Technical Matters: Durability
By Neil Summers, AHEC Technical Consultant This is the fourth in a series of technical articles that aim to inform the reader of the different technical properties of wood and how these properties can affect [...]
By Neil Summers, AHEC Technical Consultant This is the fourth in a series of technical articles that aim to inform the reader of the different technical properties of wood and how these properties can affect [...]
By Castle Timbers Castle Timber’s access to premium quality lumber – coupled with a highly-skilled staff component guarantees our superior product offerings. Established in 2009, the Castle Timbers team took on the shelving market with [...]
By American Hardwood Export Council (AHEC) An engineering marvel made of American white oak features in the redevelopment of the Warner Stand at one of the world’s most iconic sporting facilities, Lord’s Cricket Ground in [...]
Supplied by AECOM Infrastructure consulting firm AECOM enabled Green School South Africa in the Drakenstein Valley near Paarl in the Western Cape to be fast-tracked to open on time for the 2021 school year. [...]
By Ken Patrick As building costs increase, so the trend towards smaller homes grows. In Cape Town Central, micro-apartments of just 19 square metres are currently being sold at close to R1-million. And so, the [...]
Supplied by Rare Woods SA An attractive outdoor deck can significantly enhance the appeal (and value) of a property, whilst providing a serene and natural backdrop to the typical South African outdoor ‘braai-and-pool’ lifestyle. [...]
Supplied by Arch Wood Protection South Africa Wood shines as a sustainable and renewable construction material which offers great aesthetics and structural strength. Image by James Fitzgerald | Unsplash The concept of green [...]
By Tarren Bolton The idea of creating a building that will have an expiration date is not a common one, but deconstruction – the reuse of existing structural components to create new facilities – is [...]
By Malaysian Timber Council Meranti is a lovely and versatile timber from the genus Shorea. It has high commercial value and can be easily found in Malaysia. Meranti can grow well over 50 metres in height [...]
Its beauty comes with age while its warmth and texture are almost eternal. Nothing beats the presence of timber in our living space and wooden floorings are stunning additions that provide a direct connection to [...]