specifile october 2011 Volume 42 No 10 SPECIFIER

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specifile october 2011
Volume 42 No 10

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october 2011 Volume 42 No. 10 Stretching the limits with structural steel

Publisher: Peter Green The Protea Court rooflight under construction at Sandton City, Johannesburg.

Editor: Leigh Darroll This year’s Steel by more than 8.5m. The Engineering with Cadcon, structure to be monitored
Awards, presented roof beams are at 30° and the erectors, Onpar continually. Twelve
Specifile Information Service by the Southern to each other, are made Steel Erection Works, the optical plumb points
News and Product Update: Louise Coetzee African Institute of Steel up of tapering plate enormity of the challenge were installed at the slab
Construction (SAISC) girders and are supported was equally evident level, which allowed the
Layout & Design: Leyland Reagon and announced on 15th internally on a reinforced The workshop had to perimeter gutter girders’
September, range from a concrete tower and be 100% sure that each position to be checked as
Production Controller: Rae Morrison railway station in Durban externally on a latticed and every dimension erection proceeded. They
to the steel headgear box girder. The boxed was correct – no mean also proved invaluable in
Advertising: Brenda Visser for a mining ventilation girder is supported on 12 feat when the tapering, fixing the structure in its
email: b [email protected] shaft in Gauteng, from a bifurcated column heads. curved girders, up to final correct position.
pedestrian bridge in Cape The judges noted further 27m long, had to be The setting of the
Circulation: Felicity Garbers Town to a King’s college that even the secondary assembled, welded and cladding support brackets
email: [email protected] in the North West, and tubular members checked to the required between the main
from the Athletes Village between the rafters are tolerance. roof structure and the
Johannesburg office: in Maputo to a skywalk in curved, “making every From the erectors’ aluminium rails had to be
Cnr Northern Parkway & Handel Road, Ormonde Ext 5 Johannesburg. single piece of steel its perspective: “Essentially done individually using
PO Box 8147, Johannesburg 2000 The overall winner, own masterpiece”. the entire roof structure manual survey means
Tel: +27 (0)11 835 2221; Fax: +27 (0)11 835 1943 however, is the unique The detailer, at detailing is floating in mid-air to ensure the accuracy
www.specifile.co.za rooflight structure of company 3D Struct, supported on twelve that was required by the
the new Protea Court said, “Looking at the perimeter columns and cladding contractor.
Printed by: which forms part of roof in true plan view, an offset internal core. The judges cited the
Tandym Print, Cape Town the design-changing you see perfect circles First and foremost superb cooperation
revamp of Sandton City. and when you look at there was the need among the steelwork
Send editorial contributions to: According to the judges, the ring girders on plan for absolute accuracy teams, the meticulous
The Editor, Specifier the unusual excellence of you see an ellipse. It was with the 1 468 cladding detailing, the accuracy
PO Box 8147, Johannesburg 2000 the Protea Court rooflight clear from the beginning support brackets. This of manufacture and trial
e-mail: [email protected] left them in no doubt as that this was going to be was critical. And the assembly in the yard
ISSN 007-344x to its worthiness of top challenging. Even when other challenges were before dispatch to site,
honours in the awards the input into the 3D numerous: the 11° plus the accuracy of
Infixion Media (Pty) Ltd programme. detailing package was slope; the handling of erection, all as factors
Reg No 1995 012 402 07 “In terms of excellence correct, how would one the long girders; the which ensured that
Directors: PG Green, GC Hughes (CEO), in the use of steelwork print out the drawings so temporary instability this most challenging
CG Lothian, RG Watling (Non-Executive) architecturally, structurally that the workshop team of the structure until it plan came together
and technically, there is could work from them? It was erected completely successfully.
www.imix.co.za no doubt that this project was an achievement just and tied permanently “It is a display of
can proudly take its place to get that right! to its concrete support excellence of the highest
Readers are prohibited from using the contact details among the many brilliant “The challenge of doing a walls; the very tight order in the use of
displayed in any advertisement or editorial within the winners of past Steel layout on a structure like timeline; and the fact that structural steel and in
pages of this publication to generate and/or distribute Awards,” the judges said. this is the fact that you most of the steelwork the skills that went into
unsolicited bulk emails or other forms of mass In a first for South are working in free three- was erected over the making this project and
marketing correspondence. Africa, the Protea Court dimensional space all the Christmas break.” is truly deserving as the
rooflight joins a number time. There is only one To ensure accuracy, a overall winner in Steel
Specifile weekly news of international projects fixed point and that was number of survey controls Awards 2011.”
– such as the water cube the centre of the lift shaft.” were installed before www.saisc.co.za
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which is kept inflated with workshop could fabricate Project Team
subscribers. compressed air. the structure – working to
Regarding the structure, a tolerance of just 2mm. Developer/Owner: Liberty Properties
the judges noted that in 3D Struct then sent its
plan it looks quite simple. model to the roofing Architect: MDS Architecture in
How difficult could it be company in the UK to do association with MMA
to construct the spokes the layout of the roofing Architects
of two wheels, each of extrusions and advise
ABC certified circulation different diameter, one the required positions for Structural Engineer: AKI (now part of Aurecon
average 4 543 per edition within the other, but the roofing connections. Group)
having different origins? These in turn had to
However, add a third be incorporated into Quantity Surveyor: MLC in association with
– vertical – dimension, the detail drawings – a Crane QS
angle the base of the total of 1 468 roofing
outer support circle, connections – and all Project Manager: GHC Bryden Project
and curve each of the the drawings had to be Management
spokes in elevation, and finally reworked so that
In this issue the structure becomes a the workshop could Main Contractor: Sandton City Joint
significant challenge. manufacture the brackets Venture: GLTA & WBHO
Roofing and cladding The outer circle is 44m in and place them perfectly
Environmental sustainability 9 diameter, in plan, and the in position. Steelwork Contractors: Tass Engineering,
15 whole structure slopes For the steelwork Cadcon
at 11°, which results in contractors, Tass
eaves’ heights that vary Detailer: 3D Struct

Erector: Onpar Steel Erection
Works

4 SPECIFIER october 2011 NEWS

COVER STORY Steel Awards 2011 – all the winners
In addition to the overall
Yet another factory expansion for Lux-A-Door winner, highlighted
Sustained strong in this month’s
demand in South Perspective, the winning
Africa and other projects in each of the
SADC (Southern different categories of
African Development Steel Awards 2011 reflect
Community) countries the outstanding quality
for the new-technology of the steel construction
range of Lux-A-Door industry in all its diversity.
automated, steel, Dr Hennie de Clercq,
sectional garage doors executive director of the
continues to outstrip Southern African Institute
supply – in spite of a of Steel Construction
recently completed (SAISC), said at the
doubling in production awards ceremony,
capacity. So much so “We congratulate the
that Duro Pressings winners and, at the same
has embarked on a time, emphasise the
further expansion Duro Pressings has seen continuing high demand for its Lux- exceptional quality of all The judges described Durban’s Moses Mabhida Station, winner
of the Lux-A-Door A-Door steel sectional garage doors, in South Africa as well the entries, which augurs in the Architecture Category, as inspirational. The use of self-
manufacturing line at as from other Southern African countries. so well for the future of weathering Cor-Ten steel defines the striking character of the
our industry.” building and resonates with Durban’s marine and industrial
its Alberton factory The popularity of the range of other affordable The Steel Awards, context.
complex. Lux-A-Door range has home construction hosted by the SAISC,
been further reinforced products which the with the Aveng Group as The Royal Bafokeng’s The All Africa Games
Executive director with the introduction Duro Pressings group the main sponsor, were Lebone II College in the Athletes Village in
Phillip Tobiansky says, of new automation is delivering across staged simultaneously in North West Province won Maputo won the Light
“The continuing growth technology that South Africa and into Johannesburg, Durban a commendation in the Steel Frame Building
in demand, which has incorporates frequency other Southern African and Cape Town on 15th Architecture category. Category.
been way beyond our hopping as well as code countries. The range September 2011.
expectations, reflects hopping, which makes includes steel and
a major shift in the the garage door opener aluminium windows The Moses Mabhida The Buitengracht The world’s tallest steel
garage door market one of the most secure and doors, steel roof Station in Durban is the Pedestrian Bridge in headgear at Gold Fields
from high-cost, high- products available. trusses, steel framing, winning project in the Cape Town is the winner South Deep Twinshaft
maintenance timber to Frequency hopping makes and modular housing Architecture Category. in the Bridge Category. Vent Shaft won the
new-generation steel it impossible for anyone units. Mining and Industrial
doors which provide a but the owner to open Category.
similar look to timber the garage door with an Duro Pressings
– by way of distinctive electronic remote device. was founded in The Saxon Hotel
patterned designs Johannesburg 56 years Skywalk, an elevated
walkway that winds
and wood grained “Apart from being ago and continues to through the heavily
finishes – but at more hard-pressed to meet grow. Metropolitan wooded grounds of
affordable prices.” demand from home Asset Managers and the Saxon Boutique
owners, developers and the Molash Group – Hotel in Sandhurst,
Lux-A-Door products builders in South Africa, a niche investment Johannesburg, won the
are manufactured by we are also exporting holding company – Tubular Steel Category.
Duro under licence Lux-A-Door products have strategic equity
to an international to Namibia, Malawi, holdings in the group. For additional information
principal and are Zambia, Zimbabwe and on all the Steel Awards
marketed at a Mozambique,” says Duro Pressings 2011 category winners
discount of up to 40% Tobiansky. T +27 (0)11 864 4333 and the respective project
teams, please visit: www.
compared with timber At the Lebone II College in the North West, which received a specifier.co.za
commendation in the Architecture Category, exposed steelwork
alternatives, Tobiansky These exports is widely used in different applications. The tensile canopy SAISC
adds. structure, which takes centre court, is designed without welded T +27 (0)11 726 6111
complement the wide connections, transmuting traditional weaving crafts with steel
technology.

