Sanding | Polishing
Coated Abrasives | Polishing Accessories for Random Orbit Sanders for Delta Sanders for Multi-Sanders for Orbital Sanders for Belt Sanders for Angle Grinders for Drills Hand Sanding Rolls Brushes for Drills for Angle Grinders and Straight Grinders Flap Wheels for Drills Grinding Stones
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DIY Accessories

A range of coated abrasives for all manufacturers power tools.
Surface quality Material removal rate Suitability for shapes and radii Suitability for corners and radii

Machines 100%

Application
Random Orbit Sanders For fine sanding on even and curved surfaces.

0% 100%

50% Delta Sanders For perfect sanding into the smallest corners.
Multi-Sanders For smaller, even surfaces into the smallest corners.
0% 100% Orbital Sanders For large and perfect surfaces and the finest finishing into corners.
Belt Sanders For the highest material removal rate on large surfaces.
Compact Belt Sanders For high material removal rates on small and hardto-reach surfaces.
50% Angle Grinders For fast and coarse material removal.
50% Drill For smaller, even surfaces.
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White Quality

Paint Varnish Roughcast Coated abrasive range

Red Quality

Hardwood Softwood Chipboard Construction boards

Blue Quality

Black Quality
Stone Glass Perspex Car paint

P 40 240

P 40 400

P 40 180

P 40 150

Fibre Flaps 40 120

P 40 320

P 80 1200

P 80 800
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The right coated abrasive for any application.
Material Application Grit

Sanding paint.

coarse

Paint Varnish Roughcast

Sanding primer (e.g. removing brush strokes, paint drips and stains).

medium

For finishing of primers prior to painting.

180 240

For pre-sanding, e.g. of rough, uneven beams and boards.
For surface sanding and sanding down of surface blemishes.
For finishing and fine sanding of wood.

320 400

For deburring and derusting as well as sanding down.

24 (fibre) 36 60

For deburring and cleaning
For finishing/bringing out the grain.

For pre-sanding.

For shaping and edge breaking. Stone Glass Perspex Car paint For finishing and shaping.
For gloss sanding and for rounding off edges.

very fine

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The optimum sanding sheet for any application.
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Which coated abrasive fits which machine?
Sanding sheets for random orbit sanders

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115 mm, 8 holes Bosch Einhell Kress Peugeot Skil Stayer 125 mm, 8 holes Bosch GEX 125A/AC PEX 12A/AE PEX 125A-1 PEX 125 AE PEX 220A PEX 270A/AE PEX 300A/E PEX 400 AE AEG EX 400 EX 450 EXE 400 EXE 450 EXE 460 (125) Atlas Copco Black & Decker DeWalt Elu Fein Festo Hitachi Kress TXE 150 BD 190/S/E KA 190 / S / E DW 423 ES 55E MSF 636-1 ES 125/E ES 125 (Plus) TSV 13Y CPS 6125-1/E CPS 6125 Set HEX 1385E HEX 6385E Makita BO 5000 BO 5010 BO 5021(K) Metabo Skil SXE 125 SXE Wegoma LRE 84H PEX 11A/AE PEX 115 EX 115 CPS 6115-1/E PAE LRT 115
150 mm, 6 holes Bosch GEX 150AC/ACE GEX 150 Turbo PEX 15 AE PEX 420 AE AEG DeWalt Elu Felisatti Flex Hilti Hitachi Kress Metabo Milwaukee Peugeot Pro Tool Stayer Wegoma EXE 460 (150) ROS 150E DW 443 ES 56E/EK TP 521AS/EAS TP 522AS X/XS 1170VE WFE 380 WFE 450E SAY 150A 900 HEX SXE 425XL SXE 450 DUO ROS 150E PRX 150E ESP 150E LRT 150 RO 150 RX 91C
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Sanding sheets for delta sanders
93 mm, 6 holes Black & Decker Bosch 511 EKA GDA 280E PDA 100 PDA 120 E PDA 180 / E PDA 240 E PSM 160A Casals Makita Metabo BLD 180 VLD 230 BO 4561 DSE 130 DSE 170 DSE 300 / Intec Skil 105 mm, 6 holes AEG Kress DSE 220 DSE 260 CDS 7115
32 mm, non-punched Bosch GDA 280E PDA 180E PDA 240 E Skil 7208 (Octo) 7210 (Fox) 7240 (Fox) 82 mm, non-punched Fein MOX 6-24/-25 MSX 315 MSX 636-1 / -2 MSXE 636-2 Black & Decker KA 510 VP 510
Sanding sheets for multi-sanders
Bosch Multi Bosch PSM 160A PSM 80 Prio Ventaro Skil 7208 (Octo)
B&D Mouse Black & Decker KA 150K ICC 200 FK
Skil B&D Multi Black & Decker KA 150K KA 200FK KA 220 Multi KA 220E Multi KA 225 KA 250 K Multi Skil Skil 7210 (Fox) 7290 (Fox) 7370 (Fox) 7375 (Fox) Skil 7208 (Octo) 7210 (Fox) 7290 (Fox) 7370 (Fox) 7375 (Fox)
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Sanding sheets for orbital sanders
93 x 185 mm, 8 holes, Velcro Bosch GSS 23AE GSS 230A / AE PSS 22 PSS 23 / A / AE PSS 180 A PSS 200A PSS 240A / AE PSS 250AE AEG Atlas Copco VS/E 230 VSS / E260 VS 230/E VSS 22 / E VSS 260 / E Casals Einhell Festo Hitachi Makita Metabo KLR 210 EST 170 LRS 93G/M RS 3SFE/E FS 10SB 9036 SR 356 SR 357 SR 4350 Peugeot Skil PV 240A TV 7365 7300/S 93 x 185 mm, 8 holes, Velcro Black & Decker KA 175 KA 186 / E

