Timber iQ October / November 2014 | Issue: 16

Design & Construction October - November 2014 // Issue: 16 // Price: R40,00 incl.

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CONTENTS

CONTENTS 12

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ED'S NOTE

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CONTRIBUTORS

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NEWS - STRENGTH IN UNITY

14

EVENTS - WORKING WITH WOOD

16

ARCHITECTURE - SCHOOL AS FARMYARD

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COVER STORY - THE FUTURE OF TRADITION

28

WOOD PRESERVATION - BILIGOM®

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PRODUCT PROFILE - MITEK® SOLUTIONS

36

COMPANY PROFILE - HARDER, SMARTER, FASTER

38

FURNITURE - COL TIMBERS STORAGE

16

CONTINUED ON PAGE: 7

Decking | Flooring | Exotic Timber | Solid Beams | Sawmilling

HOW CAN TIMBER HOME KITS HELP U?

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CONTENTS

Visit us at our Showhouse in Bellville and find out innovative ways to spruce up your home!

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SAWMILL TIMBER FINGER JOINT BEAMS GLUE LAMINATED BEAMS OSB CEILING AND FLOORING

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TIMBER TREATMENT - DOLPHIN BAY

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FURNITURE - KLUYTS & CO.

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DECKING REGULATIONS - COMPLIANCE

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TIMBER HARVESTING - CAPE PINE

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ADVERTORIAL - PENDULA TURNINGS

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EDUCATION & TRAINING - NMMU

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NEWS - BILIGOM®

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DESIGN - TULIP BAR

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EVENTS - INTERBUILD AFRICA 2014

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NEWS - FOREST STEWARDSHIP COUNCIL

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NEWS - SEA POINT FLORSTORE

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ED'S NOTE

Eventful!

It's been a busy couple of months for Timber iQ. Cape Construction Expo and Interbuild Africa, events with which we regularly partner, hosted us at their shows, where we used the opportunity to garner some great additional exposure for this wonderful title and represent our loyal advertisers who help to shape this publication. Needless to say, we hit the mark again − among both trade representatives, as well as consumers.

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e also attended a great showcase on the new Biligom® product, which we, and many others, consider to be a simple, yet revolutionary addition to the structural timber market. The Biligom® product is endorsed by a number of key industry players and we look forward to seeing how it performs in the marketplace. Read more on pages 28 and 62.

One of the last events on our 2014 calendar is the Working with Wood Festival, taking place from 9-11 October in Knysna, regarded as the very heart and soul of the South African woodworking industry.

Visitors to the festival can expect a number of great timber-related products, demonstrations and tours, and enjoy a relaxing time off in one of the most beautiful holiday destinations in South Africa.

Welcome to the October/November issue of Timber iQ. No Groove - Self Adhesive

Enjoy the read!

Jen

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ALL HARDWARE AND BUILDING MATERIAL

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SUPPLIERS O F I ND I G E NO U S , P I N E & E U C A LY P T U S T IM BER Geo Parkes & Sons (Pty) Ltd has been at the heart of the South African indigenous timber industry for more than 120 years and to this day the company is know for its sustainable and moral harvesting and supply of various rare and local timber types.

T I M B E R RO U T E M A P

FINE FURNITURE

Discover the history of the Knysna timber trade and learn to identify the timber trees that made Knysna famous. Pay a visit to the various furniture shops on the Timber Route and bring the magnificence of Knysna timber to your home.

Fine Furniture stocks contemporary yet timeless bespoke pieces from only the best furniture designers in the Cape. Visit our showrooms in Long Street at the Woodmill Walk Centre, Knysna. finefurniture@telkomsa.net. | Tel: +27 (0)44 382 1291

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Pay a visit to our offices at 1 St George’s Street, Knysna Tel. 044 382 1118/9/0 Email parkes@knysna.co.za

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SINCE 1892

CONTRIBUTORS

CONTRIBUTORS

THE TEAM

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.

EDITOR:

WERNER SLABBERT

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Werner began his working career as a broadcast engineer at the SABC, and after a very successful career in the television industry, he changed direction after his personal holiday home fell into the hands of an unscrupulous timber frame builder. This encouraged him to try his hand at timber construction and to do it correctly. This ignited his passion for timber frame construction, and so began his journey into the industry.

Werner joined the ITFB in 2006 and served as the chairman of the Gauteng Regional Committee for a number of years. He serves as the Chairman of the SANS 10-082 advisory committee within the SABS technical committee, is a Director on the ITC board, and presents lectures to architectural students at Wits University, Bank Valuators and Insurance Assessors.

Werner was elected President of the ITFB in 2012.

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UPCOMING EVENTS WORKING WITH WOOD FESTIVAL 9-11 OCTOBER 2014 TIMBER VILLAGE, KNYSNA

SACPCMP: 2ND ANNUAL CONFERENCE 20-22 OCTOBER 2014 GALLAGHER ESTATE, MIDRAND

HWZ 5TH WOOD CONFERENCE 17 FEBRUARY 2015 CTICC, CAPE TOWN

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INSTITUTE FOR TIMBER CONSTRUCTION (ITC-SA) A SAFE AND LEGAL ROOF FROM DESIGN TO CERTIFICATION

DON’T BE TEMPTED!

SITE-MADE ROOF TRUSSES

VS.

PRE-FABRICATED ROOF TRUSSES

To ensure a safe and legal roof, employ only ITC-SA’s audited fabricators and erectors and ensure that you appoint an ITC-SA accredited professional engineer to inspect and sign off your roof structure.

ITC-SA CERTIFICATIONS

HEAD OFFICE SAFCA Building | 6 Hulley Road | PO Box 686, Isando, 1600 Tel: +27 (0) 11 974 1061 | Fax: +27 (0) 11 392 6155 | Email: enquiries@itc-sa.org BRANCHES South Eastern Cape | KwaZulu-Natal | Western Cape BRANCH COMMITTEES Gauteng | Polokwane | Mpumalanga | Free State | Northern Cape | KwaZulu-Natal South/Eastern Cape | Port Elizabeth | East London | Western Cape

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SAQA ACCREDITED

NEWS

Strength in unity The Institute of Timber Frame Builders (ITFB) is now formally integrated into the workings of the Institute of Timber Construction South Africa (ITC-SA), representing the start of a joint force and mutual empowerment for the development of an entity that will serve the built environment as a united front.

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NEWS This new entity, empowered by the combined intellectual power and resources of the previous two institutes, bodes well for the future of timber engineered products and will allow for a more focused approach when dealing with the statutory regulators at large.

The ITC-SA and the ITFB have agreed that up to the conclusion of the ITC-SA’s financial year (end of February 2015), it will be ‘business as usual’ for the new integrated entity. The current Executive Committee of the ITFB has been appointed to the ITC-SA board, and by implication, Werner Slabbert, Leon Bekker and Peter Bisset will be taking care of the interests of the integrated membership at board level. Jenni De Waal will still run the office in Cape Town for timber frame builders and all timber frame builder business will be conducted through the Cape Town office with Fred as the CEO of the ITC-SA in Johannesburg.

The current ITFB website shall also, in due course, be integrated into the ITC-SA website and in future all public or member queries will be dealt with on only one single website. The ITFB logo will be changed to align with the registered ITC-SA logo and corporate branding, which will be revisited in future in order to create a more inclusive image of the new ITC-SA. This integration is the start of a new era within the ITC-SA and allows the ITC-SA to be the custodian and representative body for all structural elements in the timber built environment.

Mostly, it is envisaged that it will be ‘business as usual’ for all new members of the ITC-SA , but with the added benefit that ITFB members will now belong to a South African Qualifications Authorityaccredited Professional Body (SAQA), reaping the benefits of the work that has been done by the ITC-SA in all areas of the built environment, more specifically with the National Home Builders Registration Council (NHBRC) and the National Regulator of Compulsory Specifications (NRCS).

King Construction - House Rowe.

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he ITFB and ITC-SA have engaged in discussions with regards to this integration for a number of years, and at the General Meeting held in October 2013, members present agreed that the Board had their approval to begin with the integration between the ITFB and ITC-SA. At the Annual General Meeting held in May 2014, the members present unanimously agreed that the ITFB/ITC-SA integration should take place.

On the 21st of August 2014, the ITC-SA and the ITFB concluded on all final arrangements for the integration of the ITFB into the ITC-SA, meaning that all ITFB members are, from the 1st of September 2014, ITC-SA members, and that all references in future will be to the ITC-SA-TFB and not the ITFB.

For timber frame builders comes the added advantage that they will receive Professional Status and recognition as Certified Timber Frame Builders. To receive and retain this status, Certified Timber Frame Builders will undergo an annual audit inspection by the ITC-SA. The NHBRC is currently rewriting the Home Building Manuals, and specific provision is made to recognize members belonging to a Professional Body, which will add a new level of regulation and management of risk in relation to new entrants into the housing market.

All current ITFB timber frame builders will receive the ITC-SA ‘SAQA Certificate of Accreditation 2014-2015’ and the timber frame builders that were approved by the ITFB Executive Board will also receive their ‘Certificates of Competence 2014-2015.’

All current and approved ITC-SA policies and procedures will, as from the 1st of September 2014, be applicable on the new membership.

