SAWPA draws no distinction between the wood preserving properties of Creosote and CCA. Both are able to effectively protect wood from attack by fungi and insects. They are however very different in their form. Creosote is a black oily substance whilst CCA is a water-borne treatment. A comparison of the important properties of each...
read moreIf you are thinking of planning your own thatched roof or lapa, or buying a thatch dwelling you should consider the following aspects, which may be vital to you in the years to come. Thatching has been practiced all over the world for many years in different countries in different ways. Thinking of thatch, people almost always think...
read moreAs with most industrial grown timber, South African pine and eucalyptus are not durable and are subject to attack from fungus and termite. This is why it is necessary to ‘treat’ timber with wood preserving chemicals if you require confidence in its performance. Taking this a step further, SAWPA together with the SABS and...
read moreBefore designing your thatched roof the following should be taken into consideration: 1. Consider carefully in which area of your property the roof will be erected. 2. Assess the ground area where the roof will be constructed for underground water pipes, power cables, irrigation pipes, etc. as this can play a role when planting...
read moreThe South African Wood Preservers Association has compiled 5 DIY projects for you to build. We have included pictures of the finished products as well as plans. (Click on the link to download the .pdf file) 1. ALL DECKED OUT IN WOOD: Building a wooden deck is a very popular project among DIYers, so here’s a deck to inspire and...
read moreMany years ago, people were intrigued to hear of babies falling into water, then floating on their backs, their lives having been saved. The more we heard about this phenomenon, the more notorious the method of ’drown-proofing’ became, with horrendous stories of babies’ hands being tied behind their heads to force them to...
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