93 x 230 mm, 8 holes, clamped Bosch GSS 23/AE GSS 230A / AE PSS 23 / A / AE PSS 220AC PSS 230 PSS 240A / AE PSS 250AE Atlas Copco VS 230 VSE 230 VSS 260 VSSE 260 Black & Decker BD 175 BD 180E CD 400 DN 41AE DN 180E KA 196 Einhell Festo Makita Metabo EST 170 RS 3SFE RS 3E SFE SR 10-23 SR 10-23 Intec SR 20-23 SR 226 SR 356 SR 4350 SRE 227 SRE 357 Peugeot Ryobi PV 240A TV 4102 NS 401 NS 801 S 35 Skil S x 230 mm, 8 holes, clamped AEG Black & Decker VS 230 VSS / E260 KA 185 KA 185E
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115 x 140, non-punched, clamped Bosch Black & Decker DeWalt Makita Ryobi Skil 115 x 230 mm, 14 holes, Velcro Bosch GSS 28/A/AE GSS 280A / AE PSS 28 AE PSS 280 AE PSS 300AE Atlas Copco VS 280/E/SE VSE 230 VSS 20 / E Black & Decker Casals Einhell Elu Fein Festo Hitachi Holz Her Kress Makita Metabo KA 273 BLR 250 VLR 300 ERU 270 VS 41 VS 71 MSS 641A/B RS 1STF RS 2 STF / E SV 12SD/V 2241 CRS 6165A CRS 6175EA 9045B/N 9046 SR 358 SR 4351 SRE 359 Peugeot Ryobi Skil TV 4003 TV 4103 NS 6200 NS 6300A 666 GSS 140A SR 400 DW 411 BO 4553/4554 BO 4556 S 605D 7676 7576U
115 x 280 mm, 14 holes, clamped Bosch GSS 28A / AE GSS 280A / AE PSS 28 AE PSS 280 AE PSS 300AE AEG VSS / E20 VS/E 280 VSSE 280 Atlas Copco VS 280/E/SE VSE 230 VSS 20 / E Black & Decker BD 175 BD 180 BD 273 DN 41AE DN 180E KA 185E KA 273 KC 962 P 63-03 / -04 / -05 SR 410E VB 135A Casals BLR 250 LN 216 LR 228 Elu Festo VS 41/71 VSE/VSSE 280 RS 1/STF RS 2/STF RS 3 / E RS S/STF Hitachi Kress Makita Metabo SV 12SD/V CRS 6165A CRS 6175ES BO 4900V 9046 SR 328 SR 358 SR 4321 SRE 329 SRE 359 Skil 666 7380
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Sanding sheets for belt sanders
40 x 303 mm Bosch GVS 350AE PVS 300 AE
75 x 508 mm Black & Decker BD 85 DN 85 / E KA 83 SR 500E
6/13 x 451 mm Black & Decker Powerfile KA 290 Powerfile KA 292E
75 x 533 mm Bosch AEG GBS 75A/AE PBS 75A / AE HBSE 600 RBSE 75AE HBSE 75 MBSE 705 Black & Decker Casals DeWalt KA 75 / E LC 75 DW 430 DW 431 Skil 5903 Felisatti Festo TP 411 BS 75 BS 75 E BS 75 E-Set Hitachi AEG Black & Decker HBS 65 HBSE 65 BD 83/E BS 650 DN 83 / E KA 83 / E Holz Her Kress Metabo CBS 6800/E BA 0665 BAE 0666 Peugeot Skil Bosch Makita Peugeot PBS 7A / AE PB 75 PB 600 TPB 7500 Skil Stayer 2 N75 Stayer Ryobi Metabo Makita Holz Her SB 9900B 9903 BAE 0775 BAE 0876 BAE 1075 PAB 7650 LEN 75 B 850F/K7 BE 321SF B 7075 B 7076
60 x 400 mm Bosch PBS 60 PBS 60 E

Atlas Copco

63 x 406 mm

65 x 410 mm

75 x 457 mm
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100 x 560 mm AEG BBS 1100 BBSE 1100 HBS 100/E Atlas Copco DeWalt Elu Festo Ryobi BBS 100/E DW 650 DW 650 E MHB 90/E/K BU 25 B 422 BE 422K5 HB 422 / E 100 x 610 mm Bosch Hitachi Holz Her 100A/AE SB 10T/V 2424 Makita 9404 9924DB Ryobi Wegoma 102 x 552 mm Peugeot Skil RP x 620 mm Festo BS 105 BS 105 E BS 105 E-Set Hitachi Holz Her SB Metabo BA 6100 B 7200A BE 424 LB 31EA

93 x 230

256 144

256 145

256 146

256 147

256 148

256 149

256 150
Clamping system, 8 holes. For AEG, Black & Decker,.

256 151

256 152

256 153

256 154

256 155

256 156

256 157

Clamping system, non-punched. For Black & Decker, Bosch, Makita, Metabo, Skil,.

256 158

256 159

256 160

256 161

256 162

256 163

256 164

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Clamping system, non-punched. For Black & Decker, Bosch, Makita, Ryobi, Skil,.

115 x 140

256 299

256 300

x x x 150

256 301

256 302
14 holes. For Black & Decker, Bosch, Makita, Metabo, Skil,.

115 x 230

256 175

256 176

256 177

256 178

256 179

256 180

256 181
Clamping system, 14 holes. For Black & Decker, Bosch, Makita, Metabo, Skil,.

115 x 280

256 165

256 166

256 167

256 168

256 169

256 170

256 171

256 172

256 173
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256 174

Clamping system, 10 holes. For Black & Decker, Festo, Hitachi,.

