SA Roofing October 2018 // Issue 105 | Page 3

CONTENTS CLADDING // CONCRETE // INSULATION // STEEL // THATCH // TIMBER // TRANSLUCENT // WATERPROOFING // COMPONENTS www.saroofing.co.za ISSN 2226-9304 Published By Interact Media Defined (Pty) Ltd Tel: +27 (0) 861 SA ROOF (0861 727 663) Fax: [phone] Email: [email protected] www.interactmedia.co.za CONTENTS OCTOBER 2018 // ISSUE 105 REGULARS MANAGING DIRECTOR Richard Bicker Caarten [email protected] CONTENT MANAGER Benjamin Brits [email protected] OPERATIONS MANAGER Chantelle van Deventer [email protected] MANAGING EDITOR Cherry Ellis [phone] [email protected] SUB EDITOR Tina Heron [email protected] SENIOR WRITER Candace Sofianos King [email protected] WRITER Ntsako Khosa [email protected] ADVERTISING Melloney Venter [phone] [email protected] 2 LAYOUT & DESIGN Craig Patterson [email protected] DISTRIBUTION & SUBSCRIPTIONS Kristin Long [email protected] Editor’s column 28 QUALITY INSIGHT: Sustainability in the SA context 30 PERSONALITY PROFILE: Lola Verlaque of Polymers Waterproofing Supplies 31 Products 32 Brand listings PROCESS COORDINATOR Lebo Bucibo [email protected] PROJECTS 12 Top of the class 14 Restoring an 80-year-old promise NEWS 4 Applying chemical substances to thatched roofs – TASA COPYRIGHT & DISCLAIMER While every reasonable precaution has been taken to ensure the accuracy of the advice and information given, neither the editor, publisher, proprietor, staff, nor any official body represented or published in this issue, will accept responsibility for any damages, loss, injuries or false claims that may arise or be made in the content. We subscribe to the Codes of Conduct of the Advertising Standards Authority and the Press Ombudsman (see below). Disclaimers by individual companies are hereby overridden by this disclaimer. Reproduction of any of the content is expressly forbidden in terms of the Copyright Act of 1987 with all amendments. All requests to reproduce must be made in writing to the publisher and such confirmation must be given in writing before proceeding. A copy of where the reproduction was published must be supplied to the publisher at the above address. No reasonable request will be refused provided all conditions are met. ASSOCIATIONS 6 Alarmingly high accident rate on site – MBAWC 8 Raising the bar PRESS OMBUDSMAN: This publication has committed itself to maintain the highest standards of journalism as embodied in the Press Code of Professional Practice. If you believe we have failed to report news and comment accurately, honestly and fairly, you may lodge a complaint with the Press Ombudsman either by email, fax or letter, or by telephoning the office for the procedure to be followed. Tel: [phone] | Fax: [phone] Email: [email protected] [email protected] Website: www.ombudsman.org.za for the press code This publication subscribes to the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) Code of Conduct which represents truthful advertising. Should any reader feel or believe that advertising in this publication lacks substantiation, is dishonest or misleading in any way, they may refer to the ASA, www.asasa.org.za. CONTROLLED FREE CIRCULATION 3021 ABC PERIOD JAN – JUN 2018 EVENTS 10 Interbuild 2018: a construction kaleidoscope FEATURES 18 Enveloping the future of insulation 24 Green roofs rising CONNECT WITH US CLADDING // CONCRETE // INSULATION // STEEL // THATCH // TIMBER // TRANSLUCENT // WATERPROOFING // COMPONENTS OCTOBER 2018 1