHe adds that for the past four years Rabie had
been busy with a rezoning application for a 200
hectare site in KwaZulu Natal which will unlock
1 500 residential opportunities and for the past
three years with an application for a 65ha site in
Potchefstroom which will provide 700 residential
opportunities. Both of these still have some way
to go before the correct rights are in place allowing
development to get underway, he says.
Colin warns that when the market recovers it will
be too late for developers to start acquiring land
without the desired development rights already
in place.
“By the time a
developer goes
through the reap-
plication process,
they might well
have missed the
window of op-
portunity in terms
of the property
cycle.”
A simple rezoning application is taking about three
years with the more complex applications taking
double that
DEVELOPMENT CONSTRAINTS
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Frank Vos, local MD
of Miele acknowl-
edges that this is
one of the largest
projects of this kind that
the company has ever been
involved in.
Green benchmarkFollowing the event, we
paid a visit to Sergio Aquino
of Lushaka Investments
for more details on the
development. “As recently
as two years ago, intelligent
green buildings were rare,”
he starts. “The Green Star
Rating system has given us
a benchmark from which
to work and we aim to take
these principles through
our Green Park.”
According to Sergio, de-
velopments of this nature
have been on the cards
for some time. “It’s been
a matter of reading market
trends,” he adds. “The wa-
ter crisis, food shortages,
overpopulation statistics
and energy restrictions all
show us that this is the
logical step.”
Lushaka aims to address
these issues with a phased
development which will
ultimately include resi-
dential, office and retail
facilities. He admits, how-
ever, that the concept is a
Sewerage
biodigestors to
produce methane
gas for cookingDeveloping
Opportunities
When “Architect &
Specificator” attended
the signing of the
R25 million appliance
contract between
Miele and Lushaka
Investments, we were
intrigued by this new
Green Park project
that’s aiming to be the
first green star rated
mixed use develop-
ment.
Apartment owners can utilise the pool area to revive and refresh themselves
KITCHENS & BATHROOMS
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challenging one. “There aren’t many green service
providers in South Africa,” he explains. “Most are
from overseas. Often the cost of ‘green’ is too high
because of it. The movement is further limited by
the low number of contractors available to install
the systems.
Ahead of time“For example, we’re investigating implementation
of geothermal airconditioning as well as sewerage
biodigestors to produce methane gas for cooking,
but progress is restricted by the products to be
had. It’s good to be at the front of the movement
but we’re ahead of our time.
“It would’ve been easier if we’d started when the
market was better established but someone has to
get the ball rolling. It’s going to be an evolutionary
process if we’re to match Europe. However, since
it’s a phased development, we’ll improve in new
phases as the technology develops.”
He adds that energy efficiency will also be a matter
of educating residents. “We’ll monitor consumption
trends and identify peak periods. By installing gas
stoves, cooking will be less of an energy burden,
although in some cases it will be a matter of en-
couraging occupants to use energy smartly.
“We’re excluding underfloor heating, for instance,
since it’s a big energy consumer. We’ll use geother-
mal airconditioning which is twice as expensive
but it saves 40% on electricity bills. We’re also
limiting temperature control from 20-24º, instead
of the usual 16-32º variation”
Ground upSergio explains that their green principles are being
applied from the ground up. “We’re using recycled
Ill-health, aggression and people who don’t want a
harmonious place in society
Sergio Aquino, Lushaka Investments, shares some words at
the signing of the Lushaka/Miele agreement
KITCHENS & BATHROOMS
steel and mixing our own concrete on site,” he
tells us. “Not only does this cut costs by re-using
soil from the site as building material, but we’re
also reducing our carbon footprint.” He adds that
recycling is an important issue and hopes that it
will be possible to convince occupants to adopt
this practice by making it easy to dispose of gar-
bage efficiently.
“Pollution – whether it’s rubbish or noise – affects
the environment and everyone in it. People are
drawn to a peaceful environment that reduces
stress. Everything has a knock-on effect. Night
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time noise results in poor sleep which results in
ill-health, aggression and people who don’t want
a harmonious place in society.
“Obviously there needs to be a return on invest-
ment but the developer must also be responsible
for upgrading the area. We’ll be providing public
transport to the Gautrain, which allows us to re-
duce parking requirements. People need to walk
more anyway,” he smiles. “I get around town by
scooter myself; it’s so much more convenient.”
The development’s central location, and close
proximity to other public transport nodes makes
this option even more viable.
Farmers marketWith costs set to run to R2 billion, on conclusion of
the third phase in 2015, the Green Park will cover
a complete city block and incorporate six blocks
around an urban square, including offices, luxury
apartments, gym and a 5-star hotel. Interestingly,
a farmers’ market and organic restaurants will be
among the attractions.
“Our organic food emporium will provide food
sourced from local community farmers,” Sergio
continues. “Local sourcing will reduce carbon
emissions through low mileage but there’s the
additional benefit that it’s healthier to eat food
grown in your vicinity because you share com-
mon microbes.
“We’re also hoping to support these producers with
a stable marketplace, making it more viable for
them to survive. Our market will be within walking
distance of a great many apartments and our aim
is that residents will be encouraged to partake in
a healthy, neighbourly lifestyle, getting out and
meeting others in the area.”
The overall look of the Sandton Green Park development
It’s healthier to eat food grown in your
vicinity because you share common
microbes
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always provide the same level of lighting.”
Light luxury“In South Africa we’re used to high lux levels.
We have fantastic sunshine and are exposed to
a lot of light,” Aidan continues. “We expect this
to be maintained indoors. While there are energy
efficient light solutions that can be substituted
quite effectively, it’s not always possible to achieve
this in a large building, such as an office block or
shopping malls.
“I recently visited a mall where the manager
wanted to replace their metal halide bulbs, which
provide bright white light, with LED or CFL. They
would’ve required hundreds of the requested LED
and compact fluorescent light sources to achieve
the same level of illumination,” he says. Not only
would this be expensive, but it’s entirely possible
that the energy consumption would not show a
very marked reduction or improvement.”
Compromising profitsWhile green pundits might say that bright light is a
luxury in the face of saving energy, Aidan explains
that this is not necessarily the case. “Poor lighting
levels in an office will lead to reduced productiv-
When “Architect & Specificator”
speaks to Chris Calitz, direc-
tor: product development and
Aidan Brennan, senior manager:
projects division, at The Radiant Group
(Radiant), they paint a clear picture of the
role of effective lighting. “Lighting by its
very nature consumes energy and gener-
ates heat,” begins Chris. “Wattages can be
reduced in certain cases to energy efficient
light sources, resulting in consuming less
wattage, which equates to less heat and
subsequently less energy consumption by
airconditioning.”
However, the pair advises caution when
initiating a green lighting installation.
“Energy efficient products are suitable for
some, but not all,” warns Chris. It’s important that
‘green’ lighting be specified for applications which
have the flexibility to allow some compromise in
terms of light levels. Aidan agrees, adding: “The
contradiction of going green is that most people want
LED to replace their existing bulbs, but LED doesn’t
Shedding Some LightThe best mix
of good light-
ing and energy
effeciency.
Brilliant and effective lighting design used on the facade of the Zuri Hotel Bangalore in India
You don’t want to bring a torch to work to get your job
done
LIGHTING
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We’ve evolved from the candle to the lightbulb; we
don’t want to go back
Chris Calitz, Radiant Lighting
Even though the lighting used has a lower wattage, it still lights up excep-
tionally well
ity,” he warns. “You don’t want
to bring a torch to work to get
your job done.
“Retailers also require good light-
ing to encourage sales of their
goods. The ambience of a store is
intrinsically connected to optimum
levels of light, which plays an
important role in displaying prod-
ucts in such a manner that they
attract buyers,” he emphasises.
It would be counterproductive to
compromise sales for the sake of
a minimal saving in electricity.
Creative thinkingIn spite of these words of warn-
ing, Chris assures us that the
company offers a comprehensive
range including the BLV brand
of MR 16 35 watt low-voltage
lamps and Cree LED products
and is able to advise on efficient
use of lighting. “Energy Manage-
ment is not a service offered by Radiant, however
the Project Division does offer lighting design with
energy conservation in mind,” he says.
Aidan adds that in many instances it’s possible to
address the issue with some creative thinking. “For
example, it’s possible to drop from 70 to 35 watts
by using better quality fittings with good quality
reflectors reflectors,” he says. In other cases,
reductions can be realised by combining natural
lighting systems with artificial lighting.
Sun shineSome new retail centres incorporate the ultimate
energy management system. By using skylights
and energy efficient lighting, they’ve achieved a
very green approach. When the sunlight reaches
a certain level, artificial lighting is automatically
switched off. You could say that the sun is our
biggest competitor,” he chuckles.
While this may work in an ideal scenario, such
advanced automated systems are not within the
reach of many. “That’s not to say that it’s impossible
to implement smart design,” Aidan continues. “But
it should be noted that energy efficiency needs to
be looked at holistically.
“Other issues must be addressed, for example air-
conditioning and heating, which are probably the
biggest consumers in a large building. Refrigeration
is also an area which warrants attention. Fridges
in supermarkets should be screened off at night
to trap cold air. “You can’t simply switch off the
lights and think the job has been done,” concludes
Aidan. “We’ve evolved from the candle to the
lightbulb; we don’t want to go back to the candle
to be energy efficient.” Chris agrees, adding: “In a
nutshell each environment and the implementation
of energy saving needs to be looked at in context
to maintain ambience etc.”
LIGHTING
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WALLS & FLOORS
The history of this flooring style
goes back much further how-
ever, with its origins in the art of
parquetry, from the French term
‘parqueterie’ which referred to the use
of large diagonal squares, or ‘parquets’
in floors. The style was introduced in
Versailles in 1684 as an alternative to
the marble floors that needed so much
washing that the joists beneath the
floors would rot.
Fancy floorsEssentially, the term applies to the geo-
metric use of wood pieces for decorative
effect in both flooring and veneer pat-
terns on furniture. Although floors used
mainly geometrical and angular shapes,
furniture also made use of ‘marquetry’ or curved
and natural shapes.
While the most popular pattern of parquet is the
herringbone style many of us will recognise, the
practice takes many guises. For example, designers
often use timber in contrasting grain, colour and
type to create a variety of patterns. More recently,
bamboo has also become popular due to its low
environmental impact. This trend is echoed in the
fact that most parquet is designed with specifically
harvested hardwood rather than the rare species
used in the past.
Application techniques have changed too. Gran’s
floors were probably applied using hot bitumen,
but today’s craftsmen will use cold adhesives when
laying the tiles. The jury’s still out on whether
our grandchildren will be tap-dancing down our
corridors since only time will determine if modern
glue can outperform its predecessors. The beauty
of parquet lies in the ease with which these floors
can be repaired; it’s as simple as gluing loose tiles
back into place.
New lookAlthough the parquet we remember may seem to
have faded into obscurity, the method has evolved
rather than died out. The influence of parquet is
evident in the interlaced wood panels currently
appearing in beech and walnut and other popular
hardwood options.
Whatever Happened
to Parquet?Remember dancing down the passage at Gran’s house, using the loose tiles to provide
Fred Astaire-style tapping accompaniment?
Parquet can be
used as a design
element, such as
a border around a
plain tiled floor
The beauty of parquet lies in the ease with
which t hese floors can be repaired
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Some of us remember tap-dancing down Gran’s parquet corridor
For those who prefer the style in mod-
eration, parquet borders add interest to
plain wood floors. Alternatively, they can
be used to create wood ‘medallions’ or
design elements that create focal points
in large expanses of floor area.
Whereas history’s craftsmen cut tiles
by hand, and many traditional crafts-
men still favour this approach, today’s
woodworkers are also able to use
sophisticated laser cutting machinery
for speed and accuracy. This allows
increasingly complex and sophisticated
designs. Another departure from tradition
is to use vibrant colour combinations
WALLS & FLOORS
and alternative materials. Many of the
creative work surfacing in vinyl and glass
mosaics may owe their inspiration to
the wood patterns that had their birth
centuries ago.