256 295

256 296

xx x 150

256 297

256 298

Sanding belts for Bosch Compact Belt Sanders, red quality
Fast and efficient in hard-to-reach areas.
n High material removal rate n Aluminium oxide on fully synthetic resin Wood Hardwood Chipboard Metal
bond and X-fabric. Suitable for wood (also hardwood), chipboard and metal

nu mb er

40 x 303

256 182

256 183

256 184

x x x 120

256 185

256 186
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Sanding belts for belt sanders, red quality
Sand large surfaces fast. Remove material powerfully.
n High material removal rate and long lifetime n For universal use with many machine models n Aluminium oxide on fully synthetic resin Chipboard Metal Wood Hardwood

For Bosch,

60 x 400

256 187

256 188

256 189

256 190

x x x 100

256 191

256 192

For Skil,

63 x 406

256 193

256 305

256 194

256 195

256 196

256 197

For AEG, Black & Decker, Kress, Metabo,

65 x 410

256 198

256 199

256 200
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256 201

256 202

256 203

For Black & Decker, Bosch, Makita, Skil,

75 x 457

256 204

256 205

256 206

256 207

256 208

256 209

For Black & Decker

75 x 508

256 210

256 211

256 212

256 213

256 214

256 215

For Black & Decker, Bosch, Makita, Metabo, Skil,

75 x 533

256 216

256 217

256 218

256 219

256 220

256 221

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For AEG, DeWalt, Festo, Ryobi

100 x 560

256 222

256 223

256 224
For Bosch, Hitachi, Makita, Ryobi,

100 x 610

256 225

256 226

256 227

For Peugeot, Skil,

102 x 552

256 231

256 232

256 233

For Festo/Festool, Hitachi, Metabo,

105 x 620

256 228

256 229

256 230
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Sanding belts for Black & Decker Powerfile
Remove material powerfully and quickly in tight spaces and hard-to-reach areas.
Wood Hardwood Chipboard Metal

6 x 451

256 234

256 235

256 236

13 x 451

256 237

256 238

256 239

256 240

256 241

256 242

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606 740

607 256

606 742

606 743

606 744

606 745

606 746

607 257

606 748

606 749

606 750

606 751

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Sanding plates for angle grinders, clamping system
High temperature resistant, low vibration running, break-resistant.

256 258

256 257

256 256

Paper sanding sheets for angle grinders, red quality, Velcro-type backing
Particularly suitable for sanding all types of wood, chipboard, construction boards and metal.
n For backing pads with Velcro-type fastening All types of wood Chipboard Construction boards Metal

system

n Excellent lifetime with very good price/per-

formance ratio

bond for high and fast material removal
n Non-punched n In self-service display pack

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256 259

256 260

256 261
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Paper sanding sheets for angle grinders, non-punched, Velcro-type backing

256 262

180 3x 60 4x 120 3x 180

256 263

256 264

256 265

256 266

256 267

256 268

256 269

256 270
Rubber sanding plates for angle grinders, Velcro-type backing
High temperature resistance, excellent running smoothness. Break-resistant

256 271

125 Velcro-type backing

256 272

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Flap discs for angle grinders
Flap discs for angle grinders, aluminium oxide
Flap discs combine aggressive sanding with smooth, low-vibration operation. Your advantages: high material removal rate, high surface quality, smooth polish with considerably less noise in comparison to roughing or fibre sanding discs. The extensive range offers discs in a straight version with glass-fibre and plastic backing plates, as well as bomb-shaped discs.
Steel Wood Cast iron Steel plate
For flap discs where the sales package quantity=1, the price refers to a single sheet. The minimum order quantity is, however, 20 (or 10) discs.
Highly tear-resistant cotton fabric (type X). Aluminium oxide with fully synthetic resin bond. Glass-fibre backing plate, straight version.

607 349

607 350

607 351

607 352

607 353

607 354

607 355

607 356

607 357

607 358
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607 359

607 360
Highly tear-resistant cotton fabric (type X). Aluminium oxide with fully synthetic resin bond. Glass-fibre backing plate, bomb-shaped.

606 752

606 753

606 754

607 346

606 716

606 717

606 718

607 347

606 936

606 937

606 938

607 348
Highly tear-resistant cotton fabric (type X). Aluminium oxide with fully synthetic resin bond. Plastic backing plate, straight version.

607 361

607 362

607 363

607 364

607 365

607 366

607 367

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607 368

607 369

607 370

607 371

607 372

Flap discs for angle grinders, zirconia
Stainless steel Steel Cast iron Steel plate
Highly tear-resistant cotton fabric (type YX). Zirconia with fully synthetic resin bond. Glass-fibre backing plate, straight version

607 322

607 323

607 324

607 325

607 326

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607 327

607 328

607 329

607 330

607 331

607 332

607 333

Highly tear-resistant cotton fabric (type YX). Zirconia with fully synthetic resin bond. Glass-fibre backing plate, bomb-shaped

606 713

606 714

606 715

605 450

605 451

605 452

607 319

606 922

606 923

606 924

607 320

606 737

606 738

606 739

607 321

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Highly tear-resistant cotton fabric (type YX). Zirconia with fully synthetic resin bond. Plastic backing plate, straight version.

607 334

607 335

607 336

607 337

607 338

607 339

607 340

607 341

607 342

607 343

607 344

607 345
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Paper sanding sheets for drills, clamping system
n For backing pad, clamped with washer and All types of wood Chipboard Construction boards Metal
n Aluminium oxide with fully synthetic resin

n Excellent lifetime

256 273

256 274

256 275

256 276

256 277

2 x x x x x x x x 80

256 278

256 279

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Paper sanding sheets for drills, non-punched, Velcro-type backing
n Excellent lifetime with very good price/

performance ratio

Sanding plates for drills
Backing pad for sanding paper with dia. 125 mm. For clamping or with Velcro-type fastening system.
n Straight shank dia. 8 mm.
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Velcro

256 280

Clamping

256 281
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Lambswool bonnet for drills, clamped
n For use with polishing sponge or only rubber Varnish Metal Glass / Perspex Brass Copper

256 290

Polishing sponge for drills
Paint Wood Car polishing Interior fitting

Di am et er of sh an k

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256 291

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Hand sanding

The sanding sheets from Bosch are robust and versatile: with different grit materials and grit sizes for all materials. Wet sanding versions are also available. Larger sanding sheets can be cut to the hand sanding or orbital sanding dimensions required.

