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EDITOR’S COMMENTS....................................................................................................... 2 CONTRIBUTORS................................................................................................................. 4 INTERNATIONAL DESIGN......................................................................................... 6-10 COVER STORY.............................................................................................................. 12-14 INDUSTRY INSIGHT.................................................................................................... 16-18 INDUSTRY INSIGHT.................................................................................................... 20-21 INDUSTRY INSIGHT.................................................................................................... 22-23 COMPANY PROFILE.......................................................................................................... 26 COMPANY PROFILE.......................................................................................................... 28 PAINTS & COATINGS................................................................................................. 30-31 MAINTENANCE................................................................................................................. 32 WATERPROOFING............................................................................................................ 34 HEALTH & SAFETY....................................................................................................... 36-39 AWARDS......................................................................................................................... 40-41 PAINTS & COATINGS................................................................................................. 42-44 NEWS..................................................................................................................................... 46 NEWS..................................................................................................................................... 48

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EDITOR’S COMMENTS

A look back For our final issue of 2013, we thought it would be apt to extend an invitation to some important voices in the industry to share some of their perspectives on the past year.

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red Wagenaar, Executive Officer of the Institute for Timber Construction (ITC-SA) shares a look back at the industry in 2012, a view on this past year, as well as a projection on 2014. He remarks, “The economists are predicting a slightly better trading environment in 2014.

However, production will, again, be subject to labour demands, and which the ITC-A believes will start a process of mechanization.” Some good news, though, is that, as he adds, “The ITC-SA remains positive that there is now ‘light at the end of the tunnel’ and that the bottoming out of the economy is finally over.” Read more about the ITC-SA perspective on page 20.

This industry insight launches SA Roofing’s very first ‘contributors’ page, and an invitation to roofing industry leaders out there with something to say to use this platform to voice your thoughts.

Reitze Hylkema, Managing Director of Kare Industrial Suppliers, takes a closer look at the roofing market, and highlights that the present time is one in which the industry goes into “overdrive.” He says, “Projects need to get finished and buildings need to get closed up before the December shutdown. This year seems to be no exception, so we’re all gearing up for a hectic finish.” He adds that “2013 has seen some subtle changes in the market. Despite a very horizontal growth graph in the roofing market, the light gauge steel industry has shown very positive signs of growth, especially in the second half of this year.” Read more about what Hylkema has to say about the state of the industry on page 22.

We love hearing from you. Please send your feedback or suggestions to editor@trademax.co.za.

We wish you the best of luck with your busy season, a safe and happy holiday period, and a prosperous year ahead.

Welcome to the Nov/Dec issue of SA Roofing.

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CONTRIBUTORS

Contributors LYNDSAY COTTON Lyndsay entered the construction industry in 1989 and has many years’ experience in both the civil and commercial spheres of this industry. He is well versed in residential construction and especially roofing, as many of the roof structures on his +300 projects were erected by his own company. Holding a BSc (QS) degree, a Diploma in Project Management, Lyndsay is the current chairman and serves on the board of the ITC-SA.

REITZE HYLKEMA Reitze has been the Managing Director of Kare Industrial Suppliers for the past 20 years and has been involved in the marketing of fastening systems for over 30 years. He is actively involved with the Corrosion Institute of Southern Africa and the Southern African Light Steel Frame Building Association and is also a participating member of various technical committees at the SABS relating to roofing, fasteners and corrosion. He feels strongly about “fit-for-use” quality in all construction materials, especially in roofing, and for him, educating the market is imperative. His hobbies include scuba diving and CrossFit training.

NEELS NORTJE Neels is the Master Builders Association KZN's Health and Safety Manager and has served the Association in this position for more than 15 years. He started his working career with ESKOM in 1981 where he qualified as a Draughtsman. In 1986 he changed his focus to Safety Risk Management and later qualified as an Occupational Health and Safety Risk Management Officer.

He holds a National Diploma in Safety Management and has been practicing Occupational Health and Safety for the past 27 years. He is a founder member of the South African Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (Saiosh) and is a Chartered Member of the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health in the UK. He currently serves on the Minister of Labour's Advisory Council for Occupational Health and Safety (ACOHS). When it comes to Construction Health in Safety in South Africa Neels is widely regarded as the industry's leading expert.

FRED WAGENAAR Fred is the Executive Officer of the ITC-SA and has been involved in the construction industry for the past 34 years. He is passionate about the built environment and is committed to promoting excellence in design, workmanship and material in the roofing industry. Fred is a proponent of drinking red wine, is unable to resist the calling of the open road, and loves chasing the sunset on his Harley.

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Riding ‘The Wave’

Global stand design for Toyota Dynamic, energetic and pure, like a wave in motion, the design of the new global stand for Toyota is an illustration of the Japanese principle of Seijaku, the 'active calm' or serenity in the midst of activity.

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he architecture looks minimalistic and calm from the outside, but radiates a tremendous force. The inside of The Wave unfolds into an impressive visual experience: everything is in constant motion, connected and active.

The new stand architecture marks a new era for Toyota, as it is intended to be used on all motor shows worldwide, with slight variations according to the respective conditions on site.

This was a tricky challenge for the designers who were briefed to create a modular system that could work on totally different motor shows without compromising on the consistency of the idea.

Inspired by traditional Japanese paper craft, the idea of The Wave was born by just rolling a sheet of paper. This resulted in a vibrant, dynamic shape with a fascinating clarity that portrays the asymmetrical balance we find in nature and at the heart of Japanese aesthetics.

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I NTE R N ATI O N A L D E S I G N ABOUT DÉRI DESIGN Déri is a design agency for spatial design, brand staging and immersive environments, based in Frankfurt, Germany, and founded in 2004.