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT: Fred Wagenaar (t) 011 974 1061 (e) fred@itc-sa.org (w) www.itc-sa.org

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EVENTS

Reawakening the Knysna wood industry "When I was a young man and wanted to become a cabinet-maker, there was no question about it, I had to go to Knysna. In those days all wood-related businesses and careers started in Knysna. Wouldn't it be wonderful if we could get that reputation back?" asks Richard Henley, owner of Full Circle Furniture, Bibby's Hoek.

Working with Wood Festival organising committee and Knysna Tourism during a planning meeting held at Timber Village. Front left: Gene Kruger (Knysna Timber Initiative), Greg Vogt (Knysna Tourism CEO), Johan van Schalkwyk (Knysna Tourism Marketing Manager), Daniel Mellin (Vermont Sales), Morne Smith (Fechters) and Jock McConnachie. Photo: Fran Kirsten

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everal wood merchants in Knysna share Henley’s sentiments and so the Working with Wood festival came to light. This three-day festival will run from 9-11 October 2014 and the organisers are mindful to include a variety of products, as long as they manufactured from indigenous and/or recycled wood.

The Working with Wood Festival, sponsored by Vermont Sales (Pty) Ltd. and supported by Knysna Tourism, Knysna Municipality and the Knysna Timber Initiative will follow on from a busy September, recognised as Arbour month.

“During National Arbour Month, Arbour Week and National Arbour Day, the Knysna Municipality and other stakeholders will focus on school activities and other wood-related

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events, all of which will add to the build-up of this exciting festival,” said Gene Kruger, Working with Wood Festival promoter.

Timber Village, Welbedacht Lane, will serve as the festival hub with displays, lectures, tool and project demonstrations, food stalls and entertainment for both adults and children.

Festival participants receive a Timber Town Tour and Knysna Timber Route Map. This map will direct participants to relevant establishments outside of the festival grounds.

The Timber Town Tour will take visitors to all festivalrelated, participating shops and restaurants, which are bound to have several specials running throughout the festival.

EVENTS

The inaugural Working with Wood Festival, 9-11 October will be held at the beautiful Timber Village, Welbedacht Lane, Knysna.

The Knysna Timber Route will allow festival participants to witness wood manufacturers work their wood into beautifully crafted products within the Knysna Industrial area. These open days will not only allow the participants to experience real timber productions, but participating manufacturers will have certain items on sale at bargain prices throughout the festival as well.

“This festival meets our Naturally Knysna brand promise and speaks to the brand core values,” said Greg Vogt, Knysna Tourism CEO. “A celebration of our timber industry is well overdue and it is exciting to have an initiative that will translate into opportunity throughout the year.”

Vogt added, “Our vision for leveraged opportunities will be realised through the Green Chefs being incorporated into the timber celebrations as food service providers.”

“This highlights our crossover initiatives kicking in earlier than we had realised and we are grateful to the festival organisers for this opportunity. I only hope our vision to bring timber initiative ‘activities’ and products into next year’s Oyster Festival is not overly ambitious.”

The festival organisers have secured a demonstration by the talented Marc Maingard, who will not only demonstrate how to craft a beautiful guitar out of wood, but will astound festival participants with the beautiful sounds that these guitars produce.

Johan van Schalkwyk, Knysna Tourism Marketing Manager expressed his anticipation for the festival and said, "It is exciting to see this new festival take shape. Working so closely with the coordinator and committee has shown me the importance of showcasing the timber history and heritage of our town through this wonderful Working with Wood Festival."

Should wood crafters and merchants wish to show their skills and goods during this festival they may contact Festival Coordinator, Fran Kirsten at fran@out-there.co.za.

“Knysna residents will be well advised to diarise the date (9-11 October) as not to miss out on the opportunity to witness the Knysna timber industry coming alive,” concluded Kruger.

Timber Village - where craftsmen bring Nature’s unmatchable art into the heart of the home. Visit our picturesque showroom, woodcutters museum and workshop where craftsmen create unique furniture and woodcraft from Knysna’s famous woods. From tree to finished product, woo the furniture production process unfolds before your eyes.

Tel/Fax: 044 382 5649 Cell: 083 627 2464 Email: jock@timbervillage.co.za Web: www.timbervillage.co.za

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ARCHITECTURE

ARCHITECTURE

School as farmyard As a farm with several buildings, The American School of The Hague in Wassenaar has been expanded to include an Early Childhood Centre with a set-up that is well positioned within the small scale of the surroundings.

Images Š Ronald Tilleman

ARCHITECTURE

ARCHITECTURE

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he existing 16th century farmhouse, 'Ter Weer' was restored and incorporated into the new complex that integrated into the environment and the landscape. The school has a capacity for 230 children from 0 to 6 years and includes a nursery, twelve classrooms, a gym and a multipurpose room. The entrance was designed as a monumental glass heart between the farm and the 'barn’.

DIALOGUE BETWEEN OLD AND NEW The dialogue between the two buildings can be experienced from both inside and outside. The expansion was partly deepened so as not to encroach on the monument too much. The materialization of the new building makes reference to a barn with the application of wood substructures, caps and wooden parts for wall cladding.

PROGRAM The barn houses all the classrooms and the library. Because of the inclined slope, even the lower floors receive enough daylight. The classrooms are characterized by the entry of natural light, the use of healthy materials and the direct relationship with the surrounding landscape. The farmhouse houses the administrative functions of the school, a lunch room for 100 children, a kitchen, a nursery and an art room.

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ARCHITECTURE

ARCHITECTURE

The sports facilities are in a separate building with a gymnasium, changing rooms, a canteen/clubhouse for the local handball association. The building was designed as two interlocking volumes with sloping green roofs, matching the shape of the extension and rural character of the surroundings. A large window was placed in the gymnasium overlooking the connecting bridge to the main building, and offers a visual connection from the school and outside play areas.

GREEN SCHOOLYARDS Around the school are several playgrounds, designed by design studio, Van Ginneken with greenery, seating and educational components, to suit different age groups. The Wild Play Area was designed and constructed by the local gardener, Gerrit Veenma. Hedges, wooden fences and gentle slopes provide a friendly separation between the different squares.

TOTAL INTEGRATION The building is fully integrated into the environment and the surrounding landscape. The design of the landscape is based on the objectives of the school: A healthy environment where young children playfully learn why sustainability matters.

By using water and natural materials to show how energy is generated, children get into contact with this theme in a natural, unforced way. The building makes use of solar energy, LED fixtures, cold and heat storage, wastewater reuse and cradle-to-cradle materials, such as Accoya cladding.

PROJECT DATA: DESIGN: Kraaijvanger, Rotterdam CLIENT: American School of The Hague, Wassenaar TEAM: Hans Goverde, Annemiek Bleumink, Laurence Meulman, Patrick Keijzer and Nol van den Boer PARTNER ARCHITECT: Hans Goverde PROJECT ARCHITECT: Annemiek Bleumink ADVISOR STRUCTURE: ABT, Velp ADVISOR INSTALLATIONS: Deerns, Rijswijk LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT: designstudio van ginneken, Leiden GARDENER: Gerrit Veenma CONTRACTOR: Blanksmagroep, Alphen a/d Rijn PROGRAM: Elementary school, daycare, playgroup, gym GFA: 3 900m2 PRELIMINARY DESIGN: 2010 COMPLETION: 2013 (landscaping 2014)

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COVER STORY

Stanford

The future of tradition Overberg Joinery Works or 'OJW' for short has been operating since 2009 with its owner, Simon Smith, hands-on at the helm.

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oving from bespoke interior cabinetry to heavy structural joinery was easy for Simon, as this is where his heart lay and what he trained to do in England some 25 years ago.

His particular passion lies in the traditional age-old skill of post and beam construction or oak-framed building, as the style is known in England, or as timber framing in the United States. Both of these styles are very different to the timber framing known here in South Africa, which is more like the Cape Cod style house building that Rustic Homes and several others do so well.

Post and beam construction is a far more complex form of wood building than South African timber framing.

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It uses heavy section timbers joined together with traditional joinery joints, such as mortise and tenon, dovetail and scalf joints. A post and beam construction, whether it be a house, barn, stable, garage, workshop, or wine cellar, can last hundreds of years and there is evidence of such structures throughout Europe today that have stood for a thousand years in some cases.

With the passion firmly embedded, the first post and beam project for OJW had to be Simon’s own house in the Elgin Valley, and of course, it had to be a challenging build and a prototype in its own way. The beauty of combining wood with skilled craftsmanship lies in that almost any shape, size or form can be obtained with outstanding and unique results.

COVER STORY

Ash House, Elgin: A combination of post and beam and conventional brick work, known as hybrid building.

The beauty of combining wood with skilled craftsmanship lies in that almost any shape, size or form can be obtained with outstanding and unique results.

Shortly after the completion of Ash House came an enquiry from a former practicing surgeon from Simon’s home country who also shared Simon’s passion for post and beam construction, as well as a particular fondness for aisle-barn construction. This next project was soon on the way and was to be a refurbishment of an existing house nestled in the dunes at Keerbooms, Plettenberg Bay (www.orcahouse.blogspot.com).

