Building

Draft-Proof Windows and Doors For the Cosiest Winter Home

Stiaan2020-05-04T16:06:15+02:00April is arguably one of the best months of the year in South Africa. Warm sunny days give way to fresh, cool evenings, and there are a bunch of holidays for us to enjoy a little time off to boot. Chances are, we’re not thinking about how to draft-proof our windows and doors in preparation for the icy fingers of winter.  But those chilly days will come along with equally frosty nights and preparing now just makes sense.  What can we...

Building Or Renovating? Choosing The Right Architectural Glass Solutions Is The Secret To Success

Angelique Laaks2019-08-21T14:00:56+02:00Glass is a hugely popular material for architects, designers and clients when building or renovating. Not just for structural use, such as for facades, stairwells and windows, but also for balustrades, shower doors and more. There are many reasons why glass is so popular, and here are just a few: Light And Beauty Glass absorbs, transmits or refracts light. Its translucency and transparency make it an extraordinarily beautiful material to use. Glass transmits up to 80% of available light in both...

Renovating Or Building – Do You Know What Hardware Suppliers Your Contractors Choose?

Angelique Laaks2019-08-01T09:45:05+02:00Ask anyone who’s ever built or renovated their home, and they’ll all say the same thing: It was stressful! These kinds of projects frequently go over time and over budget, and very often the homeowner feels completely out of control of the entire situation. As the person ultimately paying for everything, you should have the final say not only on what products you want, but also on what suppliers you would like to provide those products. In this way, you...