Events 2011/2012 More Green Star SA buildings
The Green Building
World Architecture Festival Design Indaba 2012 Council of South • A urecon’s Tshwane These innovative certified
2-4 November 2011 29 February - 4 March 2012 Africa (GBCSA) has offices in the Lynnwood buildings set the standard
CCIB Cape Town International Convention announced three new Bridge Office Park with for commercial green
Barcelona, Spain Centre green buildings in the a 4 Star Green Star SA - buildings and there are
www.worldarchitecturefestival.com Cape Town country, certified under Office Design v1 rating. reportedly many more
the Green Star SA rating This is the second in the pipeline that have
Africa Electricity And Simulcast system. Aurecon building to submitted applications
15-17 Novermber 2011 University of Johannesburg Arts Centre The three latest buildings achieve a rating, with for Green Star SA
Gallagher Convention Centre Johannesburg to achieve their Green Aurecon’s Cape Town certification.
Midrand www.designindaba.com Star SA certification are: offices at Century City The GBCSA also recently
www.africaelectricity.com having recently received issued a call for public
Decorex Durban the first ever 5 Star and education buildings
BuildInt Tanzania 2011 21-25 March 2012 rating in SA. to be submitted as pilot
2-4 December 2011 International Convention Centre projects for its new
Diamond Jubilee Hall Durban Advertisers’ Index • 24 Richefond Circle in Green Star SA - Public
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania www.decorex.co.za Ridgeside, Umhlanga, & Education Buildings
www.growexh.com/buildintanz a.b.e......................... 6 with a 4 Star Green Star rating tool. The new pilot
Woodex for Africa Afripack....................14 SA - Office As Built v1 rating tool is due to be
3rd Kenya Building Materials 22-24 March 2012 CMA.........................13 rating. This building also released in pilot form at
Exhibition Gallagher Convention Centre Corobrik....................17 achieved a 4 Star Green the GBCSA Convention
2-5 December 2011 Midrand Domotex..................... 7 Star SA - Office Design and Exhibition at the end
Kenyatta International Convention www.woodexforafrica.com Duro Pressings..........OFC v1 rating. of October.
Centre Echo Floors................10 The new Green Star SA
(KICC) Decorex Cape Town Eco Insulation.............. 9 • N edbank Menlyn - Multi Unit Residential
Nairobi, Kenya 26-29 April 2012 Everite......................11 Maine Falcon Building v1 rating tool, which
www.kenyabuilding.com Cape Town International Convention Isover......................IFC in Pretoria, with a 4 Star has been tested and
Centre Mapei........................ 8 Green Star SA - Office developed over the past
Domotex 2012 Cape Town Murray & Roberts.........12 Design v1 rating. year, is also due to be
14-17 January 2012 www.decorex.co.za Sika.........................16 launched at the 2011
Hannover, Germany This brings the total convention.
www.domotex.de Interbuild 2012 number of certified green GBCSA
15-18 August 2012 buildings in South Africa T +27 (0)21 659 5990
Africa Energy Indaba Expo Centre, Nasrec to seven, two of these
21-23 February 2012 Johannesburg having achieved both
Sandton Convention Centre www.interbuild,co.za Office Design and Office
Johannesburg As Built ratings.
http://www.energyindaba.co.za/

NEWS SPECIFIER october 2011 5

New Master Builders site safety textbook High-rise rack building first in SA

Gauteng Master The first clad
Builders Association rack building
(GMBA) has locally designed,
published a new, engineered and
comprehensive textbook manufactured is shooting
on health and safety in up in Linbro Park,
the building industry. Johannesburg.

Applying Safe Work In work areas with high noise levels, hearing protection is an The Universal Storage Universal Storage Systems new clad rack warehouse for UTi
Practise in the Building important element of the total personal protective equipment Systems project was Pharma under construction.
Environment is published (PPE) kit that should be worn on building sites. commissioned by UTi
by GMBA and Clockwork Pharma in conjunction “In this newest structure,” building is already widely
Media and sponsored Safe Working Areas an opportunity for the with LGA Logistics Breytenbach explains, “all accepted and demand is
by The Dawn Group of and Access Equipment, group to demonstrate its Consultants and will uprights and beams are growing.
Companies. Excavations, Hazardous commitment to education be for the storage of made of pre-galvanised Universal, founded in
Lea Smith, past president Substances and Fire in the construction pharmaceuticals. When steel and they are 1994, operates locally
of GMBA and project Safety, First Aid, and HIV/ industry by increasing completed the building all newly developed and internationally.
director for the textbook, AIDS. awareness with regard will be 138m long, 45m products designed for the Breytenbach says, “We
says the Gauteng Master Levels 1 to 4 of Safety, to safety and raising the wide and 31.5m high clad rack system. offer a fully integrated
Builders Association is Health and Environmental level of training and skills and will hold more than “Working six days a approach to customers
dedicated to providing Practices (in accordance among existing and future 38 000 pallets. week, this is a seven- in any field that need
members and the with the South African contractors. Elaborating on the month project,” he says. to store and retrieve
construction industry as Qualifications Authority) The Dawn Group is a project, Universal’s Globally, clad rack materials efficiently.
a whole with support in are covered. “All efforts leading manufacturer and sales director, Jan buildings have come The materials or
finding ways to reduce have been made to distributor of hardware, Breytenbach, emphasises into their own because products may be of any
construction-related encompass all the sanitary ware, plumbing, that the warehouse must they offer optimal cubic nature, size, weight or
incidents. “In this new learning outcomes and kitchen, engineering meet the exceptionally volume storage space, format. Our service
manual, the manager, specific assessment and civil engineering stringent standards set they are relatively fast to encompasses concept
supervisor, health and criteria as prescribed by products. for storing medicines. erect and they are cost- design, feasibility studies,
safety representative, SAQA,” Smith adds. Copies of the textbook “Our relationship with UTi effective. The system product development and
artisan and general Sponsor, The Dawn are available from GMBA. Pharma dates back to the uses racking as the main engineering, validation
worker will find an easy- Group, says in its GMBA ‘90s when they traded as structure, with cladding testing, quality assured
to-use reference for daily foreword that the T +27 (0)11 805 6611 IHD and we supplied the sheets added for walls automated production,
use,” he says. textbook represents racking for the warehouse and roof. The structures project management,
Subjects dealt with in the in Linbro Park. In 2006 are easy to extend and installation, and after-
145-page illustrated book we were involved with thus offer the advantages sales service.”
include the Occupational a new warehouse in of adaptability and Universal Storage
Health and Safety Act, Longmeadow and with flexibility. Systems
Risk Assessment, their branches in Cape Although the UTi Pharma T +27 (0)21 793 1111
Personal Protective Town, Port Elizabeth building is notching up
Equipment, Electrical and and Durban. Over 21 several SA firsts, the
Tool Safety, Lifting and years we have come to concept of clad rack
Carrying, Safety Signs, understand fully that our
client has to service the
‘Show house’ demonstrates concrete in design storage needs of many
leading pharmaceutical
The recently companies while
opened Concreate ensuring that patients
show house in always get the original
Johannesburg offers quality medicine they
industry professionals need, when and where
and homeowners the they need it.
opportunity to see
and experience the Boosting empowerment in the building industry
various advantages of AfriSam has been
concrete and cement in accredited by the knowledge, skills, Framework and have
architectural and interior the National tools and facilities to drafted action plans to
design applications. Empowerment Rating become self-reliant improve our performance
Agency (NERA) as and sustainable. This on all aspects of those
Conceived as a one-stop The new Concreate show house demonstrates diverse a Level 2 BBBEE enables them to develop codes as we move
design environment, applications of concrete in design. (broad-based black small and medium-sized forward.
the show house brings economic empowerment) businesses, improve the “We are paying specific
together a number of stocks a number of concrete walls and contributor. quality of their own lives attention to developing
different concrete-related products that are facades; Chief executive officer and contribute towards skills in engineering
products and services. complementary to - Buddy Rhodes, an of AfriSam, Stephan uplifting the standard of disciplines where
Director Peter Norton, concrete design and American-based Olivier, says that this living in their communities. there are acute skills
says, “Concreate is manufacturing. These company that has is a demonstration of Becoming a Level 2 shortages and we place
an interactive hub. It include products from: developed a bone-white AfriSam’s commitment BBBEE contributor falls a high value on the
presents examples - W eber, a division of malleable concrete to being a responsible naturally within the ambit development of small,
of unique design mixture and mould corporate citizen, intent of this philosophy and is black-owned enterprises,
applications and the global construction system that can be used on contributing positively aligned with our corporate viewing partnership with
decorative finishes to materials company, to transform concrete to the country’s socio- policies.” them as critical to our
inspire architects and Saint-Gobain which into almost any shape; economic development. Olivier emphasises that way ahead. We plan to
interior designers as well offers an extensive - American Decorative “Two of our main it is not about attaining play a growing role in
as builders, contractors range of cementitious Concrete Supply, corporate values revolve the accreditation “at enterprise development
and their clients. wall coverings, self- another American- around ‘people’ and all costs”. “We believe in partnership with
He says, “Concrete is an levelling screed systems based company ‘planet’,” Olivier continues. it is the right thing to other companies and
extraordinary material and grano floor systems; that produces the “In obtaining BBBEE do and consider it a are constantly on the
which is practical, - Speedheat, the local internationally accreditation, we focused matter of principle. lookout for opportunities
expressive and has its floor heating company recognised Colour Juice substantial resources New momentum was where we can build up
own aesthetic attributes. showcasing the latest range of concrete stains on the ‘people’ element given to the process in promising small and
Concreate has been technology and trends and dyes which can since the company, its 2007 when we entered medium enterprises.”
established to dispel in concrete floor and be used to bring vivid performance and success into a landmark Black Olivier adds that
the myth, still accepted wall heating solutions; colour to concrete; are ultimately driven by Economic Empowerment customers will benefit
by many people, that - C obra, showcasing - Superb Flooring people. transaction which from AfriSam’s new Level
concrete is cold, grey and taps and fittings that Systems, a PMSA “The primary focus of changed our ownership 2 status by obtaining
ugly. We are showcasing complement the range company that distributes our Corporate Social structure and extended preferential procurement
to visitors the warmth and of concrete basins and the Swedish-made Responsibility Programme ownership to BBBEE points towards their own
colour that concrete can countertops at the show range of HTC floor is on education and groups and our BBBEE score cards when
bring to a home.” house; grinding and polishing conservation. Projects employees. purchasing supplies from
Through its brand - GHI, Grace Haven products locally. within this portfolio “Since then we have been AfriSam.
association, training Industries, a local Concreate aim to empower and focusing on developing AfriSam
and showroom (BATS) supplier of frameless T +27 (0)11 704 5557 equip communities with the various codes T +27 (0)11 670 5520
partnership, Concreate glass fittings that are listed in the Preferential
designed to enhance Procurement Policy