The client wanted elevation to the build to capture the breathtaking coastal views, something that posed some concerns for structural engineers with regards to the existing footings. So the existing roof was removed and an 8m high queen-post post and beam skeletal frame was erected onto custom-made steel foot plates that were chemically anchored into eight large concrete pad stones beneath the floor. The roof was back on in weeks, which is one of the great benefits of post and beam construction.

All of the heavy timbers were machined and all joints fitted in the factory, indicated with a special marking process and then shipped to site for a quick assembly. This allowed the rest of the build to commence under shelter of the new roof.

With the two post and beam builds successfully completed using imported kiln-dried spruce, it was time for a really eco-friendly option and that was to use eucalyptus, which was growing on the site of the next exciting project (www.stanfordecobuild.blogspot.com).

With the help of the local sawmill, eucalyptus beams were sawn and turned into a breathtaking timber structure in the Stanford Valley. This project took on a more traditional way of building an oak framed house, such as the ones found all over England, and the green eucalyptus (in other words, undried timber) rather than oak was jointed together using mortise and tenons with a dried peg driven through the joints.

This method assisted the strength of the frame, because when the green timber dries out it shrinks around the already-dry peg making the joint tighter and stronger.

The post and beam skeletal frame was then completed using standard building practices, such as timber stud walling with eucalyptus vertical planking and decking all around the external walls of the home.

OJW could now see that there were many benefits from going the post and beam build route and several other smaller structures were again pre-manufactured in the workshop, shipped to site and assembled swiftly and professionally, giving the client complete satisfaction – and, importantly, without having a building contractor on site for months on end.

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COVER STORY

Orca House spruce post and beam frame with a whitewashed finish for a coastal look and feel.

Structural work for the Peregrine Farm Stall.

Celebrations after post and beam structure is complete.

One of OJW’s current projects is the rebuild of the recently fire-struck Peregrine Farm Stall. OJW was approached by the client who had admired some of their recent work and asked for a unique traditional post and beam frame with some contemporary steel work incorporated within the structure, and plenty of natural light. (www.peregrineoutoftheashes. blogspot.com).

They strive for perfection and aim to meet deadlines − on time every time.

The OJW team set about manufacturing two gable-ended window frames from large section spruce with four intermediate steel tie beam frames. This allowed plenty of natural light to flow into the new restaurant space and kept the heavy timber work to a minimum in the open area of the roof.

(t) 021 859 2456 (e) office@ojw.co.za (w) www.ojw.co.za Design/Business Development: chris@ojw.co.za Technical: simon@ojw.co.za

The OJW team are a proud group of individuals who endeavour to give the client a refreshing building experience.

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OJW have completed a number of great projects and are not intimidated by any structural joinery challenges.

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WOOD PRESERVATION

Biligom® presents a revolutionary industry trend for wood preservation The wood preservation and building timber industry is set to embark on a revolutionary new product, called Biligom® timber that will pioneer a platform for entrepreneurial opportunities and job creation, as well as provide solutions to some of the industry's commodity challenges.

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iligom International (Pty) Ltd., a South African company, has developed and patented a way to manufacture Eucalyptus construction and building timber that complies with all requirements for ongoing technical and quality accreditation as demanded by the industry. Biligom is currently in full production and will shortly be negotiating license agreements with interested parties who want to produce the product. Lonza Wood Protection has played an instrumental role in the design of the treatment plants for Biligom® timber, with the first Tanalith™ E plant already installed and in production near Tzaneen in the Limpopo Province.

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The project has received notable endorsements from various financing houses and other institutions.

Furthermore, Abe Stears, Head of the South African Technical Auditing Services (SATAS), has confirmed that he has audited and awarded full SATAS accreditation to Biligom, and is satisfied that the entire production process, together with all the documentation submitted, has been verified with the wood preservation treatment.

WOOD PRESERVATION Biligom is positioned as a lucrative business opportunity for black entrepreneurs, who will be able to establish themselves in a sustainable construction wood and preservation treatment business that will create job opportunities within their communities. Prospective clients who obtain a license for the Biligom®/SATAS certified business kit will enjoy a reasonably hassle-free start-up experience and Lonza will be responsible for the supply and installation of the Tanalith™ E treatment plants and the supply of Tanalith™ E timber preservative at each production unit.

During the research stage of this product, a thesis by post-graduate student, Philip Crafford, mentored by Brand Wessels from the University of Stellenbosch, was commissioned by Biligom (http://scholar.sun.ac.za/handle/10019.1/80072).

The recommendations from this study were implemented and led to the final stages of adjudication for actual truss strength values by MiTek, based in Midrand, Gauteng. MiTek have endorsed this product and have written the necessary software for its commercial application.

Biligom® timber addresses and provides a groundbreaking solution to the growing industry problem of a shortage of pine. In comparison to the 20-35 year growth turnaround time of pine, sawn green eucalyptus gum can now be treated with Tanalith™ E while still wet – meaning a much shorter 6-year turnaround time.

The fact that Biligom® timber can be produced to any length that is suitable for construction timber has attracted the attention of many of the country’s leading roof truss manufacturers, some of whom are already using the product.

Biligom® timber is on average stronger and firmer than SA Pine and complies to the SANS Grade S7 bending firm and strength requirements. This means that to cover the same roof area trusses made from Biligom® timber will in most cases require less wood than trusses made from Grade S5 SA Pine.

“The introduction of Biligom® timber is an exciting development in the construction wood and preservation industry, because it embraces an important combination of product development and job creation, both of which fall directly in line with Lonza’s strategic approach to the industry. We are thrilled to be associated with Biligom and look forward to giving the project our full support in the years ahead,” said Lonza’s General Manager, Doug Sayce.

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MITEK SOFTWARE OPTIONS: TIMBER SOFTWARE The market-leading software of its kind with over 15 years of market-driven development.

STEELENGINE® SOFTWARE With full 3D modelling and load paths from roof to foundation, this software caters for all wall-framing requirements.

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Harder, smarter, faster "Wood pumps through my blood," is the sentiment of CMC CEO, Pieter Olivier, as he describes his vision and passion for starting CMC in 1991.

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ieter Olivier served his time as a machinist apprentice, with 36 years of experience in the woodworking industry and through many triumphs, jubilations, perseverance and determination, today, 23 years later, he has established CMC as a major role player and leader in the industry.

To date, about ninety percent of the door manufacturing companies have been proudly set up

by CMC, and as one of the biggest importers and exporters of both new and refurbished machinery, CMC machines support the most advanced technology in the industry today.

CMC Machinery’s highly qualified and experienced technicians are sent to the various countries of import on a regular basis for up-to-date and valuable training. In return, clients are offered back-up service, repairs and training.

CMC Machinery remains highly responsive to change and by continuously listening, observing and learning, they keep up to date with the market trends, allowing them to meet the needs and requirements of their customers.

In accomplishing this, CMC have nurtured and retained a winning network of satisfied customers and suppliers. CMC is on a continuous quest to deliver the highest possible standard of service in sales and after-sales. They look forward to becoming the leading distributor of the finest quality machinery on the market.

The company’s mission is to supply machines that are technologically suited to meet the specific and ever-changing market trends facing the specialists and hobbyists in the woodworking and aluminium industries, building value for the company through customer satisfaction and consistently delivering superior service through working harder, smarter, faster.

For more information, visit www.cmcmachinery.co.za.

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Father and son team: Deon Olivier, General Manager of the CMC Group and Pieter Olivier, CEO of the CMC Group.

FURNITURE

Col Timbers Expand-A-Shelf System

Affordable, portable and easy-to-add storage Whether your home is really small and lacks cupboard space, or you have a large home that needs organising, the first step is to source adequate storage solutions to make your spaces comfortable, beautiful and liveable.

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ays Dylan Miller from leading manufacturer of quality timber products, Swartland, “A home can never have enough storage; whether you live in a big or a small abode, lots of storage is a sure way of guaranteeing a neat, comfortable and good-looking space to live in.”

However, storage solutions can often be a costly investment, and for this reason, Swartland has developed a few good quality storage solutions that are available at reasonable prices. Says Dylan, “Part of Swartland’s Col Timbers range of products, all Swartland’s storage solutions are made from

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FSC-approved pine timber, which is not only good quality timber that is durable and long-lasting, but it also ensures that precious natural resources are responsibly harvested and managed. This adds to the ‘green’ credentials of these products, and offers customers peace of mind that they are not only purchasing quality products, but also doing their bit for the environment at the same time.”

Swartland’s Col Timbers’ storage solutions comprise the following products:

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THE COL TIMBERS EXPAND-A-SHELF SYSTEM

THE COL TIMBERS WORKBENCH

This is a DIY modular shelving system that allows you to create and customise your own storage or display solution.

Says Dylan, “Expand-A-Shelf is versatile, flexible, and very easy to assemble. It comes in a variety of lengths and widths, so you will be able to create a design to suit your particular space.” Sturdy uprights are constructed of quality pine, the various components are pre-drilled, and all the necessary screws supplied – all you need to erect this innovative shelving system is a screwdriver. The easy-tofollow assembly instructions are included with your purchase.

