Timber iQ October - November 2019 // Issue:46 | Page 3

// CONTENTS Published By Interact Media Defined (Pty) Ltd 13A Riley Rd, Bedfordview 2009, South Africa PO Box 695, Edenvale, 1610 Tel: [phone] | Fax: [phone] Web: www.interactmedia.co.za PUBLISHING UNIT LEAD/MANAGING EDITOR: Rory Macnamara| [email protected] WRITER: Dineo Phoshoko | [email protected] CONTRIBUTORS HWZ International South Africa, Rehau, Standard Bank, Thatchers Association of South Africa, Master Builers South Africa, Institute of Timber Construction-SA, IDK, Merensky Timber, Swedish Wood Council ADVERTISING EXTERNAL SALES: Angeline Martin | [email protected] SUBSCRIPTIONS: Maxlee Marange | [email protected] Ralph Shongwe | [email protected] SUB EDITOR: Tarren Bolton | [email protected] DESIGN AND LAYOUT: Esmerelda Lombard | [email protected] PROCESS COORDINATOR: 15 24 REGULARS 2 Wood for thought 22 Cover story: Reliability across several work shifts 24 Local project: A dream home becomes a reality 30 International project: A first for CLT structures in the US 44 Personality profile: A passion for sustainable wood 46 Talking timber: Timber for schools 46 Wood wise: Glulam – a strong building material 47 Products Matthew Van Wyk | [email protected] MANAGEMENT OPERATIONS: Sean Macnamara [email protected] FINANCE: Laetitia Arnott [email protected] COVER PHOTO CREDIT: Austro PRINTING: Typo DISTRIBUTION: [email protected] CIRCULATION Controlled Free Circulation 3390 ABC period JUL – DEC 2018 ENVIRONMENT-FRIENDLY PRINTING All paper is sourced from the Forest Stewardship Council and Chain of Custody-certified suppliers. All waste paper from the plant is recycled. All used plates are recycled. All new printing equipment is purchased for low energy-consumption levels and low volatile organic-compound emissions. 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. Including but not limited to any references to gender, religion, politics, ethnicity or personal preferences of any editorial contribution whether an industry expert, advertiser through sponsored or paid content or contract writer. 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. All publication and exhibition titles are registered as trademarks in terms of the Trade Marks Act of 1993 and are held by Interact Media Defined (Pty) Ltd, Reg No 2014/092774/07. 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 NEWS 3 Students showcase timber designs 7 Rehau enters the cut, edge and deliver market 9 Construction and liability risk EVENTS 11 What’s happening 11 Introducing AfriBuild 13 Roof inspection workshop 14 UK prepares for London build 2019 ASSOCIATIONS 15 Choosing the right thatching contractors 17 Putting subcontractors at a disadvantage 19 Myths about timber construction: Setting the record straight FEATURES 32 Getting familiar with edge banding 36 Getting timber frames right 40 Surface treatment of outdoor timber // GET IN TOUCH 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. Follow us @Timber_iQ www.timberiq.co.za Like us Timber iQ Follow us Timber iQ Connect with us Timber iQ Visit us www.timberiq.co.za // OCTOBER / NOVEMBER 2019 1