Using the correct system – and equipment – when painting a roof
By SAPMA SAPMA recommends the use of an airless spray gun to save time and produce a better job when painting a roof. Image credit: SAPMA Painting a roof may appear a simple [...]
How to safely remove lead-painted surfaces before renovation
Image by SAPMA By the SA Paint Manufacturer’s Association The SA Paint Manufacturing Association (SAPMA) says it is important that professional painters and decorators realise the potential health risks associated with the renovation [...]
Timber in construction
By Rory Macnamara Image by Amr Taha | Unsplash An initiative by the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (DTIC) to start the discussion on using timber in construction is to be welcomed. [...]
Selecting the right paint and colour
By SA Paint Manufacturers Association (SAPMA) After preparing the surfaces for painting, as outlined by the SA Paint Manufacturing Association (SAPMA) in the last issue of SA Affordable Housing, the next step is to choose [...]
Material selection important for successful plastering
John Roxburgh, senior lecturer at the School of Concrete Technology of Cement and Concrete SA (CCSA). Photo by CCSA By John Roxburgh Sand-cement plaster is used extensively in building work as a decorative [...]
The importance of thermal insulation
By TIPSASA Thermal insulation is a great solution to reduce energy consumption by preventing heat gain or loss through the building envelope. This reduction of unwanted temperature changes decreases the energy demand of heating and [...]
Proper preparation is key to painting success
By SA Paint Manufacturing Association Preparation is the most important element for any successful painting project. This applies to both raw concrete surfaces as well as previously-painted exterior walls or interiors. […]
Rebuilding with Purpose
By CESA The CESA 2021 theme highlights the importance of quality, integrity, and accountability in South Africa’s road to recovery. […]
Case Study: SANAS Accredited Product Certification
Much has been spoken of the benefits enjoyed by a supplier and an end-user when products are ‘certified’ by a recognised authority and what that certification is meant to achieve. […]
Demand for ultra-span continues to grow in Africa
Ultra-Span is a light gauge steel roof truss system that is both lightweight and compact for easy handling and economical transportation. The low mass per m2 of this roofing system ensures both savings on the [...]