Sturdy and good-looking, the Col Timbers Workbench provides an affordable and stylish DIY storage solution ideal for kitchens, bathrooms, bedrooms, playrooms, or any other room in the home. “Equally at home in an upmarket country kitchen, or a contemporary bathroom, the Col Timbers Workbench can be painted or stained to suit your particular choice of décor. You can even add castor wheels for added mobility and flexibility,” says Dylan.

The Col Timbers workbench is available in a variety of sizes.

Legs, or upright heights, and shelves for the Expand-A-Shelf systems are sold separately to allow for maximum customisation.

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FURNITURE

Col Timbers Trestle Table

THE COL TIMBERS TRESTLE TABLE Trestle tables are so very versatile and they can be used as storage or for workspace, or both, in any number of rooms in the home. “You can use trestle tables throughout your home – from home offices, to dining rooms, kitchens, on your patio, or even as a workbench in your garage. For successful inclusion in your home, it all boils down to what finish you give your trestle table – paint it in a white high gloss enamel, and it is the perfect desk for a sleek, feminine home office, stain it and varnish it to give it an ideal finish for a more masculine or industrial style, let the wood grain shine through using a clear varnish for nature-inspired look, or perhaps give it a distressed finish for the ideal inclusion in any beach home. The choice is yours.”

Col Timbers Workbench

The fact that you can completely customise the length of a trestle table is a real advantage, says Dylan, “Trestle tables can be as long or as short as you desire – the longer the top, the more trestles you will need to support it. This is an especially affordable option for those who are looking for very long dining tables to include in their homes or on their patios.”

The Col Timber trestle stands and trestle tops are sold separately.

Visit www.swartland.co.za to find a retailer closest to you.

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TIMBER TREATMENT

The business of building treatment plants Dolphin Bay regularly collaborates with timber treatment plant construction company, SpecPipe, and company MD, Bertus Coetzee, believes that it's their capacity and impeccable workmanship that have helped to cement a good working relationship between the two companies.

Bertus Coetzee, CEO of Dolphin Bay Chemicals.

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pecPipe started as a structural steel manufacturing company over 20 years ago, and has since expanded its services by building timber treatment plants.

According to SpecPipe co-owner, Dick Kotze, this year alone they have orders to build six treatment plants.

The plants outside South Africa are being built mainly to meet the demand for treated poles. “These poles are required for the telecommunications and electricity distribution infrastructure that supports growing African economies,” says Kotze.

Of the six new plants now under construction, two are being built in South Africa, while the rest will be constructed in other countries on the continent.

“We value SpecPipe’s technical experience and capacity to serve these developing markets,” says Coetzee.

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TIMBER TREATMENT Based on the West Rand in Gauteng, SpecPipe views itself as the leading supplier of timber treatment plants in Africa.

Kotze estimates SpecPipe, which he co-owns with his son, Dion, has built, refurbished and upgraded some 80 timber treatment plants in South Africa and other countries on the continent since it was established in 1988. Timber operations requiring treatment plants often approach SpecPipe directly.

This will determine the size of their plant and how it should be operated. In addition, they will need to ensure they are able to meet timber-treatment and associated regulatory requirements.

“We have a good relationship with Dolphin Bay and are happy to work with them to ensure that the plants comply fully with their specifications and requirements,” says Coetzee. Companies considering the establishment of a timber treatment plant need to assess a number of factors before proceeding, explains Coetzee. These include assessments of:

SpecPipe undertakes most of the engineering for timber treatment plants at its home base and then transports components to site where they are assembled. Plants take about three months to build and commission, and cost between R1 million and R2.5 million depending on their capacity.

• The type or types of timber they intend to treat, and the viability of doing so.

• Whether they have access to sufficient timber resources to sustain their operations.

• Whether they have a market for the volumes of treated timber they plan to produce.

Coetzee adds that companies planning to expand their timber treatment plants or to build new plants should contact Dolphin Bay, which can provide all the advice and specifications they require, and facilitate construction.

Kotze says they’ve made a number of innovative improvements to their plants over the years.

These include a quick lock door which reduces turnaround time for offloading and loading by an hour per charge, electronic recording and monitoring of plant data, and utilisation of load cells, which enable the use of a single common tank as a working and measuring tank.

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FURNITURE

Master craftsman, Charles Beresford, brings Kluyts & Co. pieces to life Schooled at Woodridge College outside Port Elizabeth, and St. Andrews College in Grahamstown, Charles Beresford, in many ways, comes back to his roots when he visits Knysna on his annual pilgrimage from Germany, where his studio is based.

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eresford comes to teach and work in Kluyts & Co.’s old factory in Knysna and to be close to the sun and sea, whilst reveling in the rare and interesting timber for which the area is renowned.

Beresford set up his first workshop in Derbyshire, England, in 1987 and has been making furniture on his own ever since. A ‘sabbatical year’ to attend the Fine Woodworking Program under the direction of James Krenov at the College

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of the Redwoods, California, saw him deepen his appreciation of fine woodworking.

High-tech he is not. Everything Beresford does is focused on creating solid furniture out of solid wood, with special attention given to the selection and use of the timber itself.

Kluyts & Co.’s heavy machinery is old, solid, straightforward and complements Charles’ uncompromising approach to quality.

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Kluyts & Co.'s heavy machinery is old, solid, straight-forward and complements Charles' uncompromising approach to quality.

Kluyts & Co.’s Managing Owner, Torquil Mathewson was intrigued by Charles’ enthusiasm and approach to woodwork. He says, “When I showed Charles around our factory, he was like a child in a sweetie shop and his genuine enthusiasm for wood – the grain and the differences in hue and texture in different types of Blackwood – alone was really encouraging for me. It made me realize that we underestimate how interesting and unique the timber in the area is – and how good we are at making furniture.”

There is something romantic about Beresford’s use of traditional Japanese saws, hand-forged Japanese chisels, and Hock plane-irons in the wooden planes he makes himself. Much of his furniture is dictated by the figure of the selected wood, and the irregularities in the actual growth.

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When making a piece of furniture, the essential measurements in order to fulfill its function are the only ‘fixed’ parameters for Charles and the client is never entirely sure as to what they might end up with. What they do know is it will be a work of art that has had many hours of labour lovingly worked into it to achieve the surface detailing that is the hallmark of Beresford’s work.

With regards to surface treatment, the aim is to leave the finished surface with as finely cut surface as possible. Traces of the finishing cut may be discernible, dependent on the tool. Any form of sanding is avoided. The final treatment of the surface, i.e. an oil or waxed surface, is dependent on the function of the piece of furniture.

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Charles is of the view that a flat cut surface without treatment, and which has not been through the sanding process, has a far greater resistance to liquids.

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT: (t) 044 382 6343 (c) 072 036 4639 (e) torquil@kluyts.com (w) www.kluyts.com

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DECKING REGULATIONS

DECKING REGULATIONS

Clear the decks Compliance with the National Building Regulations (NBR) should always be top of mind for builders, contractors, renovators and similar professionals. But what about a potential DIY project like an open deck? Do the NBR extend to timber decks? Good question, Timber iQ has found, as we explore whether a timber deck requires building plans or must comply with other regulations.

Article by: Staff writer Celéste Perrin

PLANNING, REGULATIONS AND BUILDING PLANS

NATIONAL BUILDING REGULATIONS - PART D: PUBLIC SAFETY

Brief: Build the deck of all decks. Specifications: It must be functional, safe and durable, but also unique and (obviously) more beautiful than any open timber deck built before. Where to start? Unless you’re a seasoned deck installer, and perhaps even if you are, you may be surprised to hear that the first place may very well have to be your local authority.

In order to adhere to Public Safety regulations as covered in Part D of SANS 10400, building plans are necessary for decks that entail a change in level of 1m or more from the ground. The NBR remind us of our responsibility to people who visit or have access to our homes and businesses.

Legislation is very clear that anything you build on your property needs plans, unless the structure qualifies as a ‘minor building work.’ Equally clear, is that all structural building work defined as ‘minor building work’ must have authorization from the local authority’s building control officer before work can begin. But, as you perhaps already know, decks do not fall under the category of minor building work, nor are decks specifically addressed in the NBR. It might therefore seem a logical conclusion that you don’t need plans to build a deck, but beware – this is not always the case.

Shrouded within all the complex regulations is a crucial caveat: As soon as there is a slope or elevation of one metre or more off the ground, the local building authority will require building plans.

During my research for this article, I contacted our local City of Cape Town’s Planning and Building Development Management Department (PBDMD), who confirmed that plans for a deck will be required, for safety reasons, if there is a ground level difference of one metre or more.

Furthermore, in some instances, even though building plans may not be required for a deck, permission from the local authority may still be needed. One example is where decks encroach on or are too close to the boundary of the property. The PBDM department recommends that anyone who intends to build a deck first contacts their local authority to discuss the project and ensure that the applicable permission and/or plans are in place before any work commences.

Simply put, if people have access to a level higher than ground level on your property, you must take steps and be sure that they cannot fall off, leading to injuries or worse.

This extends not only to higher-risk structures like balconies, but also flat roofs and elevated decks.

A timber deck is equal to a timber floor. For that reason the structural design of elevated decks (1m and higher) becomes a critical issue and the local authority will in these instances not only consider the above factors, but also the structural configuration of the deck in order to comply with the regulations dealing with timber floors.

