Recent roofing, waterproofing and renovation jobs by EcoTuffSA in Cape Town, with the problem, the method and the result.
Removing a fireplace can change the whole layout of a room. On a bigger renovation in a West Beach house, we took out a gas fireplace and extended the dining room floor into the space where it stood. Here is how the job went, step by step. Step 1: Demolishing the fireplace The job started…
Liquid rubber roof coating is one of the most popular ways to waterproof and renew a roof in Cape Town. We recently coated a tiled roof in West Beach with grey liquid rubber, and the result is a clean, even, dark grey roof. Here is what liquid rubber roof coating is, why it works, and…
Tile roof ridge sealing is one of the most effective ways to stop leaks on a tiled roof, and it is often the cheapest. We recently sealed the ridges and roof junctions on a tiled roof in Claremont, Cape Town. This is what the job involved and why it matters for your roof. What is…
A good paint job starts long before the first coat. On a recent job in Melkbosstrand we took down a large wall-mounted sign from a shopfront as the first step of preparing the building for painting. Why fixtures have to come off first Painting around a sign, bracket or light leaves unpainted patches and untidy…
We recently cleaned a swimming pool in West Beach, Cape Town, that had turned completely green. It took about two weeks to bring the water from green to clear. Here is what the job looked like. What we found The water was green all the way through and the cleaner hose was hard to see…
