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 [...]