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Bricks
SETTLEMENTS
An elated Annie Motlhodiemang (53) new owner
of one of Corobrik sponsored houses, was born
in Galeshewe and moved to Lindelani in 2000
to seek shelter for herself, two children and
one grandchildren. The houses are 40m2 with
disability-friendly toilets.
Musa Shangase, Corobrik Commercial Director,
said that, “We are delighted to assist people like
Annie Motlhodiemang, a domestic worker who has
struggled to earn money to feed her family. Many
times during the 14 years she lived in a shack, it
was blown away by severe winds. She is happy
to receive a ‘proper’ house built using quality
materials that lend dignity and provide a sense of
home.”
Corobrik’s Nebraska Travertine Light Face brick
Corobrik with double skin brickwork was been
used on the houses being built at Lindelani. A
double skinned face brick home fulfils all three
sustainable development imperatives – economic,
social and environmental. “The high thermal mass
inherent in double skin clay brick cavity walls
of these smaller footprint homes is what helps
keep the inside of such homes cool in summer
and warm in winter,” continued Shangase. “This is
important in the Northern Cape which has widely
fluctuating temperatures.”
“Owners are pleased that their new homes look
good because of the natural colour of the face