6 SPECIFIER october 2011 NEWS

New heat pump training for plumbing industry HVAC systems for new Botswana hospital

The Swiss Agency for Actom Mechanical
Development and Equipment has
Cooperation (SDC) signed an agreement
is contributing to a new with its main international
plumbing skills training technology principal, Fläkt
programme for the Woods, which sees the
installation of domestic local company appointed
hot water heat pumps in the sole agent in Southern
South Africa. Africa for Fläkt Woods’
world-class modular
The contribution has heating, ventilation and
been arranged by the air-conditioning (HVAC)
Institute of Plumbing systems.
of SA (IOPSA) and
the Plumbing Industry At the launch of the SDC heat pump initiative in Centurion (from Actom Mechanical The diagram shows a typical configuration of a Fläkt Woods
Registration Board left): Francois Droz, director of the SDC; Lea Smith, chairman Equipment has a HVAC system using modular air-handling units.
(PIRB). of PIRB; Helene Rask Gron (SDC consultant); and Heinrich longstanding association
Speaking at the function Maurer (Swiss Embassy). with Fläkt Woods of
in Centurion where the Europe relating to the
SDC aid was announced, IOPSA can now develop replacement and repair of use of its advanced The Fläkt Woods heat- and energy-efficient
Lea Smith, chairman qualifications, curricula domestic air source water fan technologies and modular air-handling and hygienic. They
of the PIRB and a and assessment methods heating pump systems” the manufacture and units, already well- feature an advanced
past president of the for the plumbing industry. has been adopted by the sale of its axial flow proven worldwide, offer energy-efficient heat
Gauteng Master Builders The partnership also SA Bureau of Standards. and centrifugal fans for significant advantages recovery system, use of
Association (GMBA), lays the foundation for Swiss Embassy industrial and mining over traditional HVAC direct-drive plug fans,
said the new initiative a further partnership representative, Heinrich ventilation applications. technologies. in preference to the
would greatly assist with the National Artisan Maurer, said the plumbing The new agreement is “The modular design conventional belt-driven
the plumbing industry’s Moderation Board or industry’s heat pump the first in which Actom means that the fans, and of electronically
training programme. trades test centres initiative could save South Mechanical Equipment components – consisting commutated motors,
“The contribution towards throughout the country African households up to has linked up with Fläkt of fan, filters, silencer, in preference to
heat pump installation which, in effect, means 65% of electricity usage. Woods in the field of humidifier and heat synchronous motors,
training by SDC will IOPSA now also has part “It has big potential due HVAC technology and recovery system – are to ensure more
address the testing and ownership of the trade to the fact that 300 000 equipment. self-contained, so that accurate and speedier
certification of individuals test. geysers have to be Nuno Pereira, product during the original responsiveness.
skilled in the heat pump “The PIRB registers replaced in South Africa manager, HVAC, at design and assembly “Eighty-five per cent
sector and lay the plumbers at all levels every year. Actom Mechanical phase the ready-made of the life-cycle cost of
foundation for testing and monitors plumbers’ “SDC is running a climate Equipment says, “The modules of the required an air-handling unit is
and certification of the work through the issuing change initiative in the agency agreement with capacity for a particular energy, so the gains
plumbing qualification of Plumbing Certificates building sector and the Fläkt Woods’ Climate application are selected offered by the Fläkt
across the board,” he of Compliance. Through new heat pump skills Control division, which and assembled quickly Woods system are
said. the National Regulator development project came into effect in and efficiently. The substantial,” Pereira
“As one of only two trades of Compulsory is an integral effort May this year, is for same applies to repair points out.
that have been granted Specifications the PIRB running parallel to similar their cutting-edge air and replacement of Actom Mechanical
a partnership with the will be entrenched in SA-Swiss initiatives handling units for HVAC components, with only Equipment and Fläkt
Quality Council for Trades the National Building related to solar water applications. The product the module requiring Woods’ Climate Control
and Occupations, IOPSA Regulations.” heaters and the training is manufactured and attention being dealt division have already
now has full ownership of As a result of the of building inspectors assembled in Sweden with and none of its landed their first local
the plumbing qualification plumbing industry’s in the building sector,” and, in terms of the companion components contract – for the supply
and all related initiative, a new national Maurer added. agreement, we provide having to be interfered of 60 air-handling
continuing professional standard, SANS 1352, PIRB the sales and marketing with,” Pereira explains. units for the University
skills development “The installation, T +27 (0)82 372 5894 services in the local The Fläkt Woods of Botswana’s new
programmes, such as maintenance, market, plus after-sales air-handling units are 450-bed Academic
the training for heat service support, including Hospital currently under
pump installation. spares, repairs and construction in Gaborone.
maintenance.” Delivery of the units will
start later this year to be
completed in February
2012.

The contract was
awarded by the joint
venture contractor:
Enviroware Construction
of Midrand, Gauteng,
and Pipework Services of
Botswana.