With its multinational team of designers, architects, directors, artists, and producers, the agency has realized numerous interdisciplinary projects throughout Europe, the Middle East, and Asia.

Déri's holistic approach, which involves the concept, design, and communication, creates cross-medial environments that guide the visitors on an exciting journey through stateof-the-art design and technology: from large, impressive staging to small, playful design details and a tangible experience of the product itself.

PROJECT DETAILS: DESIGNERS: János Déri, Alia Ramadan REALIZATION: b+s exhibitions PHOTOGRAPHER NAME: H.G. Esch LOCATION: Geneva AREA: ca 2 200m² COMPLETION YEAR: 2013

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RECENT MITEK PROJECTS, COMPLETED OR IN PROGRESS: BOARDWALK CASINO HOTEL: This very large gang-nail timber roof truss structure of over 6 500m² with spans of 20m, pitch of 45°, as well as many dormers and turret roofs, was supplied by BUCO Uitenhage.

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COV E R STO RY THE LAKES CONFERENCE CENTRE: This interesting asymmetric Ultra-Span roof structure, with its large cantilevers and clear span of 27m, was supplied by MARCO erectors.

MEDICLINIC KIMBERLEY: These very large shallow pitched Ultra-Span roof structures with a total area of over 10 000m² and clear spans of 25m are being supplied by CENTRAL Roof Industries.

Similar other Mediclinic projects are being supplied with UltraSpan roof structures throughout the country.

KWAMAPHUMULO LIBRARY: This large curved Ultra-Span roof structure of some 1 200m² with 20m clear span sections, was supplied by BUCO Pinetown.

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Caveat lector – let the reader beware All too often we are presented with the legal term ‘caveat emptor’ – let the buyer beware – but this is more than often too late and the wrong choice has already been made.

By Lyndsay Cotton, General Manager of LCP Roofing and Chairman of the ITC-SA.

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hoosing a roofing designer, fabricator and erector may seem as simple as picking up a phone, asking for a few quotes and, in true South African fashion, the buyer will accept the cheapest quote and a whole host of promises at face value.

The specifier or end user should ask a number of pertinent questions when requesting a design and fabrication of a monoplaner prefabricated roof system. Although to a lesser degree for residential roofs, the following is especially relevant for any ‘public building’, class of occupancy other than H3 or H4, as defined in SANS 10400-A of the National Building Regulations.

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• Does the fabricator hold a current Certificate of Competence as issued by the Institute for Timber Construction (ITC-SA) in the appropriate category?

There are presently four categories and only fabricators in category A (high risk) may fabricate roof structures for public buildings, laminated timber structures, spans larger than 10m, scissor trusses > 5m, attics, dormers, piggyback trusses, complex industrial and commercial buildings and complex hip systems.

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• Does the erector hold a category A certificate as issued by the ITC-SA if erecting the abovementioned class of buildings? He must be able to produce his certificate of competence.

• Can the fabricator prove that his system (software supplier) has verified and checked his design if it falls into category A? • Can the fabricator prove, through an approved quality system, i.e. SANS1900, that he has verified the dimensional accuracy of his incoming timber? It is the writer’s experience that more and more timber in South Africa does not conform and the potential of failure cannot be excluded. The fabricator will not be able to hide behind product liability insurance if he cannot prove that he has used material that conforms to standards.

• Does the fabricator belong to and only purchase nail plates through one of the accredited system suppliers in South Africa, i.e. Alpine Systems, Multinail, MiTek Industries or International Truss Systems and as tested and approved by the CSIR? There are other vendors of ‘pirate’ nail plates who have entered the market in South Africa and their fit-for-purpose applications have yet to be conclusively proved through an accredited and pre-defined testing process as recommended

by Timber Engineering Advisory Committee of the ITC-SA and the CSIR. They are able to produce ‘so-called’ SABS test certificates, but these are not in accordance with the procedures as laid down by the ITC-SA. • Can the fabricator prove that his bracing design and the application is strictly in accordance with Volume 2 as published by the ITC-SA? • Can the fabricator prove that all timber used is structurally graded? The use of nonstructural timber or XXX (‘black cross’) timber is specifically prohibited.

• Can the fabricator prove that he has used the correct loading for the roof cover envisaged?

Generic, ‘one fits all’ loadings on quote templates are not acceptable.

• Do quotations and site documentation comply strictly in accordance with the requirements of the ITC-SA? • Does the fabricator subscribe to an externally audited quality system such as SANS1900 and is he audited by either SATAS or the SABS?

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I N D U STRY I N S I G HT • Are trusses stored, handled and transported in accordance with SANS 10243? Large and complex timber roof structures should only be transported in a manner so as not to damage or weaken the joints. Any reputable fabricator will transport his product on fit-for-purpose and specially designed truss trailer.

Does the accredited inspector or engineer inspecting the roof have a complete erection drawing at hand and can he verify through this that the timber structure has been erected according to the design intent? Needless to say, even if it is a registered engineer, is he fully with au fait with the erectors and bracing manual and is he accredited with or an engineer member of the ITC-SA?

FAILURE TO BE ABLE TO ANSWER POSITIVELY TO ALL OF THE QUESTIONS ABOVE COULD LEAD TO THE FOLLOWING: • Failure of the roof structure, which could lead to serious injury or death, which could result in the building owner being held liable to negligent and criminal charges.

• Sagging roofs, eaves or gables which will detract from the aesthetics of the building.

• Non issue of an occupation certificate as the building inspectorate nationally is being educated and briefed on these aspects.