SANS 10400-D:2011 – “The functional regulations contained in part D of the National Building Regulations (refer annex A) shall be deemed to be satisfied where a change in level, the design of ramps and driveways, or access to swimming pools and swimming baths comply with the requirements of 4.2, 4.3 and 4.4, respectively.”

D1 Change in Level “The protection of the edge of any balcony, bridge, flat roof or similar place shall be designed to prevent any person from falling from such balcony, bridge, flat roof or similar place.

“The edge of any balcony, bridge, flat roof or similar place more than 1m above the adjacent ground or floor level shall be provided with a balustrade or parapet wall not less than 1m in height, unless unauthorized access of persons thereto has been excluded by a physical barrier properly erected and maintained.

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DECKING REGULATIONS “Any balustrade or wall provided to protect a change in level shall comply with the requirements of SANS 10400-B. “In the case of an interior balcony or a mezzanine floor, such balcony or floor shall be provided with a balustrade or wall not less than 1m in height, provided that where such balcony or floor is used for public seating in rows such height may be reduced to not less than 800mm opposite the seating in the front row.

“A balustrade or wall provided as protection at a change in level in any occupancy classified as E2, E3, E4, H1, H2, H3, H4 or H5 shall not have any opening that permits the passage of a 100mm diameter ball, provided that such protection in any occupancy that is not an occupancy classified as E2, E3, E4, H1, H2, H3, H4 or H5, shall consist of at least a handrail and one other rail midway between such handrail and the floor.”

Again, the City’s PBDM department cautions that a timber deck is in fact a timber floor. For this reason, the structural design of elevated decks (1m and higher) becomes a critical issue and the local authority will in these instances not only consider the Part D regulations as mentioned above, but also the structural configuration of the deck in order to check for compliance with the regulations dealing with timber floors.

CHECK WITH YOUR LOCAL AUTHORITY As illustrated in this extract from the City of Cape Town’s Web pages for Planning and Building Development Management, it is advisable to check with your own local authority, who ultimately will decide whether or not you need plans to build that dream deck.

WHAT KINDS OF BUILDING ACTIVITIES REQUIRE BUILDING PLANS TO BE SUBMITTED FOR APPROVAL? A building plan application must be submitted for any structure, whether this is of a temporary or permanent nature and irrespective of the materials used to build it.

This includes alterations or extensions to existing structures. The only exceptions are buildings which are defined as ‘minor building work’ and are smaller than 5m2 in size, a pergola, wire fence or open-side fabric-covered shelter for a car, boat or caravan.

WHO MAY PREPARE BUILDING PLANS? In terms of the Architectural Profession Act (Act 44 of 2000), architects, technologists and draughtspersons who are registered with the South African Council for the Architectural Profession may prepare building plans.

For details on how to register, visit: www.sacapsa.com.

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WHAT HAPPENS AFTER I HAVE SUBMITTED A BUILDING PLAN APPLICATION? If complete and all supporting documentation has been submitted, the plans are circulated to relevant technical departments (e.g. fire, health, etc.) for comment. The application is then scrutinised in terms of the National Building Regulations and Building Standards Act and its Regulations. The City will contact you via SMS if any amendments or corrections are required. You will also be kept informed via SMS of your building plan routing, and you won't need to contact the office where the plan was submitted.

HOW LONG DOES A BUILDING PLAN TAKE TO BE APPROVED? In terms of the National Building Regulations and Building Standard Act, the City has 30 days to approve or refuse a building plan application for buildings smaller than 500m2 in size and 60 days for buildings larger than 500m2 in size.

Also important to note: This is also highly dependent on the quality and the completeness of the building plan submission. An incomplete application does create the scenario where such application is sent back and forth until compliance is achieved. This usually creates huge delays in the evaluation process.

In many instances the building plan evaluation process cannot start due to non-compliance with other applicable legislation such as title deed conditions, the zoning scheme, environment, etc. These issues usually trigger an application outside of the building plan approval process and need to be concluded before the 30-day and 60-day processing timeframes.

WHAT ARE THE CONSEQUENCES OF BUILDING WITHOUT APPROVED PLANS? A building inspector may serve an order to stop any illegal building work immediately, which if ignored may lead to a fine or even further prosecution and a court order to demolish the structures concerned.

SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES Be sure to also check with the authorities before you start erecting a deck in or on historical or protected land areas, when you have specific HOA (Home Owner’s Association) stipulations to follow, and when you are within a Special Rating Area (SRA). An SRA is typically a non-profit organisation in a clearly defined geographical area within which property owners agree to pay an additional but dedicated levy (via agreement with the municipality in accordance with a local by-law) for supplementary and complementary services intended to enhance the physical and social environment of the area. Examples of such services include additional safety and security measures, maintenance of infrastructure, improvements to a marina area, etc.

DECKING REGULATIONS An SRA committee can be formed to oversee and stipulate the architectural style and the design criteria of, as well as the materials to be used in, all structures erected or to be erected in the SRA. The criteria for design, useable materials and even colours used on exteriors, can extend to walls, fences, pergolas, paved pathways, etc. and building plans will be subject to assessment and approval.

Proposed deck installations over a body of water are subject to scrutiny when standards govern the construction and maintenance of waterfronts and bank edges to the properties in the area, as well as the jetties, piers, or any other structures in the water area.

CONCLUSION The importance of upfront planning and preparation for deck building cannot be understated, regardless of whether its intended use is for leisure or commercial purposes. Certain circumstances call for building plans, while others may only require permission to build. If there is any doubt, contact your local authority to be certain. A phone call may just prevent a fine, the demolition of your deck structure, or more serious problems like trying to sell a property that doesn’t have the deck on its plans.

REFERENCES: 1. City of Cape Town, Planning and Building Development Management Department (PBDMD) 2. w ww.capetown.gov.za/en/ planningandbuilding/Functions/Pages/ BuildingDevelopment.aspx#q2 3. w ww.buildingregulations.co.za/minorbuilding-work/ 4. w ww.law.resource.org/pub/za/ibr/za. sans.10400.d.2011.pdf 5. w ww.mdga.co.za/ (Marina da Gama Association's newly updated Constitution)

GOOD TO KNOW ‘Minor building work’ as contemplated in section 13 of the Act means: a. The erection of any: • Poultry house (e.g. chicken coup) no more than 10 square metres in area • Aviary no more than 20 square metres in area • Solid fuel store (e.g. for coal or wood, etc.) no more than 10 square metres in area and no higher than two metres • Tool shed no more than 10 square metres in area • Child’s playhouse no more than five square metres in area • Cycle shed no more than five square metres in area • Greenhouse no more than 15 square metres in area • A carport, or an open-sided car, caravan or boat shelter that does not exceed 40 square metres in size • Any free-standing wall constructed of masonry, concrete, steel, aluminium or timber or any wire fence that is not higher than 1.8m at any point above ground level and does not retain soil • Pergola • Private swimming pool • Change room, not more than 10 square metres in area, at a private swimming pool b. The replacement of a roof or part thereof with the same or similar materials c. The conversion of a door into a window or a window into a door without increasing the width of the opening d. The making of an opening in a wall which does not affect the structural safety of the building concerned e. The partitioning or enlarging of any room by the erection or demolition of an internal wall, provided such erection or demolition does not affect the structural safety of the building concerned f. The erection of any solar water heater not exceeding six square metres in area on any roof, or 12 square metres when erected other than on any roof g. The erection of any other building where the nature of the erection is such that in the opinion of the building control officer it is not necessary for the applicant to submit, with his application, plans prepared in full conformity with these regulations.

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TIMBER HARVESTING

Modernising harvesting operations Cape Pine recently embarked on an exercise to modernise its harvesting operations in the Tsitsikamma area. Inefficiencies due to low availability of machinery necessitated the replacement of equipment and provided the opportunity to review the current harvesting systems in use.

Harvester felling a tree.

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o successfully modernise operations it is important to establish an improvement in safety, social aspects, environment, production and quality in the proposed system to be used. The total value chain is scrutinised to determine the effect of the proposed change on follow-up operations and if any changes are necessary to any operations before harvesting.

The investigation led to a change in focus from a conventional motor manual cut-to-length system to a mechanised cut-to-length system. Matching harvesting systems and machinery selection to local conditions was done and the selected system comprises of a purpose-built 753 John Deere harvester with a 623B Waratah processing head, and a 1710 John Deere forwarder.

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Forwarder off-loading at roadside.

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At Cape Pine we believe that our inherent desire to build a great business goes hand in hand with an innate passion for our ecosystem and core values that are entrenched within our organisation. We have a rich heritage in South Africa with George Sawmill in the heart of Outeniqua and the Longmore Sawmill in the Tsitsikamma. In the Boland, we have the Stellenbosch Sawmill as well as the re-working and distribution facility in Wemmershoek, near Franschhoek.

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For mechanisation to be successful, it must be accompanied by training and education. With the low level of mechanisation in the area, it was decided to outsource the operation as the initial step to operational improvement.

SOME EXAMPLES OF SITE PREPARATION BURNING AND UNDER-CANOPY BURNING:

SOME OF THE ADVANTAGES INCLUDE: • Safer work environment with fewer employees exposed to the high risk environment during harvesting operation.

