Welcome to Zen Building

Zen Building is a forum for the practical approach to building and renovation activities. It provides and caters for a large cross section of persons involved in building projects. Whether you are doing small DIY jobs, renovation or building a new house, you will find useful information including guidelines, where to find products, service providers and just general information that will help you to achieve an enjoyable building experience.

Although this forum primarily applies to the South African market, many of the principles may apply to other regions in the world. Consideration must be given to the applicable conditions that would apply to your area. Materials, methods, standards, practices, local councils and authorities including the appropriate legal requirements pertaining to building activities will differ in your region. It is advisable to consult regulatory authorities in your region prior to proceeding with any building or renovation activities. Indeed, building regulations and requirements will vary within the different regions within South Africa. Any costs and prices indicated within these web pages may be utilised as a guide only. Prices change all the time and will be dependant on different factors within any particular region.

Features include:

• Practical building and renovation topics
• How to - in proceeding with your building or renovation project
• Sourcing of materials and supplies
• Featured articles on renovation projects
• Project costing and cost estimation on building projects
• Owner builder practical guide
• Legal and statutatory guidlines
• Using various contractors
• Added value services
• Professional Institutions
• Building authorities and bodies
• Do's and Don'ts when undertaking a building project
• Blog site

Browse around ... and you will surely find something of interest

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