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The general applicability of the comparative superior thermal performance claims made by various lightweight walled Alternative Building System providers, that assume their walling systems’ higher insulation values [R-values], relative to double skin clay brick walling, translate into superior thermal performance outcomes, is not supported by science and extensive thermal modelling of houses constructed with different wall types here in South Africa.

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Corobrik’s economic face bricks were used to build Khayelitsha’s first double storey unit currently being used for a crèche, after investigations by the South African Homeless People’s Federation found Corobrik to be the most sustainable, durable and economical product for affordable homes.

Seen at the Arthur Educare Centre in Khayelitsha is Corobrik’s Annette Richards (second from left), pictured with members of the South African Homeless People’s Federation.

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This analysis by colleague Dr Johan Snyman reviews the lending criteria of Banks and the consequent influence on the property market. The results are enlightening and will probably not be a surprise.It pursues a question that was repeatedly posed at our recent Strategic Forums - did we experience a property bubble and was it influenced and funded by debt?

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