Cape Town’s Coastal Climate Demands Durable Foundations & Wind-Resistant Roofs A Hout Bay homeowner’s garage collapsed during a winter storm due to a poorly compacted concrete slab and corroded roof trusses. Detached garages face unique challenges here: clay soil shifts, salt air corrosion, and…
Cape Town Kitchens That Marry Style and Efficiency A Camps Bay homeowner reduced meal prep time by 40% after redesigning their kitchen around ergonomic principles. Whether you’re in a compact CBD apartment or a sprawling Constantia estate, smart layouts minimize…
Expanding Upwards in Cape Town Without Breaking the Bank A client in Rondebosch transformed their cramped 80m² cottage into a spacious 160m² double-storey home for under R1.2 million. Here’s how to add floors affordably while navigating Cape Town’s strict building…
Expanding Cape Town’s Historic Homes Without Compromising Structural Integrity A client in Bo-Kaap wanted to extend their 19th-century terrace home but discovered the original lime mortar walls couldn’t support modern steel beams. Heritage renovations in Cape Town demand balancing preservation…
Why Even the Sturdiest Plywood Fails Without Proper Physics (And How to Engineer Around It) A client in Fresnaye learned this lesson the hard way: their custom teak cabinets, mounted on French cleats, tore free from the wall during a…
Part 1: Plywood Grain Direction, Thickness, and Coastal Humidity Considerations Why Cape Town’s Salt Air Demands Extra Care (And How to Avoid Sagging Shelves) We recently installed floating kitchen cabinets in a Sea Point penthouse, only to find them sagging…
Garage doors are more than just entry points; they significantly impact the security, functionality, and aesthetic appeal of your garage space. Whether you’re converting an existing garage in Cape Town or building a new one, choosing the right door is…
Garage lighting is essential not only for visibility but also for enhancing functionality, safety, and aesthetics within the space. Whether your garage is used for parking vehicles, as a workshop, or for storage, proper lighting ensures you can work effectively…
Renovating or converting your garage involves more than just aesthetics; proper insulation is crucial for energy efficiency, temperature control, and noise reduction. Below is a table outlining various insulation materials suitable for garage applications, along with local suppliers in Cape…
Renovating or converting your garage can significantly enhance the functionality and value of your home. Whether you are looking to upgrade a single garage, double garage, or even a triple garage, choosing the right flooring for your garage in Cape…
Roof replacement is something you do when a normal repair is no longer possible. At that time, your broken roof has significant damage, rendering it unusable. You need to call in a professional roofer for the best advice and services.…
An indoor pool in Cape Town provides a convenient way for you to relax inside your home. It is a good way of enjoying perfect swimming conditions throughout the year, even in harsh weather conditions. However, constructing an indoor pool…
How much does it cost to build a house? That’s a question every small to large construction company needs to answer before embarking on a construction project. To build your dream home in Cape Town, contact us here With the…
In Cape Town and surrounding areas, if you need to construct an extension to your house for purposes like a cabana, greenhouse, garage, office, barn, pool house or cottage, don’t look anywhere else. Contact or visit us for all your…
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