A piece of history
While parquet flooring is still practiced
by contractors in new builds or reno-
vations, for the purist, little can beat
owning a real piece of history. For the
right price, you can own a floor that once
graced the dining room of an empress
in Vienna, or a castle in Austria. Taking
‘recycling’ to a whole new level, some
original floors have been painstakingly
dismantled and packaged, waiting to
be reinstalled with loving precision to
exactly match the original floor on the
other side of the world.
Today’s woodworkers are also
able to use sophisticated laser
cutting machinery for speed
and accuracy
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reminded me of a ship’s side with
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structure in the background
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Safe and Cosy
INSULATION
Architect and Specificator” chats to Cecil
Homan of Eco-Insulation about the impact
that the new Consumer Protection Bill
will have on the construction materials
industry. “The new Bill will give consumers the
right to request full disclosure of the toxic nature
of materials,” he tells us.
Volatile Organic CompoundsVolatile Organic Compounds, or VOCs, are emitted
by many commonly used materials, often without
the knowledge of those who specify them. For
example, formaldehyde, which is found in many
of the resins and binders used in a number of
insulation materials, is internationally recognised
as a carcinogen.
“To understand the release of VOCs it is important
to understand the nature of current insulating ma-
terials,” he explains. “Many consist of composites
made up of different materials, some synthetic
– such as plastic – or glass. These need a binder
to hold the material together. The binder and as-
sociated processing agents are often toxic.
“Certain common glass binders emit formaldehyde
gas continuously over a long period of time until
depleted. Often when we’ve removed old insula-
tion from a building, we’ll find that the binder has
evaporated completely, leaving the glass fibres
exposed. This material constitutes a health hazard
and should not be handled without protection.
Imagine the material getting into your eyes or
your lungs?
“Currently the packaging warns consumers that the
use of masks, gloves and goggles may be necessary
but no elaboration is given as to why,” he continues.
“Enquiries under the new Bill could require a lot
more detail from the manufacturer.”
Ethical claimsThe Bill will also ensure that suppliers live up to
their marketing promises, Cecil explains further.
“Some advertisements claim that materials have
been SABS tested without specifying that the
product has not, in fact, received SABS approval.
It’s not the same thing.
“Suppliers need to be ethical in their claims. There
is a compliance issue which is a bit haphazard at
the moment. Some ‘eco’ databases allow anyone
in as long as they pay their subscriptions, allowing
them to make anything sound green; it’s a green
compliance minefield out there. Volatile-emitting
materials can be used as long as a minimum
qualifying number of green boxes are ticked and
the project qualifies by scoring above the required
threshold. From a human safety (HSE) or occu-
pancy perspective, this can be misleading,” he
emphasises.
Attention should also be given to the problem of
approved materials being switched with cheap
substitutes knowlingly or unknowlingly by contrac-
tors. Specifiers could be compelled to keep a close
eye on the construction process to ensure that the
materials they specify are actually being used, from
Insulation has been a talking point for some years, particu-
larly with the focus on energy efficiency and green building
practices highlighted by SANS 204. Now, as health issues
gather increasing attention, insulation material is again
coming under the spotlight.
Cecil Homan displaying his SA Energy Efficiency Association Award
Eco Insulation is made out of recycled newspaper - good for the environ-
ment and those who use it
Some ‘eco’ databases allow anyone in as long as they
pay their subscriptions
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an ‘as built’ perspective.
Natural fibre optionsCorrectly processed natural materials are
one solution, and numerous alternatives
are available, including wool, which is
common in Australia. Eco-Insulation
has also blazed a trail locally with the
company’s cellulose-based product.
“Cellulose arising from recycled paper
is a very viable option,” Cecil assures
us. “The manufacturing process is
innocuous, and dust controlled. It is
treated with a safe, flame-retardant,
blow-in and packaged into recycled bags.
Installation is as simple as pumping it
into the attic space above the ceiling
with a large pipe which is fed through
an access point into the roof. While
it’s necessary to use the services of
professional contractors, it’s safe and
non-invasive insulation with no waste.
Our product is both SABS-approved
and fire-rated.
“Cellulose is non-toxic because it’s a
natural fibre upcycled from newspa-
per waste,” he adds. “The material is
collected in a manner that stimulates
recycling, which has far-reaching social
and environmental benefits. Isn’t this
the ultimate green?”
He adds that cellulose insulation has
the additional benefit of being a sound
INSULATION
There is a compliance issue
which is a bit haphazard at the
moment
Eco Insulation was successfully used in the upgrade of the insulation system for St. Cyprians
school in Cape Town
The material is packed into recycled bags
absorber. “I used it in my own home,”
he tells us. “The first thing I noticed
was how much quieter the house
became.”
Price tagsWhile some express concerns that natural
fibre products come with a higher price
tag, Cecil believes that the difference
should be negligible. “Our raw materials
are recycled. In addition, the embodied
energy values of cellulose insulation are
much lower due to simple, mechanical
processes of manufacture.
“For specifiers, the changing of the
paradigm as to insulating materials is
surely a much cheaper price to pay when
weighed up against long term issues
that could have a profound effect on
community health,” suggests Cecil.
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CONCRETE & CEMENT
When “Architect & Specifi-
cator” meets up with
Shaun Bendall, Director
of Cemcrete, we expect
to learn something new about cement
finishes, but little could have prepared
us for the sheer scope of creative op-
tions available.
“Simply put, Cemcrete supplies ce-
ment-based finishes for pools, décor,
waterproofing and engineering,” he
begins. “The décor aspect is principally
focused on walls and floors, but we’ve
been expanding these options to incor-
porate a lot of additional applications.”
Anything’s possibleFor décor and pool, the company offers a variety
of colour palettes
to suit almost any
taste. While earth
tones have domi-
nated in recent
times, Shaun as-
sures us that chic,
clean finishes are
as possible with
cement as they
are with any other
coating. A new
showroom in Jan
Smuts Avenue in
Parktown, sched-
uled to open next
year, will reflect
t h i s g r ow ing
trend.
“Here we’ll be
focusing on the
high-end stuff,”
he explains. “We
want to show how
cement can be
incorporated into
a slick design. Ce-
ment is not just a
Throwing Cement
structural element; it has a design aspect that we
hope to showcase.
“There’s so much we can do in terms of the end
result, from smooth, to brush-on and rough textures.
We can also use waxes and polishes to enhance
areas for different effects. Various sealants also give
the choice of gloss, matt, slip-resistant surfaces
where necessary,” he explains.
According to Shaun, the biggest advantage of ce-
ment coating is its durability. “It will certainly last
longer than conventional paint,” he emphasises.
“It’s waterproof, and cost-effective, especially
when you consider that it lasts four times longer
than most other options. It’s also easy to apply,
although as with any product, optimum lifespan
requires correct applications.”
One of a kindFloor coatings are available in a range of colours,
and finish can be as individual as the person ap-
plying the product. “There really is no limit to what
you can do,” smiles Shaun. “You can create your
own tile design to suit the décor. Simply lay the
floor in any size or shape you want, and cut your
own pattern for an unconventional effect.
“We’ve also had interesting results using acid
stains,” he continues. “You throw a white floor
and then apply a stain for a mottled effect that is
completely unique. There’s no way your floor can
ever be replicated.”
On showA tour of the company’s Industria-based show-
Joanne and Shaun Bendall
Cemwash is the wall coating used and the pool is
our Poolcrete plaster turquoise
There’s no way your floor can ever be
replicated
Cement has long been recognised for its structural value and few would consider
building a structure without bricks and mortar. For some, however, the material has
potential that could only be described as inspirational.
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room puts Shaun’s words into
perspective. Apart from an
overwhelming variety of ap-
plications, it’s also remarkable
to see what the Cemcrete team
have done with this unexpect-
edly versatile material. Pride of
place goes to a cement replica
of a tree trunk, strategically
positioned next to the original;
even on close inspection, it’s
difficult to tell the real from
the cement version.
Equally impressive are the
light-weight cement panels
which add a decorative touch
to an otherwise featureless
ceiling. Nearby, a deep red
feature wall bears cement
artwork created by local artwork. “We treated
that wall with Cobra floor wax and then hit it
with a blowtorch,” laughs Shaun.
Other clever ideas include kitchen countertops
made out of polystyrene with a sturdy coat-
ing of cement and Cemcrete teamed with a
variety of materials such as sand and organic
matter secured in place with generous lash-
ings of varnish. “The great thing about it is
that you can work with any shape you like,”
he enthuses.
Special effects
A family-run business, Shaun makes a note of
the importance of the design contribution of his
family members, showing us how the ladies
have teamed unusual materials such as straw,
bamboo and in some instances even corrugated
sheeting to produce unusually appealing effects.
“Although people favour the earthy look with
cement, most are astonished when they see
what we can do with colour,” he smiles.
In a display reminiscent of “Rooms On View”
the material is used in serene tones of cream,
shocking shades of red and a strikingly mascu-
line room dressed in black. Cement stairs are
stamped with stencils; baths are fluidly shaped
to complement organic wet-rooms; permanent
‘carpets’ defy the need for vacuuming and zebra
stripes are carved out of plasterwork. “There’s
very little we won’t try,” concludes Shaun. “We
welcome clients who come to us with a chal-
lenge because we love to bend the rules.”
Colour hardner creates a durable, beautiful finish at this lodge in Mozambique
We treated that wall with Cobra floor
wax and then hit it with a blowtorch
CONCRETE & CEMENT
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The purpose of the C&CI annual competition
is to promote the innovative use of concrete
for sustainable environments among archi-
tects of the future,” says C&CI architect,
Daniel van der Merwe.
Students in the final year of an undergraduate
architectural qualification at an accredited tertiary
institution were eligible to enter. From the entries
received, six finalists were chosen by the judging
panel which included internationally-acclaimed Prof
Dirk Coetser of the University of Johannesburg’s design of a sustainable community complex in Hill-
brow was one of the three winners of the C&CI Architectural Student Design Competition
Fresh ThinkingInnovative designs for a sustainable community building in Hillbrow, township library and community cen-
tre in Mamelodi, and Hartbeespoort Dam headquarters for a waterworks and forestry department, are the
three winners of the Cement & Concrete Institute’s 2010 Architectural Student Design Competition.
Fernando Menis, of the University of Valencia; Dr
Anton Garcia Abril, principal of Ensemble Studio
in Madrid; and local judges, Andrew Makin, Enrico
Daffonchio, and Daniel van der Merwe.
The three winners were:
Dirk Coetser of the University of Johannes-
burg for his Sustainable Community Building
in Hillbrow which features a variety of “green”
elements including CO2 filters housed in con-
crete trusses from which suspended floors are
hung. The use of concrete for the housing of
the sustainable elements
enhances the preserva-
tion of thermal energy of
these elements;
Danél Mentz, of Tshwane
University of Technology
for her Kitsiso Library
and Community Centre.
Concrete materials pre-
vail in this suggested
two-building facility for
Mamelodi – off-shutter,
“self-healing” concrete;
structural concrete book-
shelf shafts, and concrete
service columns are some
examples in the entry that
suggests that the Kitsiso
metro railway should be
submerged; and
Franco Enrico of Tshwane
University of Technology
for his new headquarters
of the Department of
Waterworks and Forestry,
adjacent to the Hartbee-
spoort Dam. This design
incorporates the concrete
dam with wall of “great
energy” that inspires the
design of the concrete-
spined building.
The three winning propos-
als each received a prize
of R20 000.
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INNOVATIONS
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Three new cape flooring projectsabe Construction Chemicals’ popular abecote flooring sys-
tem was used for three new flooring projects in the Cape
province. For the refurbishment of the goods receiving area
at Pick n Pay, Vincent Park, East London, the floor was
initially grinded by approved abe applicator, Taylor Made
Services, before abecote 386 was applied as undercoat.
abecote 386 is a polyamide-cured epoxy mainly used as
primer/filler for porous surfaces such as concrete, plaster,
fibre, and timber.