• Improved forest recovery due to less timber damage during felling and optimisation of tree lengths.

• Lowered temporary unplanted percentage as a result of the high volume output and fewer teams.

• Quick response time to client demands with regards to specific orders.

Involvement and buy-in from all stakeholders concerned are crucial to ensure the continued success of a system change. The integration of harvesting and silviculture operations needs special consideration to ensure a holistic approach that will be of benefit for the company as a whole.

Indication of a compartment burnt after harvesting preestablishment.

THE INTEGRATION OF FORESTRY OPERATIONS AND FIRE MANAGEMENT One of the adjustments that were made with the arrival of mechanised harvesting on the silviculture side was the site preparation of compartments before re-establishment. Most compartments need to be burnt before re-establishment, as the thick mat of slash condensed by the mechanised system is, in some cases, impenetrable.

Indication of a compartment after an under-canopy burning operation.

However, pre-establishment burning has an advantage in the reduction of fuel loads on the plantation floor and contributes to the fuel load management strategy.

Fuel load management is the core of Integrated Fire Management, which aims to reduce the risk of fires spreading, as well as the intensity of a fire once it has entered into a plantation. One of the operations that have been introduced in order to reduce fire intensity is under-canopy burning. It is an operation that requires careful planning and timing with climatic conditions to ensure that no damage is done to growing trees. The term ‘a cool burn’ is often used to describe this operation. Conditions are typically high humidity (>60%) and at low temperatures (<20ºC) with slight wind not more than 15km/h to push the fire through the compartment. More than 20mm of rain after such an operation also helps to extinguish any ground fires or heat that could damage roots after the operation.

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Indication of under-canopy burning operation.

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"One good turn deserves another!" - Tom Wege Located on the Comrades Route (R103), halfway between Pietermaritzburg and Durban, Pendula Wood Turnings serves a wide variety of customers with high quality turned components, using hydraulic lathes and purpose-built machines.

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ays Frikkie Adams, owner of Pendula Wood Turnings, “Woodturning is our passion and obsession, be it by hand or with powerful hydraulic lathes, our aim is to turn components as quickly and as smoothly as possible. In doing so, we supply the small manufacturer with turned components of a high standard and at a reasonable price.”

When it comes to curtain rods, Pendula Wood Turnings manufactures finials, joint covers, and end-caps, and with their new ‘bend’ design they can put wood around any bend in a window. The company also makes the butt component of fishing rods in wood, as well as a combination of steel and wood. The upholsterers have a range of bunfeet for couches, ottomans and the like to choose from.

The Figl

Pendula Wood Turnings locally manufactures its own 20 x 20 x 200 grooved cutter. Once mounted differently, the result is worth the effort.

With a number of innovations under his belt, Adams is most proud of his latest, the ‘multi tool holder’ or the ‘Figl,’ which can hold a staple gun, nail gun, drilling machines, battery drill/screwdriver or hairdryer in any position − for storing or for working comfort.

Screw bottles anywhere

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT: (t) 031 783 4425 (c) 083 456 5204 (e) pendulat@mweb.co.za (w) www.pendula.org

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Pendula Turnings Where we believe that “If you struggle, you are doing something wrong” - Frikkie

Woodturning is our passion and obsession, be it by hand or with powerful hydraulic lathes.

Our aim is to turn components as fast and as smooth as possible. In doing so, we supply the small manufacturer with turned components of a high standard and at a reasonable price.

SERVICE AND SUPPLY OFFERING: Chisels, for copy lathes using 20 x 20 x 200 chisels Contract turning: If we haven’t turned it before, we will make a new template or a plan to get the job done. We do not currently do Barley Twist (perhaps in the future), but can do straight fluting.

Shoe storing system Feet, legs and finials Posts for kitchen cupboards Maximum length we can turn is 3m Tel: +27 31 783 4425 | Cell: +27 83 456 5204 | Email: pendulat@mweb.co.za | Web: www.pendula.org

All the ‘bends’ around a window.

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Top-class Wood Technology courses from NMMU In the heart of the Garden Route at the foot of the Outeniqua Mountains, amid indigenous forests and pine plantations, lies the George Campus of Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University.

The 2014 first year Wood Technology students on a tour of the Boskor Sawmill in the Tsitsikamma earlier this year.

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he campus focuses on becoming a world-class knowledge catalyst for the green economy and a more sustainable future, and plans to realise this through cutting-edge research and engagement, quality teaching and learning, as well as competitive innovation and entrepreneurship.

With the Faculties of Science, Business & Economic Sciences, and Education represented here, the campus is well positioned to develop studentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; insights, skills and practical know-how, which can help them make a real difference in the agriculture, forestry, conservation, business, accounting, tourism and education fields.

The dynamic, yet relatively small campus ensures individual attention to student needs in a safe learning environment and is well known for its close collaboration with the respective industries, entrepreneurial training, as well as its natural setting.

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SCHOOL OF NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT The George Campus is home to the School of Natural Resource Management within NMMUâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Faculty of Science and offers a unique mix of career-focused diploma and degree programmes in Agricultural Management, Forestry, Game Ranch Management, Nature Conservation and Wood Technology.

With the onset of the 2014 academic year the university bolstered its focused programme offerings in natural resource management with the introduction of a Higher Certificate programme in Veldfire Management.

This programme draws from various short learning programmes and modules from other natural resource management programmes, as well as the forestry, conservation and even agriculture industries, and is therefore specifically designed to address the needs of the southern African veldfire manager.

George Campus

Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University (George Campus) focuses on becoming a world-class knowledge catalyst for the green economy and a more sustainable future and plans to realise this through cutting edge research and engagement, quality teaching and learning; as well as competitive innovation and entrepreneurship.

With the Faculties of Science; Business & Economic Sciences; and Education represented here, the campus is well positioned to develop students’ insights, skills and practical know-how, which can help them make a real difference in the agriculture, forestry, conservation, business, accounting, tourism and education fields.

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The George Campus is a firm favourite as it is well-known for its natural setting; as well as its close collaboration with the respective industries. Practical excursions and assignments in the beautiful surroundings are prominent features of the programme offerings that ensure the best possible exposure to the various industries and its practices.

Plus further study options for degree studies after completing a Diploma programme

Programme & Qualification Mix Higher Certificate  Veldfire Management

Postgraduate Certificate  Education – PGCE FET (Accounting; Agricultural Management Practices; Agricultural Science; Business Studies; Economics; Mathematics; Mathematical Literacy)

Diplomas  Agricultural Management  Forestry

For an application form or more information: • Tel: 044 801 5111 • Fax: 044 801 5031 • E-mail: george-info@nmmu.ac.za

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EDUCATION & TRAINING FORESTRY AND WOOD TECHNOLOGY NMMU George Campus is still a firm favourite of students wishing to specialise in Forestry or Wood Technology, as the Southern Cape is seen as the historical and traditional timber centre of South Africa.

Wood, as a renewable resource and the most common carbon neutral building material, is set to become increasingly important and popular in future and NMMU is geared to deliver the skills and expertise required in this sphere.

The diploma in Wood Technology offered by NMMU is a three-year full-time programme which includes a full year of experiential training consisting of three months’ structured experiential training on campus followed by nine months’ experiential training in the timber processing industry.

A BTech Degree (part-time on a block release basis over two years or one year full-time) in the same discipline is also offered at the George Campus.

The modules of this academic programme cover the entire spectrum relating to the working industrial environment.

New and relevant information is continuously added as the industry grows, ensuring cutting-edge and industryrelevant outcomes.

Class time is also interspersed with visits to primary and secondary wood processing plants to expose students to working environments and new technologies.

During their training in Wood Technology, students gain a solid grounding in five important fields among others, namely Timber Preservation, Timber Processing, Industrial Production, Timber Seasoning and Timber Structures.

TIMBER PRESERVATION Students are able to evaluate the types of preservatives, the requirements for the application of preservatives, and behaviour of various types of preserved timbers.

Upon successful completion of this module students will be able to explain the natural durability of timber and the factors causing the destruction, deterioration and depreciation of timber, characteristics of wood preservative types and properties of wood preservatives, as well as safety measures in the wood preservation industry.

TIMBER PROCESSING This module provides students with an understanding of the sawmilling value chain from the log yard to the dry mill.

Focus areas include the different materials used for producing wood-cutting tools, the theory of cutting forces

and tooth geometry, maintenance and design of saw blades, calculating sawing parameters and the optimal layout of a saw shop.

PRODUCTION ENGINEERING INDUSTRIAL Students are introduced to the principles of project development, planning and management. They are also equipped with the know-how to initiate, develop and plan projects, apply project management tools and techniques, control projects, explain quality management and to improve processes by applying quality tools.

TIMBER SEASONING This module provides students with an understanding of solid timber drying as part of sawmilling operations.

Students will be able to explain the influence of wood properties on timber seasoning, explain the behaviour of wood moisture as part of the drying process, explain and implement techniques for determining moisture content of timber, explain and analyse timber drying systems, drying stresses and drying defects in timber, as well as the evaluation and comparison of different operational and management approaches to timber drying systems.