Paul Norton, chief
mechanical engineer of
the consulting engineers
on the project, Gaborone-
based North Atlantic
Engineering Consultants,
said, “We specified Fläkt
Woods air-handling units
as our design required a
tried-and-tested quality
product that would
combine high levels of
energy recovery in 100%
outdoor air systems,
which serve most areas
of the hospital. This
requirement is met by
the predominant use of
the innovative Econet
system.”

Actom Mechanical
Equipment
T +27 (0)11 871 6789

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Stainless steel door frames rigidity. Each frame is
for healthcare facilities supplied with lugs to
secure it into the wall and
Advanced Industrial with three stainless steel
Technology (Ai-Tec) hinges securely fixed with
manufactures a stainless steel screws.
range of stainless steel Macrotec tables are
door frames and tables constructed from 0.9mm
that meet the strict quality thick Grade 430 or 304
and hygiene standards stainless steel, with a
of South Africa’s National backing sheet of 1.6mm
Department of Health. thick galvanised plate.
The tables are 750mm
Arnold Retief, a director Ai-Tec manufactures a range wide and 915mm high,
of Ai-Tec, says, “Macrotec of stainless steel door frames and are available with
door frames are custom- and tables that meet the lengths of 2 250, 1 650
manufactured using high quality and hygiene standards and 1 050mm.
grade stainless steel and of the National Department of Ai-Tec specialises in the
are available in a milled, Health. design, manufacture,
polished or brushed brick walls. They are installation and
finish. Similarly, Ai-Tec’s manufactured from maintenance of an
stainless steel tables, 1.6mm thick Grade 304 extensive range of
also designed for hygienic stainless steel and are industrial and commercial
environments such as laser-cut and bent to form equipment, which
food manufacturing plants the required profile. The includes heat generation,
and the healthcare sector, door frames have mitred waste management
are manufactured from corners that are fully and energy production
high grade materials welded to a perfect finish products. Ai-Tec also
for extra strength and and tie bars at the base offers kitchen and laundry
durability. The tables are welded to ensure equipment to factories,
incorporate a sound- the mines, hospitals and
deadening compound that the commercial sector.
is spread evenly between Ai-Tec
the surfaces to reduce T +27 (0)861 248 320
noise levels.”
Macrotec doors are
supplied as double
or single rebate for
one-brick or half-

New website for tiles and tiling contracts

Tile Africa Contracts
recently launched its
new website to keep
the industry informed
about the company’s
latest product offerings
and recent projects for
which it has supplied tiles
and bathroom ware.

Tile Africa Contracts Because
provides building tBrecnadussme atter
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Craig Irvine, national One of the projects featured on the Contracts Showcase page of
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New pourable adhesive for large-format tiles
TAL has introduced
a pourable, rapid- and on surfaces where Botha, inland sales formats but is especially to crack when the
setting, flexible, movement is expected. manager at TAL, says, suitable for fixing large- slightest pressure is
Grouting can start four “We are constantly format ceramic, porcelain, applied. “Larger tiles
thick-bed adhesive, hours after tiling, which developing new products granite, natural stone and and specialist tiles
especially developed for shortens the installation to cater for the demands dark-coloured marble can cost more than a
fixing large-format tiles on time and results in faster of the tile industry and tiles in high-traffic flooring thousand rand each, so
interior and exterior floors. project turnaround and we identified the need for applications. this product is ideal to
reduced labour costs. a rapid-setting pourable Working with TAL minimise wastage and
The adhesive enables and flexible adhesive to Pourable Adhesive also save money,” Botha says.
faster and easier bedding There is a trend save contractors time minimises the number TAL offers a 10-year
of floor tiles and the towards larger format on-site.” of tile breakages as warranty on any tiling
rapid-setting, flexible tiles which are being the consistency of the installation, provided a
formulation means specified more often for TAL Pourable Adhesive is adhesive eliminates Materials and Methods
that no latex additive is shopping centres and a high-strength, cement- the creation of voids specification is issued
required for installations upmarket commercial based adhesive which which can cause tiles by TAL for the project,
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Mapelastic Foundation TAL Pourable Adhesive has
been specially formulated
for faster, easier bedding of
large-format tiles.
TAL products are used
in strict accordance with
the specification and the
installation is undertaken
by a TAL registered tiler
and monitored by TAL.

TAL
T +27 (0)869 000 825

Concrete
kerbing for
new roadways

Application Almost 20km of
Technicrete concrete
kerbing are being
installed to line the
network of roads for one
Two-component elastic of Johannesburg’s latest
residential developments,
cemetitious membrane for Protea Glen near Soweto,
which will provide homes
waterproofing concrete for thousands of new
owners.
surfaces subject to both
positive and negative Protea Glen comprises
C more than 5 000 free-

M standing houses. When
completed later this year

water pressureY it will house some 20 000
CM people. About half of the
homes have already been
MY completed and most of
CY • Waterproofing underground car–parks, these have been sold.

CMY cellars, sunken swimming pools and lift Construction of the roads
K wells against the counter pressure of has been under way for
water the past eight months.
Road construction
• Highly flexible and remains stable under contractor, Roadcrete
all environmental conditions Africa, moved onto the
site after the installation
• When mixed, it is highly thixotropic, which of services and storm-
water drainage, and the
reduces waste to a minimum during construction of houses
application with a roller quickly followed.
• Completely waterproof against negative

pressure of up to 1,5 atm Two sizes of Technicrete

precast mountable kerbs
were specified in the
construction of tarred
main routes and access
roads – the 8B 300 by
175 by 75mm kerb and
the 8C 300 by 200 by
100mm kerb. Technicrete
manufactures six different
precast kerbs and edge
restraint designs.

Contact us: www.mapei.co.za Roadcrete Africa
+27 11 552 8476 or [email protected] ADHESIVES • SEALANTS • CHEMICAL PRODUCTS FOR BUILDING quantity surveyor Zack
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quality and delivery from
Technicrete was first rate.”
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roofing and cladding SPECIFIER october 2011 9

Colour-coated fibre-cement roof sheeting aHeat insulation and waterproofing in one
.b.e Construction
Everite Building Chemicals’
Products has added new abeproof
a new in-house thermoshield heat
finished paint and surface insulating, shielding and
coating system to its S7 waterproofing coating is
Bigsix roofing sheet plant the ideal treatment for
at its Kliprivier facility roofs and walls ahead of
south of Johannesburg. the approaching hot, wet
The new equipment was summers for most parts
brought into operation of South Africa.
earlier this year and
the new colour surface abeproof thermoshield is
coated Nutec Bigsix roof a cost-effective water-
sheeting has been well based coating that
received in the market. incorporates advanced
insulation technology
The German colour A primed Bigsix roof sheet passes through the final coating to reduce the interior
surface coating stage at the Everite production facility in Kliprivier. temperature of buildings
system, internationally while, simultaneously,
acknowledged as friendly: Controlled to process about serving as a
among the best in the factory application limits 1 000 sheets per shift. waterproofing coating.
world specifically for environmental impact The entire production
fibre-cement, provides compared to on-site operation provides a a.b.e strategic product Steel roofing can generate high heat loads in buildings. a.b.e’s
a high-quality finish. application. seamless throughput of manager, Mike new abeproof thermoshield can limit the interior build-up of
The main characteristic Over and above the Bigsix roofing sheets – Armstrong, says abeproof heat as well as serving as a waterproofing agent.
of this treatment is the aesthetic appeal the from manufacture in their thermoshield is specially
long-lasting, uniform, surface coating provides to natural grey colour ready formulated with fine “abeproof thermoshield abeproof acrylic, matryx
smooth, matt surface that Nutec Bigsix roof sheeting, for use, or to the new spherical particles can be applied to K11, and duraproof
it delivers – a sought-after it is also highly durable surface coating plant – all that minimise surface substrates such as dekflex.
finish for any roof. and weather resistant. under one roof. temperatures on roofs concrete, aluminium,
Significant features and It can withstand the The two-coat surface and walls by re-emitting steel, fibre cement a.b.e will manufacture
benefits of the coating harshest of African climate coating process starts most of the radiant heat sheets, masonry, brick this range of low VOC
system include: conditions – from freezing with the application energy away before it and wood. The product waterproofing products
- Cost savings: temperatures to extreme of an acrylic water- can penetrate a building. also has anti-mould and locally based on
heat, high UV levels and based primer to the roof “This lowers the interior anti-fungal properties,” technology with proven
factory coating costs prolonged exposure to wet sheets which are then temperature and reduces Armstrong adds. global applications
significantly less than conditions. conveyor-fed through a energy costs for cooling sourced from within the
on-site application; Nutec Bigsix roofing first stage heating and the building. The product abeproof thermoshield Materis Group.
- Quality: factory coating supplied in its natural drying process before is ideal for roofs and is one of seven new,
eliminates lap marks, colour is still a popular being sent through a walls in commercial and environmentally-friendly a.b.e is part of the Chryso
streaking and overspray; choice among specifiers, continuous flow of paint. residential buildings. It is waterproofing products SA Group which, in turn,
- No weather delays: developers and The sheets then travel effective even with dark recently launched in is part of the Materis
Potential delays in end-users. However, through a second oven colours,” he says. South Africa by a.b.e Group which has its head
on-site painting due the new colour surface where they are heat- It has a thermal Construction Chemicals. office in France.
to bad weather are coated product offers an sealed. conductivity of 0.09W/ The other products are
eliminated; attractive alternative at a Everite Building Products m²K, a heat reflectance abeproof acrylic primer, a.b.e Construction
- Paint performance: minimal premium. T +27 (0)11 439 4400 of more than 99%, and an abeproof anti-root, Chemicals
Coating adhesion is emittance value of more abeproof PU Eco, T +27 (0)11 306 9000
significantly improved The new surface coating than 0.88.
compared to on-site plant has the capacity
application;
- Environmentally