• Possible repudiation of any form of insurance claims regarding roof structures as any competent insurer will, when investigating any claim, confirm if all industry related requirements and norms are being complied with.

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Past, Present and Future: An ITC-SA perspective People proclaim yesterday as history, and that nothing can be done to undo what happened. Today is about making tomorrow’s history, but with the proviso that we can still guide the outcome.

PAST (2012): IN 2012, ECONOMISTS PREDICTED THE FOLLOWING:

• The South African economy was forecast to grow by only 2.8% in 2012, and not 3% as was originally expected.

• The forecast was for a lower growth than was originally expected for 2012 when compared to 2011, and was largely the result of a slower pace of expansion projected for the world economy.

• The forecast was that trends in domestic inflation and interest rates would also impact the economy during 2012.

• Lastly, the forecast was for a weaker rand exchange rate in 2012 compared to 2011.

These predictions became statistical truths, and we saw a number of businesses suffer the consequences of a slowgrowing economy, and in some areas not growing at all. At the ITC-SA we saw the impact of a stuttering economy by the moth-balling or closure of fabrication plants, with the consequential job losses that always run parallel with business closures. Inspectors and Engineers diversified their businesses to ensure a sustainable income. Some moved on to other income-generating activities and were lost to the industry at large.

PRESENT (2013): The ITC-SA business environment did not change much in 2013. The ITC-SA membership growth expectations were tempered by the union actions at the mines and elsewhere, causing national revenue loss which will never be re-cooped.

The demand for salary increases above market growth in all sectors of the economy have a further negative impact on all markets and, in an environment where production is stagnant, causing cost-cutting measures being applied to remain viable.

The first and easy way to cut costs is by reducing overhead costs, and which invariably implies further job losses. A review of current and expected economic predictions by Standard Bank revealed the following: • In the July MPC meeting, the Reserve Bank kept the repo rate unchanged at 5% – this even though CPI is expected to breach the 6% upper limit of the target band in Q3/2013, and there is still much uncertainty around the exchange rate pass-through. Standard Bank also revised and decreased South Africa’s growth rate, and increased its inflation forecasts, stressing the stagflation bind.

• According to the economists of Standard Bank, the weaker Rand remains the primary risk to inflation. After May’s CPI had surprised to the downside at 5.6%, the consensus for July CPI was 5.8%. Also, headline CPI unexpectedly decelerated in May, driven lower by subdued food prices which fell 0.1% month-on-month.

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Again Standard Bank economists stated that they expect the current market conditions to lift the year-on-year rate of food price inflation (currently weighted at 15.4% in the CPI basket). Petrol prices, which account for 5.7% of the CPI basket remains a concern.

• After the surprise of the downside in May, Standard Bank economists also anticipate an uptick in headline PPI growth in June 2013 to 5.1% year on year from 4.9% year on year (June 2012). Key contributions to the annual increase in headline PPI have consistently stemmed from food products, beverages and tobacco products (adding 2% points on average in 2013 thus far) as well as coke, petroleum, chemical, rubber and plastic products (adding 1.2% points on average in 2013 thus far).

• Despite mildly positive job growth in Q1/2013, South Africa saw the official unemployment rate revert to above 25%, which at 25.2% as labour force growth outpaced employment growth. The unemployment rate, even when improving, has not deviated materially from the 25% mark for five consecutive quarters, and this trend is expected to continue in Q2/2013.

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FUTURE (2014): The economists are predicting a slightly better trading environment in 2014. However, production will, again, be subject to labour demands, and which the ITC-SA believes will start a process of mechanization. Employers are tired and have lost their willingness to negotiate where unreasonable demands are tabled by the unions. So, in short, the ITC-SA remains positive that there is now ‘light at the end of the tunnel’ and that the bottoming out of the economy is finally over. We expect to see limited growth and expansion due to the long economic lag that we have experienced over the last couple of years. We also expect to see very limited job creation, and a new move towards mechanization.

The economic realities below provide for a fair assessment of real market and trading conditions in the construction environment, and which the ITC-SA believes will still be prevalent in 2014.

• A fair percentage of consumers will still be battling with impaired credit records, adversely affecting their access to credit, with this situation being reflected in continued low growth in household credit extension.

• Real year-on-year house price deflation will accelerate marginally in the first and second quarters of 2014 on the back of rising inflation during this period.

• Many households’ ability to take advantage of the improved housing affordability and low interest rates, continued to be hampered by a high debt-to-income ratio.

• The lack of planning and provision of the necessary infrastructure will remain a serious stumbling stone and something which cannot be undone in the term.

FRED WAGENAAR

Executive Officer Institute for Timber Construction

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2013 - In the rear-view mirror

As the end of the year approaches it is time to do the Mike and the Mechanics ritual and do some “Looking back over my shoulder.”

By Reitze Hylkema, Managing Director, Kare Industrial Suppliers

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s the saying goes, “The more things change the more they stay the same.” To some degree this holds true for the roofing and cladding industry, where the typical yearly pattern is as follows:

From a fastening point of view, the use of these construction materials has required a change in the old type of fasteners and the development of new ones, in order to give the required pull-out values in thin gauge steel.

After a slow start in mid-January the gears barely get turning before the Easter holidays arrive. During May things pick up a bit but then winter arrives and, especially in the Western Cape, adverse weather conditions can play havoc with the erection of roofing and cladding, resulting in many a lost day. In inland areas the industry usually ticks along merrily during winter with the odd long weekend, holiday and strike causing interruptions.

Another change in the roofing market has been the continued move from Class 2 electroplated screws to Class 3 coated screws. Most of the leading roll formers and sheeting suppliers now recommend and specify the use of Class 3 coated fasteners with their roofing material – a very positive and welcome move.