TIMBER STRUCTURES Students gain an understanding of the principles of the design of different types of timber structures through examining timber as a structural material by calculating the bracing strength of timber frame walls and the reaction force of a roof truss and timber fastener strengths. They also have the opportunity of drawing the construction of a timber frame building.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES NMMU graduates in Wood Technology seem to have their work ‘cut out for them,’ as their skills are in high demand amongst industry stakeholders.

The main employers are the softwood and hardwood sawmill companies, mining timber mills, fibre and particle board mills, plywood mills, timber preservation plants, rooftruss manufacturers, secondary timber product manufacturers, the furniture industry, and various machine manufacturers. Their work relates to production, management, training, marketing and research.

Records show a 100% employment rate of graduates over the past twenty years.

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT: (t) 044 801 5111 (e) george-info@nmmu.ac.za (w) www.georgecampus.nmmu.ac.za

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TEL: 074 136 6666 FAX: 086 602 6795 CELL: 076 413 5900 E-MAIL: milladmin@brackentimbers.co.za Main Dundee Road, Greytown, 3250 P O Box 141, Greytown, 3250

BRACKEN TIMBERS Growers and Sawmillers of Quality Pine Timber

BRACKEN TIMBERS (Pty) Ltd. FOR SAWMILL PRODUCTION MANAGER at its Sawmilling, Forestry and Agricultural operation just outside Greytown:

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THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT:

THE COMPANY OFFERS:

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• An above average salary • Generous benefits, including annual bonus, provident fund and medical aid

Should have a relevant qualification and at least 5 years’ experience in a similar role.

Must be familiar with timber drying, treating and grading to SABS specifications.

Must be fluent in Zulu and have good labour relation skills.

Must have a valid driver’s licence.

Must have a talent for achieving production targets within preset budgets.

Shall be responsible for production, recovery, quality, safety and discipline.

• Company housing

APPLICANTS WHO MEET THE ABOVE CRITERIA SHOULD FORWARD THEIR CV (MAXIMUM 4 PAGES) TO: Mr G Schwarz | Fax: 086 602 6795 | E-mail: bracken@futuregtn.co.za

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(Do not fax certificates – originals to be presented upon request)

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NEWS

Internationally patented alternative for structural timber launched to great acclaim A name brought to life by the older Eucalyptus plantation employees with whom Spencer Drake, Director and Inventor of the Biligom® product, worked, Biligom is a derivative of the word, 'Bloekom', Afrikaans for 'Bluegum' or Eucalyptus.

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presented the findings of his thesis entitled, ‘An investigation of selected mechanical and physical properties of young, unseasoned and finger-jointed Eucalyptus grandis timber.’

With an introduction from father-son team, Spencer and Fred Drake, Philip Crafford, MSc Forestry student from the Faculty of Agri Sciences at Stellenbosch University,

Crafford’s research included the investigation of the Biligom® product under both wet and dry conditions, with a focus on the product’s physical properties, testing for strength and flexural properties with the ultimate conclusion that it is, in fact not only suitable for use as a structural timber, but that it far exceeds requirements for structural timber.

ntroduced and showcased to a number of key stakeholders in the structural timber industry at an event hosted in conjunction with C&G Timbers in Johannesburg in mid-September, the product, specially treated with Lonza’s TanalithTM E under specific conditions, subverts all preconceptions that could come with using Eucalyptus as structural timber, namely its propensity to split, warp, twist or crack when dried.

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NEWS This was followed by information from Mike Newham, Technical Executive, MiTek Industries SA, who was pivotal in adjudicating the performance of Biligom as a structural component within truss structures where moist fingerjointed timber was fixed as if in a roof and allowed to dry to EMC (Equilibrium Moisture Content) in that configuration.

Doug Sayce, General Manager of Lonza Wood Protection, responsible for the research and development on the TanalithTM E treatment processes for Biligom, took to the stage, detailing the story of Lonza’s involvement in the Biligom story, as well as the environmental advantages that come with treating Eucalyptus with TanalithTM E to SANS 1288. Building professionals including architects, designers, builders and specifiers who design roofing structures with Biligom will be placed at a distinct advantage over other designers, as the Biligom TanalisedTM E pressure treated wood is a product verified

by Ecospecifier Global. This verification is a guarantee to consumers and building professionals alike that all key manufacturer health and environmental claims are thirdparty verified.

Marnus Ferreira-Netto, Technical Sales representative at Henkel, discussed the role the company played since 2011 in developing in the application of Purbond moisture curing adhesives for finger-jointed Biligom planks, and Nicholas du Preez, Auditor at the South African Technical and Auditing Services (SATAS), detailed the vision, mission and scope of the SATAS, its work in offering a world-class, standardised certification scheme, enabling their accredited clients to compete in the international arena, as well as the strict standards to which their clients must comply in order to become and remain SATAS accredited. Needless to say, the Biligom® product proudly bears the SATAS mark.

Closing off the range of speakers was Fred Wagenaar, Executive Officer of the Institute of Timber Construction of South Africa (ITC-SA), whose input forms an integral part of the final signing off of engineered roofing and building structure, who highlighted what the Institute represents and how it regulates the structural timber industry in South Africa. His support for Biligom timber was eloquently presented.

This was followed by a timber industry and market overview by Roy Southey, Executive Director of Sawmilling SA, whose insight pointed back to the impending pine shortage, the need to address issues leading to the problem, and the role that Biligom may well serve in supplementing the need for structural timber in South Africa.

Talks were followed by live demonstrations showcasing not only the strength of the Biligom® product, but also its ready acceptance of nail plates and nails, as well as its superior holding capacity for both nails and nail plates.

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BILIGOM BOASTS A FULL RANGE OF ADVANTAGES: • Eucalyptus growers need to supply 5-8 year-old timber, significantly relieving the long-term pressure for more Pine plantations.

• Biligom is graded to S7 specifications, meaning that around 28% less timber is required than Graded S5 Pine to cover the same roof area.

• Roof truss fabricators can expect to use approximately 50% less gang nail plates for Biligom than for S5 Pine.

MiTek Industries SA have adapted their software to cater for this in their roof truss designs.

• Biligom is treated to H3 SANS 1288 specifications and is sold at around the same price as untreated S5 Pine.

• Biligom is elegantly suited for low-cost housing developments due to its inherent strength and lower timber volumes needed to cover equal Pine roofing areas.

• By using TanalithTM E for treating Eucalyptus, Biligom carries a very small environmental impact and the resource is infinitely renewable.

• Structural and strength properties are backed by academic research conducted at the University of Stellenbosch.

BILIGOM IS PRODUCED IN ALL POPULAR CONSTRUCTION TIMBER SIZES: • ˚38mm x 38mm/50mm/76mm/105mm/152mm and • ˚50mm x 76mm/152mm • Lengths are: 3.6m/4.2m/4.8m/5.4m/6m/6.6m With the potential impending shortage of structural pine for the construction industry in the not-too-distant future, coupled with the significant growth time for suitably mature structural pine, Biligom International is uniquely positioned

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to supplement this market with good quality structural Eucalyptus graded to S7 specifications, supported by a growth time of between only 5 and 8 years, and similar pricing to structural pine.

With the sound endorsement of a variety of key industry experts, Biligom is poised to take its national and international market share of structural timber to great heights with feet firmly planted in South African soil.

For more information, visit www.biligom.co.za.

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DESIGN

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Carl Turner's 'Tulip Bar' creates a social hub for the fifth edition of 'Handmade' exhibition AHEC teams up with Carl Turner and Adam Kershaw to design a hub for the Ace Hotel's 'Lovage' Juice Bar

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or this year’s Salone del Mobile in Milan, the international and influential style magazine, Wallpaper returned to Leclettico Gallery with the fifth edition of their ‘Handmade’ exhibition, showcasing specially commissioned works and one-off collaborations between the world’s best designers and craftsmen. As a long-term supporter of Wallpaper’s exhibition with a growing archive of Handmade projects with Sou Fujimoto, aberrant architects and Adam Khan, the American Hardwood Export Council (AHEC) teamed with awardwinning British architect, Carl Turner, and sculptor Adam Kershaw, to design a hub for Ace Hotel’s ‘Lovage’ Juice Bar to serve a range of fruity cocktails at the Milan exhibition.

The starting point for the project was the decision to recycle material from AHEC’s collaboration for Wallpaper’s Workspace exhibition in 2013. ‘Octopus’, designed by Adam Khan and built by Adam Kershaw, was a series of striking timber walls made of contrasting dark heat-treated with raw light-coloured tulipwood. The installation was immensely successful and was subsequently re-used for nine other exhibitions and events including Wallpaper’s Handmade exhibition, Interzum Cologne, BULO’s showroom, WoodEXPO in Belgium, 100% Design, Timber Expo, the Wood Awards Ceremony, 1205’s show for London Fashion Week and Ecobuild. This year’s Handmade exhibition ran at the Leclettico, Via San Gregorio 39, Milan.

The tulipwood was re-purposed to build the Tulip Bar for the Salone del Mobile. To minimize waste, Carl Turner divided each board into equal timber slats, presenting them in different guises – patterned transparent edges and solid surfaces – thereby creating a lightweight set of hollow units or ‘bridges’ that were arranged to form a continuous structure that weaves into the exhibition space.

