ASSOCIATIONS
beams or rafters being erected , are additional items that will complete the submission ,” explains De Waal .
Winners in each category are awarded gold , silver , bronze or merit certificates , with parallel certificates awarded to the projects ’ designers or architects and engineers in recognition of their contribution to the projects ’ success . Key components of a winning project are aesthetic flair , good design , creativity and the project ’ s compatibility with – and consideration for – its environment . Structural correctness , workmanship and materials as well as the detail , skill , quality and level of craftsmanship that go into the finishes are essential considerations for the judges , as are value-added external structures and features , like verandahs , decking , stairways , paths and driveways , to name a few .
“ The ITC-SA ’ s Annual Timber Engineered Product Awards are an important part of our mission to create and maintain standards in the industry through highlighting and rewarding high quality work in the sector . The tough entry requirements and judging criteria not only help to distinguish the best in the industry but incentivise the ongoing maintenance of standards in the sector and the necessary transparency in any building project to do so ,” notes De Waal , concluding , “ This year ’ s entries , which all stand testament to the high quality work of ITC-SA members , are an excellent showcase of timber ’ s versatility in decking , roofing and construction and we look forward to honouring their makers .”
ENTRIES
• Boat House
• Chere Botha School
• Dance Studio
• Festival Edge Apartments
• House Bruce
• House Bruckner
• House Coetzee
• House English Brower
• House Hansen
• House Lopes
• House Lotz
• House McManus
• House McPherson
• House Nieuwoudt
• House Potgieter
• House Randels
• House Riley
• House Rumble
• House Verster
• Spar Walkway
• Tshwane North College
• Waterfront Boardwalk
AWARD SPONSORS
• Biligom International
• Coverland
• International Truss Systems ( ITS )
• Manny ’ s Timber & Hardware
• MiTek Industries SA
• Multinail
• SA Roofing magazine
• Sawmilling South Africa
• South African Forestry Company SOC Limited ( SAFCOL )
• South African Technical Auditing Services ( SATAS )
• South African Wood Preservers Association ( SAWPA )
• Timber iQ magazine
• Unilam Pressings
• United Fibre Cement Company ( UFCC )
Don ’ t miss TiQ ’ s next issue that will feature an ITC-SA awards report back review !
COMFORTABLY SILENT
A soundproofed setting inspires to be lived in . Whether you need to concentrate in your office or unwind at home , a safe-sound environment is what you need to feel well . Constructing with Rothoblaas ’ acoustic assortment will allow a correct baffle of noise vibrations and will result in a soundproofed and enjoyable setting . Rothoblaas is proud to present its one of a kind range of products in the new “ SOUNDPROOFING SOLUTIONS ” catalogue , specifically and carefully studied to perform in wooden buildings and also optimised to sustain load and contortion .
Contact our local agent for more information . Mark O ’ Connor | Tel . + 27 0799056577 | mark . oconnor @ rothoblaas . com | www . rothoblaas . com