SA Roofing September 2018 // Issue 104 | 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 SEPTEMBER 2018 // ISSUE 104 Postnet Suite 241 Private Bag X103 N1 City 7463 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 Editor’s column 27 TECHNICAL TALK Global game changers unite for fire safety in buildings 28 ROOFING MATTERS: JBCC completes revision of key building contract 29 PERSONALITY PROFILE: Amanda Obbes – True to timber 31 Products 32 Brand listings PROCESS COORDINATOR Lebo Bucibo [email protected] NEWS LAYOUT & DESIGN Craig Patterson [email protected] DISTRIBUTION & SUBSCRIPTIONS Kristin Long [email protected] 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. 4 Italian steel’s port of call for SA market 5 NHBRC wields enforcement stick against ‘rogue’ builders 12 Pitch perfect PROJECTS 16 Mams the word 18 Warehouse of durable steel FEATURES ASSOCIATIONS 6 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 COVER STORY Clamping down on corrosion through education EVENTS 8 WoodEX for the win 20 Thatch industry under fire 24 Sealing in success 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 CONNECT WITH US CLADDING // CONCRETE // INSULATION // STEEL // THATCH // TIMBER // TRANSLUCENT // WATERPROOFING // COMPONENTS SEPTEMBER 2018 1