Coatings, insulation and waterproofing

Gauteng’s dry winter months provide the ideal opportunity to test and remedy the integrity of waterproofing in buildings and drainage systems. This is the advice of Andrew McFarlane, co-owner of Damp King, which is a member of the Gauteng Master Builders Association (GMBA) and a leader in the field of damp and waterproofing treatment in the province.  McFarlane says when waterproofing prob...

Mapei, an industry leader in construction chemicals and concrete technology and locally represented by Mapei South Africa, has introduced Mapeflex Blackfill, a one-component, flexible, bituminous sealant, to the South African building and construction market.  This innovative sealant is manufactured from polymers with a soft solvent consistency and is ideal for quick sealing and repair appli...

a.b.e Construction Chemicals’ Index Fidia waterproofing system was selected for both functional and aesthetic reasons for a new roof at a Simon’s Town residence.  The product was applied on a new timber roof and substructure that covers an outdoor entertainment and braai area. Set against the mountain, the multi-level main house overlooks these recreational areas so a waterproofing syste...

Planning for Eskom’s second new coal-fired power station, Kusile, started in 2007 and construction work began on the 5 200-hectare site, 40km outside Witbank in Mpumalanga, in 2008. While the primary contract is for the boilers and turbines, the main civil engineering contract was awarded to Stefanutti Stocks, Group 5, Basil Read and WBHO Construction who joined forces to form Kusile Civil W...