It is during October/November that the roofing market goes into overdrive. Projects need to get finished and buildings need to get closed up before the December shut-down. This year seems to be no exception, so we’re all gearing up for a hectic finish.

2013 has seen some subtle changes in the market. Despite a very horizontal growth graph in the roofing market, the light gauge steel industry has shown very positive signs of growth, especially in the second half of this year.

Not only has light gauge steel made inroads in the truss market, but also into the residential and commercial construction markets. This has been accompanied by new and innovative cladding systems that are very energy efficient and fast to erect.

These cladding systems are made up of combinations of any number of the following: fibre cement boards or planks, magnesium oxide boards, gypsum boards, oriented strand boards (OSB), membranes, expanded polystyrene, various types of plaster, mesh and the like.

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As a result of this change, the demand for Class 3 fasteners has increased, which in turn has resulted in an increase in the number of brands/types of coated screws available in the South African market. Unfortunately most of the products on offer as Class 3 fasteners do not comply with the SANS 1273 – 2009 requirements and some of the performance claims made by companies regarding the corrosion resistance of their fasteners is nothing short of ridiculous. It is very unfortunate that there is currently no official independent body that tests and monitors the quality of fasteners that are offered to the roofing and cladding industry, as it leaves the industry vulnerable to inferior products that can result in fastener failure and premature corrosion.

The Energy Act has also had its effect on the roofing market, as thicker and different types of insulation are now being specified in order to achieve the prescribed R-values. This has resulted in the use of longer fasteners and under roof support structures that allow space for the insulation. The thick insulation has had a major impact, especially on the concealed fix roofing systems – complicating the fixing of the clips or increasing costs by adding a support structure.

A very interesting development this year has been the formation of the Southern African Metal Cladding and Roofing Association (SAMCRA) which, as a subsidiary of the Southern African Institute of Steel Construction (SAISC), will become a representative body for the roofing industry. The membership will be made up of coil producers, roofing profilers, roofing contractors, allied product suppliers, specifying professionals and financial institutions.

The aims of the association will be to promote the image and use of metal roofing and cladding, as well as training, testing and setting of standards for roofing and cladding. The success of this association will be of tremendous benefit not only to the roofing industry, but to the building industry as a whole, and the public at large.

The headaches surrounding the construction of the new power stations have been making headline news the whole year, so not much has to be added to this except to express hope that the situation will improve in 2014.

So as 2013 draws to a close we look forward to the new challenges that lie ahead in 2014 and are confident that the positive changes in the roofing and cladding industry in South Africa will result in a more professional industry in the long term.

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Your home is your castle and if you want your house to really stand out from the rest, we are the roofing specialists to contact. We have been in the roofing business since 1956 and realize how important it is to have a good looking home that is also weatherproof and long-lasting.

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hen choosing a roof covering, certain elements should be considered. The roof pitch, architectural appearance, economy, insulation properties and atmospheric and chemical influences are all considerations.

The main aspects of a roof are to rainproof (not waterproof) a structure, stand up to any type of weather conditions, such as storms and gales without showing great signs of change, to be light in weight and provide some degree of protection against fire.

We have designed, patented and installed a number of roofing products and accessories, such as Alpklip, Stormkap, Peter de Luxe, and, of course, our ever-popular Peterlo.

Minor but important attention to the details of hips, ridges, valleys, verges, abutments and flashings to chimneys have been perfected over the years.

The first Peterlo roof – patented by Peter Plum was installed in 1960 in Claremont and is still intact. The new Peterlo Stormkap patent incorporates the proven Peterlo system, as well as the innovative Stormkap system to treble the life span of a roof.

For all your roofing requirements from wallplate up, contact us.

We are the sole agents for Fakro doubleglazed roof windows and quality loft ladders.

We supply and fix, as well as supply only.

Visit our website www.hpplum.co.za for lots of interesting information.

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CO M PA N Y PRO F I LE

Dezzo Roofing – a look back on 2013 Dezzo Roofing has been involved in a number of successful projects nationwide, ranging from residential houses, rural schools, social facilities, and hotels.

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013 proved to be a record year for sales and production output for the Durban-based company, with their footprint extending into the Eastern Cape, Northern Cape, and Mpumalanga and into sub-Saharan Africa. The product range caters for all roofing styles, including girder beams to carry profiled steel sheeting, trusses that can accommodate concrete roof tiles, pressed steel tiles or any of the profiled steel roof sheets.

Supply of kit form bulk roofing has been welcomed by many contractors with larger sites and high monthly demands.

Dezzo Roofing’s unique and comprehensive on-site quality management program, coupled with skilled personnel, ensures that the client’s demands are met without compromising design and quality standards.

Dezzo Roofing’s reputation of delivering quality roofs on time, and at a competitive price, has earned the company preferred supplier status with all of their existing clients.

Dezzo Roofing heeded their KZN clients’ call to provide the same impeccable service and quality for their timber roof requirements by recently commissioning a timber roof truss plant licensed by Alpine Automation South Africa in Durban.

The company also holds a membership with the Institute for Timber Construction.

Dezzo Roofing utilizes zinc and aluminum coated steel for all of its components to ensure the best possible performance of its roofing structures. The company is also a member of the South African Light Steel Frame Building Association (SASFA).

With a production capacity of 500 tons per month, Dezzo Roofing is well-equipped to provide roofing material for at least 100 000m² of roofing per month.

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Lightweight

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support systems Dezzo Roofing specialises in manufacturing and supplying a lightweight steel roof support system, specifically designed to carry all roof coverings including concrete roof tiles, steel sheeting and fibre cement sheeting. Almost any roof design can be accommodated and each roof is custom engineered and designed.

