What is Building Cement?
Cement is a fine, soft powder used as a binder because it hardens after contact with water. It is produced from a mixture of limestone and clay that’s charred and then ground up.
Best Building Cement In South Africa
Sr. No. | South Africa Cement Company Name |
1 | PPC Ltd |
2 | Afrisam (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd |
3 | Lafarge Industries South Africa (Pty) Ltd |
4 | Saint-Gobain Construction Products South Africa (Pty) Ltd |
5 | NPC Intercement (RF) (Pty) Ltd |
6 | Idwala Industrial Holdings (Pty) Ltd |
7 | Bontebok Limeworks (Pty) Ltd |
8 | Sephaku Holdings Ltd |
9 | Kerneos Southern Africa (Pty) Ltd |
10 | Specialty Minerals South Africa (Pty) Ltd |
11 | Mamba Cement Company (RF) (Pty) Ltd (The) |
12 | S A Lime and Gypsum (Pty) Ltd |
13 | Afrimat Ltd |
14 | PBD Holdings (Pty) Ltd |
15 | Cemza (Pty) Ltd |
Which cement is best for building in South Africa?
Cemza 32,5N is a general-purpose cement suitable for a wide range of domestic applications, from domestic concrete to large building projects, cost-effective for all masonry and plaster applications.
What is the strong cement in South Africa?
AfriSam High Strength Cement is a specially developed composite cement for use in brick- and block-making, reservoirs, precast operations, structural concrete, shotcrete, and mining operations.
What is the best cement for plastering in South Africa?
CEM l and CEM ll A cement are used in plaster with good results. CEM ll B-V or W cement are recommended for plaster exposed to damp conditions during service (e.g. plastered plinths below damp proof course level and freestanding walls) to reduce the risk of efflorescence.