Peter Jones, abe regional manager for the Eastern Cape,
says two coats of abecote 441 protective polyurethane
enamel coating was then applied to the concrete floors.
“abecote 441 is decorative as well as weather- and wa-
ter-resistant. It also resists aliphatic and other chemical
compounds and is non-toxic when dry.”
For the refurbishment of floors at Super Body Repairers
in Paarden Eiland, Cape Town, the 1 248sq m floor was
initially shotblasted and primed with flooring resin before a
1mm coating of abecote 400 Hi-Build was applied by Cape
Epoxy Flooring Systems, an approved abe applicator.
In addition, abecote WD 337 was the preferred coating
for the refurbishment of floors at Villiera Wines in Stel-
lenbosch.
Du Preez provided advice for the three-coat application
of the product by Villiera Wines after floor imperfections
were repaired with abe’s epidermix 318 polyamide cured
epoxy.
“abecote 337, selected for this project in Light Stone co-
lour, is a protective, decorative and oil-resistant coating
for cementitious, masonry and asphaltic surfaces. Villiera
Heavyweight
added its
line-upThe announcement that
Eurolux will now be
distributing UK-based
Aurora’s low energy
lighting products in SA
has given local lamp
selection a healthy
boost, drawing particu-
lar interest from the project lighting sector due to its quality
standards and promised prolonged lamp life.
Speaking at a recent partnership launch, Paul Johnson,
International Development Director of the Aurora Group,
pointed out that when a customer converts to energy efficient
lighting, the quality of light should not be compromised,
nor the customer experience altered. And that is exactly
what Aurora hopes to deliver with its extensive range of
both LED and CFL lamps.
Paul adds that most lighting manufacturers are also tweak-
ing their designs to accommodate LEDs. “There has been
widespread acceptance of the versatility of LEDs in the local
retail and industrial sectors, but we feel that the Aurora LED
range will hold particular interest for the hospitality sector
and project lighting as a whole. However the improvement
of LED technology does not mean that there is no place for
CFLs – they certainly still have a major role to play.”
a.b.e.’s abecote flooring system was used for floor refurbishment at Pick n Pay, East London
Wines selected the
economic coating for
winery floors that were
constantly damp,” du
Preez adds.
No unsightly screws A recent supply and fit project that attests to floors direct’s
diversification is the Doppio Zero restaurant in Bel Air
shopping centre in Northriding, Johannesburg. Floors
Direct supplied and fitted Belgotex Augusta artificial grass
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News & Viewstherefore an uninterrupted finish.
The decking complements the
restaurant’s Mediterranean bistro
atmosphere and the al fresco
dining experience it creates.
The exterior of the restaurant
features block lights that were
countersunk into the decking.
“This was a challenge as we
had to cut the decking to accom-
modate the lights,” says Helen
Marshall, marketing manager of
Floors Direct.
The Doppio Zero
restaurant in Bel
Air shopping centre
in Northriding,
Johannesburg
(20m²) for a children’s play area inside the restaurant,
Bamboo flooring in coffee colour (46m²) for the interior as
well as Bamboo Cobam strand woven decking (62m²) for
the exterior of the restaurant. The job entailed the supply
of multiple flooring solutions to the one restaurant and the
customer benefited immensely as one supplier was able to
supply and fit the different types of flooring.
The turf carpet was the ideal choice of flooring for the play
area as it provides a soft surface for children to play on and
is easy to clean and maintain. Bamboo Cobam decking,
developed by German company Elephant Bamboo, is known
to perform better than traditional hardwoods and because
of the concealed clip system has no unsightly screws and
A smooth finishTile Africa Contracts recently
supplied tiles for a brand-new
competition swimming and div-
ing pool at St Dominic’s Catholic
School for Girls in Boksburg,
east of Johannesburg, as well
as tiles for the learn-to-swim
pool and change rooms.
“With high water-quality, the
floor and walls of the pool are
clearly visible from the surface.
It was therefore vital that the
quality of construction, and
especially the tiling, had to
be of the highest standard as
the water appears to magnify
any blemishes or irregularity,”
says Neil Fourie, sport facility
design consultant at Platinum
Sport Consulting, the designer
and structural engineer of the
pool. The tiling specification
called for swimming pool tiles with virtually zero water
absorption, to be laid by specialist pooltilers. To comply
with the requirements for this pool, the tiles had to be
imported from Germany.
Tile Africa Contracts specified Interbau-Blink swimming
pool tiles, manufactured at the Blink factory in Germany.
The structure of the pores inside the tile body is obtained
through a process of extrusion and results in a tile that is
frost resistant and has unbeatable bonding strength with
the adhesive. “The Interbau-Blink swimming pool tile is
specifically developed for pools and has a very low poros-
ity and water absorption,” says Leigh McCarthy, regional
sales consultant at Tile Africa Contracts.
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St Dominic’s swimming pool
The pool shell was designed as a reinforced concrete shell
with external stiffening beams and buttresses. Special
formwork systems were employed to ensure a smooth fin-
ish so that the tiling could be attached directly onto the
concrete without requirements for a smoothing layer in
between. A minor amount of remedial work was required
to achieve this, and after a two-week water test, the pool
was tiled directly onto the concrete without the need for
any rendering.
A 15-metre long learn-to-swim pool was also constructed
and is less than one metre deep throughout, with a ledge
of 400mm deep, to accommodate children learning to
swim. The project started in
July 2009 and was completed
in August 2010. The competi-
tion pool is 837 square metres
and the learn-to-swim pool 143
square metres. The architect is
Charl Groenewald Architects, the
contractor is Boogertman Smit
Building and the tile installation
company is LVL.
Replacing timber“The Housing and Planning
Department of George Munici-
pality has acknowledged the
quality and long-term benefits
of our products by specifying
the use of our Dappled Rustic
Face Bricks for the upgrade of
all the existing timber houses
in the area. This is indeed a
milestone for us at Corobrik as
it endorses the affordability, du-
rability and performance values
of our products,” says Corobrik’s
Nickie Van Vuuren.
“Being the first company in Sub
Saharan Africa to be awarded
CER (Certified Emissions Reduc-
tions) by the United Nations,
our face bricks are not only
environmentally friendly but
afford enhanced quality of life
and long-term peace of mind.
With our clay face bricks, the
first cost is the last cost. Rela-
tive to the current timber houses, the revamped houses
with their new durable external skin will never require
maintenance again and the colourfast colours will provide
aesthetic appeal that will last a lifetime.”
“Being fire resistant, the choice of face bricks in such envi-
ronments, where the risk of accidental fires are greater, is an
important added benefit. In the unfortunate event of a fire,
residents can rest assured that the inert non-combustible
bricks that now make up their homes will not release any
toxins into the air,” says Nickie.
According to Nickie, when one compares lightweight walled
timber frame with a house of cavity brick walling, the
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The aesthetic value of Corobrik’s Dappled Rustic Face Bricks will last a lifetime, assuring
residents of long-term peace of mind
thermal mass inher-
ent in the brick walls
naturally moderate
indoor temperatures
enhancing the comfort
of internal spaces far
better and for far longer.
This simply translates
into lesser need for
artificial heating and
a lower lifecycle cost
to the occupants.
The single skin struc-
ture of the existing
wooden houses takes
approximately 3600
face bricks to complete.
Another important fac-
tor that counted in
Corobrik’s favour was
the use of local labour,
and Corobrik’s ability
to perform the invalu-
able task of training
the locals.
A double greenThere is growing awareness of the significant impact on
the environment in selecting shredded recycled newsprint
(cellulose fibre) for ceiling insulation. It will prevent up
to 89% of the heat generated in the home from escap-
ing upwards through the ceiling. Cellulose uses harmless
household chemicals as a fire retardant that are about as
toxic as table salt. This also makes the insulation insect
and rodent resistant.
Suppliers of the product Thermguard who produced the
original cellulose insulation in South Africa and have been
manufacturing the product for 26 years, MD Mark Stannard,
says research by CIMA shows that recycled newsprint (cel-
lulose fibre) has the lowest estimated ‘embodied energy’
of any insulation product. ‘Embodied energy’ is the energy
required to produce and transport materials.
“Cellulose also has the largest amount of recycled content,
up to 72% recycled newsprint. It uses less energy than
other manufacturing processes for insulation products,
for both heat and sound applications,” he says. The ‘cel-
lulose’ insulation uses waste newsprint
“While any insulation is better than none, we believe strongly
that the choice of paper cellulose is greener than others.
Because large amounts of discarded newspaper end up
on landfill sites, using waste paper to produce cellulose
insulation diverts waste from landfills,” says Mark.
“Cellulose insulation also prevents the release of ‘green-
house’ gases such as CO2 and methane which are released
when newspaper decomposes in landfills. This newsprint
which would have produced CO2 and methane gases is
now turned into insulation which save the burning of fossil
fuels in power stations which will in turn give off CO2. Thus
cellulose fibre insulation has a “Double Green Effect.”
“We feel that the newsprint-based cellulose story has not
been fully explained to consumers, contractors and architects
and we aim to correct that. The key to manufacturing the
product is to ensure that the chemicals are added to the
newsprint accurately and consistently,” Mark includes.
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Discreet and elegantWith the compact Levolan sliding door system, Geze has
created a new discreet and elegant way of fitting manual
all-glass sliding doors with functional ease and minimal ef-
fort. It is suitable for the most wide-ranging room concepts,
including bathrooms. Fitting parts are not visible, while
the rollers and the draw-in damping are fully integrated
into the running profile. Around ten centimetres prior to
the end of the sliding guide, the regulated closing motion
softly brings the door to a halt. The sliding door leaves
are automatically moved into their end position, gently
Levolan SoftStop avoids impact on the door frame or buffer
and almost silently.
With Levolan all-glass doors can be created in thicknesses
of 8, 10 and 12 millimetres in toughened safety glass, or
in laminated safety glass with an accessory set.
Levolan SoftStop avoids impact on the door frame or buf-
fer. It protects the fitting from shattering and extends the
life span of the sliding door. Trapping fingers is no longer
an issue.
likely to fail when put into service because the only way
a product can be produced and sold at such a low price
is through cutting corners with regard to material quality
and engineering processes.
Most merchants supplying hydrants do not care about
the quality of a hydrant as they are only interested in
bottom line profit. Quite rightly they claim that the local
fire authority should refuse to sign off on a building if
the hydrants do not meet the relevant standards. Efforts
have been made to bring the increasing problem to the
fire authority’s attention but to no avail.
Fire authorities either do not seem to view the situation as
dire enough to do anything about it anytime soon.
At riskMany fire hydrants will stand in the field for years before
being called on to perform. Some of the hydrants, will not
even accept a standard fire hose coupling into their outlets!
While firefighters efforts are being exerted to make the
hydrant work, a person could burn to death.
It is extremely important for the public, business owners,
home owners and even insurance companies be made
aware of this life and death situation. The next fire outbreak
may be at your home or place of work, and it may be you
needing a working fire hydrant.
Most imported hydrants do not have the critical SANS
measurements incorporated into the hydrant. They are
not only unsafe for the firefighter to operate, but they are
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Wins the goldProfessor Jo Noero of the School of Archi-
tecture, Planning and Geomatics at the
University of Cape Town has won the South
African Institute of Architects (SAIA) Gold
Medal for Architecture for his outstanding
contribution to the field.
It is commonly believed among architec-
tural circles that architects who channel
their efforts towards benefiting the less
privileged in society do so at the expense
of design; however, Noero’s designs are
proving otherwise.
This award, conferred by SAIA, recognises
architects who have been able to bridge this
perceived gap to create masterful works.
Professor Noero’s work has won him national
and international acclaim for his vision and
deep engagement with the communities
where he works.
Noero is a partner at Noero Wolff Architects.
The firm’s work has been displayed at five
of the world’s most prestigious architecture
exhibitions: the Shanghai World Expo; the
Venice Biennale in the exhibition titled
People Meet Architecture; the Turkish
Chamber of Architects Biennial Congress in
Istanbul; the World Architectural Festival in
Barcelona; and the Museum of Modern Art
in New York, in the exhibition titled Small
Scale, Big Change.