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Farmhouse roofs and walls sealed by Sika The owner of DS Construction, Dirk Steyn, recently contacted Sika when he needed advice on waterproofing farmhouses in Ceres, the gateway to the Cedarburg area in the heart of the Cape winelands.

Ceres - Hut completed.

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elgemeen Boerdery is a fruit and vegetable farm on which a number of hut type structures stand, which house its farm workers. Gradual deterioration, as well as damage caused during recent farmworker strikes, had resulted in serious leakages in 13 of these houses.

After careful consideration, Sika’s David van der Ross recommended that Sika’s Sealoflex Professional would be the ideal product for the project, since it not only provides waterproofing, but a fibrereinforced membrane as well.

Sealoflex Professional, a single component, acrylicbased, flexible, waterproofing compound, contains special fibre reinforcement that eliminates the application of a separate reinforcing membrane.

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Ceres - Hut Before.

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This highly durable Sika product provides good adhesion to most common, sound roofing substrates, on flat or tiled roofs, and may be applied onto any existing roof waterproofing system.

DS Construction coated a total surface area of approximately 1300m² with Sealoflex Professional; 292 x 5 litre tins Terracotta colour for the hut roofs and 234 x 5 litre tins Charcoal colour for the walls. The project commenced in May 2013 and due to the advantages of applying ready-to-use Sealoflex Professional, it was completed the following month.

The owner of Welgemeen Boerdery can rest assured that his revamped hut-houses will stand the test of time.

Ceres - Damages caused.

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Since no special cleaners are required prior to application of Sealoflex Professional, the roofs and walls of the huts were hosed with high-pressure cleaners after removal of the existing membranes and paint layers had taken place.

M A I NTE N A N C E

“Preventative maintenance requires a paradigm shift” With the global economic pinch experienced during 2013, we have noticed a significant shift by property owners towards measured maintenance planning and expenditure.

By Frederik Nel, Curasure Building Maintenance Solutions

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he costs of maintaining a property these days can be taxing on any building owner.

In the maintenance industry, the decorative and aesthetic value of maintenance can no longer be considered as the only value. The role of preventative and protective maintenance is becoming a vital part in protecting the building envelope against deterioration, ensuring longterm protection of the asset value.

As the world around us changes and expands, it has become increasingly difficult to keep up with the pace of globalization, technology and an increased focus on legislation. It is very easy to get trapped in our daily routines and lose track of the importance of preventative maintenance.

During its lifetime, a building will be revamped, altered and painted many times. Building owners should take note that choices on maintenance strategies will greatly affect the total cost of maintaining a building over its lifespan. It is therefore crucial that the entire building envelope be maintained and protected. This not only includes painting, but also roof maintenance, waterproofing, plaster, concrete, joints and various special building components that could affect the life expectancy of the building envelope.

Building owners should guard against falling into the trap of shortterm thinking when it comes to maintenance.

Consider the following graph that highlights the fact that preventative maintenance is far cheaper in the long run:

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One of the major obstacles for the industry as a whole is insufficient core competency levels and the lack of planning by building owners. In South Africa, we are currently experiencing a major shortage of skills, and the construction industry is one of the most seriously affected areas. Collaboration with industry specialists is more important than ever before, and will become one of the major drivers for future growth and management in our industry.

Looking forward to 2014 and beyond we believe that measured and preventative maintenance will be more crucial than ever before. In the words of Henry Ford, “You can’t build a reputation on what you are going to do.” The future of preventative maintenance will be shaped by not only building owners, but the industry as a whole.

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WATE R PROO F I N G

Butyl roofing tape and summertime sealing The rainy season is coming, and now is the time to protect your home or business against leaking roofs, gutters, skylights and flashings. The best time for this is while everything is dry – you may not get the chance once the rains come.

TIPS FOR PROTECTING YOUR ROOF BEFORE THE WET SEASON BEGINS: • Clear your roof of debris and anything that could accumulate and hold water. These are a recipe for a leaking roof. Make sure that dead branches have been cleared from around your house. This will reduce the risk that they will fall during a storm and damage your home.

• If water marks or bulges in your ceiling form during a storm and you can’t find a reputable roofer to help you out in a hurry, don’t be afraid to poke a hole in the ceiling with a pencil or a Phillips-head screwdriver to let the water drip into a bucket. Repairing that hole will be a lot easier than replacing your ceiling and cleaning up the floor if the water bursts through.

• If you did not construct your roof with Butyl Seal lapseal between the sheeting, you can still protect your roof by sealing your laps with a wider size tape, thus ensuring a watertight seal.

For home owners who are concerned about aesthetics, Butyl tape is fully paintable with most painting methods. Butyl tape comes in many widths, thicknesses and lengths. The uses of this product are only limited by the imagination.

• Check for structural issues, such as loose fasteners and lifting roof sheets. Ensure there is no sagging of the roofing sheets. A harsh storm could make these issues worse.

No preparation is needed for painting over the Butyl tape. Simply apply paint, either by brush or spray, then wait for the paint to dry. Butyl tape will adhere to most factory painted roof sheets, as long as the sheets are not compromised in any way.

• A leaking fastener can easily be sorted out by cutting a square shaped piece of butyl tape and placing it over the fastener for a perfect seal. A sealed fastener will prevent a trickle of water running down into your wooden truss and causing rot. Butyl tape has excellent anti-vibration properties and will prevent the fastener from working its way out.

• Although a leaking gutter may not cause the roof to leak directly, a lack of control over your water flow may result in unexpected issues, such as a build-up of hail, or water flow that can’t be fully accommodated by gutters in the first place. Some gutters provide owners with a storable water source, and water loss prevention is essential.