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Brushes

Bosch wire brushes have been optimised for use: oil-toughened steel wire for universal use, brass-coated high-speed steel wire, stainless steel vanadium wire for machining stainless steel, nylon with silicon carbide for grinding paint on wood. Using the right wire thickness: coarse 0.3/0.5 mm wire thickness for brushes with straight shank or 0.5/0.8 mm wire thickness for brushes for angle grinders have been designed for high material removal rates and rapid work progress. Fine 0.2 mm thick wires for brushes with straight shank or 0.3 mm thick wires for threaded brushes for grinders are suitable for cleaning delicate surfaces such as sheet metals and profiles (e.g. welded seams). Please note: The permitted speed of the accessory must be at least as high as the maximum speed stated on the power tool. Accessories that turn faster than permitted can be destroyed. Straight shank type: precision shank with reduced vibration, also for use of collet (observe maximum speed for straight grinders). Threaded type: suitable for angle grinders with M14 or M10 threads. Knotted type: for particularly heavy work such as removal of thick layers of rust or paint. Crimped type: for delicate removal of paint and varnish, even in hard-to-reach areas such as heater fins.
Wire cup brushes for drills - Crimped wire
Brushes for a wide range of applications. Ideal for medium duty work on surfaces, e.g. for removing paint, de-rusting, cleaning of shuttering boards and facings, deburring, descaling.

Steel Metal Iron

ma x. rp m Sh an kd iam et er mm Sa les pa ck ag eq ty De sp at ch pa ck ag eq ty
Di am et er mm W ire th ick ne ss mm

256 515

256 517

256 520

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Wire cup brush for drills - Crimped wire, brass-coated
Same application as types with steel wire. Additional advantage is the corrosion protection provided by the brass-coated wire.

Structural steel Wood

256 516
Wire cup brush for drills - Knotted wire
Aggressive tool for heavy duty cleaning work on smooth surfaces. Ideally suited to removal of heavy rust, removal of varnish/paint on metal, cleaning welded seams (steel), removing underseal, cleaning.
Sh an kd iam et er mm Sa les pa ck ag eq ty De sp at ch pa ck ag eq ty

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256 521
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Wire cup brushes for drills - Nylon wire with aluminium oxide coated abrasive K80
Range of applications: paint stripping, removing dust, smoothing, matt sanding, cleaning, structuring wood. The lining of this brush adapts perfectly to the contours of the workpiece, without considerably altering the surface. New sanding grit is repeatedly released, so that the material removal rate remains constant.

Wood Metal

256 523

256 525

Wire wheels for drills - Crimped wire
Perfectly suited to cleaning work, e.g. removing paint, rust, scale, crusts or burr with effective results.
Sh rp m an kd iam et Br er us mm hw idt hm Sa m les pa ck ag De eq sp ty at ch pa ck ag eq ty

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256 526

256 530

256 532
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Wire wheels for drills - Crimped wire, brass-coated
Perfectly suited to cleaning work, e.g. removing paint, rust, scale, crusts or burr with effective results. Additional advantage is the corrosion protection provided by the brasscoated wire.
Non-ferrous metal Brass Copper Aluminium Stainless steel
x. rp m Sh an kd iam et Br er us mm hw idt hm Sa m les pa ck ag De eq sp ty at ch pa ck ag eq ty

256 519

256 529
Wood structuring brush for drills - Crimped wire, brass-coated
Especially suitable for structuring wood.
Sh an kd iam et Br er us mm hw idt hm Sa m les pa ck ag De eq sp ty at ch pa ck ag eq ty

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256 541
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Wire wheel for drills - Knotted wire
Aggressive tool for heavy duty cleaning work. Ideal for working in hard-to-reach areas. Range of applications: removal of heavy rust, removal of varnish/paint on metal, cleaning welded seams (steel), deslagging.

256 533

Wire wheels for drills - Nylon wire with aluminium oxide coated abrasive K80
Perfectly suited to stripping varnish/paint on wood and metal, removing annealing colour on welded seams (stainless steel) and light rust, cleaning non-ferrous metals, structuring wood. The lining of this brush adapts perfectly to the contours of the workpiece, without severely altering the surface. New sanding grit is repeatedly released, so that the material removal rate remains constant.
Wood Stainless steel Non-ferrous metals
Di am et er mm W ire th ick ne ss mm Sp ee d, ma x. rp m Sh an kd iam et er mm Br us hw idt hm Sa m les pa ck ag De eq sp ty at ch pa ck ag eq ty

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256 535

256 537

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Flap brush for drills - Nylon wire with aluminium oxide coated abrasive K80
Elastic, for fine surface sanding and structuring wood. For stripping varnish/paint on wood and metal, removing annealing colour on welded seams (stainless steel) and light rust, cleaning non-ferrous metals. The lining of this brush adapts perfectly to the contours of the workpiece, without severely altering the surface. New sanding grit is repeatedly released, so that the material removal rate remains constant.
x. rp m Sh an kd iam et er mm Br us hw idt hm Sa m les pa ck ag De eq sp ty at ch pa ck ag eq ty

256 543

Pencil brush for drills - Crimped wire
For removing burr, rust, slag, scale, surplus rubber, combustion residues and other forms of dirt in hard-to-reach areas and inner surfaces. Range of applications: roughing, deburring, paint stripping, deslagging, descaling, matt sanding and cleaning.

Steel Metal

x. rp m Sh an kd iam et er mm Sa les pa ck ag eq ty De sp at ch pa ck ag eq ty

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Pencil brush for drills - Nylon wire with aluminium oxide coated abrasive K80
Range of applications: paint stripping, removing dust, smoothing, matt sanding, cleaning, structuring wood in hard-to-reach areas and inner surfaces. The lining of this brush adapts perfectly to the contours of the workpiece, without considerably altering the surface. New sanding grit is repeatedly released, so that the material removal rate remains constant.

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Wire cup brush for angle grinders and straight grinders - Crimped wire
Brushes for a wide range of applications. Ideal for medium duty work on surfaces, e.g. removing paint, de-rusting, cleaning of shuttering boards and facings, deburring, descaling, roughing, matt sanding.

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Wire cup brush for angle grinders and straight grinders - Crimped wire, brass-coated

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Wire cup brushes for angle grinders and straight grinders - Knotted wire, brass-coated
Aggressive tool for heavy duty cleaning work on smooth surfaces.

