"87% of the homes built between 1994 and 2010 are considered to be high risk structures due to various defects after the houses were built."
Safal Steel has worked very hard in 2011 to gain approval with the NHBRC in order to assist our customers in being able to compete in this sector.
The much talked about SANS 10 400 has recently been gazetted, which now reflects our AZ technology specification. This is a very positive step in the right direction as now this sector can be offered a better alternative compared with galvanised steel and traditional clay tiles.
The new SANS 10 400 XA talks about roof construction needing to meet a certain thermal performance requirement.
AZ coated products - ZincAL and COLORPLUS out perform galvanised steel in both corrosion resistance and thermal attributes.
The inclusion of aluminium offers barrier protection to the steel core, whilst the zinc offers sacrifical protection, offering 4 times the lifespan as compared to galvanised steel.
The mettalic finish of the AZ coating offers maximum heat refectivity which keeps the interior of a home measurably cooler during the summer months and significantly warmer during the winter months. This performance gives our brands ZincAL and COLORPLUS an advantage over traditional galvanised sheeting, tile roofs as well as cement roofing.
For further information regarding the SANS 10400 and our Safal Steel brands kindly contact Tammy Grove marketing@safalsteel.co.za