Always make sure that the surface area is clean.

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• Weatherproof when you can. If there is a dry period, take advantage of the clear skies to weatherproof your home now, while you have the chance. If you wait, you could end up with mould, leaks, or complete structural breakdowns in your roof. Butyl tape is the perfect product to weatherproof your IBR and corrugated sheets.

• Limit walking on your roof for maintenance, repairs and cleaning gutters. Walking on your roof often will wear out the roofing material, reducing the years of overall protection. Butyl tape can lessen the impact when walking on a roof.

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H E A LTH & SA F E T Y

Workplace, Environment, Health and Hygiene Just because it is a construction site it does not mean that workplace facilities cannot be clean and hygienic.

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n fact, it is a legal requirement to provide a workplace that has sufficient toilets, showers, change rooms and eating areas that are clean and hygienic. The work environment must also have adequate lighting and ventilation and workers must be protected from excessive noise and heat.

LIGHTING Adequate lighting must be provided in dark areas such as stairwells and basements. In plant and storage yards, a survey should be conducted to determine if the light that is provided complies with the minimum requirements of the Occupational Health and Safety Act.

VENTILATION Make sure the areas in which people are working are suitably ventilated. Extraction and exhaustion systems must be installed in areas that are not suitably ventilated. Common hazardous areas that require these systems would include where chemicals and adhesives are used, where welding is taking place, or where a petrol or diesel motor is running in a confined space or basement. The plant yard’s spray and sandblasting booth should be subjected to a survey to determine if the ventilation is adequate.

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NOISE Loud noise over long periods of time can lead to permanent hearing loss; therefore it is extremely important that all reasonable steps are taken to reduce noise levels at the source. Areas where noise levels exceed 85dB must be suitably identified with signage requiring persons to wear appropriate hearing protection. Workers must adhere to these warning signs at all times to avoid any chance of permanent hearing loss. It is recommended that noise surveys are conducted for the plant yard to determine the level of sound to which workers are exposed.

HEAT STRESS In extreme climate conditions it is very important to make sure the correct measures are taken to prevent heat exhaustion in problematic areas, such as steel deck work and when the WBGT index reaches 30˚C. Cold drinking water must be made readily available when extreme temperatures are experienced. Being dehydrated can be serious to workers’ health and they can get dehydrated even without knowing it, so it is very important to make sure that workers take in adequate amounts of water during the course of the day.

ABLUTIONS Construction sites must always have suitable facilities available to its workers and it is important that these facilities are clean and maintained.

THESE ARE THE REQUIREMENTS REGARDING FACILITIES: • There must be 1 toilet provided for every 30 employees with toilet paper available at all times.

• There must be 1 shower available for every 15 employees.

• Soap must be made available for washing hands, as well as a means for drying hands.

• Separate changing areas and facilities must be provided for females employees.

• There must also be adequate storage facilities provided in the change rooms.

• It is very important to keep all ablution facilities hygienically clean at all times.

EATING/COOKING FACILITIES A suitable, separate, weather-protected area must be designated as an eating area. Make sure this area is separate from the changing area. Make sure there is an adequate number of refuse bins with lids available in this area. Should food be prepared and cooked on site it is advisable that the local Health Department approves the facilities.

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H E A LTH & SA F E T Y

POLLUTION OF ENVIRONMENT A pollution policy which is signed by the CEO must be published on site.

Make sure that there are adequate measures in place to control dust that is generated on site. A good practice is to water the gravel roads on a daily basis. Ensure that empty cement pockets, plastic wrappings, bags and packing material are correctly accumulated and disposed of in the correct manner.

Make sure that no oil, chemicals or fuels such as petrol and diesel are discarded into storm water drains. Only dispose of these in the correct manner and obtain a certificate from the service provider that disposed of it.

HAZARDOUS CHEMICALS If there are hazardous substances being used on site, such as diesel, oil, cement, thinners, paint, acids and degreasers it is essential that they are identified and recorded, with a list of such made available. These substances must be stored safely with segregation principles being applied at all times.

Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) indicating hazardous properties and emergency procedures in case of incident must be on file and readily available.

For more information on workplace, environment, health and hygiene and other related safety topics, visit www.safebuild.co.za.

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AWA R D S

Sustainability top of the agenda on World Architecture Day As entries open for Architecture Awards

Pushing the boundaries of design, rethinking our relationship with the environment and delivering sustainable built solutions for a future world population of 8 billion was top of the agenda as architects from across the globe marked World Architecture Day on the 7th of October.

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o coincide with World Architecture Day, the South African Institute of Architects (SAIA) and AfriSam will launch the third bi-annual Award for Sustainable Architecture.

“In South Africa the number of sustainable buildings going up is alarmingly low compared to the general number of buildings being erected,” says Sindile Ngonyama, the new president of SAIA and one of the jurors for this year’s awards. “However, in the corporate and commercial arena, there is a noticeable move in this direction.”

His view is supported by last year’s award winners, two rural schools (Lebone II College in the North West and Vele Secondary School in Limpopo) that illustrate a way forward for sustainable design in South Africa.

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“I am positive that, with teamwork amongst the trend setters in the built environment, and with constant education, the next decade is going to show drastic changes in our landscape, leaning towards sustainable methods of design and construction, which will lead to delightful architecture.”

The AfriSam-SAIA Award for Sustainable Architecture recognises outstanding achievement in sustainable architecture, as well as creating public awareness and debate on architectural issues. There are two entry categories – one for built work and the other for works of social importance, including research. Entries are evaluated against a range of criteria including people upliftment and planet rejuvenation.