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Wire cup brush for angle grinders and straight grinders - Crimped wire, stainless steel
Suitable for removal of annealing colour on welded seams (stainless steel). Suitable for cleaning welded seams (stainless steel), cleaning non-ferrous metals, brass, copper and aluminium.

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Wire cup brush for angle grinders and straight grinders - Knotted wire, stainless steel
Aggressive tool for heavy duty cleaning work on smooth surfaces. Ideally suited to cleaning welded seams (stainless steel).

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Wire wheel for angle grinders and straight grinders - Knotted wire
Brushes for extreme use with high circumferential speeds. Range of applications: deburring, paint stripping, removing rust, deslagging, descaling and cleaning.

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Wire wheel for angle grinders and straight grinders - Knotted wire, stainless steel
Brush for extreme use with high circumferential speeds. Suitable for removal of annealing colour on welded seams (stainless steel). Suitable for cleaning welded seams (stainless steel), cleaning non-ferrous metals, brass, copper and aluminium.

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Tapered brush for angle grinders and straight grinders - Knotted wire
Versatile use for heavy duty cleaning work. Ideal for working on hard-to-reach areas due to its conical shape. Cleaning plugboards. Range of applications: deburring, paint stripping, removing rust, deslagging, descaling and cleaning.

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Flap wheel for drills
For universal application in wood, metal, paint and plastic. For fine surface finishing.
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Grinding stones

Grinding stones for safe, accurate grinding, sharpening and deburring with the drill and the straight grinder. Working on hardened and non-hardened steel.
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Grinding stone set
For safe grinding and deburring.
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innovative building innovative building Construction technique believed to be a first in Johannesburg
Brothers Braam and Kobus Botes have just finished building a home in Westdene, Johannesburg a home which is believed to be the first of its kind in the city. The home, which was belongs to Braam, was constructed using straw bales stacked in-between support columns in a double-volume structure, which includes a double-storey section on a 200 m2 footprint.
The straw house under construction.
The seemingly out of place material offers excellent insulation properties and is obviously a cheaper alternative to building with conventional bricks and mortar. Kobus, an architect by trade, used the various internet sites as a guide and handbook as the method of construction is widely-used in the United States primarily due to its environment-friendly nature. He reports that the project was taken on with minimal experience but even with a staff of only five the house was still completed within a three month period. While sound-
ing relatively simple, the construction technique is not to be under-estimated in its technical requirements. A high-quality plaster and application of it is absolutely essential, and while a lime-based product is ideal the mixing and application of it require skills not easily available for a privately-managed operation on a small scale project. The Botes instead made a decision to use a conventional cementbased plaster to clad the building. Amazon Nails (www.strawbalefutures. org.uk) describes the technique as a radically different approach to the process of building. Like all innovative ideas, it has been pioneered by the passionate, and used experimentally by those with the vision to see its potential. Its background is grassroots self-build; it is firmly based in that sustainable, green building culture that has brought to the construction industry many new and useful ideas about energy efficiency and responsibility towards the environment. While this method of construction may not suited to the lower-cost or subsidized housing markets, particularly in South Africa, it certainly offers a funky yet functional alternative approach to anyone looking to try something out of the ordinary when building a home.
South African Innovative Building Systems Association launched
Innovative building methods are well known across the First World and it has become a very dynamic science to answer the continuous quest to build homes in more innovative and creative ways. In light of ever increasing building costs, the homeowners quest to optimize living space, natural light, energy efficiency (especially in the colder areas of the world), ways to reduce the use of electricity, fossil fuels and to minimize green house gasses. Innovative building systems can adapt from building the ultimate in construction building easily in accordance with the vision of the South African Minister of Housing, Lindiwe Sisulu, to build homes with ISO technology to address the homeless need of all the disadvantaged people of South Africa. The various systems differ individually and offer a wide spectrum of technology benefits when compared with conventional or traditional brick and mortar buildings. In terms of workmanship, IHBS are energy efficient and well designed, very creative and innovative, using advanced new materials and will most probable give more value for money as traditional building materials. While taking this into account the Southern African Innovative Home Building Association (SAIHBA) was recently formed to highlight and promote the benefits that innovative building systems and materials can bring to the South African housing industry. The mission of SAIHBA is to provide high quality houses for the poor to the medium income market at affordable prices as well as to provide platform where role-players can discuss their strategies and market involvement. It will also strive to establish innovative building systems as a high quality, energy efficient, cost effective and preferred method of building in South Africa, for low to medium income residential and non-residential buildings. For more information about SAIHBA contact Pierre van Niekerk at Tel: (012) 667 4755

February 2007

affordable interior design affordable interior design
Thermostats designed to be aesthetically pleasing in the home
Electronic Mosaic thermostats are designed for flexibility, comfort and safety and because they are aesthetically pleasing, also enhance the interior decoration of any building, says Legrands national sales manager, Timothy Mountjoy. For increased safety, there is a cut-off facility to electronically regulate a temperature rise in heating, or a temperature drop in air-conditioning. There are different types of electronic thermostats in this range that can operate independently, or in conjunction with sensors located in other rooms, measuring ambient temperature. The standard two module unit is a rotary controlled unit and the three module unit is digitally programmable. A din rail controller operates via wall mounted sensors. The digital programmable unit can be programmed to set up different temperatures at various times, throughout an office block hotel or home, with an adjustment precision of approximately 0,5C. The temperature of ceiling mounted and under-floor heating is regulated by control adjustment of a standardised switch. There is also a daily and weekly programming facility with different settings high, low, frost protection. Features include a minimum switching time period of one minute and a time storage facility for more than 24 hours, as well as a permanent programme storage capability. Sensors for these modular thermostats, are two module mechanisms that can be either flush or surface mounted in a Mosaic frame. They are usually installed 1,5m from the floor and no further than 50m from the thermostat. The Mosaic range of switches and sockets offers many different functions and provides an efficient and flexible solution to all requirements of electrical controls. Legrands Mosaic power and lightLegrands electrical fittings and wiring accessories ing mechanisms also provide a soensure protection in potentially dangerous areas like phisticated, upmarket look to any kitchens. kitchen. These electrical devices also ensure optimum reliability and safety, and earth leakages that compliment the ensuring total peace of mind for parents and Mosaic range of switches and sockets. These child-minders. units, which are designed for local protection Electrical energy can become a danger in of part of a circuit against over-loads and short any environment, which is why the selection circuits, offer enhanced performance, easy of quality electrical equipment is critical, says selection, simplicity and safety. These units Mountjoy. are installed for easy accessibility to an adult Proper installation methods must be but safely away from the reach of children followed and for this reason, homeowners - so they can be effortlessly re-set. should ensure that only qualified electricians Mosaic switches and sockets have PVC undertake the responsibility of electrical insulation, for protection against electrical installations or repairs. shocks. Modern, brilliant white, silver or gold Legrands protection equipment includes polycarbonate cover plates are smooth and modular miniature circuit breakers (MCBs) screwless. These elegant cover plates, with