Professor Jo Noero of the School of
Architecture, Planning and Geomat-
ics at the University of Cape Town
has won the SAIA Gold Medal for
Architecture for his outstanding
contribution to the field
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Trendy event PG Bison is thrilled to announce the winner of their presti-
gious 1.618 Awards for students of design and architecture
in 2010. Mia Jordaan from Johannesburg’s Greenside
Design Centre was visibly overwhelmed with excitement
when the overall winner was announced.
Maria Jordaan, and her lecturer from Greenside Design
centre Monica Di Ruvo, will attend the 2011 Milan
Furniture Fair as part of the package awarded to her as
overall winner. “It’s always exciting for us to see what
design and architectural students today have to offer,
and we are thrilled with the work produced by this year ’s
entrants, as well as the efforts of our judges, co-spon-
sors and all parties involved,” said Jason Wells, Brand
Manager of PG Bison. “This year over 500 students
participated in the competition and we therefore take
our hats off to Mia and the other top ten finalists for the
caliber of work that has got them this far.”
Second place was awarded to the talented Lizette Rossouw
of the Tshwane University of Technology and third place
was shared between Marelise Dann also of the Tshwane
University of Technology and Claire Hort from Durban’s
Style Design College.
Chris van Niekerk, Executive Chairman of PG Bison says,”
It’s important to us to be exposed to the young creative
minds emerging into the industry and we are proud of our
involvement in the 1.618 Awards.”
The event was held at the stylish Forum at the Turbine Hall
in Johannesburg’s CBD, and event planners demonstrated
a quirky interpretation of classical awards ceremonies,
ultimately making the event thoroughly enjoyable to all
students, lecturers and industry leaders who were in at-
tendance.
What was the brief?@home needed a design for its concept “Store of the
Future”, a look and feel for the next three to five years for
this up market retail space.
PG Bison, Chris van Niekerk, Website: www.pgbison.co.za
Serviceable and beautifulFirespec, a national company trading out of Cape Town
has earned an enviable reputation for the supply and fit-
ment of innovative active and passive fire protection and
security systems.
“Our product and service range is both unique and com-
prehensive in that we can supply doors, mechanisms
and a maintenance package on a ongoing basis – for fire
protection as well as for security / access control” says
CEO, Leo Slootmans.
Firespec’s services include the retrofitting of fire doors,
with products providing 30 minute to 2 hour protection,
for business, warehousing and also domestic usage.
A special service that has taken off in recent times with
the promulgation of more stringent building standards
is the retrofitting of a 30 minute fire-resistance coating
to standard meranti and other wooden domestic doors.
Typically, this applies to access between house and ga-
rage. Attractive and stylish doors can be brought to the
Firespec warehouse for coating with Intumescent paint,
All top 5 positions in the 2010 PG Bison 1.618 competition with Chris van niekerk, Executive Chairman PG Bison and
Howard Godfrey MD @home
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News & Viewsthus ensuring that they meet the 30 minute
fire resisting standard. A Firespec team is
also available on call to visit building sites,
where the relevant coating can be applied
in situ. Once coated, these door can be
finished with conventional paint, ensuring
they fit with the aesthetics of the building.
“Safety- assured does not necessarily mean
ugly”, quips Leo.
These services are of particular importance to
developers, builders, hotels and restaurants
who are looking for a one-stop service to
assist in complying with national building
standards.
“For heavyweight fire protection, there are
2-hour fire rated vermiculite core doors
and also doors and partitioning made from
Firespec Fireboard CS”, says Slootmans.
High profile installations include current
refurbs at the new administrative wing of
Artscape Theatre in Cape Town and at the
Grand Daddy Hotel in Long Street, renowned
for its fleet of refurbished Airstream Trailer
penthouse accommodation on the roof.
Fire doors (2 hour) to the fire escape – new admin wing refurb at the Artscape
Theatre
Reliable dataLighting Innovations is the only commercial fluorescent
manufacturing lighting company in the country with a full
range of measuring equipment in-house.
Simulating designs in 3-D, the company’s Relux
Program employs an average illumination calcula-
tion method. By importing architects’ Auto-CAD
drawings into this design program, the correctly
selected luminaires can be ideally positioned on the
illustrations, which can then be sent electronically
back to architects or specifiers. Relux printouts
provide information on the level of illumination in
colour form, as well as on the average illumination,
minimum and maximum illumination in any posi-
tion of the illuminated area, and on the uniformity
of light, ie, maximum to minimum, maximum to
average and minimum to average.
Another one of Lighting Innovations’ advanced
measuring units, the integrated sphere, calibrates
lamps accurately in terms of lumens emitted and
provides the correct figures to be factored into the
goniometer. This process culminates in reliable
data that can be used in the computer-aided Relux
lighting design, which sets specifiers’ minds at ease,
knowing that all information received is trustworthy.
Taking a further step towards maximising efficiency, Lighting
Innovations has facilitated the progression from a 3×36W
T8 circuit to a 2×28W T5 fluorescent circuit, thanks to its
in-house manufactured luminaires. As a result, the load of
the luminaires has been reduced by 40% compared with
the previous standard layout.
Lighting Innovations is a leading supplier of energy efficient lighting solu-
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A remote island Development of the tourism potential of an idyllic island
North of Maputo has inadvertently provided an ideal op-
portunity to demonstrate the myriad attributes of timber
in construction. Cova de Tubarao on Macaneta Island, is
a 70km long, 15km wide getaway off the Mozambique
coast, characterised by wetlands and dunes.
Developer/entrepreneur/investor Roelie Jacobs originally
acquired land on the island in 2007 for the development
of a lodge. He subsequently acquired a second section this
year to develop a new lodge, together with a camping site
and chalets. The existing lodge is being expanded with a
new restaurant and bar.
From a structural point of view, the island presents many
challenges. The bulk of the timber is derived from Graskop
in Mpumalanga, supplied by Roelie’s ‘Houtkraal’ timber
treatment plant. Other timbers such as decking, cladding
and plywood come from various suppliers in South Africa,
while thatching reed and grass comes from Macaneta
Island itself.
Logistics wise, Roelie trucks in the timber himself to the
coast where the materials are off-loaded at a ferry point
by hand, transferred to the island, reloaded onto a tractor
and trailer, transported to site and finally off-loaded by
hand once more. Taking into account soil, weather and
other conditions on the island, the timber is fully treated
prior to transportation, with Tanalith (CCA) supplied by
Arch Wood Protection, thus perpetuating a long relation-
ship the company has had with Roelie whose Graskop
operation also supplies his distribution depots in Boksburg,
Mocambique’s Macaneta Island splendour and South African timber working in harmony at Cova de Tubarao
Heidelberg, Witbank, Vereeniging ,Graskop and Kimberley
with treated poles.
The existing structures have stood up well to weathering
and insect attack in the coastal climate over the last three
years, bearing testimony to the effectiveness of the tim-
ber treatment up to H4 (in-ground contact) treated with
Tanalith C wood preservative. Aesthetically the original
lodge blends with the surroundings and its placement
and positioning optimises views and access to the beach
without being intrusive.
Arch Wood Protection SA (Pty) Ltd, Gerard Busse, Tel: (039)
315 8406, Email: [email protected], Website: www.
tanalised.com
Getting to gripsThe response to specialised training courses to assist lo-
cal designers to get to grips with two new crucial South
African standards was encouraging. This is according to
John Barnard director of the Southern African Light Steel
Frame Building Association (SASFA).
Presented in Johannesburg, Durban and Cape Town, the
courses covered the recently published SANS 517:2009
Light Steel Frame Building, and the yet to be published
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First of its kindSasol Homegas is an ideal alternative
energy source solution for property
developers interested in building
‘greener’ developments where carbon
footprints are reduced and electric-
ity consumption costs are lower.
Testament to this shift in thinking
in energy is the sign-on of Century
Property Developments to install
Sasol Homegas in the sought-after
Waterfall Country Estate in Midrand,
Johannesburg, providing reticulated
gas to about 2000 homes.
“Many South Africans are thinking twice about how they
make use of energy at home and at work. Sasol Homegas
provides them with a safe and clean energy solution that
significantly reduces electricity costs in the home. Waterfall
Country Estate is an example of a step in the direction of a
greener future,” says Pieter Claassen, Sasol Oil’s Manager
New Business Development.
revision of SANS 10162:2 Limit-
states design of cold-formed steel-
work. ”The topics are related as the
structural design of light steel frame
buildings is carried out according to
the cold-formed steel design code,”
Barnard says.
SANS 517 covers all aspects relat-
ing to the design and construction
of light steel frame buildings (LSFB)
– from foundations to roof structures
and insulation. “We presented an
overview of the rapidly growing light
steel frame industry in Southern Af-
rica, before introducing them to the
typical components of and materials
used for LSFB’s. SANS 517 covers
not only the steel structure, but also
the cladding, lining and insulation of
LSFBs and it is of great importance
to note that buildings built to SANS
517 will already comply with the
energy efficiency standards laid down
in SANS 204,” he says.
SASFA co-opted two local engineers and experts to assist
in presenting the course – Anna-Marie Sassenberg (AMS
Consulting) and Barend Oosthuizen (By Design).
Light steel frame building – ‘the interest in this relatively new but burgeoning building
technology is growing in leaps and bounds’
Sasol Homegas provides business, industry and households
with superior water heating, cooking and spatial heating
solutions, using reticulated Liquid Petroleum Gas (LPG)
from bulk tanks that range from 6,200 to 22,500 litres
making this project the first of its kind undertaken in this
large scale within the South African retail sector.
Sourced from a custom-fitted Sasol tank located on the
premises, Sasol’s LPG system can be installed to meet up
to 70% of household energy requirements – from heat-
ing rooms and water to stoves and braais. Whatever the
specification, Sasol Homegas is installed by highly qualified
and experienced professionals to meet all international
and local safety standards, as enforced by ISO, the South
African Bureau of Standards and the Liquid Petroleum
Gas Safety Association of South Africa. Sasol Homegas
equipment is warranted.
Waterfall Country Estate
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Stating its caseThe International Council
for Societies of Industrial
Design World Design Capi-
tal 2014 competition has
been launched and Cape
Town’s intention to bid
formally registered.
The considerable benefits
include a year-long focus
on how design can be used
in practical but also intan-
gible ways to solve urban
problems and enhance
city living. The potential
spin offs are substantial
and would not be limited
to Cape Town. Voted one
of the 10 cities that are
most likely to become a
global sustainability centre by 2020, Cape Town seeks to
emphasise the potential of design in the “redesign” of an
entire city in its quest to be more inclusive and humane.
If Cape Town is successful in its bid, the award will enable
the city to set an example of the benefits of design for the
whole country. The advantages and potential achievements
of design, if observed by the other cities, will permeate
throughout the country. Previous World Design Capital
Cities such as Turin in Italy (2008) and Seoul in Korea
(2010) have experienced the benefits of the extensive
exposure the award generates. The award also generates
a huge boost in tourism through international interest in
design events.