Benches and a high table at either end of the bar provided a social hub and supported the bar unit, which bridges between the two benches, seeming to defy gravity. Further, the multi-purpose surface broke the traditional barrier between the person behind the bar and the customer, and the two benches stretched out towards the rest of the exhibition like open arms welcoming the guests.

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In situ at Leclettico, the Tulip Bar was brought to life with the bar equipment, brightly coloured food, juices and the crowds of people eagerly awaiting their drinks. In the true essence of Handmade, Carl Turner worked closely with fabricator, Adam Kershaw to finalize the design. Adam’s role as the fabricator was to find a simple structural solution to working with only one timber dimension. Reworking the components of the ‘Octopus’ made in 2013 was rewarding for Kershaw, as the transformation was ultimately so economical. According to Kershaw, “I spend a lot of time using reclaimed materials, so it’s an interesting twist to recycle one’s own work.”

“Tulipwood is very strong for its relatively light weight and thus was the perfect material for this project. The Tulip Bar combines the natural and heat-treated American tulipwood; the random mix of the two colours of tulipwood tricks the eye and emphasizes the transparency and lightness of the structure in a sculptural way. The slats of dark thermally modified tulipwood become a solid surface for the counter top and the space below is used for storage. The dark thermally modified tulipwood is the perfect material for the bar top; the thermal modification process permanently alters the wood’s chemical and physical properties and limits the wood’s ability to absorb moisture, so products are more dimensionally stable and less prone to cup, warp and twist with changes in humidity. For a bar area that is prone to spillages, the timber is perfectly stable, and being a darker colour, it will not stain,” concluded Roderick Wiles, AHEC Director for Africa, Middle East, South Asia and Oceania.

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EVENTS

Interbuild Africa 2014 shows positive industry growth trends The organisers of Interbuild Africa 2014 are pleased to announce some of the positive trends noted at this year's event, which was held from 20-23 August 2014, at the Johannesburg Expo Centre.

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nterbuild Africa enjoyed a highly successful show.

Together with its co-located events – Glass Expo Africa, Plumbdrain Africa, EcoAfribuild, Hardex Africa and Woodpro Africa – the expo welcomed a total of 6 727 visitors.

“Although our previous show, Interbuild Africa 2012, welcomed just over 9 000 visitors, it is important to note that a direct comparison in visitor numbers to the 2014 show would not provide an accurate representation for the following reason,” says Gary Corin, Managing Director of Specialised Exhibitions Montgomery. “In 2012, Interbuild Africa was co-located with Frigair, an event which attracted just over 3 000 visitors. Given that Frigair now runs separately to Interbuild Africa, there has been an adjustment in visitor attendance numbers.”

Corin says that when making a direct comparison to the profile and number of visitors, which specifically attended Interbuild Africa and its co-located shows in 2012 and 2014, Interbuild Africa 2014, welcomed an additional 1 000 visitors. “This represents an increase of 15%, compared to the 2012 show, and suggests that the industry is experiencing a very positive growth trend,” he added.

Corin notes that another positive trend is the everincreasing number of international visitors to the show, demonstrating higher numbers in 2014, than at the 2010 and 2012 shows. Interbuild Africa 2014 welcomed more than 300 international visitors from across 46 countries.

The vast majority of visitors to the show included company managing directors and business owners, as well as those individuals responsible for procurement, some with purchasing power of up to R10 million. The show organisers have also noted an increase in the number of architects, civil engineers and independent contractors attending the event.

“With a legacy spanning over 46 years, together with the ongoing support of the leading industry bodies and associations, Interbuild Africa has become the leading building and construction exhibition in Africa,” says Corin.

“Since its launch in 1968, Interbuild Africa has become the definitive showcase for exhibitors to demonstrate new product launches and innovations,” he adds.

Interbuild Africa 2014 welcomed more than 300 exhibitors, many of whom have already reported significant sales leads and new client orders, as a direct result of their participation at the show. “It’s the perfect platform for exhibitors to showcase their products, make valuable contacts and generate lucrative sales leads,” says Corin.

The success of this year’s show demonstrates the value of strategic partnerships. Interbuild Africa has enjoyed the full support of the most respected industry bodies and associations, many of which were instrumental in ensuring that the show was packed with industry-relevant conferences and free-to-attend seminars. The 2014 conferences and workshops were hosted by The South

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African Light Steel Frame Building Association, the Association of Quantity Surveyors South Africa, South African Glass Institute, South African Glass and Glazing Association, as well as the Association of Architectural Aluminium Manufacturers of South Africa.

Interbuild Africa 2014 also enjoyed the support of leading industry bodies, including the National Home Builders Registration Council, the South African Bureau of Standards, the Concrete Institute, the Institute of Plumbing South Africa, and The Master Builders Association of South Africa, which hosted its annual board meeting at Interbuild Africa 2014.

Interbuild Africa was proud to launch and sponsor a number of new Student Award Initiatives in collaboration with the Association of South African Quantity Surveyors (ASAQS) and the South African Institute of Architects (SAIA). The objective of these initiatives is to encourage and empower young talent in the industry.

“Overall, we are pleased with the number of quality visitors who attended Interbuild Africa 2014,” says Corin. “Given some of the valuable feedback received from visitors and exhibitors at this year’s show, we are already putting plans in place for the introduction of some exciting new features at our 2016 edition of Interbuild Africa, which will take place from 17-20 August 2016 at the Johannesburg Expo Centre, Nasrec,” he concluded.

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Forest Stewardship Council celebrates 20th Anniversary Strides made to protect the world's forests, but tropical forests continue to be a challenge "We are proud of what we've accomplished in the last 20 years.

We have come a long way, but we can achieve even more. And the world's forests need that."

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his statement was made by Kim Carstensen, Director General of the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) ahead of the organizationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s official celebration of its 20th anniversary, at its triennial General Assembly in Seville, Spain.

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FSC was founded in 1994 after the Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro failed to address the challenge of deforestation.

Since the Rio Summit, the world has lost seven percent of its forest cover. While some countries in temperate regions have seen deforestation rates stabilize, or even reverse, loss of forest cover remains a significant challenge, especially in tropical regions where FSCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s influence remains limited.

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The reasons for this deforestation had little to do with the forests themselves. Tropical deforestation was mainly caused by conversion of forest for palm oil cultivation, beef grazing, soya production, and all manner of other agricultural activities. Weaker governance and often conflict in many tropical forest countries were also responsible for deforestation. Plantation establishment played a role in some settings, but FSC was seeing promising developments towards more sustainable approaches, particularly where certification played a role.

“There are many tools needed to prevent deforestation in tropical forest countries. One of these tools is certification,” Carstensen explained. “We currently have 20 million hectares certified in tropical timber countries, and about 10% of the total FSC certified forest is in the tropics. This is not nearly enough. But we do know that those 20 million hectares are being managed in such a way that is environmentally appropriate, socially beneficial and economically viable. We need to work to increase those 20 million hectares substantially.”

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After 20 years in existence, FSC is the world’s strongest certification in terms of global reach, robustness of certification criteria and number of businesses involved in the system. Over 180 million hectares are FSC certified. The organisation works with 150 000 smallholders around the world, and is increasingly working with indigenous groups who live in and around certified forests. Recently, FSC formed the Permanent Indigenous Peoples’ Committee to ensure that indigenous people have a say in the way forests are managed.

The General Assembly is FSC’s top decision-making body, where the members propose, debate and vote on policy that guides the organization. As a member-led democracy, FSC is unique among forest certification systems.

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Sea Point Florstore is set to launch their brand new Florstore OnTrend Showroom Sea Point Florstore, suppliers and installers of a full range of carpets, flooring and home finishings, are set to launch their brand new showroom in the trendy, newly-revamped The Point Centre shopping complex in Sea Point on 15 October 2014.

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eeping abreast of what is current and trending, Florstore’s new OnTrend Showroom will be home to a selection of the industry’s top décor and design suppliers. The showroom will feature exciting displays of the following leading suppliers: Belgotex, MacNeil, Tiletoria, Nouwens, MAP Flooring, Mercury Fittings, Dekster Coatings, Global Stream, Aspen, Mazista, Van Dyck, Eco Oak, GridInt Dry Walling, Fotakis, Construct Plus and Final Finishes. The showroom will act as an interactive workspace, connecting homeowners with up-to-the-minute designs and the country’s most reputable suppliers of flooring and home finishings.

Florstore OnTrend will provide a complete service from specification through to final installation, and across markets – from residential to commercial. The Florstore OnTrend team is able to provide expert tips and advice, and has over 50 years’ cumulative industry experience. Florstore OnTrend acts as a bridge between customer and supplier, allowing ideas and inspiration to be shared freely.

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The showroom opening hours will be from 08h00 to 17h00 and the range of products on display will include all types of flooring, such as carpets (including custom-designed options and Quartz), tiles (marble, natural stone, ceramic, porcelain and vinyl), luxury vinyl flooring, seamless flooring, solid wood, laminated wood, bamboo and engineered wood floors, as well as a variety of blinds and shutters.

Florstore is also extending its services to brassware (taps, shower roses), bathroom accessories, handles for cupboards, drawers and doors, sanware (basins, baths, complete toilet systems) and frameless glass. All this makes Florstore OnTrend a go-to destination for design and décor needs.

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