Mosaic thermostats from Legrand measure and control temperature in offices, shops, commercial buildings and homes.
a matt or gloss finish, can be vertically or horizontally mounted. Another important safety feature for kitchens, is the combination of Mosaic switches and sockets, with a neat and secure skirting system. DLP skirting facilitates hidden cable traffic, as well as efficient circuit separation and identification. This system enables effortless installation of extra sockets and changes can be easily made to plug configurations, without damaging paint or wallpaper. For optimum safety, these clip-in partition covers are removable only by adults.
The Multi-Sander PSM 80 A How to ensure a top quality paint finish in interior applications from Bosch for DIY enthusiasts
Whether restoring furniture or touching up painted surfaces: with the new MultiSander PSM 80 A, Bosch is offering a tool that is perfectly suited to many applications. It combines the functions of the orbital sander with those of the delta sander for detailed sanding. Its sanding plate resembles the sole of a small iron and consists of two parts. The rear part is fixed and the deltashaped sanding plate tip is rotatable: if the front corner of the sanding paper is worn down, rotate the sanding plate tip together with the sanding paper or simply remove the sanding paper and fix it on again using the micro Velcro-type fastening system. In both cases, all three corners of the sanding paper are used and worn down equally, which triples the service life. The new micro Velcro-type fastening system has a 50% longer service life than previously used Velcro-type fastening systems. The new multi-sander has a powerful 80-watt motor but weighs just 900 grams and is compact and handy. It can be guided effortlessly with one hand. The ergonomic design with large softgrip on the handle allows for low-vibration and, therefore, fatigue-free working. The on/off sliding switch positioned in the middle of the handle is equally easy for left-handers and right-handers to operate. The efficient dust extraction system with micro filter box is practical for the DIY enthusiast. Conventional tools spread the sanding dust around the area of work, preventing a clear view of the work piece. The PSM 80 A collects the majority of the produced sanding dust in the ribbed filter of the box. The transparent box material makes it easy to gage how full it is. The box is simple to empty: detach, open, empty and refit. Important steps necessary to achieving the best possible home painting results include good surface preparation, purchasing top quality 100% pure acrylic paints, using high quality brushes and tools and making sure the area being painted is well ventilated. As with exterior paint projects, it is critical to take time to properly prepare any interior surface that needs to be painted. This ensures that the finished paint job will look smooth and uniform and that it will last a long time. The Paint Quality Institute (PQI) urges consumers to invest in the best quality paint they can afford. This investment will ensure long term cost savings. It helps ensure a long, lasting top quality finish and also means less frequent painting. Using top quality paint is definitely worth it, says Nita Jacob, spokesperson for the Paint Quality Institute. Quality paint provides extra years of service, maintains an outstanding appearance and even wards off some common problems that can render a paint job unsightly in a relatively short time period. It is a great temptation for the do-ityourselfer to start painting without properly preparing the surface. But this would be a big mistake, since short cuts on surface preparation can cause even the highest quality of paints to fail. Whether walls, ceilings, or trim are to be painted, the starting point for any interior painting project is to thoroughly clean these surfaces. Accumulated dust, dirt and grime must be removed by scrubbing the surfaces with a sponge and a mild household detergent solution. If stubborn stains are present for example, oil, grease or mildew the surface should be cleaned using a scrub brush and a stronger cleaning solution containing ammonia or household bleach. When using either of these cleaning solutions, it is important to wear rubber gloves and safety glasses. After cleaning, the interior surfaces must be rinsed off and allowed to dry completely before the application of any type of primer or paint. To get the best paint results, it is often necessary to use a primer or sealer before applying the paint, says Nita Jacob, spokesperson for the Rohm and Haas Paint Quality Institute (PQI). But deciding when to use a primer or sealer, and what type of product to apply is often puzzling for the consumer. One thing is important though, when purchasing primers and sealers, the top quality product is a must.

The new multi-sander has a powerful 80-watt motor but weighs just 900 grams and is compact and handy.
affordable housing projects affordable housing project Historic Wynberg complex converted to apartments
An aerial photograph shows the position of Amdec Property Developments Fishermans Hamlet development in Muizenberg.
Fishermans Village project prompts new Muizenburg development
Capitalising on the success of their Fishermans Village residential development in Muizenberg, now 75% sold out, Amdec Property Development is rolling out a further development in much the same style. To be sited on 2.69 ha of land fronting onto the new North South Link Road built to connect the Fishermans Village entrance to Baden Powell Road, the new development will contain 67 two and three bedroom units with 65 to 90 m2 of space, the average size of a two bedroom home being 75 m2. In announcing the second project, Amdecs Cape regional director, Magnus McDowall, said that Fishermans Village had proved a success because it is probably the only development in the southern suburbs where it is possible to buy a freestanding architect designed single or double storey home with a private garden in a security estate for under R1 million. Prices on the new project, which will be launched early this year, will vary from Rto R900 000. McDowall said that the buyers, who are predominantly young couples with or without children, are attracted by the homes being sold under freehold (rather than sectional) title and by the security of the development. Sales have also, he believes, been boosted by the perception that Amdec, moving from upper bracket housing into the middle and lower brackets, is quality conscious and is building to exceptionally high standards. Apart from first time homebuyers, said McDowall, the project has attracted retirees looking to downscale and a fair number of upcountry and inland people in search of holiday accommodation. James Wilson, CEO of Amdec Property Development, said that Amdecs willingness to break out of the upper bracket and become involved in a wide variety of residential categories across the economic spectrum had surprised those who associate them largely with upmarket precincts such as Silvertree Estate in Tokai and Melrose Arch in Johannesburg but he would soon be making an announcement confirming Amdecs commitment to further involvement in the affordable sector. In the current socio-political scene, said Wilson, it is essential for long-term developers to play an active part in the affordable sector.

