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Cladding

03 Jan 2020

Building Planks

By Staff Writer

Supplier of Nutec Building Planks for cladding – Everite Building Products, wholly owned by JSE listed Group Five, has been associated with the South African building industry since 1941. Producing a wide range of materials that satisfy the needs of the commercial, industrial and residential market sectors, Everite is renowned for its comprehensive range of...
18 Nov 2019

DERBIT SA Celebrates 1 000 000m²

By Staff Writer

During DERBIT’s annual customer dinner, DERBIT SA General Manager Harland Dix-Peek announced that the 1 000 000m² milestone of DERBIT membrane application had been achieved. The dinner was attended by various DERBIT customers, applicators and specifiers. The new Imperbel CEO, Mr Gregoire Morel as well as the Imperbel Exports Manager, Mr Stefan Theunis, was also...
13 Nov 2019

Have we learnt to design for fire prevention?

By Staff Writer

The cost of safety When looking for good-quality certified fire-rated aluminium composite panels, Stalcor Facades snapped up Alubond U.S.A.’s desire to partner up with one of SA’s largest aluminium and stainless steel suppliers. Stalcor recognised the need for responsible cladding materials. Here’s why Alubond U.S.A. was the obvious choice… Fire incidents have been a problem...
19 Aug 2019

Mac Brothers new products

By Staff Writer

Mac Brothers new products launched on the Mac Care Range. Mac Brothers recently displayed their new range of Mac Care medical and pathology sanitary ware at the SAFHE exhibition in Cape Town. Clients were surprised by the quality and design of Mac Brothers new products. This was made possible with the use of an R25m investment. The...
12 Aug 2019

Registrations Open For Africa’s Largest Signage Expo

By Staff Writer

Registrations are open for the FESPA Africa and Sign Africa expo, being held at Gallagher Convention Centre, Johannesburg, from 11-13 September.
18 Jul 2019

No more stinky drains

By Staff Writer

Have you had a problem with stinky drains? Buildings and urban areas are getting bigger with more matter being pushed through the drainage system, pipes are being stressed out and blocked. Drain blockages can occur when flushing away fats and fat solids into pipes that haven’t increased in size, but the volume of content flowing...
10 Jul 2019

Stand Up for Health

By Staff Writer

The second edition of our groundbreaking eBook is available to download now!  Two years ago, we published a cutting-edge eBook that explored all aspects of standing in the workplace. As the debate continues, we have gathered even more relevant data, as well as additional points of view. As somewhat of an authority on floor level...
28 Jun 2019

Carte Blanche Making A Difference Trust - Ngwelezana Hospital Paediatric Burns Unit

By Staff Writer

Franke assist in an upliftment project to provide a new Paediatric Burns Unit at Ngwelezana Hospital In 2018 Franke was approached by the architects at Hospital Design Group who have undertaken, together with the Carte Blanche Making a Difference Trust, to uplift the paediatric facilities and services for trauma and burn patients at Ngwelezana Hospital....
27 May 2019

Considering Marble with Union Tiles

By Staff Writer

Today I would like to take you on a journey of understanding, consideration and beauty. What do I mean?  Well, so often folk come to Union Tiles with the idea that they are going to buy natural stone.  The desire for the product is sometimes based purely on the fact that the client has been...
23 Apr 2019

The secret is in the fix | Craft-Lock®

By Staff Writer

When it comes to choosing a roofing & cladding system for your project it is important to keep in mind the structural performance of the roof covering system. Roof covering systems are primarily designed to withstand high wind forces and all roof coverings need to be designed to resist these wind loads. The resistance of...
28 Mar 2019

Curved roof draws attention at Club 2 Building

By Staff Writer

The Club 2 Building in Hazelwood, Pretoria, is set to become a landmark property in the city. The modern, industrial yet retro look and feel, combined with the striking curved roof, has made it a hotspot for local tenants. In 2015, Atterbury Properties appointed Hofman Architects to design a space that would accommodate a gym...
12 Mar 2019

Architectural applications for aluminium composite panels

By Staff Writer

Architects and designers use Aluminium Composite Panels (ACP) mainly as external cladding for façades of buildings and for signage. However, its uses and applications in commercial projects, buildings and houses are varied. Most shopping malls, high rise buildings, feature walls/entrances and shop signs make use of ACP. Interior applications include internal partition walls, lobby and...