Local building materials meeting global standards
While invest-ments con-tinue to increase, companies making building materials are also cashing in on the trend by providing a high quality of products in theliberalised market.
By Titus Kakembo
While invest-ments con-tinue to increase, companies making building materials are also cashing in on the trend by providing a high quality of products in theliberalised market.
Today, effective roofing relies on advanced material and technology. There are superior and long term protections facilities in the market like: leak barriers, roof deck protection facilities, quality shingles, attic ventilation and ridge cap shingles at affordable rates.
A casual walk along the sh80b Northern Bypass Road project is a revelation of the booming property developing industry. High rise structures are mushrooming along the 21km stretch.
“It no longer makes sense to import building materials. Because Uganda produces very high quality products that have towered above many international competitors,†said Kiweewa.
Located on Entebbe Road in Lubowa Roofings Limited, is the leading manufacturer of modern steel products in Uganda. From an initial investment of $2m it has since grown to $14m.
Equipped with Japanese technology, Roofings assures developers of quality products in an economy where the concept of optimally designed structures can not be overlooked.
Widely accepted in the great lakes region for high quality and alignment to international standards Roofing upgraded its products to the required ISO 9000 quality standards certification. In rapid succession it also upgraded its system line with the requirements of the ISO 9001:2000.
All roofing materials are available under one roof. Orders are produced within 48 hours; sheets can be supplied in any length between 1.5m to 12m, depending on the gauge required.
There are designs that can roof fuel stations, commercial structures, entertainment structures, domestic buildings, industrial centres, malls, name it.
The products available comprise: galvanised and pre-painted iron sheets, round corrugation, bull nose sheets, expanded metal lath.
There are crimped sheets which are suitable for walkways.
Talk about the latest technology in construction and Hardware Deals on Jinja Road springs to mind.
They make metal tiles from pre-painted galvanised steel which is expected to provide a roof for 50 years.
Jimmy Murunga, the marketing manager says, “Presently we have gauge 26 which is corrosive-resistant. There are four colours: lash green, burnt clay, mat black and brick red.
They are all desirable and sustainable. They enhance the aesthetic design of virtually any building. It gives architects design flexibility.â€
Robinson Lutwama, the marketing manager House of Paving, says their product is a good choice for buildings with a modern look.
“It lends your property elegance, class and state-of-the-art products†he said.
While invest-ments con-tinue to increase, companies making building materials are also cashing in on the trend by providing a high quality of products in theliberalised market.
Today, effective roofing relies on advanced material and technology. There are superior and long term protections facilities in the market like: leak barriers, roof deck protection facilities, quality shingles, attic ventilation and ridge cap shingles at affordable rates.
A casual walk along the sh80b Northern Bypass Road project is a revelation of the booming property developing industry. High rise structures are mushrooming along the 21km stretch.
“It no longer makes sense to import building materials. Because Uganda produces very high quality products that have towered above many international competitors,†said Kiweewa.
Located on Entebbe Road in Lubowa Roofings Limited, is the leading manufacturer of modern steel products in Uganda. From an initial investment of $2m it has since grown to $14m.
Equipped with Japanese technology, Roofings assures developers of quality products in an economy where the concept of optimally designed structures can not be overlooked.
Widely accepted in the great lakes region for high quality and alignment to international standards Roofing upgraded its products to the required ISO 9000 quality standards certification. In rapid succession it also upgraded its system line with the requirements of the ISO 9001:2000.
All roofing materials are available under one roof. Orders are produced within 48 hours; sheets can be supplied in any length between 1.5m to 12m, depending on the gauge required.
There are designs that can roof fuel stations, commercial structures, entertainment structures, domestic buildings, industrial centres, malls, name it.
The products available comprise: galvanised and pre-painted iron sheets, round corrugation, bull nose sheets, expanded metal lath.
There are crimped sheets which are suitable for walkways.
Talk about the latest technology in construction and Hardware Deals on Jinja Road springs to mind.
They make metal tiles from pre-painted galvanised steel which is expected to provide a roof for 50 years.
Jimmy Murunga, the marketing manager says, “Presently we have gauge 26 which is corrosive-resistant. There are four colours: lash green, burnt clay, mat black and brick red.
They are all desirable and sustainable. They enhance the aesthetic design of virtually any building. It gives architects design flexibility.â€
Robinson Lutwama, the marketing manager House of Paving, says their product is a good choice for buildings with a modern look.
“It lends your property elegance, class and state-of-the-art products†he said.