Construction World November 2017

HOUSING

ADDING VALUE to the affordable housing market

Corobrik fully understands the intrinsic connection between quality products and the respect for human dignity, which is why the demand for its face brick range continues to soar in the affordable housing sector. “The successful construction of affordable housing developments across the country has really cemented Corobrik’s relationship with government as a supplier of high-quality material that comes with a number of associated economic, environmental and social benefits,” said Corobrik’s commercial director, Musa Shangase. “Looking purely at the aesthetic aspect, the clay face brick range, which comes in attractive earth tones, is universally acknowledged as an aspirational product, evoking inspired feelings And because of this, a person’s home must be created with a level of care and consideration that acknowledges the dignity that is owed to every individual. And anyone who has been a recipient of one of Corobrik’s generously donated affordable homes can attest to this. Working closely with government departments and leaders within rural communities, Corobrik is committed to fulfilling the Constitutional mandate that outlines that every citizen has a right to adequate housing. Being a leading supplier of face bricks for affordable housing developments, Corobrik is further meeting government requirements of dependable, attractive structures for all projects by delivering the highest quality product every time. In the past year alone, Corobrik has supplied millions of bricks to affordable housing developments countrywide, among them: • 2,37 million Corobrik Moroccan Red Travertine face bricks for A person’s home is more than just a place to sleep and store personal belongings. It’s a representation of who they are, an extension of what they represent in this world and a tangible example of their place in society. of comfort and satisfaction for homeowners.” Contribution to affordable housing

Housing Project in Christiana, North West: An attractive home constructed from Corobrik’s CoroJem.

Platinum Manor, a Central Development Projects affordable housing scheme in Pretoria. • A range of Corobrik products – 3,8 million Burnt Apricot face bricks, 200 000 Montana Travertine face bricks, 3,9 million plaster bricks, 10 000 geolok 400, 10 000 geolok 300 and 2 000 m 2 of pavers – were used in the construction of one of South Africa’s biggest social housing developments, Aloe Ridge in Pietermaritzburg, developed by non-profit organisation, Msunduzi Housing Association. • 1,2 million Moroccan Red Travertine face bricks and 1,8 million of Corobrik’s Nebraska Travertine face bricks were used in the construction of The Junction @ Forest Hill, Pretoria, a 440-unit affordable housing development by Central Developments. • Another Central Developments project saw 3,3 million Nebraska Travertine face bricks and 1,7 million Classic Satin face bricks used in the construction of Eldoraigne Retirement Village, Pretoria. The benefits of Corobrik’s clay face brick Shangase said the organisation was committed to consistently adding value to the affordable housing and entry-level housing markets where there was little disposable income for maintenance. “Corobrik has specifically designed the CoroJem face brick for the affordable development’s market,” explained Shangase. “It filled the need for a product that was visually appealing, economical and long-lasting with all the other associated benefits of face brick. It also, most importantly, fits the criteria of creating a finished product where people would aspire to live.” The CoroJem is essentially twice the width of a standard brick

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