SA cladding for London Underground station Reading, Berkshire. Over elements we supplied been installed at various
more than four decades had to be consistent with stations of the London
South African SAS has evolved as a the original design. This Underground and Irish Rail
company Jet world leader in metal called for adherence to and at Singapore Land
Park-based Vitrex ceilings and architectural the original systems, panel Transport Authority facilities.
continues its exports of metalwork products. The sizing and configuration, The surface finish of
Vitraclad architectural company was involved panel construction Vitraclad enamelled
cladding to the United in the procurement and elements such as cores steel panels offers a
Kingdom and recently installation of the cladding and protecting edge tape, number of advantages
saw the completion when the station was and colour. such as colour fastness;
of another London originally built in 1990. “The Vitraclad panel resistance to corrosion,
Underground contract. “Vitrex developed two installation at the station abrasion, vandalism,
special tones of grey, included ceiling panels, wall chemicals, fire, heat,
Cristian Cottino, sales Vitraclad vitreous enamelled steel cladding installed at SAS Light Grey and cladding panels, column and thermal shock;
and marketing director London’s City Thameslink station. SAS Dark Grey, for cladding panels, panels with easy cleaning; and low
at Vitrex, says the order the contract and also bullnose returns, as well as maintenance. The panels
for 350m² of vitreous station is being extended David Shepherd of Vitrex supplied panels in the ceiling trims, door reveals, can also be recycled.
enamelled cladding was and refurbished as Europe and Middle East standard Pure White cornices and skirting,” he Vitrex
for installation at the City London prepares to host secured the order which colour,” says Cottino. adds. T +27 (0)11 826 6057
Thameslink underground the summer Olympic was placed by SAS “Because the new work Vitraclad panels have been
station, located Games in 2012. International, based in is an extension of existing widely exported for many
between Blackfriars cladding, the Vitraclad years. The cladding has
and Farringdon on the
Thameslink route. The

10 SPECIFIER october 2011 roofing and cladding

Choose roof insulation wisely EPS wall panels for Soweto Theatre
The 2009 agreement Ikhaya Futurehouse
that saw Nersa Systems recently Ikhaya Futurehouse lightweight EPS wall panels will provide
granting Eskom a completed the effective thermal and sound insulation at the new Soweto
25% per annum tariff installation of thermal Theatre, seen here under construction.
increase over three and sound insulating wall
years points to a further Eco-Insulation, made from recycled cellulose fibre, is a highly panels at the new Soweto
electricity price hike in effective insulating material. Theatre in Jabulani,
2012, following the first Soweto.
two steep increases Eco-Insulation is a highly focus solely on the “The Futurehouse wall requirements for the and sound insulation
already implemented. effective insulating Eco-Insulation brand. panel system comprises project, local labour from properties. With an
This makes it clear for material made from “The sound-insulating high tensile galvanised the Soweto community expanded polystyrene
specifiers and building recycled cellulose fibre. It benefits of the product steel mesh encasing was recruited and after core that absorbs sound
owners that it is time to is SABS approved and is are also significant,” says lightweight expanded attending a short training and reinforced plaster
implement energy saving. fire rated “No Spread of Homan. “This is often an polystyrene (EPS). It was programme on the that reflects noise, the
The inclusion of passive Flame” for use in ceilings important consideration used for the cladding Futurehouse system, the wall panels will prevent
energy efficiency and cavity walls. It offers in hotels, retail outlets of internal and external team managed very well, sound transfer into and
measures in new building among the most efficient and other applications walls of the curved east despite the complexity of out of the building.
projects and retrofits is coverage in insulation where levels of noise and west wings of the the building.” Another important
a clear starting point for materials: pumped into need to be controlled new theatre,” says Craig The high-strength advantage of this
all developers thinking place it spreads to cover and sound absorption Paton-Ash of Ikhaya Futurehouse panels – lightweight system is that
sustainability – as early every nook and cranny is required for effective Futurehouse Systems. some with a length of the finished walls have
as during the planning above the ceiling – and indoor acoustics.” “The project was six metres in one piece the feel and appearance
and design process for it can be installed even By placing Eco-Insulation challenging because the – have good thermal of concrete or plastered
interior environment in flat roofs which are cellulose fibre ceiling walls are curved both brick structures. The
controls. otherwise inaccessible to insulation in the roof, the horizontally and vertically panels provide protection
“In addition, government work teams. building owner reduces and are up to nine against weather and
and developers need Eco-Insulation provides energy consumption for metres high in places. moisture penetration
to think about energy an insulation solution mechanical heating or Futurehouse panels for the theatre and a
efficiency in low cost for every climatic zone cooling substantially. were fixed to a curved two-hour fire rating for the
housing,” says Cecil in South Africa, in “You are also helping steel support framework stairwells.
Homan, founder of accordance with the to recycle or up-cycle and smooth plastered
Eco-Insulation. “The industry association a stream of paper on the visible sides.
fitting of solar geysers in guidelines. waste, turning it into On the opposing sides,
many low cost housing The company offers a an upgraded insulation the panels were rough
projects is an admirable professional, turnkey product,” says Homan. plastered, as they will be
move, but true energy service and installations Eco-Insulation covered by a decorative
efficiency in low cost are carried out by T +27 (0)21 555 3667 cladding.
housing will only be trained installers who “Apart from the cost
effective where the roof is efficiency of the system
fitted with a ceiling that is compared to conventional
insulated too,” he says. brickwork, one of
Eco-Insulation has been the benefits of using
installing additional Futurehouse panels is
manufacturing lines at the speed with which they
its factory in Montague can be installed,” says
Gardens, Cape Town, in Paton-Ash.
order to meet the growing “For the Soweto Theatre,
market demand for its in line with the BEE
Eco-Insulation product.

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Round and rectangular
window openings were
cut into the panels
according to exact size
specifications. Electrical
and plumbing conduiting
is run behind the wire
mesh without any need
for angle grinding. The
system is then finished
with 20 to 25mm of
conventional plaster
which, in this case, was
spray-applied to speed
up the building process.

The Ikhaya Futurehouse
walling system has been
designed to improve
building comfort, enhance
structural performance
and reduce energy
required for heating and
cooling significantly, in
commercial, industrial,
institutional and
residential buildings.

