Housing in Southern Africa September 2015

Roofing, Ceilings, Insulation & Cladding

says laboratory tests have shown that roofs coated with BeckryTherm in deep colours in the near infrared spectrum, are nine times as reflective as standard pigmentation and 40% more reflective than ceramic colours, which in-turn leads to significantly cooler roofs and cooler internal tem- peratures. Architects can specify dark co- loured roofs and facades using Beck- ryTherm and still remain within the parameters of green building. In addition, building professionals can choose cladding or roofing products coated in a variety of BeckryTherm colours. The coatings will ensure cooler interiors and reduce high tem- peratures in buildings. Van Heerden says, “The use of thermal coatings on roofs signifi- cantly reduces the need to run air- conditioning. It has the additional benefit of reducing heat in hot spots around urban areas, as a result of the heat absorption of closely spaced roofs. It also reduces the carbon footprint of a building, CO² emissions and qualifies for points in building environmental schemes.” “Another important consideration is the increase in durability of prod- ucts coated in this manner, as the lower surface temperature, has the ability to reduce thermal tension in metal and improve the overall lifes- pan of the structure,” says Willem. Beckers is a world leader in the supply of coil coatings and has de- veloped a variety of solutions for products to survive in the toughest conditions. Other coatings developed include corrosion, abrasion, scratch, UV resistant varieties, as well as ad- vanced anti-bacterial, self-cleaning and thermally reflective coatings. The company has developed solutions including coatings for plastic and metal components. ■ best service possible has changed the game in roof tile supplies. This allows us to keep our clients and to continuously get repeat business and making GauTile a household name in South Africa.” GauTile supplies roof tiles to all parts of the country. “Our goal is to become the preferred supplier for the larger developments andwe have set our sights on becoming the leading supplier in the sector within three years,” said Stephen. GauTile head office is located in Johannesburg. For more information go to http:// www.gautruss.co.za/gautile ■

Thermal roof coatings Newly developed thermal roof and insulation panel coatings are enabling architects and building professionals to specify thermal reflective coatings that are able to reduce the internal temperature of a building by up to 10 °C.

I ntroduced by global coil and in- dustrial coating specialist, Beck- er Industrial Coatings, the new BeckryTherm coatings will enable roof and insulating panel manufac- turers to supply high quality and GauTruss announces new division G autruss, one of the leading roof truss design and manu- facturing companies, is proud to announce the launch of a new division, GauTile. This division will offer competitive pricing and superior service in the supply. According to GauTile senior

thermally efficient products to the building trade without the need to change their products nor manufac- turing methods. Beckers’ Managing Director (Sub- Saharan Africa), Willemvan Heerden, manager, Bryan Stephen, “Many people look for the best rate in supply of roof tiles but are limited to a mini- mumquantity when purchasing from large roof tile suppliers. We felt there was a niche for people to contact a roof tile supplier who can offer supe- rior service and competitive rates no matter the quantity required.” Although there are many roof tile suppliers, GauTile intends to offer more, having developed a cutting edge means of service delivery. “At GauTile developers and build- ers will be able to purchase almost anything,” Stephen continued. “Our need for our clients to receive the

September 2015