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Sealing solutions for doors and windows Hybriflex-540 Hybriflex-540 is a specific sealant for expansion joints (inside and outside) between building structures like windows, doors and frames, enamelled surfaces, steel, aluminium, and floors – concrete, stone, bricks and tiles. BEACH LIFE COMES TO PRETORIA Crystal Lagoons, in partnership with Balwin Properties, has created the ultimate lifestyle development at The Blyde, complete with a beach setting featuring white sands and crystal clear blue water. The development gives its residents the ultimate lifestyle option of living near or next to the world’s top amenity – an idyllic clear water lagoon. Balwin Properties CEO, Steve Brookes, says: “Having The Blyde developed around a lagoon offers so much more to people who are looking for somewhere safe and a place where their children can be children – it has massive appeal to a wide range of people because there is nowhere else in Pretoria that is close to a large body of water which they can enjoy.” This crystalline lagoon, powered by Crystal Lagoons®, is the first to be developed in sub-Saharan Africa and is expected to raise the bar on new residential developments as a lagoon offers so much more value and appeal for residents and property investors. Water Usage Regional Director at Crystal Lagoons, Alastair Sinclair says, “A big positive for projects in South Africa is that the water usage of a crystalline lagoon powered by Crystal Lagoons technology has far less impact than that of a park or golf course. Crystal Lagoons’ technology addresses the concerns around the use of water and the energy needed to maintain conventional swimming pools. Also, any type of water can be used – ground water, salt water and even brackish water are all suitable to fill a beach-like Lagoon.” A typical Lagoon uses 30 times less water than a standard golf course. The filtration system consumes only 2% of the energy required by conventional filtration systems. Sinclair concludes: “We are delighted with the inauguration of this crystalline lagoon at the Blyde in Pretoria, as it will not only provide tremendous value to our partners, Balwin Properties, and the residents of this development, but it also means that our company’s technology is now present on all five continents.” Hybriflex-540 is highly resistant to ageing and weathering. It is environmentally friendly and low in VOC. Silicone-NO MF/MFT Silicone-NO Matt Finish is a neutral curing fungal resistant, durable and elastic sealant with excellent adhesion on many surfaces. It has a high UV and weather resistance. Perfect for sealing joints where mildew is undesirable, glazing systems, as well as perimeter sealing. It is not corrosive when used on metals. Colours available: clear, white, black, grey, bronze, light bronze, beige and anthracite/charcoal. Available in 600ml foil packs on request. Do it right the first time Please contact us or visit our website for technical specifications Tel: + 27 11 792 3830 [email protected] • www.denbraven.co.za CooleAd 18140 News Watch 9 18140-Architect & Builder.indd 1 2019/02/25 12:02 PM