Ikhaya Futurehouse
Systems
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12 SPECIFIER october 2011 roofing and cladding

A cool roof eight years on
Since its
commissioning in for continuing growth, modern version of this by reducing the need for
2003, the Cape Town attracting more visitors roofing material is Clean mechanical cooling.
International Convention annually. Colorbond™ steel. BlueScope Steel
Centre (CTICC) has BlueScope Steel’s Inspections of the CTICC Southern Africa,
proven to be one of the Colorbond® steel roofing roof show that the supplier of the roofing
most popular business was originally selected for brilliant white Colorbond material, is proud of its
facilities in the Mother the roof of the convention steel installed originally association with the
City and has shown great centre and it continues to remains today largely CTICC. General manager
year-on-year growth. perform well some eight un-faded and free of Wayne Miller says
During 2009/2010, the years on. corrosion. Its paint that Clean Colorbond
CTICC hosted some Suitable for use in humid, system still reflects a steel maintains the
533 events, including windy and salt-laden substantial quantity key attributes of the
the official draw for the marine environments up of inbound sunlight original Colorbond
2010 Soccer World Cup. to a range of 400m from – helping to keep the steel. It provides high
With a major upgrade the water’s edge, like that convention centre and resistance to fading,
on the cards soon, the in Cape Town and the its visitors cooler inside high gloss retention,
convention centre is set Cape Town harbour, the and lowering the carbon high infrared relectivity
footprint of the building and the superior

ROOFTILES & MASONRY The roof of the Cape Town
International Convention
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Our range of masonry products and rooftiles are ideal for your needs “This is lightweight steel
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“BlueScope Steel has
placed great emphasis
on sustainability – as
demonstrated by the
information campaign
we have recently
launched to architects,
developers and building
professionals. This
is backed by working
products that provide
extremely long life in
service. Isn’t that what
sustainability is all
about?” he asks.
This approach is in
parallel with that of the
CTICC. Chief executive
officer, Rashid Toefy
says in the 2009/2010
annual report, “It is my
belief that sustainability
can no longer be a
secondary consideration
for any business wishing
to remain successful or,
indeed, viable for any
length of time. For this
reason, sustainability is
not considered a part
of the future success of
the CTICC; (rather) it is
integral to that success.”
“BlueScope Steel backs
its sustainability claims
with a highly effective
product warranty against
perforation,” says
Miller. Specifiers and
contractors are urged to
contact the company’s
office to obtain advice
and register their projects
before works begin. “On
site, always check you
are installing the original
branded Clean Colorbond
steel or Zincalume steel.”
BlueScope Steel
Southern Africa
T +27 (0)21 442 5420

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roofing and cladding 13SPECIFIER october 2011

Natural stone from quarry to cladding New supplier of steel roofing
JSE-listed steel
Franco D’Agnolo, processor and the company’s plans housing roofing kits –
founder and director supplier, BSi Steel, for expansion into the which are made up of
of Marble Classic in established a dedicated structural steel industry.” lipped channel, cranked
Isando, has worked with roofing division in May Havenga says that BSi wide-span roof sheets,
marble and other stone last year, based at Steel has invested more 4mm galvanised wire and
since he was 18 years the company’s central than R28 million in the fasteners. The company
old. He now controls one steel processing and roofing division to ensure is currently supplying
of the biggest groups of distribution centre in that it can produce the roofing kits to contractors
companies in the natural Kliprivier, Midvaal. highest quality products, who have been
stone market in southern The BSi Steel Group has compliant with ISO awarded tenders for the
Africa. seen strong growth over 9001:2000 quality control construction of more than
the past year and Alan standards. 13 000 low-cost homes in
Since it was established Marble Classic has supplied natural stone cladding to many Havenga, manager of The roofing division the Free State.
in 1992, Marble Classic high profile projects including the new Zurich Insurance the roofing division says, has already grown The roofing division supplies
has been a member building in Johannesburg. “Roofing is an important significantly and Havenga IBR, wide-span IBR and
of the Gauteng Master aspect of the steel industry. is confident that BSi Steel corrugated steel roofing in
Builders Association Creating this division is will continue to increase various grades of steel.
(GMBA). The company a logical step forward its market share with BSi Steel
specialises in natural for BSi Steel, to support the supply of low-cost T +27 (0)11 861 7617
stone in general and is
involved in quarrying,
processing the stone into
slabs, cutting to size, and
installation.

Marble Classic processes “I used to live in a tin shack.
granite from South Africa, My new house made of concrete
Zimbabwe and Namibia
at between 1 000 and blocks and roof tiles is strong
1 200m³ a month – in and provides protection
slabs, this equates to from the elements.”
about 30 000m² a month
– plus a smaller amount – Thuli Majola
of marble and other
stone. The company also
produces granite and
marble tiles.
D’Agnolo says the company
imports some natural
stone to meet demand at
its distribution outlets in
Johannesburg, Cape Town,
Port Elizabeth and Durban.
In addition, it exports local
stone worldwide, mainly to
Europe, the Middle East
and, more recently, the
USA.

Marble Classic takes
pride in numerous
projects for which it has
supplied products. These
include natural stone
cladding for external
and internal applications
at most of Sun City,
almost all the Investec
Bank buildings in South
Africa, and casinos such
as Grand West in Cape
Town, Sibaya, north of
Durban, and Silver Star in
Krugersdorp.

“One project we are
particularly proud of is
the Zurich Insurance
building in downtown
Johannesburg,” says
D’Agnolo. “There is
complicated external
sandstone cladding on
a section of the building
which is designed to
resemble a boat. We
did our own design and
development, supply
and installation as a
complete turnkey project,
using excellent South
African sandstone from
Naboomspruit.”

D’Agnolo says, “Marble QUALITY CAST IN CONCRETE
Classic has been
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14 SPECIFIER october 2011 roofing and cladding

Insulation to meet new SANS energy-efficiency requirements
Buildings account
for about 40% of all In terms of the updated news for the environment Isover’s Aerolite is supplied in various thicknesses to meet and better the ceiling insulation
energy consumed NBR, thermal insulation and will help all of us requirements for buildings in each climatic zone, in line with SANS 10400-XA.
in South Africa and their must be included save electricity.
potential to save energy in the design of all The National Standard including: orientation ceilings. In each of the humidity variations, the
is huge. new buildings. This, SANS 10400 (the of the building, floors, country’s six climatic regulations stipulate
The National Building in combination with building code) covers fenestration, external zones, defined according minimum R-value
Regulations (NBR) other energy-saving different aspects of walls and roofs and to temperature and requirements for external
have been updated to requirements relating the construction and walls, roofs and ceilings
include Part X, which to the design and finishing of buildings and – the R-value being
addresses environmental construction of buildings, sets out the minimum the measure of a given
sustainability, and Part will make it possible standards that ensure the material’s or combination
XA, which establishes to save up to 78% of health and safety of the of materials’ capacity to
requirements for a building’s energy occupants in buildings. resist the transfer of heat.
energy efficiency in consumption – for space SANS 10400-XA
new buildings and will heating, cooling and hot deals with the energy
come into effect from 10 water services. efficiency requirements
November 2011. The application of this of the building envelope,
new legislation is good

Leader in Roof Insulation The installation of
insulation material of the
appropriate thickness and
R-value, according to the
climatic zone in which
a building is located,
will protect the building
against heat and cold and
so help to save electricity.

1900 SANS 10400-XA also
deals with energy
efficiency in hot water
supply systems and
requires that a minimum
of 50% of the annual
average heating
requirement for hot
water must be provided
by means other than
electric resistance
heating (conventional
geyser) or fossil fuels.
Options include: solar
heating, heat pumps,
geothermal heat,
renewable combustible
fuel, and heat recovery
from alternative systems
and processes. It further
requires that all exposed
hot water pipes with an
80mm diameter must be
insulated with material
providing a minimum
R-value of 1.00.

Sisalation® aluminium foil roof insulation has been a leader in the insulation market for Insulation is often
over 3 decades. It was the first roof insulation to obtain the SABS stamp of approval and considered a luxury
the first to incorporate a fully approved fire retardant into its products. and overlooked in home
building, yet its primary
Constantly looking at the bigger picture, Sisalation® has put all the pieces in place. We’re purpose is to save energy
still on a roll and as cutting edge as ever. and improve the home’s
comfort. To insulate the
Temperature Control Vapour Barrier Dustproof ceiling and geyser system
Cool summers. Warm winters. Prevents moisture penetration. Reduces allergens in the air. properly in a typical home
costs less than 1% of
Fire Retardant Environmentally-friendly Energy Efficient total per square metre
SABS B/B1/2/HV classification. Reduces greenhouse gas emissions. Reduces electricity bills. building costs, yet it will
save money over the
Don’t build without it! lifespan of the home.
A home without ceiling
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and gains up to 35% of its
heat through the ceiling.
This can be reduced
dramatically by installing
insulation of the correct
thickness.
Think Pink Aerolite from
Isover is a thermal and
acoustic ceiling insulation
material that reduces
the amount of energy
required (for mechanical
heating and cooling) to
maintain a comfortable
living environment and
it offers a payback in
less than two years,
with continued savings
thereafter.