The development team on the site of the converted project in Wynberg.
Guy Hodgson, the chairman of Realty Dynamix 52, the developers responsible for a new R14-million block of apartments in Wynberg, predicts that this conversion will be more appealing and full of character than anything developed in the area for some time. The development will be known as Maple Mews and is situated in a quiet area on the corner of Electric and Court Roads, behind the Wynberg law courts. When the m2 site came up for auction in July last year, we realised at once that it was near-perfect for a conversion, says Hodgson. It has all the elements including an enclosed courtyard that make for a charming urban lifestyle.
Realty Dynamix 52 is using Jacobs Wolters Architects to create 19 units in all. Seven of these will be loft apartments with 68 m2 floor areas and nine will be two bed-roomed apartments with 58 to 89 m2. Two will be larger mews cottages. Hodgson says that Des de la Mare, the builder, is a partner of Realty Dynamix 52 and is taking great care with the project. Handovers are scheduled to begin at the end of this month. Prices at this stage have been pegged at Rto Rbut it is likely, says de la Mare, that on completion the units will be worth at least 15% more.
International company aims to finance affordable housing
International Housing Solutions (IHS), an international joint venture between MuniMae of the US and top Irish property group Howard Eurocape, has launched its operations on the African continent for the first time, opening its head office for Africa in Rosebank, Johannesburg, in January this year. With extensive experience financing affordable housing around the world, IHS aims to bring foreign capital and expertise to South Africa to boost the supply of urgently needed quality, yet affordable, housing for low and moderate income households. It also favours taking a joint venture approach with local partners in the sector. Chairman of IHS and Howard Eurocape, Frank Gormley, has a strong affinity for South Africa and has already committed billions to help rejuvenate the historical and cultural heart of Cape Town. He has been particularly active in inner-city regeneration initiatives, and last year launched the St. Patricks Trust to provide seed capital and support for entrepreneurs and community initiatives in the townships. IHS has recruited a prominent housing expert to head their operations in South Africa. Elize Stroebel, who holds a legal degree as well as a Masters in Business Management, has joined the company from January this year. Previously, Stroebel was the founder, CEO and Trustee of the Gauteng Partnership Fund (GPF), a R500-million fund focused on capital investments in social housing projects in Gauteng. Under her direction the GPF managed to create sustainable partnerships with various financial institutions in the funding of projects for the lower- to middle-income sector of the market. Stroebel says: IHS has conducted extensive research into the South African market. Figures from the SA Banking Association show a growing demand for housing which local financial institutions and developers are unable to meet, causing the current housing deficit to grow by about units each year. Although the government has subsidized the construction of some 2.2 million homes in SA since 1994, a further 2.4 million homes are needed.

Interlock paving blends in with Free State vernacular
Kilometres of winding paved roads and footpaths trace warm, earthy-coloured patterns that blend easily with the farmhouse-style homes of the new Clarens Golf and Trout Estate on the edge of the pretty Free State town. The homes have the same earthy hue. We specified Concor Technicretes Double Zig-Zag interlocking pavers in a tan colour because they blend well with the character of the houses, says Neal Schoof, of Insite Group, which was responsible for the landscaping design of the project. Nearing the final stages of construction, the R150-million estate, which bestrides the main Golden Gate highway passing Clarens, features an 18-hole golf course and several trout-stocked dams for the enjoyment of residents. A total of 252 homes are planned for the estate, all but 40 of them on separate erven. An additional 40 homes are being built by developers Pinnacle Point Holdings for renting out to holidaymakers and weekend golfers and fishermen. The developers are offering private home-owners a wide selection of purchase options and choice of house design. There are 10 different house designs, but all carry a common Free State vernacular theme, says Gavin Allaway of architects Lance Kinnear Allaway. This is a big development next to a very special small Free State town, which of course wants to preserve its unique character. Therefore we have been very careful not to create anything that jars with the Clarens way of life. Schoof believes the effect created by Concor Technicretes tan-coloured Double Zig-Zag interlocking paving blocks has helped this process along. The paving has worked out perfectly, he says. The colour responds to the tan sandstone hues of the cliffs in the area, and the paver has an almost cobble-like charm. In all m2 of the 60 mm-thick pavers were used for roads and footpaths covering an overall distance of over 6 kms of road. Architect Lance Kinnear, who is also a Pinnacle Point executive, is happy with the result. It sits very well, he says. There is no clash of cultures. Gradually, the houses will look as though they have grown out of the Free State soil.
Photograph by Richard Jansen Van Vuuren

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In all m2 of the 60 mm-thick pavers were used for roads and footpaths covering an overall distance of over 6 kms of road.
Concor Technicretes Double Zig-Zag interlocking pavers in a tan colour were chosen for the project as they will blend well with the character of the houses that are to be built on the estate.