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Cascolor Aluminium Finishing (021) 534-2255 Finisher Edelweiss Glas & Aluminium (012) 804-3795 Manuf/Installer
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Alu Spectrum (011) 622-6588 Glazier Glass & Brass Repairs (011) 452-4054 Glazier
Alufast CC (011) 472-6169 Glazier Glass & Mirror Services (011) 917-8779 Glazier
Alumac (011) 615-0340 Glazier Glass Bugs (011) 394-4512 Glazier
Aluminium Enterprises (012) 542-1057 Glazier Glass Clinic (011) 894-4550 Glazier
Aluminium Junction CC (011) 965-1234 Glazier Glass Design (Pty) Ltd (011) 708-4868 Glazier
Aluminium Shopfitters (011) 822-8233 Glazier Glass Fella's CC (011) 792-5529 Glazier
Aluminium Solution Services (011) 022-2445 Glazier Glass Planet (012) 803-1187 Glazier
Aluminium Windows & Shopfronts (011) 814-1577 Glazier Glass Tempering t/a Clear Glass (011) 970-1550 Glazier
Alumutech 072 288 9597 Glazier Glass Works for Africa (011) 823-5080 Glazier
Alu-Vaal (016) 932-4174 Glazier Glassfill (011) 316-5644 Glazier
Aluwood (012) 333-2919 Glazier Glassworld (012) 326-4279 Glazier
Ameen's Glasswork (016) 362-2449 Glazier Gorr's Glass and Aluminium CC (012) 653-4577 Glazier
Anthony's Glass Works (011) 760-2511 Glazier GP Safety Glass (011) 334-1080 Glazier
Apache Glass and Maintenance (012) 335-2319 Glazier GRL Glass and Aluminium CC 078 456 9730 Glazier
Arch Aluminium Manufacturers (011) 892-1640 Glazier Gujemo Trading Enterprise 073 304 2301 Glazier
Artisan Project Management CC (011) 465-4196 Glazier Hartbees Glas & Aluminium (012) 253-2826 Glazier
Asatico Civil & Construction CC (011) 740-7211 Glazier HD Glass & Aluminium CC (011) 693-2561 Glazier
A S Glass 079 102 5149 Glazier Henque Glass and Aluminium (012) 548-2112 Glazier
Attack Glass Works (011) 907-1250 Glazier Hillside Glass & Aluminium (012) 386-1961 Glazier
B & H Glass and Aluminium (012) 664-8568 Glazier Hi-Tech Glass t/a Hellenic Glass (011) 845-3182 Glazier
B G & J Steel Windows (Pty) Ltd (011) 955-4493 Glazier Honeydew Glass & Mirror 078 277 4416 Glazier
Bates Fraser Suppliers 083 962 7256 Glazier IDI Glass & Transport (016) 987-2031 Glazier
Bea's Glass Works (012) 565-4373 Glazier I & J Installations (011) 869-4393 Glazier
BJ Glaswerke / Roodeberg Projekte (012) 332-1753 Glazier Icon Glass & Aluminium (011) 472-0740 Glazier
Bokamoso Aluminium Projects (011) 892-1110 Glazier Ideal Glass and Mirror CC (011) 787-8993 Glazier
Bonanza Projects (Pty) Ltd (011) 493-7628 Glazier Ideal Trading 49 CC t/a Glass & Mirror Specia (011) 453-2547 Glazier
Boss Glass - Silverton (012) 804-1090 Glazier Impala Glass CC t/a P G Glass (016) 341-6623 Glazier
Braam Glass/Nozipho Braam Glass (011) 624-1100 Glazier Inkulu Construction CC (012) 321-9905 Glazier
Bracken Aluminium & Glass (011) 827-0693 Glazier Inso Aluminium Johannesburg CC (011) 864-5301 Glazier
Brad's Glass & Aluminium (011) 474-0919 Glazier Inso Aluminium MK (Pty) Ltd (011) 704-4443 Glazier
Breedt Aluminium Doors and Windows (011) 869-6500 Glazier Instant Glass (011) 614-5228 Glazier
Breytenbach Glass (011) 764-4718 Glazier Intello Glass Solutions (012) 665-4647 Glazier
Bucks Brother G Trading 6 082 305 8210 Glazier Isicelo Senu Maintenance (012) 345-6811 Glazier
C G S Shopfitters 082 888 0808 Glazier J D Wooden Touch CC (011) 827-9315 Glazier
CAM Glass & Aluminium CC (012) 321-3324 Glazier J E Breet Glass CC (011) 948-8716 Glazier
Carlies Traders (012) 804-5512 Glazier J H Glass (011) 948-8716 Glazier
Castle Ultra Trading 306 t/a Home Décor Group (012) 561-2991 Glazier J I Windows (012) 377-0865 Glazier
CDC Glass Studio CC (012) 653-6117 Glazier J J Glassworks (016) 362-1797 Glazier
Christie Mojakie Property Dev. CC (011) 988-4575 Glazier J J Wooden Windows (012) 653-0519 Glazier
Clearview Glass (011) 472-4888 Glazier J N S Aluminium (011) 432-4537 Glazier
Conraine Services 084 512 9610 Glazier J R Shopfitters (011) 822-3103 Glazier
Cornwall View Hardware t/a Winmore Hardwa (012) 997-0884 Glazier Jaycee Glass & Aluminium (012) 800-1168 Glazier
Cubitrax Aluminum & Glass (Pty) Ltd (011) 794-8750 Glazier Jeppe Glass t/a Associated Glass & Alum (011) 493-9611 Glazier
SAGGA - South African Glass & Glazing Association
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GAUTENG (Cont.) GAUTENG (Cont.)
JPN Glass and Aluminium CC 082 843 6600 Glazier SA Glass Works (011) 795-2676 Glazier
JVV Glas & Verf BK (012) 800-4417 Glazier Sassi Metal Innovation (011) 795-1950 Glazier
Kameeldrift Hardware & Glass (012) 808-1619 Glazier Schietfontein Glass & Aluminium (012) 504-1497 Glazier
Kemway Sliding Doors (011) 975-6019 Glazier ScreenLine Africa (012) 666-8084 Glazier
Kensington Mirror & Glass CC (011) 622-3434 Glazier Shower & Aluminium Creations (012) 379-5989 Glazier
K's Glass (011) 976-4909 Glazier SJ Glass CC (011) 791-5444 Glazier
Kgodimo Workmenship & Projects CC (011) 986-6967 Glazier Southern Glass (011) 435-9944 Glazier
KGT Mnisi Trading CC (011) 865-1142 Glazier Span Verspreiders t/a Fair Deal Wooden Win (012) 653-8538 Glazier
K N Glass CC (011) 393-6879 Glazier Springs Windscreens & Glass (011) 812-2631 Glazier
K's Glass (011) 976-4909 Glazier Steel Studio International (011) 450-4666 Glazier
KGT Mnisi Trading CC (011) 865-1142 Glazier Stiaan's Glass & Building Contractors CC (011) 391-3926 Glazier
Kgwedi's Glass Works CC (011) 403-4057 Glazier Stirling Glass & Aluminium (Pty) Ltd (011) 392-5582 Glazier
Kwena Glas s& Aluminium CC 072 216 9788 Glazier Stone Glass (011) 665-3174 Glazier
Lala Lapa Investments CC (012) 244-1444 Glazier Techtonic Aluminium Systems (011) 452-8560 Glazier
Leading Edge Glass Worx (011) 954-6964 Glazier Tekweni Centurion Ceilings & Partitions (011) 708-0934 Glazier
Lekoe Glassware CC Fax: 086 594 0271 Glazier The Aluminium Workshop (012) 333-2777 Glazier
Makau Construction & Civil Works Projects 074 739 9274 Glazier The Door Connection CC (011) 420-1262 Glazier
Manaba Construction and Services 073 804 5764 Glazier TLC Aluminium & Glass (011) 673-3919 Glazier
Mantella Glass & Aluminium 083 580 1441 Glazier TMG Designs (011) 794-6430 Glazier
Markarle Glass & Aluminium CC 076 630 6349 Glazier Tru-Line Aluminium (011) 433-0331 Glazier
Mathabela Glass & Aluminium Projects CC (011) 882-5632 Glazier Tshwane Rite Glass (012) 700-0769 Glazier
Matsoge Glass Works CC (011) 935-5481 Glazier TRS Glass & Aluminium CC (011) 852-1045 Glazier
Mirror Robe (011) 493-6326 Glazier Tyric Glass and Mirror Installations 083 408 3355 Glazier
Miwa Glass (011) 805-8848 Glazier U Co. Glass & Hardware (012) 252-4923 Glazier
MJB Glass (011) 462-5992 Glazier U'LLC Glass t/a Alderwood Trading 152 082 883 2385 Glazier
MMG Aluminium (011) 472-2900 Glazier Unity Glass (011) 822-5343 Glazier
Modern Glass CC (011) 334-6288 Glazier Varia Glass & Paint (013) 932-2948 Glazier
Moferefere Construction Fax: 0866 301141 Glazier Velakude Glass 082 419 0491 Glazier
Mr. Door (011) 672-4324 Glazier Vereeniging Glass (016) 455-3848 Glazier
MSQ Construction CC (011) 909-2357 Glazier V-Glass (011) 708-2488 Glazier
Msweli Glass and Building Construction CC (011) 410-3414 Glazier Vicast Aluminium (Pty) Ltd (011) 023-6273 Glazier
Mushiane TZ Construction 079 304 8180 Glazier Visual Reflections (011) 454-1044 Glazier
Newclare Glass & Mirror (011) 477-2646 Glazier Weltevreden Glass Works (011) 476-3338 Glazier
Newlands Glass & Mirror 083 433 4343 Glazier Wendy Glass & Alu Trust (011) 973-4348 Glazier
North West Glass (012) 541-6200 Glazier Whipco Glass & Aluminium (012) 804-4915 Glazier
Ntsikabusisa Trading & Projects (011) 433-4435 Glazier Whitehouse Projects (Pty) Ltd (011) 894-4321 Glazier
Nu-Glass Applications t/a Glass Applications (011) 474-1691 Glazier Williams Glass CC t/a Glasfit (011) 845-3340 Glazier
Paramount Glass Trust (011) 907-2762 Glazier X-EL Corporate Imaging CC (011) 412-4986 Glazier
PG Glass - Alberton (011) 869-8544 Glazier Zaid Ally Trading CC (011) 493-6125 Glazier
PG Glass - Benoni (011) 421-3136 Glazier Zip Construction (011) 646-9058 Glazier
PG Glass - Blackheath (011) 476-6991 Glazier AGI Glass Manufacturing (011) 607-4500 Manufacturer
PG Glass - Boksburg (011) 823-1241 Glazier Advanced Armour Glass (011) 383-0900 Manufacturer
PG Glass - Bronkhorstspruit (013) 932-2229 Glazier AGI Glass - Denver (011) 621-2700 Manufacturer
PG Glass - Bruma (011) 615-4125 Glazier C & C Safety Glass (011) 864-1341 Manufacturer
PG Glass - Centurion (012) 663-4437 Glazier FGW Safety Glass (011) 474-0737 Manufacturer
PG Glass - Edenvale (011) 452-2657 Glazier Furman Glass Co. (1964) (011) 473-6700 Manufacturer
PG Glass - Fourways (011) 467-4083 Glazier Furmguard (011) 473-6700 Manufacturer
PG Glass - Head Office (011) 392-4433 Glazier Glass South Africa (Pty) Ltd (011) 844-4600 Manufacturer
PG Glass - Heidelberg (016) 341-6623 Glazier Major Glass & Aluminium (011) 763-8603 Manufacturer
PG Glass - Jhb City (011) 823-3400 Glazier McCoy's Glass Wholesalers (011) 864-1313 Manufacturer
PG Glass - Kempton Park (011) 394-1473 Glazier National Glass Distribution (011) 615-9772 Manufacturer
PG Glass - Krugersdorp (011) 273-1038 Glazier Northern Hardware & Glass - Midrand (011) 314-0365 Manufacturer
PG Glass - Lenasia (011) 854-4791 Glazier Northern Hardware & Glass - Pretoria (012) 333-0440 Manufacturer
PG Glass - Menlyn (012) 361-3796 Glazier (011) 360-1000 Manufacturer
PG Glass - Midrand (011) 805-0954 Glazier Rene Turck & Associates (011) 571-7400 Manufacturer
PG Glass - Pretoria City (012) 338-0770 Glazier Resistoglas (011) 493-6663 Manufacturer
PG Glass - Pretoria North (012) 565-6867 Glazier SA Bullet Resistant Glass (011) 493-8249 Manufacturer
PG Glass - Randburg (011) 886-4416 Glazier Clean Cut Glass & Mirror (011) 872-0974 Processor
PG Glass - Roodepoort (011) 675-5600 Glazier Fineline Mirror Doors (011) 477-5408 Supp/Manf.