environmental sustainability 15SPECIFIER october 2011

Aerolite is produced from Treated timber for transfrontier park buildings
a combination of naturally Two building projects
occurring minerals such in the Ponta do Ouro The Peace Parks We were 30kms from Work in progress on one of the timber frame buildings in
as silica sand, which is a Marine Reserve Foundation needed new the main gate and the Mozambique.
sustainable resource, and and the Maputo Special offices, a laboratory site was only accessible
up to 80% recycled glass, Reserve demonstrate and accommodation with 4x4 vehicles. Bricks manufacture easier and This factor, together with
making this glasswool that where environmental for rangers at Ponta do and mortar would have quicker. the use of a small team
environmentally friendly protection is paramount, Ouro and in the Maputo needed a lot of trucks, “Another design and tight supervision,
and non-combustible. the terrain is difficult, Special Reserve the water for construction, consideration was ensured the impact on
It also offers excellent resources are limited and requirement was for more time and a much the high rainfall and the environment was
sound absorption time is of the essence, rangers’ dormitories, bigger budget. temperatures so typical kept low. In addition
properties and is easy to treated timber is the only a kitchen and ablution “The design was the of the Mozambiquan construction of the panels
install. practical construction facilities. The architects same as for Ponta coast. To shield the walls was done off-site where
Aerolite is supplied in material. and consultants decided do Ouro but here the against solar heat gain, storage space and power
various thicknesses This is the view of that timber frame structures had to be a wide roof overhang were available.”
to meet the ceiling Gerard Busse, marketing structures would be most built with CCA-treated was provided. Natural
insulation requirements manager of Arch appropriate. South African pine. cross-ventilation was “Correctly specified
for buildings in each Wood Protection which The project team included This was also used for also essential and wide treated timber was
climatic zone, in line with is committed to the architect Neil Crafford the floors and for the covered patios were critically important in this
SANS 10400-XA. interests of the timber of Crafford & Crafford; ablution building. We provided on the western project and Tanalith CCA
For hot water supply sector and the effective project manager Louis prefabricated everything sides of the buildings once again proved to be
systems, Isover supplies use of treated timber in van der Merwe of Ikama; and sent it to a storage to shield the walls from the correct product for the
a Geyser Insulation Southern Africa. Cape Town-based facility at the main gate of the setting western sun task,” Busse concludes.
Pack and a Geyser Pipe The Ponta do Ouro contractors Timber Frame the reserve. and provide external
Insulation Pack. Marine Reserve and the Technology headed up by “We completed both circulation. Arch Wood Protection SA
A geyser consumes Maputo Special Reserve Andre Serfontein and son, structures within the “Except in the rangers’ T +27 (0)39 315 8406
35% of the average form part of the Peace also Andre; and timber timeframe which was dormitory, treated timber
household’s electricity. Parks Foundation’s larger suppliers Kusel Saw just 30 days. It required pole foundations were
Electricity savings Lubombo Transfrontier Mill (sawn timber) and the construction crew used for the buildings.
achieved by insulating Conservation and Harding Treated Timber to camp on the site and
the hot water system can Resource Area which (eucalyptus poles). we used a generator Water-saving taps and fittings
vary depending on the extends from South Both Kusel and Harding for power and water Cobra Watertech’s
length of pipes insulated, Africa to Swaziland and are based in KwaZulu- but we did it – and with ability to understand and Coetzee’s Johan
geyser thermostat setting Mozambique. Natal and both are minimal impact on the and respond to Sadie, and developer
and hot water usage. Ponta do Ouro is a World longstanding customers environment” he adds. the specific needs of Steve Cloete from
Isover’s Geyser Pipe Heritage status area of Arch Wood Protection “In designing the facilities architects, developers Rabie Properties, on
Insulation Pack consists and the first transfrontier which supplied the a modular footprint was and their clients was once the technical aspects of
of six one-metre marine protected area Tanalith CCA specified as used for a number of again highlighted in a how the products should
glasswool snap-on in Africa, covering the protective treatment reasons. Firstly, the client recent Cape Town project be installed, especially
pipes which are nearly 20kms of the for the timber that was may develop additional where Cobra products the electronic products,
non-combustible and Mozambiquan coastline. used in the buildings. accommodation for were specified. and the back-up options
achieve an R-value of The Maputo Wildlife Tanalith CCA protects rangers on another available to them.”
1.00, as required by Reserve covers 77 000ha timber against insect property at Ponta do
SANS 10400-XA. By in the transfrontier attack and the kind of Ouro and could then
insulating the hot water conservation area and weathering it would use this same modular
pipes you can save up to focuses on conserving have to endure in the format. Secondly, a
37% of the energy used biodiversity and regional Mozambiquan climate. modular design is
by the geyser system, peace and stability while Andre Serfontein ideal for timber frame
achieving a payback also developing human says, “For the two construction as the
within six months. resources and sustaining accommodation buildings number of different wall
Isover’s Geyser Insulation economic development. for rangers in the Maputo panels is minimised
Pack consists of a flexible Special Reserve, an all and roof trusses are
foil-faced glasswool timber decision was easy. simplified, making
insulation blanket, tape
and five one-metre Official ‘green’ listing for gypsum plasterboard
snap-on pipes which Lafarge Gypsum
are non-combustible South Africa assessed in terms of their is fully recyclable and can The construction of The products installed
and exceed the R-value recently announced lifecycle impacts and be crushed to produce a new regional office included Cobratron
requirements set out in the official listing of sustainable development. new plasterboard. Fifty at Century City for touch-free electronic
SANS 10400-XA. By Lafarge Plasterboard on It has a base of more percent of gypsum is global engineering, control, single-
insulating the geyser and ecospecifier South Africa. than 1 300 eco-products, sourced from recycled management and temperature pillar taps
pipes you can save up to In addition to Lafarge’s eco-materials, by-products and the specialist technical fitted with 5 litres per
58% of the energy used technical fire-check and technologies and resource can be used in services group, Aurecon, minute water-saving
by the geyser system, moisture-check boards, resources and continues agricultural applications saw a wide range of restrictors and a
achieving a payback, the range of 6.4mm, to grow. The ecospecifier as an additive to restore Cobra products being Cobra mains-powered
similarly, within six 12mm and 15mm Lafarge website enables building soil quality and balance. installed to meet specific 3-channel transformer.
months. Plasterboards have been professionals, architects, Croze says Lafarge has technical requirements. The bathrooms with
Isover labelled ‘green’. designers and specifiers developed the quality The 7 000m², four-storey, shower facilities were
T +27 (0)12 657 2800 According to Jean-Paul – as well as homeowners of its plasterboards to a Aurecon building is the equipped with Duras
Croze, managing director – to shortcut their search level where it can offer first building in South counter-top basins and
To advertise in of Lafarge Gypsum for eco-friendly and a superior product that Africa to be awarded a undertile single lever
Specifier South Africa, the key healthy building materials is much lighter than 5-star Green Star SA - mixers, Taryn bath and
contact focus for the company is by going to a single site. competitive products. Office Design v1 rating shower mixers, and
to create a sustainable ecospecifier aims to “This puts our products by the Green Building Varella shower roses
Brenda Visser environmental footprint provide an independent, ahead in terms of Council of South Africa fitted with 6 litres per
on by producing products unbiased, third party environmental advantages (GBCSA). For Cobra, as minute restrictors. In the
profiled for the future assessment using and sustainable a supplier to the project, kitchens the Gala single-
+27 (0)11 using the most advanced known South African and development: using less it was important that it lever kitchen sink mixers
835 2221 technology. international standards, raw material and less understood exactly how feature aerated swivel
brenda.visser@ “We want to provide independent test data, energy to produce and projects are rated by the outlets and 5 litres per
infixion.co.za solutions as close research and expert requiring less fuel to council. minute restrictors.
to specification opinion. When a product transport because more “Having completed the “These products match
requirements as possible is evaluated, it must square metres can be commercial version the building’s ‘green
to allow architects exhibit one or more eco carried on one truck.” of the Green Star SA principles’ and met
and interior designers and health preferable Through its global certification process our requirements,”
the flexibility to adapt characteristics compared initiative, Efficient in order to gain insight says project manager,
design concepts without to other products in its Building with Lafarge, the into rated buildings Steve Cloete of Rabie
compromising the category. company is exploring, definitely assisted us in Properties.
environment.” Gypsum is the core developing and proposing being able to offer the Cobra Watertech
ecospecifier is the material of Lafarge solutions that will promote correct products for this T +27 (0)861 21 21 21
leading global source Plasterboard, which uses intelligent and efficient project,” says Cobra’s
of information on green much less energy in the building systems and Robert van Coller. “We
products that have been building process than sustainable development. were also able to advise
some more traditional Lafarge Gypsum SA the architect, Maas
construction methods. It T +27 (0)11 657 0000

