Roofs - The Building Regulations in South Africa

Solar Theft on the Rise as SA Faces Energy Challenges

Homeowners grapple with rising insecurity Homeowners in South Africa, especially those with rooftop solar installations, are facing a new wave of crime in 2024—solar panel theft. As the country grapples with an ongoing energy crisis, criminals are increasingly targeting these valuable systems, leaving residents vulnerable to substantial financial losses. South Africa’s crime statistics reveal a…

10400 | National Building Regulations (SA) | Roofs

Don’t Let Your Roof Fail: The Best Guide To Trusses, Anchors

To Your Anchor Roof Structure is Important The roof of a house is ultimately what keeps us protected from the elements. This is why roofs need to be waterproof and able to prevent water from accumulating on the surface. But it is just as important for any roof to be able to resist any forces…

Years After Beirut Collapse: Remembering the Lives Lost

Dozens of Residents Die When Building Collapses January 20, 2012: A badly maintained apartment block which was home to some 50 people, collapsed like a pack of cards in Beirut this week, killing at least 25 people. A teenage girl and her grandmother, an elderly man (73), and several labourers from Sudan, Egypt, Jordan and…

Energy efficiency | Roofs | Room size | SANS | structural design

High Ceilings: Luxury Or Costly Liability?

Living in a House With High Ceilings Personally, I enjoy living in a house with high ceilings. They add a sense of spaciousness, at the same time allowing a greater amount of air to circulate around the room. Although of course, this means nothing unless there is adequate thermal insulation between the roof and the…