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A renewable resource

Bamboo flooring is a material that enhances the beauty and comfort of any floor. It is the modern alternative to traditional hardwood floors.

Each plank of bamboo solid flooring is made up of multiple individual pieces of bamboo pressed together to form the plank so that the direction and density of the grain is varied. Bamboo is an environmentally friendly renewable resource. It is harvested with minimal impact on its natural environment and returns to maturity in just five years. This makes bamboo an ecologically responsible flooring alternative.

Bamboo is pre-finished flooring that requires no sanding or varnishing upon installation. It is protected by multiple layers of UV-resistant aluminium oxide and polyurethane coatings. The matt-finish coatings preserve the grain and colour of the flooring from scratches, discolouration and wear for years. Additionally, bamboo is thirty percent harder than oak flooring, making it highly resistant to marks, gouges and impressions. Like any other hardwood flooring, bamboo can be refinished.

Bamboo flooring is considered a hardwood in terms of its abrasion resistance, indentation resistance and toleration of moisture condition variations.

These features make it very suitable for application to all internal floor areas in domestic homes, including kitchens and bathrooms. Furthermore, it is also suitable for application in commercial areas such as light to medium duty retail areas, hospitality and restaurant applications, as well as office and commercial buildings.

For more detailed information, refer to the latest Union Tiles download to SPECXpert 2007/8 or to section 53 in both the Specifile Building Library and the Archi-Text Design Library

Clearly beautiful

Glasstile is situated in Cape Town, South Africa. The production facility uses state of the art technology to create internationally praised tiles.  Glasstile supplies to all major local retailers and internationally.

Glasstiles can be used on kitchen splash backs; showers; bathrooms; vanities & baths; dados;

swimming pools; saunas; steam rooms; feature walls; fountains; spa baths; bars /cafes /restaurants; column and for decoration.

Glasstiles are manufactured by fusing specially formulated glazes onto glass through a unique rapid firing technique. They are currently available in 56 colours, though more are always being developed. Tiles are made to be modular and fit together perfectly. Custom sizes are also available.

Characteristics of Glasstile

Lights the night

Grand Battery Technologies SA (Pty) Ltd (GBT SA) was established in 1999 to bring innovative, portable and renewable energy products to consumers in South Africa and the entire African continent.

GBT SA is a South African company with strong associations to Canadian, Chinese, European and Malaysian partners.

GBT SA’s consumer product range is available at all quality retailers.

OEM requirements are comprehensively addressed by their technical experts.

Their product range includes street lights and parking lights; pathway lights; solar brick lights for paving; security lights; shed lights; deco lights and accent lights.

 

For further information, refer to the latest download to SPECXpert 2007/8

Mosaic mania

Industry leaders in the production of high-end glass mosaics, Mosaic Mania has a team of dedicated and skilled mosaic artists that will design specifically to your personal requirements. Designs range from corporate logos, wall murals, swimming pools, to light fittings and furniture.

Mosaic Mania offers an unequalled range of products and services to architects, designers, homeowners, mosaic artists and crafters.

For further information, refer to the latest download to SPECXpert 2007/8 or to section 49 in both the Specifile Building Library and the Archi-Text Design Library

Braai lifestyle

Barbecuing has become an essential part of the South African lifestyle and Jetmaster has perfected the art of creating the ideal barbecue unit to bring out all the aromas and flavours of the ultimate braai.

All Jetmaster barbecue units are beautifully designed and meticulously crafted with the very best materials. Jetmaster has earned an unrivalled reputation for the best barbecue units and fireplaces over the last 55 years.

Jetmaster barbecue units and fireplaces are easily installed in both new and existing homes.

Jetmaster has designed a wide range of built-in models to cater for everybody’s needs. Choices include built-in models, all of which can be fitted with either a charcoal tray or gas grill; one free-standing model, also with a charcoal tray or gas grill; and a variety of Jetmaster portable gas braais.

Covered cookers; outdoor kitchens; gas and wood burning pizza ovens; free standing barbecue units; built-in units; as well as accessories such as turbo cowls, fixed cowls, rotating cowls, and moulded flue liners, are all included in this new brochure recently added to your Specifile Information Service.

The wide variety of designs and sizes available enable you to choose one that will blend perfectly with your entertainment area, and add an attractive, functional feature to your home. Best of all, there’s no smoke.

Jetmaster has also recently launched a 1200 and 1500 Dual unit, which combines both gas and charcoal cooking facilities within the same box. The dual unit has two separate doors that seal flush against the body of the unit. The 2 doors slide under the charcoal tray and gas grill and can be used as a preparation counter. The charcoal tray has ample braaing space and the 3-burner gas grill is designed with wide shaped burners to offer a consistent heat over both the grilling and wok surface.