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AWA R D S Joining Ngonyama and Goven on the juror panel for this year’s awards is Llewellyn van Wyk, principal researcher in the built environment at the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research, Daniel K. Irurah, senior lecturer at Wits University, Philippa Tumubweinee, senior lecturer at the Department of Architecture at the University of the Free State, Vincent Blackbeard and AfriSam’s Mike McDonald.

Fellow juror, and one of South Africa’s foremost sustainability thinkers, Gita Goven, commented, “We are on the threshold of huge shifts in the way development works. These require us all to raise our awareness of both human development and settlement requirements and foster a deeper understanding of how the environment can be regenerated, rather than depleted or degraded, as we address our developmental needs.”

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For AfriSam’s CEO, Stephan Olivier the Awards are an important platform to drive broad issues around sustainability.

“We recognise that the next decade is going to see major changes and innovations in architectural approaches to the built environment, largely driven by social development needs.

Our sponsorship of these awards is our way of encouraging both established and emerging architects to focus on building in an authentically sustainable way, in both the consumer and commercial arenas.”

Entry forms for the AfriSam-SAIA Award for Sustainable Architecture can be downloaded from www.4tmrw.co.za.

Videos of last year’s finalists and winning projects can also be viewed at www.4tmrw.co.za.

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Dulux Trade’s Ecosure Range Contributes to Standark Bank Rosebank’s Five-Star Green Rated Building Status Standard Bank Rosebank complex adds gravitas to Johannesburg’s high rise skyline

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ccupied for the first time in early June 2013, the R2.7 billion Standard Bank development in Rosebank, Johannesburg is not only an impressive addition to the Johannesburg skyline, but also a prime example of the growing trend towards ‘green’ buildings in South Africa. Dulux Trade’s Ecosure range contributed significantly to the development through being the selected coatings specified for the project.

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Situated on the corner of Oxford and Bolton Roads in Rosebank, this grand new building development comprises of 70 000 square metres of state-of-the-art office space and 3 900 parking bays spread across a nine-storey building, an eleven-storey building and five super-basement levels. A central multi-volume atrium extends the public piazza into the building complex.

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It is anticipated that up to 5 000 people will be working in the new building complex by the end of 2013. In addition to the abundance of excellent office and working space, there are also rest and meeting rooms, as well as multiple pause areas. There are also superb access and visibility features, as well as more than 400 indigenous trees in the external garden that features a linear water feature with granite rocks recycled from a quarry.

Lining up with Standard Bank’s philosophy, the architects concentrated on improving contact between the inside and the outside, lowering the boundary between the office space and the outside elements, with everything designed around the central atrium.

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Without doubt, this development is a landmark contribution to Rosebank – Johannesburg’s third high rise node after the CBD and Sandton – and is ideally located close to the Rosebank Gautrain station, the Bus Rapid Transit system and the M1 highway.

According to Moncardo Chitray, owner of Durban-based Montreal Projects, the main painting contractor, the Standard Bank Rosebank project required “serious teamwork, dedication and commitment” between Durban and Johannesburg to get the job done. At its peak, the 18-month project had 55 painters on site.

“The Green Building Council’s green-rating requirements and Standard Bank’s stringent health and safety requirements made the project quite challenging, but everything went well and we were very pleased with the end result,” said Chitray.

“This really was a great team effort between us and our team in Durban, our team in Johannesburg, the paint distributor in Johannesburg and Dulux itself.”

The building complex has elicited considerable media coverage – both print and electronic – with many journalists, talk show hosts, readers and listeners commenting on the impressively imposing nature of the development. Commentators have stressed the eco-friendly qualities of the development.

Initiated in June 2010, the Standard Bank Rosebank development featured a variety of the country’s major contractors and suppliers including WBHO (main building contractor) and Grosskopff, Lombart, Hybrechts & Associates (architects). Montreal Projects was the main painting contractor and the main coatings used included Dulux Trade’s Ecosure Primer, Ecosure Matt, Ecosure Silk and Ecosure Eggshell Enamel.

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PA I NT S & COATI N G S ENVIROWASH SYSTEM AND CONTAINER RECYCLING VITAL PART OF ENVIRONMENTALLY-FRIENDLY PROCESS

The Dulux Trade Environmental Wash System (‘EnviroWash’) converts waterborne paint washings into clear water and solid waste, allowing for easy and safe control and disposal.

With green rating being one of Standard Bank’s fundamental requirements for the development – which has a Five Star Green Rating from the Green Building Council of SA – green standards were introduced to the project from the beginning of the painting and decorating process, right through to the disposal of containers used.

Significantly, Dulux Trade was one of the ‘silver’ founding members of the Green Building Council of South Africa, a factor that has seen Dulux products specified for many of South Africa’s top green star rated buildings in recent years.

“The painting element of this major project ran extremely smoothly with the Ecosure range providing excellent colour consistency,” said van der Merwe.

Throughout the preparation and painting process – which lasted around 18 months – there was a total focus on ecofriendly practises and behaviour. A number of Dulux Trade’s special ‘EnviroWash’ systems were utilised on the site, by the main painting contractor and by smaller painting contractors responsible for steelwork and walls.

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Stressing the lengths that were gone to in order to ensure maximum eco-friendliness, he said that in addition to all cleanups being done on site via the EnviroWash system, all paint containers were taken away and recycled by a waste disposal company which issued a certificate of compliance to guarantee that the proper recycling processes had indeed been followed.

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E D U C ATI O N & TR A I N I N G

Training courses a major priority for MBA North Master Builders Association (MBA) North is placing increasing emphasis on presenting training courses for members to enhance their productivity, knowledge and efficiency across the board, from senior management to employees, says Deon Landmann, Education, Training and Transformation Manager of MBA North.