PG Glass - Sandton City (011) 884-5111 Glazier Glacier Door Systems/Glide Aluminium (011) 613-8120 Supp/Manf.
PG Glass - Silverlakes (011) 809-4281 Glazier Bohle Glass Equipment (011) 792-6430 Supplier
PG Glass - Silverton (012) 804-8125 Glazier Redcap Industries CC (012) 998-6351 Supplier
PG Glass - Soweto (011) 938-2188 Glazier
PG Glass - Springs (011) 811-6648 Glazier
PG Glass - Woodmead (011) 656-0772 Glazier
Phokane Glass Aluminium 083 338 5110 Glazier K Bulcock
Pillays Glass & Aluminium (011) 854-4932 Glazier C Johnston
PLT Glass Traders (011) 708-7185 Glazier T Kennelly
Pronk Aluminium CC (012) 333-0872 Glazier J MacKenzie
Pure & Magic Aluminium (011) 743-1548 Glazier M Pote
Queen Victoria Glass & Pawn (012) 327-0065 Glazier E Sievert
R & H Glass (011) 975-4558 Glazier N Wright
RCH Glass & Aluminium 082 789 8168 Glazier
Renjo Glass & Signs 082 440 4947 Glazier
REV Aluminium 0860 REV GRP Glazier
Revcon Glass & Aluminium 082 651 6401 Glazier Arup Façade Engineering
Riaphela General Services CC (012) 321-0643 Glazier Ness Consulting
Ricci Aluminium (Pty) Ltd (012) 567-0885 Glazier Pure Consulting (Pty) Ltd
RL Woodworks CC (012) 668-1658 Glazier WSP Group - Mr A HakinRoyal Glass CC (011) 394-3738 Glazier WSP Group - Mr T Linder
[email protected]@wspgroup.co.za
PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS [email protected]
SAGGA - South African Glass & Glazing Association (Continue)
SAGI - South African Glass Institute [email protected]
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EASTERN CAPE NORTHERN CAPE
AGI Africa Glass (041) 487-0055 Distributor GSA - Kimberley (053) 833-2634 Distributor
AGI Africa Glass - East London (043) 743-3010 Distributor GSA - Kuruman (053) 712-1195 Distributor
AGI Africa Glass - George (044) 871-4321 Distributor Glasfit Hartswater (053) 474-2161 Glazier
GSA - East London (043) 722-4835 Distributor Glasfit Kuruman (053) 712-2227 Glazier
GSA - George (044) 803-8700 Distributor National Auto Glass Kimberley (053) 833-7376 Glazier
GSA - Port Elizabeth (041) 582-1224 Distributor
National Glass Distribution (041) 364-0161 Distributor
Glasfit - Cradock (048) 881-4673 Glazier GSA Pietersburg (015) 297-1023 Distributor
Glasfit - East London (043) 742-0991 Glazier GSA Tzaneen (015) 307-1945 Distributor
Glasfit - George (044) 874-4230 Glazier Northern Hardware & Glass - L Trichardt (015) 516-1310 Distributor
Glasfit - Knysna (044) 382-7272 Glazier Northern Hardware & Glass - Pietersburg (015) 293-2204 Distributor
Glasfit - Mosselbay (044) 695-2776 Glazier Ennie Rams Business Projects 082 412 9288 Glazier
Glasfit - Port Alfred (046) 624-3641 Glazier Espe Glas & Aluminium 082 960 2465 Glazier
Glasfit - Umtata (047) 532-6341 Glazier Glass King Aluminium & Hardware (015) 297-1172 Glazier
Glassworx (043) 727-1108 Glazier Glass Planet Lowveld (015) 793-2000 Glazier
Jorgensen UPVC (041) 484-2580 Glazier Glassman - Warmbad (014) 736-5477 Glazier
PG Glass - Cradock (048) 881-5244 Glazier Inso Aluminium Limpopo (015) 297-3223 Glazier
PG Glass - East London (043) 743-0303 Glazier JL Glass CC (015) 781-5988 Glazier
PG Glass - George (044) 874-2860 Glazier Motetete Glass Glazing CC (015) 483-2515 Glazier
PG Glass - Grahamstown (046) 622-2950 Glazier Mphophi General Construction (015) 592-0100 Glazier
PG Glass - Knysna (044) 382-5881 Glazier N M Oosthuizen Glass 073 207 2643 Glazier
PG Glass - Plettenberg Bay (044) 533-5808 Glazier Northern Aluminium Shopfitters 071 670 1053 Glazier
PG Glass - Port Alfred (046) 624-3110 Glazier PG Glass - Louis Trichardt (015) 516-2568 Glazier
PG Glass - Port Elizabeth (041) 365-1998 Glazier PG Glass - Polokwane Auto (015) 292-1172 Glazier
PG Glass - Sedgefield (044) 382-5881 Glazier Quality Glas & Aluminium (015) 293-2679 Glazier
Purple Pansy 100 CC t/a PG Glass - KWTown (043) 643-3281 Glazier Raymond's Glass CC (015) 516-2474 Glazier
Timber City / P G Glass (044) 279-2826 Glazier SAA Glass & Aluminium (015) 297-1371 Glazier
Windmill Aluminium Products CC 083 410 1140 Glazier Yellow Glass Aluminum & Numberplates Cent (015) 297-8978 Glazier
Northern Hardware & Glass - Porgietersrus (015) 491-5806 Manufacturer
MPUMALANGA PVB Laminated Safety Glass (015) 491-5806 Manufacturer
AGI Glass - Nelspruit (013) 752-6949 Distributor
GSA - Middelburg (013) 246-2129 Distributor FREESTATE
GSA - Nelspruit (013) 753-2912 Distributor AGI Glass - Bloemfontein (051) 432-4652 Distributor
Northern Hardware & Glass - Groblersdal (013) 262-4115 Distributor GSA - Bloemfontein (051) 448-4451 Distributor
Alucad Design (013) 752-4464 Glazier GSA - Welkom (057) 396-2828 Distributor
Apex Glass CC (013) 656-3667 Glazier Denvos Glass CC (016) 971-2315 Glazier
Bethal Glas & Aluminium (017) 647-3581 Glazier Freestate Glass Holdings t/a BP Glass (051) 448-3105 Glazier
Crest Glass CC (013) 751-3584 Glazier Glasfit Bethlehem (058) 303-5069 Glazier
Ermelo Door Centre CC (017) 819-1512 Glazier Glasfit Bloemfontein (051) 447-1829 Glazier
Glasfit - Middelburg (013) 243-1496 Glazier Glasfit Virginia (057) 212-2671 Glazier
Glass Clinic Mpumalanga (013) 256-9038 Glazier Glasfit Welkom (057) 353-2543 Glazier
Inso Aluminium Lowveld (013) 752-2889 Glazier Glass Tec 072 727 4369 Glazier
Lowveld Aluminium & Glass CC (013) 752-8555 Glazier Linrood Glassworks CC (051) 432-4328 Glazier
Mopanie Glass & Aluminium/East of Eden (013) 751-2464 Glazier Mecca Glass t/a Glasfit Kroonstad (056) 212-1057 Glazier
Ngcamane Glass (013) 790-0699 Glazier PG Glass Bethlehem (058) 303-4775 Glazier
Nu-Mid Glassworks CC (013) 282-6078 Glazier PG Glass Bloemfontein (051) 447-4862 Glazier
PG Glass - Groblersdal (013) 262-3822 Glazier PG Glass Welkom (057) 355-2501 Glazier
PG Glass - Middelburg (013) 282-7408 Glazier Temple Glass and Aluminium 082 560 2889 Glazier
PG Glass - Nelspruit (013) 753-2710 Glazier
PG Glass - Standerton (017) 712-1209 Glazier
PG Glass - Witbank (013) 656-2011 Glazier
Sebenzisanani Deure en Vensters 083 268 8063 Glazier GAUTENG
White River Glass & Aluminium (013) 751-2386 Glazier Neptune Shower Enclosures (011) 021-9010 Associate
Willie Basson 082 497 6488 Glazier AGI Aluminium - Alrode (011) 908-1500 Manufacturer
National Glass Distribution (013) 758-1666 Manufacturer Aluglass Bautech (011) 451-8400 Manufacturer
Aluview (011) 975-6188 Manufacturer
F G Showertime (011) 473-6700 Manufacturer
AGI Glass - Rustenburg (014) 592-0130 Distributor Primador (012) 791-8881 Manufacturer
AGI - Klerksdorp (018) 469-3331 Distributor EASTERN CAPE
GSA - Rustenburg (014) 597-3813 Distributor National Glass Distributors (041) 364-0161 Manufacturer
Aluminium Corporation 082 305 6020 Glazier WESTERN CAPE
Aluminium 4 You Windows & Doors 072 641 9424 Glazier Aluglass Showerflex (021) 683-9094 Manufacturer
Bates Fraser Supplies (012) 719-9822 Glazier Shower Comfort (021) 982-3399 Manufacturer
Blitz Glas (014) 592-0049 Glazier Showerline Shower Doors (021) 797-3695 Manufacturer
Bosveld Glas & Buildings Bk (014) 763-2513 Glazier
Dam Glas & Aluminium 083 242 0225 Glazier
Glasfit - Bela-Bela (014) 736-5070 Glazier (011) 724-6000
Glasfit - Brits (012) 252-7442 Glazier (011) 626-3330
Glasfit Mafikeng (012) 252-7442 Glazier (011) 439-4400
Inso Aluminium Klerksdorp (018) 469-3676 Glazier (011) 607-3000
Inso Aluminium Rustenburg (014) 596-6662 Glazier (011) 864-4170
J & R Aluminium and Glass (012) 252-2715 Glazier (011) 392-4427
J V M Aluminium & Glass (018) 293-3711 Glazier (011) 828-0208
Kesan Glass & Aluminium (014) 555-8127 Glazier (031) 579-4580
PG Glass - Klerksdorp (018) 462-2179 Glazier (011) 793-3641
PG Glass - Mafikeng (018) 384-3290 Glazier (011) 389-4500
PG Glass - Potchefstroom (018) 293-0532 Glazier (011) 453-3260
PG Glass - Wolmaransstad (018) 596-1025 Glazier (011) 864-1313
Vaal Glass (018) 788-5025 Glazier (041) 364-0161
(031) 563-7307
OTHER (011) 360-1204
PG Glass - Francistown (00267) 241-6476 Glazier (011) 928-2500
PG Glass - Namibia (00264) 61 287-5000 Glazier (012) 719-8881
Vasp Investments (Pty) Ltd (00267) 393-8452 Glazier (011) 345-5565
AGI Glass - Namibia (00264) 61 21-4861 Distributor (021) 534-9055
GSA - Swaziland (00268) 518-7134 Distributor (021) 531-7429
GSA - Walvisbay (00264) 64 20-4102 Distributor (011) 389-0000
CORPORATE MEMBERSAGI Manufacturing
NORTH WEST
SAGGA - South African Glass & Glazing Association (Continue)
NORTHERN
SASEMASouth African Shower Enclosure
Manufacturers Association
Cyndara 193 (Pty) Ltd t/a Hulamin Building Systems
Everite Building Products
Glasfit
Glass Corporation
Glass South Africa (GSA)
Guardian Africa Corporation (Pty) Ltd
Hightech Safety Glass SA (Pty) Ltd
Hunter Douglas
Lafarge Gypsum
Masonite Africa
Saint Gobain - Gyproc
Silicone & Technical Products
West Cape Safety Glass
Wispeco
McCoy's Glass Wholesalers
National Glass Distribution
Pelican Systems
PFG Building Glass
PG Glass
Primador
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GAUTENG OTHER
Comfort Living CC (086) 126-6367 Contractor Global Polymer Industries (Pty) Ltd (00264) 6 730-3191 Converter
Fabco Trading (Pty) Ltd (012) 800-3606 Contractor
Insul-Coustic Contracting (011) 314-3930 Contractor GAUTENG
InsuTherm (012) 663-4833 Contractor Thermowall (011) 391-1501 Associate