For further information, refer to the latest download to SPECXpert 2007/8 or to section 82 in both the Specifile Building Library and the Archi-Text Design Library

Shingle roof tiles

Pavini Tiles, a leading manufacturer of rustic cementiferous floor tiles and stucco wall plaster, has now ventured into the manufacture of rustic roof tiles.

Using a combination of technical and materials expertise, together with modern patented techniques, Pavini Tiles has produced a roof tile system that is extremely attractive to designers and builders who want something new, economical, practical and attractive.

This new roof tile system offers a product that is unique to the bulk of roof tile systems available on the South African market, both in appearance and price.

Pavini Roof Tile™ - marketed as ‘Shingle Roof Tiles’ – is dependent on a specialised water barrier system, specifically patented by Pavini Tiles. This Pavini Roof Tile Seal ® is placed between each roof tile and hooked over the battens. It provides an effective barrier against wind-driven rain and capillary action, and allows for the channelling of water to fall to gutters, flashings and linings. A Pavini Roof-Seal ® is supplied with each roof tile.

Strength and water requirements have met with the SABS qualifications and standards.

 

For further information, refer to the latest download to SPECXpert 2007/8 or to section 59 in both the Specifile Building Library and the Archi-Text Design Library

Complete decorative surfacing solutions

Very few areas have the ability to enhance or impair the atmosphere of a room quite like the surface finishes, whether it be in a home, office, recreational area, or even a public toilet – the quality, texture and colours of the surface finishes are paramount in creating the right atmosphere.

Multisurf prides itself on providing a wide range of decorative surface products that are beautiful to look at, durable and represent value for money.

Their range of Acrylic and Polyester Solid Surface products are perfect for areas that require a highly durable and maintenance free surface.

The Acrystone ® range consists of twenty six acrylic colours uniquely suited to a variety of applications such as kitchen and reception countertops, bathrooms and vanities, shower surrounds, wall cladding, shopfronts and furniture.

Because Acrystone ® is thermoformable, the design possibilities are endless.

Acrystone ® acrylics solid surfacing is both renewable and repairable – a simple buffing with a Scotch Brite Pad is normally all that is required to remove most minor scratches.

Using the colour matched range of Seamless™ solid surface adhesives, no joints are visible.

Easy to clean and impervious to moisture, Acrystone ® will provide years of hygiene and low maintenance use.

For further information, refer to the latest download to SPECXpert 2007/8

Style, design and form

Raiël has recently added their Joiners’ Hardware Handbook to the Specifile Information Service.

Raiël’s vision is to be recognised as a world-market leader in the manufacture and supply of furniture fittings and accessories, by consistently supplying a comprehensive basket of high quality products that are innovative, stylish, and functional, and are aimed at their identified markets.

Four manufacturing factories covering 10 000 square metre are the hub of Raiël, a company driven by 230 dedicated and highly qualified employees. Highly trained and qualified managers help ensure efficient production and excellent service in all departments. These include a wooden knob, handle and component manufacturing plant; a moulding factory; stainless steel: aluminium manufacturing plant (powder coating, anodising plant and CNC lathe department) and a polyester manufacturing plant.

Highly detailed quality check procedures are followed in all factories to guarantee only the best quality.

Setting the trend in retail, D.I.Y., furniture manufacturing and kitchen networking, Raiël has networked throughout South Africa ( Port Elizabeth, Durban and Johannesburg), Namibia and Zimbabwe. Raiël’s client base consists of various business professionals including architects, interior designers, kitchen cupboard furniture manufacturers, contractors and developers.

We highlight here the range of decorative hardware available from Raiël. This includes aluminium and stainless steel handles and knobs; contemporary handles and knobs; traditional handles and knobs; theme handles and knobs; polyester and plastic handles and knobs; and wooden handles and knobs.

 

For further information, refer to the latest download to SPECXpert 2007/8 or to section 121 in the Archi-Text Design Library

Introducing … daylight

TSRW Domelights provide an aesthetic and practical solution for the introduction of natural light into flat roofed applications.

A full range of sizes are available and the domes are available in various colours, although the standard base colour is white with a bronze tinted dome. The attractive and durable aluminium-framed upstands are pre-treated and powder coated to withstand the harsh South African conditions.

A built-in condensation outlet is incorporated and long-lasting UV resistant seals are also part of the unit.

The TSRW Domelight fits directly onto the roof deck. The domes are designed to fit flush with the roof surface. Flashing is then applied over and around the aluminium dome base, creating an integral seal with the roof surface and ensuring that the product is waterproof.

A network of recommended installers is in place in various centres. A helpline is also available to provide advice to roofing contractors and other installers.

 

For further information, refer to the latest download to SPECXpert 2007/8 or to section 42 in both the Specifile Building Library and the Archi-Text Design Library