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An aerial shot of Mediclinic Stellenbosch showcasing the use of the mega light gauge steel structure.
Portions of the structure were assembled on a concrete slab and then lifted.
ULTRA-SPAN ADVANTAGES
• Elegant simple system with all members straight and true for a
level roof.
• Span capability from small low-cost to large 40m clear span
commercial structures.
• Ultra-Span trusses can be supplied in “kit-form” for low-cost housing or
remote projects.
• Longevity of product due to galvanised coating plus inherent properties
of non-combustibility, resistance to borer and fungus attack.
• Lower weight reduces transportation costs and improves handling
and erection.
• Ease of truss manufacture with screws and electric fixing tool directly
on site or in factory conditions.
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roof was made simpler by assembling portions of the
structure on a concrete slab and lifting the required
sections into place, reducing cost of the amount of
connections of the trusses to the concrete ring beams,
opening new opportunity for services, such as water
pipes and electrical cables, to be connected to the
concrete ring beams and reducing torsional moments on
the concrete ring beams,” explains Van Wyk.
Since the tendering process stage, the project was
driven by roof construction pro Kalahari Bruwer,
managing partner and co-owner of Rooftek. “All designs,
aspects and complications of the roof structure was
discussed with MiTek, the architect, engineer and project
manager on site prior to the final designs to eliminate
most of the manufacturing and erecting challenges posed
by the roof structure,” notes Bruwer.
Manufactured in Rooftek’s factory, the roof trusses
were transported to site which demonstrated well-
planned project management. “The project management
was administered with excellence and all relevant
problems that occurred on site, like additional gable
gladding details and gable overhangs, was resolved in a
quick and provisional manner. Excellent communication
via e-mail and site meetings involving all parties assisted
in the completion of the structure,” says Bruwer.
CLADDING // CONCRETE // INSULATION // STEEL // THATCH // TIMBER // TRANSLUCENT // WATERPROOFING // COMPONENTS
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