Design competition uplifts young SA talent
Edited by Leon Louw | All images: PG Bison This year marks South African wood panel manufacturer PG Bison’s 1.618 Education Initiative’s (an annual design competition) 28th year of existence. […]
Treated timber – a sustainable choice
By SAWPA Treated wood as a construction material is renewable and provided by nature with predictable performance. It captures carbon from the atmosphere and locks it away for decades. It has a low energy demand [...]
Mintroad Sawmills fired up after lockdown
All photos by Leon Louw While Covid-19 has impacted most of South Africa’s timber industry, for Mintroad Sawmills in Alberton it is business as usual. Timber iQ visited the site recently. […]
Complementing a building with timber components
Edited by Leon Louw In two parts, Timber iQ will look at different types of wooden doors, window frames blinds and shutters, focusing on the design, latest trends and maintenance requirements. […]
Local blade manufacturer cuts into the online-store space
By Benjamin Brits | All photos by Harris Sawing Equipment HSE is launching an online platform for their standard blade-range, and a portal to supply detailed information on any cutting needs. […]
Tooling for professionals
By Benjamin Brits Tooling forms an integral part of any professional’s work in the timber industry, no matter what their speciality. […]
Tiny Homes: A South African perspective
By Peter Bissett, director: SA Timber Homes A solution to cater to all income groups, from the affluent to addressing the housing shortages we see in South Africa. […]
Timber interiors: low-carbon options for healthy buildings
Edited by Tarren Bolton As a natural insulator, timber can help reduce energy needs when it is used internally, such as for windows, doors and floors. A timber frame allows more space for insulation than [...]
The role of Timber in the Living Building Challenge
By Tarren Bolton As part of the drive towards a regenerative and net zero built environment, the Living Future Collaborative of South Africa has been officially launched. […]
Wooden flooring: Warmth, comfort and timeless beauty!
By Tarren Bolton | All photos by Adam Letch Wooden floors and ceilings offer warmth, durability, comfort, style and timeless beauty – not to mention providing minimal harm to the environment. […]