Training courses on any topic required by members can generally be provided by MBA North.

“MBA North’s policy is to secure the most appropriate service or training provider at the most reasonable tariff. Apart from ensuring the provider’s accreditation and high standard, we also negotiate fees that benefit our members. Non-members will pay more than members for the courses, but even nonmembers will find the cost generally still cheaper than offered by competitors,” Landmann states.

COURSES MBA NORTH CURRENTLY PROVIDES INCLUDE: • Workshops on the drawing up of building contracts offered by the Joint Building Contracts Committee (JBCC) • Reading and interpreting construction drawings • BBBEE seminars and workshops • Drivers’ training courses: “These courses provide tuition for members’ drivers on how to drive to reduce wear and tear on the vehicle, lower fuel consumption, be aware of, and able to handle, any hazardous circumstances to reduce road accidents and fatalities,” Landmann explains.

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• Various other courses on construction Health and Safety • Development Course for Small Builders: “The students learn to set up and run their contracting businesses efficiently. This is not a generic business course, but specifically designed for the building contractor,” he adds.

• Short courses on Project Management • Skill courses dealing with, for example, Business Writing, Microsoft Office, Outlook, and Excel • Various environmental training courses.

Landmann adds, “Furthermore, should there be a need for a specific course, workshop or seminar on a topic that our members need, MBA North will research and organise it. This service is not only restricted to our members in Gauteng as we have successfully organised many courses in all four northern provinces of South Africa.”

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New SAISC CEO appointed Paolo Trinchero has been appointed the new CEO of the Southern African Institute of Steel Construction (SAISC). He takes over from Dr Hennie de Clercq who has retired after being at the helm of the SAISC for the last 13 years.

Paolo Trinchero has been appointed the new CEO of the Southern African Institute of Steel Construction.

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rinchero says he looks forward to the myriad challenges he will face in the job. “I come in at a time when the boom times of the Soccer World Cup and the advent of the steelwork for the large power station projects are really part of the past. Currently we are faced with much tougher times in the steel construction industry in the Southern African region where large projects are few and far between and international competition is growing. I will, therefore, at least in the short- to medium-term, be fully focused on implementing strategies that will help SAISC members to get more business,” Trinchero says.

He adds that there are several things that will have to be done to ensure that this happens including, inter alia, growing steel’s market share in the traditional concrete, timber and plastic construction industries, increasing structural steel exports, continuing to promote the light steel frame industry, ensuring the largest possible slice of government business for the local steel construction industry, and developing an increasing number of young South Africans to become part of our industry.

Trinchero has been involved in the steel industry for almost 25 years. Starting off in 1988 as a young Dorbyl structural engineering bursary student, he completed his BSc in civil

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engineering at Wits in 1990 and then, in 1993 did a Masters under the supervision of Professor Alan Kemp, who introduced him to the workings of the SAISC through the Steel Design Code Committee. After spending some additional time as a lecturer at Wits, Trinchero joined the SAISC in 1998 as Consulting Development Engineer and Technology Director under the guidance of Dr de Clercq.

Wanting some commercial experience, Trinchero took up the position as Engineering Manager at Macsteel Trading in 2003, ultimately becoming Group Business Development and Technical Director at Macsteel Corporate Services.

Throughout his 11 years at Macsteel he never lost touch with the SAISC, having been involved with several of its committees.

“From a career perspective, I feel like I’ve come home,” Trinchero says. “Under Hennie de Clercq the SAISC has done outstanding work and is today one of the most effective industrial institutes in the country. But we cannot rest on these laurels. There is still much work to be done and I look forward to it,” Trinchero concluded.

Paolo Trinchero is 44 years old and is married with three children.

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Coatings industry warned about fraudulent imports The SA Paint Manufacturing Association (SAPMA) has warned its members to be extra cautious when purchasing overseas-sourced raw materials for paint production to avoid falling victim to fraud.

SAPMA has warned its members that there could be nasty surprises in the containers supposed to carry imported raw materials for paint production.

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eryck Spence, executive director of SAPMA, says the Association has, in recent months, learnt of at least three incidents where members’ imports contained unexpected surprises.

“In the first incident, SAPMA members who were importing raw materials from Egypt were provided with quality samples – but woefully sub-standard shipments after orders had been placed. The orders totalled millions of Rands and SAPMA members stood to incur devastating losses. SAPMA raised the matter with the local Egyptian Trade and Industry department and then also with the Egyptian Embassy in South Africa – and managed to get compensation for our members.

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“Then, in the second instance, a SAPMA member ordered titanium tri-oxide from a Chinese supplier. The first container to arrive in South Africa was filled with the correct raw material – but the second contained sea sand. No compensation could be obtained in this case.

“Finally, another SAPMA member also nearly became a victim of a Chinese export sham. Our member ordered a container load of 210 litre drums of solvent, but the drums that arrived in the container that reached South Africa were filled with sea water. In this case, fortunately, the member had bought the shipment on a Letter of Credit basis and managed to instruct the bank involved to stop payment,” Spence concluded.

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Whatever the size of your project, its success and sustainability both depend on the quality of the steel products you use. But how will you know that the steel products you use are of an appropriate quality?

To assure you of quality, sustainability and leadership we at ArcelorMittal South Africa mark and brand our products. Some of these products are Chromadek Ž, plate, galvanised coil and rebar. Beware of unbranded substandard material which cost you much more in the long-run than you initially believe. Rest assured in the knowledge that ArcelorMittal South Africa’s products consistently stand for quality.

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What to look out for when you are looking for quality in steel

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