Ceilings, partitions & lighting

abeproof thermo-shield, a new heat-shielding and waterproofing product from a.b.e. Construction Chemicals, was used recently to waterproof a large roof area of the Sunbel building in Voortrekker Road, Bellville, Cape Town.  abeproof thermo-shield is a water-based waterproofing membrane which incorporates advanced insulation technology. It contains fine spherical particles that minimise the s...

The range of energy-efficient lighting control products and systems manufactured by Legrand includes occupancy sensors that can save hours of wasted electricity each day.  The range of sensors, based on passive infrared and ultrasonic technologies, is designed to switch lighting off in unoccupied areas. The sensors detect occupancy and motion and monitor and control lighting accordingly, off...

Improving energy efficiency and reducing consumption is a growing concern in South Africa, driven not only by dramatically increased utility costs but also by a global trend towards environmental consciousness. Lighting is one area that consumes a large amount of electricity. Compact fluorescent light bulbs have become increasingly popular because they offer improved energy efficiency. However...

Interiors have always been seen as the canvas for the décor and design of a space – and the canvas for a décor scheme needs to be as functionally superior as possible to create the best interiors solution.  GypWall walling systems from Saint-Gobain Gyproc are the market leaders in lightweight construction solutions, offering superior acoustic and thermal performance and versatile enough...