In terms of SANS 10400-XA: 2011, South Africa has been divided into six Climatic Zones as energy efficiency is influenced by climate considerations. To achieve best results, building design and construction materials should be appropriate to the climate zone. While each have different heating and cooling needs, the same principles of energy efficient design apply, with their application varying slightly, e.g. different levels of insulation or thermal mass...
The Vanstone Compost Maker is a do-it-yourself garden container that is specifically designed to not only hold rotting garden and kitchen waste but to make rich and beautiful compost out of it....
Stab-a-Load is the first company in South Africa to offer a solar powered system for materials handling equipment. The solar powered system enables the client to operate Stab-a-load pneumatic dock levellers, motorised sectional doors, truck restraining devices and LED lights without being connected to the buildings main electrical supply....
Setting the table for an abundance of trends and décor adventures, Decorex Cape Town returns to the Mother City with a vibrant interior design exhibition reflecting the creative spirit of its host town....
TAL now manufactures the X-Calibur concrete repair and rehabilitation product range under licence from X-Calibur Construction Systems Inc., a US-based company that develops specialist products for the construction industry....
Two of South Africa’s leading lifestyle brands, Mobelli Outdoor Furniture and WOMAG (World of Marble and Granite), have partnered to create a glamorous new concept store in Fourways, Johannesburg....
Belgotex Vinyl are proud to introduce two new hi-tech homogeneous vinyl ranges - Neptune and Astral - with patented surface technology Evercare® and Sanosol®, ideal for the healthcare sector....
In March 2011 the updated SANS 10400 Building Regulations were published. Section 4.42 of Part T of the SANS 10400 Building Regulations relates specifically to smoke control....
Although the beauty and practicality of shutters have been appreciated for centuries, they have been consistently innovated to suit styles, climates, purpose and architecture through the ages....
Cobra Watertech has once again demonstrated its commitment to innovation and the use of cutting-edge technology through its range of polished brass fittings produced from Antimicrobial Copper – a material renowned for its role in infection control....
AquaJet Profiles was established over 12 years ago to service the industry. This state-of-the-art service centre uses hi-pressure water-jet cutting technology to transform raw materials into working parts within minutes....
Never one to back down from a challenge, Cobra Watertech employed some serious out the box thinking in its latest KwaZulu-Natal project, which involved conceptualising a holistic solution for the public showers along Durban’s beachfront that are constantly falling prey to vandalism....
New chiller series easier to install, integrates with building systems and offers increased control and management...
Leading manufacturer of energy saving Rhino Board for all interior lining applications, Gyproc, (a division of Saint-Gobain), has re-engineered four screws in their range of construction products....
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