KAEFER Thermal Contracting Services (011) 974-8123 Contractor Abacus Space Solutions (011) 397-8150 Contractor
Polyfoam (Pty) Ltd (011) 887-8538 Contractor CBI Engineering (012) 811-0711 Manf/Contractor
SGB Cape (011) 842-4000 Contractor Club Refrigeration (IPM) (012) 541-0977 Manf/Contractor
Southey Contracting (011) 579-4600 Contractor Dalucon Refrigeration Products (012) 661-8480 Manf/Contractor
Vedder & Moffat (011) 835-2127 Contractor Insulated Structures (011) 462-2130 Manf/Contractor
Alucushion Thermal Insulations (Pty) Ltd (011) 462-9122 Distributor IPS Projects (087) 941-2395 Manf/Contractor
D & D Roof Insulations (012) 800-3606 Distributor Isobodies (012) 541-3035 Manf/Contractor
Datel Consulting t/a Datlink Insulation (0861) Datlink Distributor Isowall (012) 804-3564 Manf/Contractor
Global Innovative Building Systems (011) 903-7080 Distributor Precool (012) 327-1291 Manf/Contractor
Insulation Convertors & Distributors (011) 824-6060 Distributor WESTERN CAPE
Insulation Warehouse (Pty) Ltd (012) 804-5454 Distributor Cool Maintenance (021-9451070 Manf/Contractor
Eco Climate Comfort (011) 793-2222 Installer EASTERN CAPE
Africa Thermal Insulations (Pty) Ltd (011) 462-9122 Manufacturer Cool Maintenance (041) 461-2766 Manf/Contractor
Bhamuza Manufacturing (Pty) Ltd (011) 864-6290 Manufacturer KWAZULU NATAL
Brits Nonwoven (Pty) Ltd - Isotherm (011) 979-1192 Manufacturer Precool 083 449 8380 Manf/Contractor
Isofoam SA (012) 653-8204 Manufacturer Rapid Panel Structures CC (033) 394-5023 Manf/Contractor
Nampak L & C P (Call Centre 0860 527 725) (011) 249-5224 Manufacturer Rudnev, A division of Southey Holdings (Pty) Ltd (031) 709-1888 Manufacturer
Polybond (012) 804-5903 Manufacturer POLOKWANE
Polyfoam (Pty) Ltd (011) 887-8538 Manufacturer Shivers CC (015) 295-5659 Manf/Contractor
Sealed Air Africa (011) 923-4600 Manufacturer
Acer Projects (011) 622-2922 Specialist
Alf Peyper (011) 824-6060 Specialist GAUTENG
Sasol Technology (Pty) Ltd (011) 344-0159 Specialist ACU Ceilings & Partitions (011) 673-7064 Contractor
Fangriaan Energy Spectrum (016) 931-0008 Supplier Ambient Contracting Services (011) 663-9000 Contractor
Insulpro (011) 835-2127 Supplier Azdec Projects cc (086 698 8421) 082 568 6472 Contractor
Polyfoam (Pty) Ltd (011) 887-8538 Supplier Centurion Ceilings & Partitions (011) 673-2052 Contractor
Nampak L & C P (011) 249-5497 Supplier Combined Ceilings & Partitions (011) 615-7153 Contractor
TMS Group Industrial Services (016) 986-2210 Supplier/Cont Dracon (011) 786-2800 Contractor
KWAZULU NATAL Ergosystems Flexible Walling Solutions (Pty) Ltd (011) 801-9560/1 Contractor
KAEFER Thermal Contracting Services (031) 480-1881 Contractor Excel Ceilings & Partitioning (011) 766-2394 Contractor
Alucushion Thermal Insulations (Pty) Ltd (031) 208-0240 Distributor Fast Track Shopfitters (011) 452-0868 Contractor
D & D Roof Insulations (039) 976-0065 Distributor HST International cc (012) 460-8005 Contractor
Datel Consulting t/a Datlink Insulation (0861) Datlink Distributor Hunter Douglas SA (011) 793-3641 Contractor
Global Specialised Systems (Pty) Ltd (031) 468-1234 Distributor Jay-C Systems (011) 845-2910 Contractor
Brits Nonwoven (Pty) Ltd - Isotherm (031) 713-2397 Manufacturer Star Contractors (Pty) Ltd (0861) STARGROUP Contractor
Frame Industrials (Pty) Ltd (031) 710-7700 Manufacturer CAPCO (011) 822-8142 Supplier
Nampak L & C P (Call Centre 0860 527 725) (031) 903-3657 Manufacturer Ergosystems Flexible Walling Solutions (Pty) Ltd (011) 801-9560/1 Supplier
Spunchem International (Pty) Ltd (031) 538-8700 Manufacturer Everite Building Products (011) 439-4400 Supplier
Thermguard (Pty) Ltd (033) 346-0111 Manufacturer Lafarge Gypsum (011) 389-4500 Supplier
Isofoam SA (031) 700-3525 Supplier Lafarge Gypsum - East Rand (011) 826-1701 Supplier
Sustainable Fibre Solutions (Pty) Ltd (036) 488-1430 Supplier Lafarge Gypsum - Johannesburg (011) 402-4747 Supplier
EASTERN CAPE Lafarge Gypsum - Pretoria (012) 325-2408 Supplier
Alucushion Thermal Insulations (Pty) Ltd (041) 484-4590 Distributor Lafarge Gypsum - Roodekop (011) 865-2390 Supplier
Alucushion Thermal Insulations (Pty) Ltd (041) 484-4590 Distributor Lafarge Gypsum - Troyeville (011) 402-4747 Supplier
IC Insulation t/a Eco-Insulation (041) 581-0863 Installer Lafarge Gypsum - Wynberg (011) 444-8020 Supplier
Rhino Plastics (041) 451-3197 Supplier Masonite Africa Limited (011) 453-3260 Supplier
WESTERN CAPE Saint-Gobain Gyproc - Call Centre (086) 027-2829 Supplier
Africa Thermal Insulations (Pty) Ltd (021) 951-5796 Distributor Saint-Gobain Gyproc - Head Office (011) 345-5565 Supplier
Alucushion Thermal Insulations (Pty) Ltd (021) 556-8006 Distributor Saint Gobain Gyproc - Krugersdorp (011) 953-1124 Supplier
D & D Roof Insulations (021) 559-8006 Distributor Saint-Gobain Gyproc - Pretoria (012) 653-5376 Supplier
Datel Consulting t/a Datlink Insulation (0861) Datlink Distributor WESTERN CAPE
Brits Nonwoven (Pty) Ltd - Isotherm (021) 577-1490 Manufacturer Hunter Douglas SA (021) 552-2100 Contractor
Isofoam SA (Pty) Ltd (021) 983-1140 Manufacturer Lafarge Gypsum - Cape Town (021) 510-3670 Supplier
Nampak L & C P (Call Centre 0860 527 725) (021) 979-3520 Supplier Masonite Africa Limited (021) 556-2250 Supplier
Rhino Plastics (021) 932-6601 Supplier Saint-Gobain Gyproc - Cape Town (021) 511-9328 Supplier
MPUMALANGA KWAZULU NATAL
Iseco (Pty) Ltd (013) 755-2400 Contractor AGS Aluminium Glass Specialist (032) 551-4382 Contractor
Nova Plant Services (IIG Group) (017) 631-3038 Contractor Fast-Track Shopfitters (Pty) Ltd (031) 577-9632 Contractor
Sasol Technology (Pty) Ltd (017) 619-2413 Specialist Hampson Interiors (Pty) Ltd (031) 569-5024 Contractor
FREESTATE Hulafab - Durban 086 460 460 Contractor
Fabco Trading (Pty) Ltd (051) 432-6997 Contractor Hulafab - Pietermaritzburg (033) 346-0460 Contractor
Hunter Douglas SA (031) 263-1449 Contractor
GAUTENG Shospec (Pty) Ltd (033) 386-0100 Contractor
Automa Multistyrene (011) 974-3524 Converter CAPCO (031) 569-6090 Supplier
Isowall (012) 804-3564 Converter Ifuba Products (031) 533-6400 Supplier
Sagex - East Rand (011) 360-8333 Converter Masonite Africa Limited (031) 534-1700 Supplier
Sagex - West Rand (011) 762-5381 Converter Pelican Systems - Head Office (031) 563-7307 Supplier
Technopol (SA) (011) 363-2780 Converter Pelican Systems - Pietermaritzburg (033) 345-3701 Supplier
ABP Buildling Products (011) 455-2519 Specialist Saint-Gobain Gyproc - Durban (031) 569-7200 Supplier
Automa Building Products (011) 450-2139 Supplier EASTERN CAPE
BASF (011) 254-2400 Supplier Adel Group (Pty) Ltd (041) 363-4396 Contractor
Courtney Products (011) 463-4801 Supplier Hunter Douglas SA (041) 373-3867 Contractor
EASTERN CAPE RV Smith cc (041) 453-2568 Contractor
Sagex - East London (043) 745-0222 Converter Lafarge Gypsum (041) 484-6308 Supplier
Sagex (041) 461-1508 Converter Masonite Africa Limited 083 251 6711 Supplier
KWAZULU NATAL Saint-Gobain Gyproc - Port Elizabeth (031) 453-3367 Supplier
Isolite Durban (031) 465-0305 Converter FREESTATE
Sagex (031) 705-6273 Converter Hunter Douglas SA (051) 430-7799 Contractor
Courtney Products (031) 561-3340 Supplier Lafarge Gypsum - Bloemfontein (051) 447-1024 Supplier
Kurtz Systems Africa (032) 538-1200 Supplier Saint-Gobain Gyproc - Bloemfontein (051) 434-1493 Supplier
WESTERN CAPE MPUMALANGA
Automa Styromould Cape (021) 931-6181 Converter Alucad Design CC (013) 752-4464 Contractor
Isolite Cape Town (021) 951-6100 Converter R M Renovators & Aluminium (013) 755-4008 Contractor
Isolite Montaque Gardens (021) 551-6350 Converter Lafarge Gypsum - Nelspruit (013) 752-2129 Supplier
Sagex (021) 951-1167 Converter POLOKWANE
Styromould (021) 931-6181 Converter Lafarge Gypsum (015) 293-2985 Supplier
Thermal Insulation Association of Southern Africa
EPSASA - Expanded Polystyrene Association of Southern Africa
EPSASA - Expanded Polystyrene Association of Southern Africa
TPMA - Thermal Panel Manufacturers Association
SABISA - South African Building Interior Systems Association
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GAUTENG
Afrifuture Technologies CC (011) 786-1314 X T X T X T
AGI Aluminium (011) 617-9100 T X T T X T X X T T T T X X T T T X X T X X T X T T
Aluglass Bautech* (011) 451-8400 X X T
Alu-Glass Boyz (016) 363-2100 T T
Aluminio (Pty) Ltd (011) 955-5005 X T X T
Alumnispec (011) 615-0491 X X T
Aluminium Enterprises / Makeshift 1034 (Pty) Ltd (012) 542-1057 X X T
Aluminium SA (011) 262-2040 T T
Alu Pro Glass & Aluminium (011) 838-5555 X T
Alu Projects (012) 644-1369 X T X T X T X X X T
Alutech Aluminium (011) 805-7984 X T X T
AMA Aluminium (011) 786-2686 X X T
BJ Glaswerke & Aluminium (012) 332-0914 X X T X X T X X T
Burger Emoyeni Skylights (011) 792-7742 X X X T
Centurion Glass & Alum* (012) 666-8000 X X T X T X X T X X T
Da Costa Interiors (011) 827-0708 X X T
Diri Aluminium* (012) 666-9022 X T X T T T X T X T X T T T X T T X T T X T T
DST Glass Enterprises CC (011) 315-0598 T T
Edelweiss Glas & Aluminium* (012) 804-3795 X X X X T X T X X T X T X T X X T T X X T T X X X X T
Edgo Aluminium SA (011) 763-1144 X T X T
Frontier Aluminium (011) 579-9340 X X T
