About us

SAITB has its head office in Somerset West, Cape Town and representatives in Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal, Eastern and Southern Cape.
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Services

The SAITB aims to ensure a substantially larger timber construction representative body in SA to serve its members, clients, consumers and related businesses.
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Membership

Timber construction companies in South Africa may now apply to become members of the newly formed South African Institute of Timber Builders.
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The role of the SAITB

Timber construction companies in South Africa may now apply to become members of the newly formed South African Institute of Timber Builders – SAITB with its head office in Somerset West, Cape Town and representatives in Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal, Eastern and Southern Cape. 

The South African Institute of Timber Builders (SAITB) aims to ensure a substantially larger timber construction representative body in SA to better serve its members, clients, consumers, and related businesses.

Become a member

Timber related industries or associations are invited to apply to become members or associate members. 
The benefits of being a member of SAITB are many and include:
  1. Establishing legitimacy for your business – belonging to an industry body where you have been subjected to strict inspections ensures your business is adhering to industry standards.
  2. The SAITB certificate of membership is recognised and asked for by institutions when clients apply for home loans, insurance etc.
  3. The SAITB offers marketing opportunities such as the website, social media, and distribution of enquiries among members.
  4. Introduction to other Timber Frame Builders creating networking and collaborative opportunities amongst members.
  5. The SAITB supports advocacy for the timber frame construction industry.

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Timber frame structures

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Post and beam structures

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Solid log structures

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Cross laminated timber structures including multi story construction

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Site manufactured (but engineered) roof trusses

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Decking

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Boardwalks

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Bridges

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Any other timber structural work.

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