January 2024

Who has the time, or money, for pesky problems such as outdoor building maintenance like painting, or refurbishing and replacing wooden structures? More and more smart people are discovering the beauty and benefits of building with composites. The ingenuity of composites combines the positive physical properties of different compounds – organic or inorganic – to make life easier and better.

Having recently relocated from London to Cape Town, I was eager to embrace the outdoor lifestyle. Two decades of cold and rain fuelled my desire for sun-downer cocktails, braais, and basking in the sun. Upon purchasing my garden flat, I embarked on renovations to craft my perfect haven.