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The Top 10 Reasons for Tile Fixing Failures
Incorrect or no expansion joints: failure to use the correct expansion joints and tiling over construction joints will make your tiles too rigid, and they will crack during movement or expansion and contraction of the building. Incorrect choice of adhesive. This is one of the most common causes of tile fixing failure that we…
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PLASTIC SHEETING IN CONSTRUCTION
The question has arisen- can construction grade polyethylene plastic sheeting be used for various construction projects? The answer is it depends! It is critical to understand that not all plastics are created equal. Some are made from post consumer recycled goods, reground resins and absolute least expensive resins. These films are not guaranteed to be…
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Making Africa: A Continent of Contemporary Design
THE Making Africa: A Continent of Contemporary Design exhibition showcases work from a diverse range of creative fields: object and furniture design, graphic arts, illustration, fashion, architecture, urban planning, art, craft, film, photography, and more. The presented works deliberately occupy the grey area between the disciplines, yet they provide concrete answers to the question of…
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ISUZU KB EXTENDED CAB
With the strengths of two bakkies, the ever industrious KB Extended Cab combines the benefits of the Single Cab and Double Cab, making it ideal for small to medium businesses. Value for Money: This model is available with the updated, fuel-efficient 2.5 litre diesel engine – one of the reasons it boasts class-leading Cost of…
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Eko Atlantic
ATLANTIC IS AN ENTIRE NEW COASTAL CITY BEING BUILT ON VICTORIA ISLAND ADJACENT TO LAGOS, NIGERIA, TO SOLVE THE CHRONIC SHORTAGE OF REAL ESTATE IN THE WORLD’S FASTEST-GROWING MEGACITY. IT IS A focal point for investors capitalising on rich development growth based on massive demand – and a gateway to emerging markets of the continent.…
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14 Golden Rules
If you are considering to go the DIY way for your tiling, these 14 Golden Rules (and the top 10 reasons for tile fixing failures) will come in handy for your project. Tiles must be dry and the back of the tile clean. The surface being tiled should be true and even and free from…
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TIMB soars above the rest
THE Tobacco Industry and Marketing Board (TIMB) was first formed as far back as 1936, when it was known as the Tobacco Marketing Board, to facilitate and co-ordinate the farming, processing and selling of locally produced tobacco. They register tobacco growers and license tobacco buyers, auction floors and commercial tobacco graders, as well as facilitating…
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LIGHT OR DARK CHAISE LOUNGE?
If there’s one thing parents agree on, it’s that white sofa are a serious no-no! Especially your personal and private chaise lounge. Can you imagine the horror of your youngest spilling a glass of juice on such an investment? Well, it turns out rules are made to be broken. I have always loved the look…
Our Latest Issue
Our fifty-ninth edition has a cross-section of insights for you infrastructure buffs.
Autoworld Zimbabwe is reveling in moving into their new premises that house the Isuzu workshops for light and heavy-duty vehicles as well as parts warehouse and offices.