16 SPECIFIER october 2011 environmental sustainability

What ‘green’ means for clay bricks
Corobrik managing
director, Dirk Meyer, What is Corobrik doing in quarrying operations the “same” brick product If one looks at the cost of Dirk Meyer, managing
answers some the greening space? to ensure future of less material yet with natural gas, it is higher director of Corobrik.
‘green’ questions. As a business, we have rehabilitation liabilities equal or more product than for other firing fuels. widely as a firing fuel
What is classified as a been addressing green or are kept to a minimum; attributes and with So, if one just looked at has enabled Corobrik,
green material? environmental issues for - Environmental lower greenhouse gas the fuel element of the in the face of an
‘Green’ in building many years. Management Plans for emissions. production process it has increasingly discerning,
material terms is relative, As with all businesses, each quarry that provide Sustainability – how does the propensity to make the environmentally sensitive
with greenness being global warming and for final rehabilitation Corobrik contribute to products uncompetitive and market, to achieve its
referenced from two the prevailing debate and re-use as farmland, this factor? might have been discarded objective to bring to the
perspectives: on solutions to global a nature reserve Quite simply Corobrik as an option. South African market
- Whether the building warming have raised around a pollution- embraces a future However, when one bricks of the highest
the ante for better free dam, recreational that is environmentally considers the higher fuel quality consistency and
material is composed understanding one’s facilities and/or sites sustainable and to be cost together with the the lowest possible
of renewable rather business and the for commercial and successful in South social and environmental carbon footprint for the
than non-renewable impact it has on the residential development; Africa’s developmental benefits, a different cost- technologies employed.
resources, and environment in carbon - T he use of continuous context considers it benefit picture emerges. This in turn supports
- Impacts of the building footprint terms. To this kiln technologies important to pursue a Natural gas has provided the sustainability of
material over the life of end Corobrik, a long time to ensure the most holistic approach that a variety of other benefits Corobrik’s business into
the product. back, commissioned efficient use of energy considers the economic, which include: the future.
Non-renewable fuel research with the CSIR’s through the drying and social and environmental - A cleaner atmosphere Corobrik
resources are typically Built Environment unit firing processes; dimensions of - Reduced dust levels T +27 (0)31 560 3111
used in the manufacture and other professional - S ystematic attention sustainability. - A healthier work
of fired clay bricks which, organisations to better to lowering electrical Everything we have done raw materials and
therefore, may not be understand its carbon power usage throughout to “green the business”, environment are focusing on the
considered green from footprint and what the production process; or plan to do, should - Greater control of the elimination of harmful
that perspective. On we need to do better - T he wider use of be economically viable solvents in production.”
the other hand, clay and more of to reduce cleaner-burning fuels and valuable to broader firing process Adams advises specifiers
from which clay bricks our carbon footprint such as natural gas society in some way. Our - H igher product yields of and end-users to visit
are made is a bountiful, and enhance the ethmatishsaiolvnesswthheenCO2 move to natural gas for suppliers’ manufacturing
fallow resource being environmental integrity of compared to coal fuel; firing our kilns presents a first grade products plants, like Sika’s, to see
put to a useful long-term the business. - “Dematerialization” good example. - G reater employee that the company is truly
purpose, this purpose What would Corobrik interventions, where committed to sustainability.
being achieved with low define as sound one succeeds in making productivity. “Ask suppliers about their
lifecycle impacts on the environmental practice? Hence the decision to disposal procedures and
environment. With clay brick use natural gas more raw material sourcing,” he
Notably, clay brick is an manufacture, Corobrik says.
inert material, benign defines sound Firsts in sustainability, health and safety “At Sika, ISO 14001
in character, ensuring a environmental practice For Sika, this helps us commit to
low impact relationship as: year marks its ISO14001. Sika SA was company in South Africa the ‘cradle to the
with the environment. - Quarrying and 101st year of the first construction to be awarded this grave’ concept. Many
It does not release supplying materials to chemicals company in certification. international companies
any volatile organic manufacturing the construction and South Africa to achieve Managing director of are now looking to
compounds to impact operations being automobile industries – ISO 14001 certification in Sika SA, Paul Adams, suppliers that have ISO
negatively on the quality undertaken beyond materials that are globally 2006 and is still the only says, “Achieving 14001 certification as it
of the air we breathe and just the parameters renowned for their construction chemicals and maintaining ISO assures them that the
the maintenance-free and requirements reliability and innovation. company to have this ratings necessitates a supplier is adhering to
qualities of clay face of Environmental In its manufacturing rating. continuous improvement recognised environmental
bricks, which incur no Management Plans processes and the Sika SA has now set in management systems. management standards.”
future carbon debt over for each quarry and products it supplies, another precedent in its With regard to ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001 is an
the product’s lifecycle, manufacturing process; Sika also sets itself sector, having achieved Sika is demonstrating Occupational Health
may be seen as another - Concurrent rehabilitation the highest standards occupational health and its total commitment and Safety Assessment
green quality. of all quarries taking of environmental safety certification in to sustainability. We Series for health and
place during annual management, in terms of OHSAS 18001, are continually striving safety management
compliance with once again being the first to source new and systems in the workplace.
construction chemicals environmentally-friendly Adams says, “As an
OHSAS 18001 company
SikaRoofAdvanced waterproofing technology Sika has to follow very
for Africa – Sikalastic® MTC strict procedures, in
terms of the reporting and
Completely seamless recording of all incidents,
Cold applied the full-time monitoring of
Elastomeric and durable health and safety at our
Root resistant waterproofing membrane premises, and continuous
Easy to repair if punctured updates and training
Can be applied in damp conditions on relevant legislation,
Quick and easy to apply among other things.”
Increases thermal performance He says, “Sika strives
to ensure that its full
system ‘Roof to Floor’
approach – offering
systems for flooring,
roofing, waterproofing,
joint sealing and the
latest in green admixture
technology – is
sustainable.”
Sika SA
T +27 (0)31 792 6500

environmental sustainability 17SPECIFIER october 2011

Eco-friendly wooden windows and doors and without the risk of good condition and Association (SAFIERA)
environmental pollution keeping its properties on a Swartland wooden
Wooden windows from their manufacture intact, you decrease window have shown that
offer an elegant or their disposal in the thermal loss, as well as it has the lowest tested
and natural feel future. ensuring that the product U-value (a measure of
to any home, whether it As long as they are well lasts longer,” he says. heat transmittance) of all
is traditional or modern. maintained, wooden The Swartland sealant, tested windows in South
They also offer benefits windows can last Maxicare, is made to Africa and it scored the
that go beyond aesthetics for decades. Jacobz offer maximum protection lowest SHGC (solar heat
and may be the best notes that good quality to wooden windows and gain coefficient).
choice you can make for wooden windows should doors, with the minimum “Similar tests conducted
the environment as well. be made from properly effort. on Swartland’s
kiln-dried timber and According to Jacobz, double-glazed window
Charl Jacobz, national Swartland wooden windows and doors offer an eco-friendly Swartland kiln-dries all wood is also an demonstrate a U-value
marketing manager for option. its wood to guarantee extremely efficient that is much lower than
leading local wooden an 8% moisture content insulator. “Recent the SANS 204 default
window and door retention, which is the independent tests U-value for timber
manufacturer, Swartland, ideal moisture content conducted by the South windows,” Jacobz adds.
says, “There are a for wood in the South African Fenestration and Swartland
number of reasons why African climate. “By Insulation Energy Rating T +27 (0)861 10 24 25
wooden windows are a maintaining timber in
sound eco-friendly choice
for your home, including
the fact that wood is a
renewable resource, it
sequesters carbon, it
looks great, it lasts for
a long time if properly
maintained, and it boasts
excellent insulating
qualities.”

In general, wood
has a much smaller
carbon footprint than
other materials used
to construct windows.
Jacobz says that,
compared to a window
made of treated wood,
to make the equivalent
window in UPVC,
aluminium or steel would
take between 4 and 12
times the amount of
energy.

Further, unlike plastic,
concrete, steel and
aluminium, wood is a
renewable resource.
However, Jacobz
acknowledges that
sometimes timber
is sourced from
indigenous forests
using unsustainable
methods, which can
cause deforestation
and lead to devastating
environmental
consequences. “Greater
demand for wood
dictates a greater need
for sustainable forest
management,” he
says. “For wood to be
considered a renewable
resource, harvesting must
be strictly controlled.

“Swartland’s commitment Insulated Timber
to the environment is Un- Insulated Timber more/(less)
deeply engrained in the Three Four insulated Insulated Insulated more/(less) HVAC HVAC Energy
company’s ethos and LocationsNewcastle/ Orientations Double Double Timber than Double
it starts with how and Melbourne/Brisbane Brick (R1.3) Frame Energy than Brick Insulated
where we procure our Brick Double Brick
raw materials. We only Total/Average R1.3
source our wood from
strictly monitored sources 13302 12332 15574 17.08% 26.29%
and we give preference
to responsible loggers. .OTE

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