The interlock paving covers a total of 6 km of road in the Clarens Golf and Trout Estate which is currently under construction.
regional roundup regional roundup
National housing Enterprise denies allegations made against CEO
The National Housing Enterprise (NHE) has released a statement emphatically refuting serious allegations made against the corporation and chief executive officer Vincent Hailulu by the Namibia Financial Institutions Union (Nafinu). The state-owned company pointed out that Nafinu declared a dispute in October 2006, accusing the NHE of violating the Labour Act and its own employment policies. The dispute was heard by a Conciliation Board set up by the Labour Commissioner, but according to the NHE the board found nothing wrong with the way the company dealt with the restructuring and reorganisation of the company. The NHE said the accusation that the company is going down and that it has not built any houses since Hailulu took over is a misrepresentation of the facts and devoid of any truth. The NHE had only built 313 houses the year Hailulu took over, and not developed a single plot. When Hailulu took over, the NHE developed a corporate strategy in which a housing development target of building houses a year was set. In pursuit of this strategy, the CEO travelled to most local authorities in the country to acquire land for housing, resulting in the acquisition of erven. Plans were now under way to service this land in places such as Oshakati, Outapi, Helao Nafidi, Rundu, Katima Mulilo and Luderitz. Since Hailulu took over, the NHE had developed 300 houses in Windhoek, Walvis Bay, Keetmanshoop, Ondangwa, Eenhana and Swakopmund. Housing development projects were furthermore still underway for additional houses in Walvis Bay, Ondangwa, Outapi, Oshivelo, Ariamsvlei and Eenhana, which are due for completion in June 2007. Another successful project currently underway was the construction of houses for war veterans in 10 regions of the country, which are due for completion by the end of next month. Mbatjiua Ngavirue / New Era / Windhoek
Government to build houses for disaster victims
The Angolan Government ordered the construction of houses part of the General Plan against Natural Calamities, while the National Commission of Civil Protection (CNPC) will be in charge of sheltering the victims of rains in the province of Luanda, above all their reinstallation in safe places. It has been announced by the spokesperson of the CNPC, Eugenio Laborinho, at the end of a meeting, held in Luanda that reviewed the emergency plan of aid to the rain victims. The official added that the National Commission of Civil Protection considered insufficient the US$ 10-million made available by the Government, to assist the people affected by the natural disasters in the country. The meeting was presided over by the Home Affairs minister, Roberto Leal Monteiro Ngongo, who coordinates the commission and was attended by the ministers of Social Welfare, Mass Media, Fisheries, Industry, Energy and Water Affairs, Oil, Urbanism and Environment, respectively, Joao Baptista Kussumua, Manuel Rabelais, Salomao Xirimbimbi, Joaquim David, Botelho de Vasconcelos, Desiderio Costa and Sita Jose. Angola Press Agency / Luanda

eThekweni housing project for low and medium income markets
KwaZuluNatal MEC for Housing and Local Government, Mike Mabuyakhulu, has launched a groundbreaking social housing project in the eThekwini The KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Metropolitan Housing and Local Government, Mike Mabuyakhulu. Council. The project will ensure that the low and middle income earners are provided with housing units for rental at a nominal rate, with the option to buy at a later stage. The department of housing and local government said the project was part of its housing policy, aimed at promoting social cohesion among different racial groups. This initiative is a joint venture between the department, eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality and the National Housing Finance Corporation. The complete project will comprise of a housing complex with different housing units and have playgrounds for children. The project would be completed later this year and will be fenced and will have one access point under security control. Thapelo Sakoana / BuaNews / Tshwane
Homeowners and authorities bury the hatchet
The Keetmanshoop Municipality and the owners of 32 low-cost houses at the town have agreed to bury their longstanding dispute over the quality and cost of the houses built under the decentralised Build Together programme. In the past, the home owners staged demonstrations, claiming they did not get what they paid for. They said the building plan the same plan for all 32 houses did not correspond to the end product. The owners claimed they were overcharged, paying for features specified on the building plan but not included in their houses. On the other hand, the municipality threatened the home owners with eviction after they failed to honour the loan agreement they entered into with the municipality in 2004. Some of the owners have not repaid a cent since 2004, claiming they have done so on instruction of some municipal officials. The home owners have agreed to resume paying their instalments, while the municipality agreed to reassess the value of the houses. The Namibian / Windhoek

events events Winner announced in international Built Environment architectural competition Conference to be held in June
The Association of Schools of Construction Southern Africa (ASOCSA) is organising and hosting the Second Built Environment Conference in Port Elizabeth, 17-19 June 2007. This conference follows The First Built Environment Conference in Johannesburg, 18-20 June 2006. The Second Built Environment conference provides an international forum for researchers and practitioners from developed, developing and underdeveloped nations to address fundamental problems and constraints that affect the Built Environment. The broad objectives of the conference are: To provide a forum for multi-disciplinary interaction between academics and practitioners; To provide an internationally recognised, accredited conference for the built environment; To disseminate innovative and cutting edge practices, and to contribute to the built environment. The organisers aim to bring together researchers, academics, administrators and practitioners representing educational institutions, government agencies, contracting organizations, consulting enterprises, financial institutions, and other construction related organizations from all over the world. For more information on the conference visit: www.nmmu.ac.za/secondbuiltenv
The Brooklyn (US) based collective of young architects, thread collective and normaldesign, have won the Southbank Architectural Competition. The collective was competing against a pool of 96 international entrants from 35 countries. They have won the appointment as architects to design a residential community merged with large-scale facilities for artistic production and performance, in a setting defined by ecological conservation and a grand prize of $75 000. The site covers 100 ha of land on the Spier Estate in Stellenbosch, South Africa. Flanked by jurors from South Africa, Sudan, Nigeria, France, Australia and the UK, Adrian Enthoven of Spier Holdings made the winning announcement at a high profile ceremony at the Spier Estate. The Southbank Architectural competition has been one of the most challenging and exciting Adrian Enthoven, chief executive officer of the Spier Group looks at the winning design by thread collective and global design competitions ever normal design. to be launched on the African continent, said Enthoven. At the core of the competition were counterpart, still to be announced, will Tanner Methvin, Director of Sustainable universally relevant questions: how collaborate with thread collective Development at Spier Holdings, added: can new spaces come into being in a and normaldesign on the design of The competition called on architects and globalizing world that simultaneously the Southbank community. This is in designers to define and apply new spatial acknowledges the creativity of its inline with the competition rules that all approaches to create a community that habitants, the abundance and fragility of the finalists, if not South African, were would serve as a model for sustainable its natural settings, and the dynamics of required to go into partnership with a living elsewhere on the continent and urban growth? South African architectural practice to beyond. A South African architectural design qualify for the competition.