Glass Rite (012) 804-9522 X T
Govenders Aluminium & Glass (011) 334-2621 X X X T X X X T
Grinaker-LTA Building Inland (011) 578-6200 X X T X X X T X X X T X X X T X X X T X X T T T X X X X T
G W Glass & Aluminium (011) 918-2927 X T X T
Hunter Douglas (011) 793-3641 X T T X T T
Image Glass & Aluminium (011) 914-1363/5 X X T X X T
Industria Glass & Aluminium t/a Tshwane Glass (012) 804-5044 X T X X X X T X T T X T X T X T X X T X T X X X X T
Inso Aluminium - Pretoria (011) 316-4416 X T
L & D Enterprises* (011) 618-1512 X T X T
Lamda Projects CC 071 124 5966 X X T
Mushiane TZ Construction 079 304 8180 X T X T
Origin Aluminium (Johannesburg) (011) 827-3211 X T X X T X T X X X T X T X X X T X X X X T
Pan African Shopfitters (011) 825-1234 X T
Preplan* (011) 908-2765 X T X X T X T T X T T T T T T T X T
Primador (012) 719-8881 X X T T X T X T X X X T
Primador Gauteng Distribution Centre (012) 657-0221 X X T T X T X T X X X T
RCH Glass & Aluminium 082 789 8168 X T
RDA Aluminium Doors & Windows (011) 908-4281 T X T T
Rene Turck & Associates (011) 571-7400 X X T X T T X T X X X T
REV Aluminium Products (Pty) Ltd (086) 073-8477 X X X T X X X T X T X X X X T
Sell-Mar Installations (011) 835-1762 X X T X X X T
Ted Kaye Aluminium & Glass (011) 626-1528 T T
Trend Aluminium & Glass (011) 453-9503 X T
Trialco (Pty) Ltd (011) 615-5130 X X T X X T
Win-Door Warehouse CC (011) 887-5371 X X X T X X X T
World Of Windows (011) 613-2036 X X X T X X X T X T T T X T T T X T X T X T T X X X T T X X X T
Addo Glass & Aluminium (041) 457-3294 X T X T
AGI Aluminium (041) 487-0055 T X T T X T X X T T T T X X T T T X X T X X T X T T
All Aluminium (Alcon) (044) 874-4248 X T
Aluko Aluminium Products CC (041) 365-0155 X T
Aluminium AllWays (041) 461-2745 X X T X X T X X T
Aluminium House (043) 732-1377 X T X T
Aluminium Innovations (041) 360-3638 X T
Aluminium Systems (041) 451-2130 X X T
Alu-Sash (041) 373-0831 X T T X X T X X T X T
Atlantic Glass and Aluminium (041) 407-1300 X X T T X T T T X X T X X T T
Bacalum Manufacturers (043) 722-6776 X X T X X T X X T X X X T X X X T
Brandon's t/a Mister Windows (043) 726-9907 X T X T
Coastal Multiglass T T T
Duro Pressings (041) 486-1480 X T
Eagle door 086 117 7751 X T T X T X X T
Shopfronts
Products X = Surpassed by higher test
* Flush glazed products
T = TESTED MANUFACTURER
Note: To ensure quality end products Specifiers using this Matrix are encouraged to invite only tenderers who have relevant AAAMSA Test Performance Certificates for the required products
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EASTERN CAPE
Special
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Glasfit Port Elizabeth (041) 581-8122 X T
Glasfit Queenstown (045) 839-4134 X T
Glass & Aluminium Centre (044) 695-1142/3 X T X T X T
Glass Co (043) 722-8519 X X X T
Hunter Douglas (041) 373-3867 X T T X T T
Ilingo CC (041) 922-6155 X T
Inso Aluminium - Border (043) 743-0303 X T T T
Jowil Aluminium Trust (044) 453-2733 X X T
National Auto Glass (043) 643-4268 X T
National Glass Distribution (041) 364-0161 X T T X T
Origin Aluminium (Port Elizabeth) (Pty) Ltd (041) 451-1702 X T X X T X T X X X T X T X X X T X X X X T
Palmer Alum t/a Alutech (041) 451-5039 X T X X T T X T T X T X X T X X T
Primador (041) 585-7617 X X T T X T X T
Qualuminium (044) 695-2296 X X X T X X X T X X X T X X X T
Queen Glass t/a P G Glass (045) 838-3683 T X T
Richards & Barlow t/a Durowin (041) 486-2453 X X X T
Rodgers Aluminium (044) 533-3663 X T
R V Smith (0437) 43-3407 X T
A1 Aluminium & Glass (021) 851-0427 X T X X T
AGI Aluminium (021) 505-1660 T X T T X T X X T T T T X X T T T X X T X X T X T T
Aldiy (021) 709-0901 X X T X X T
Aluminium Klik Frames (021) 871-1789 X T
Alunite (Montague Gardens) (021) 555-3546 X T
Aluplan Architectural Aluminium (021) 701-2002 X X T X X T
Alusolutions (021) 982-7661 X X T
Anglo Window Services (021) 982-8477 X X T
Artistic Aluminium (021) 691-3080 X X T
Boland Aluminium t/a Alutech (021) 981-1550 X X T X X T X X T
CT Aluminium CC (021) 975-6541 X X T X X T
Dix Aluminium & Glass (021) 797-1111 X X T X X T X X T
Excluminium (Pty) Ltd (021) 982-5931 X X X T
Eurostyle Windows & Doors (021) 552-8095 X X T
G & E Glass & Aluminium (021) 903-5173 X X X T
G W Glass & Aluminium (021) 905-0349 X T
Geustyn & Horak Aluminium (021) 905-2460 X T X X X T T T T X T X T X X T T X X T X T
Hunter Douglas (021) 552-2100 X T T X T T
Limelight Fenestration (Pty) Ltd (021) 933-5559 X X T T
Matthews Aluminium (021) 905-4792 X T X T X T
Mazor Aluminium (021) 556-1555 X X X T
Multi Homes Aluminium (021) 981-9273 X T X T X T
Origin Aluminium (Cape Town) (021) 556-6664 X T X X T X T X X X T X T X X X T X X X X T
Primador (021) 931-4077 X X T T X T X T X X X T
Prime Glass & Aluminium (021) 931-1141 X X T
Sage Aluminium (021) 692-2604 X X T X X X T X X X T
Salient Aluminium Systems (Pty) Ltd (021) 905-1287 T T X T X X T
Status Aluminium (021) 854-4563 X T X X T X X T X X T
Skillfull 180 (021) 905-2170 X X T T X X T T X T T T X T T T X X T T X X X T
Sterling Waterford Developments (021) 555-1105 X X X T
Trendsetters Glass & Aluminium (021) 691-1918 X X X T
Winlite Aluminium Windows & Doors (021) 386-6707 X T X T X X X T X T T T X X X T
Wintong Aluminium SA 082 748 5956 X X X T X X T
World Of Windows (021) 551-3235 X X X T X T T T X T T T X T X T X T T X X X T T X X X T
Alutech (Namibia) CC (00264) 61-374580 X T
Alutech Holdings t/a Surelite Aluminium (00267) 316-7883 X T
Fortune Aluminium CC (00264)61 245080 X T X T
R Allers Alum - Namibia (0064) 61-261455 X X X T X X X T X X X T X X X T
Timbercraft (Pty) Ltd t/a AluCraft (00267) 395-9752 X X X T X X X T
Glasman Warmbaths (014) 736-5477 X X T X X T X X T
WESTERN CAPE
LIMPOPO
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T = TESTED MANUFACTURERShopfronts
OTHER
EASTERN CAPE (Continue)
Special
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* Flush glazed products
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KWAZULU NATAL
Advance Glass Works (Pty) Ltd (031) 465-8861 X X T X X T
AGI Aluminium (031) 571-9000 T X T T X T X X T T T T X X T T T X X T X X T X T T
Alulogic (031) 811-7444 X X T X X T
Alumaster CC 082 554 8878 X T
Aluminium Dynamics (031) 563-2278 X X X T X X X T
Aluminium Glass Maintenance (035) 789-3611 X X T X X T
Aluminium & Glass Specialist CC (032) 551-4382 X X T X X T X X T
Alusolutions Glass & Aluminium (031) 401-2324 X T X T X T
Alustar (031) 579-3785 X X X T X X X T
City Glass & Aluminium (031) 579-4580 X T X T X T X X X X T X X X X T
Clear Cut Glass & Aluminium CC 082 576 4706 X X T X X T
Clearview Aluminium (032) 944-6152 X X X T X X X T X X X T
Coastal Glass & Aluminium (032) 946-2722 T T
Coastline Aluminium & Glass CC (032) 947-1103 X T X T
Durban Aluminium Windows (031) 563-9601 X X T X X T X T T X T T
Exotic Glass t/a Aluminium & Glass Centre (031) 569-2732 X X X T X X X T
Façade Solutions (031) 569-5024 X T T X T T T X X X X T
Freedom Glass & Aluminium (031) 500-4417 X X T
Glass & Aluminium Craft (031) 914-4635 X T X T
Hampson Interiors (031) 569-5024 X T T X T T T X X X X T
Hibiscus Aluminium t/a Alutech Aluminium (039) 682-3398 X X T X X T
Hilro (0333) 45-4527 X X T
Hitech Glass (031) 579-4580 X X T X T X T X X X X T X X X X T
Howick Mirror and Glass / Pegma 77 (033) 330-6380 X X T
Hunter Douglas (031) 263-1449 X T T X T T
Inso Aluminium - KZN (031) 702-2066 X X X T X T X T X X X X T
International Glass & Aluminium (031) 700-3347 X X T T X X T X X X X T
J N Glass & Aluminium (032) 552-5542 X X X T X X X X T
K S R Glass & Aluminium 083 777 8164 X T X T X T
Kwikfit Glass & Aluminium (033) 394-3846 X X T X X T
Louren Aluminium (031) 902-7747 X T
Magnum Profile Industries (031) 401-4531 X T X T
Millenium Aluminium & Glass (031) 577-6956 X X X T X X X T
Mobile Glass (033) 345-3782 X X T X X T
Origin Aluminium (Durban) (031) 569-6071 X T X X T X T X X X T X T X X X T X X X X T
Phasiwe Aluminium & Glass (032) 944-1678 X X T X X T
Primador (031) 705-6940 X X T T X T X T X X X T
Pro Aluminium & Glass 911 (031) 701-2001 X X T X X T
Richards & Barlow (031) 902-2323 X T T T X T T X X X T
Seawood Home Centre (032) 947-0121 X X T
Sunsai Aluminium & Glass (032) 533-1861 X X T
Terry's Win-Door Centre (031) 468-5181 X T X T
Top Marks Aluminium Windows & Doors 082 771 1695 X T X T
T P Glass & Aluminium (031) 463-1674 X X T X X T
TSI Glass & Aluminium CC (031) 577-5777 X X T X X T
Wandsbeck Glass & Aluminium (031) 709-1161 X T X T
World Of Windows (031) 579-3442 X X X T X T T T X T T T X T X T X T T X X X T T X X X T
Geustyn & Horak Aluminium* (051) 432-5104 X T X X X T T T T X T X T X X T T X X T X T
Hunter Douglas (051) 430-7799 X T T X T T
Origin Aluminium (Bloemfontein) (051) 432-9107 X T X X T X T X X X T X T X X X T X X X X T
Quality Glass & Aluminium (015) 293-2679 X T X T
SAA Glass & Aluminium (015) 297-1371 T
NORTHERN
Glassman Warmbaths (014) 736-5477 X X T X X T X X T
Alucad Design CC (013) 752-4464 T T
Alusmart Glass & Aluminium (013) 752-5999 X T X T
Mpumalanga Aluglass (013) 752-7985 X T X T X T
R M Renovators & Aluminium (013) 755-4008 T
MPUMALANGA
* Flush glazed products
FREESTATE
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