🏗️ Scheltema & Co Completes Largest Asbestos Removal Project in 90-Year History In the first quarter of 2025, Scheltema & Co undertook its largest asbestos roof replacement to date — a 40,000m² removal project at a production facility in Blackheath, Western Cape. This milestone project is being carried out in full compliance with the November 2020 […]
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Back in 2006 Scheltema was the roofing contractor for the new head office for Pick n Pay in Kenilworth. Now 18 years later Scheltema again is the contractor appointment to replace the tiled roof with a concealed fix metal roof sheeting system. The roofing project for the Pick n Pay head office in Kenilworth marks […]
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Leading Southern African roofing, ceilings and partitioning specialist, Scheltema, has announced the allocation of just over a quarter of the company’s shareholding to three of its managers. The company, which primarily operates across the Western Cape, says that bringing in these three key managers at a shareholder level will not only better secure enhanced long-term […]
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Are you considering removing asbestos-containing materials from your property? It’s crucial to understand the proper procedures and regulations surrounding asbestos removal. Here’s what you need to know: 1. Legal Compliance is a Must: Removing asbestos without the involvement of a registered asbestos contractor is illegal. You must notify the Department of Labour before any removal […]
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Important Considerations When Installing Solar Panels on Asbestos Roofs As environmental consciousness and renewable energy continue to gain momentum, many individuals and organizations are exploring solar power as a viable solution. However, it is crucial to understand the implications of installing solar panels on roofs containing asbestos, particularly in light of the Asbestos Abatement Regulations […]
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Are you harnessing natural lighting in your building? With growing power cuts and escalating electricity costs many are seeking alternative sources of natural light. Polycarbonate roof sheeting is an inexpensive and effective alternative. What are the advantages of natural light? Besides the cost saving on your electricity account, natural light directly influences our brain functioning […]
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AZ150 or AZ200. Which one is the one to use? AZ roofing material is coated with 55% aluminium, 43.5% Zinc and 1.5% Silicon also referred to as 55% Aluminium-Zinc coating technology. The coating is available in either AZ150 or AZ200. This means that either each square meter is coated with at least 150gm/m2 or 200gm/m2. […]
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Scheltema was tasked to undertake another asbestos removal project in Paarden Eiland. Many landlords are eager to have their roofs replaced with a more environmentally friendly product. Due to the proximity to the ocean the correct material selection is mperative to ensure the maximum life span of the roof sheeting. For this project the sheeting had […]
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Galvanized or AZ roof sheeting – which to choose? We are used to seeing and hearing the term galvanized roof sheeting for many years now. This has been the material traditionally used on our roofs. Galvanized steel is coated with almost 100% zinc and while this does slow down rusting it will occur quicker where […]
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A landmark project has come to completion. Well done to the Scheltema team on the successful completion of this project. Many long hours of hard work was put in without any injury on duty or accident. Scheltema is proud of our safety record built up over the years. This project is located only 250 meters […]
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Today the Scheltema team started another large scale asbestos roof replacement project. With Scheltema as your partner you will have peace of mind. We will ensure that only the highest quality materials are used that are best suited to our clients requirements. For this project we will be using a concealed fix roof sheet with […]
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A beautiful project comes to completion. We used Rain Cloud Textured Matt material. This greatly reduces the glare. With all the apartments and hotel guests looking down on these roof’s the neighbours wont be blinded. Great technology for high visibility roof’s.
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Shoprite Checkers creates a state of the art distribution facility Roofing and Ceiling specialists, Scheltema, were selected by the project team to ensure the highest standards of quality, safety and production.</strong Shoprite Checker’s main objective for Cilmor Distribution Centre is to supply all products to Shoprite Checkers stores in the Western Cape. It is a […]
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Build with the best by using a contractor whose B-BBEE compliance goes beyond the scorecard. Scheltema, Cape Town’s leading roofing, ceiling and partitioning contractor, annually invests in building its people. Pathways for Professional and Personal Growth Scheltema empowers its workforce by investing in learning opportunities in the following areas: Artisanal Skills; Health and Safety; Project […]
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Is there a silent killer on your property? Could you be putting the lives of your tenants in danger? If you have asbestos in your building, then the answer is YES. The solution is Scheltema, a certified asbestos remover and re-roofer with a well-established track record for quality workmanship. The solution is Scheltema, a certified […]
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“Regular monitoring and conscientious maintenance of your roof coverings certainly goes a long way towards ensuring peace of mind during winter months,” says Scheltema’s M.D. Wouter Viljoen. “But if your commercial building was built over 30 years ago, and still boasts its original roof covering, the chances are, it has suffered continual damage, wear and […]
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The traditional roof replacement process poses inherent risk to property owners and their tenants. During the re-roofing process, the roof is at times open to the elements. Also, there is the potential hazards of workmen working at heights who could potentially damage assets and inconvenience tenants occupying a building. Recognising a market need, Scheltema – […]
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Scheltema, Cape Town’s leading roofing, ceiling and partitioning contractor, has won an award in the Southern African Institute of Steel Construction’s (SAISC) 2015 Steel Awards. The company’s expertise as a cladding contractor in the construction of Value Logistics’ new Cape Town distribution centre earned them the award in the B&T Steel Factory and Warehouse Category. […]
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Scheltema, Cape Town’s leading roofing, ceiling and partitioning contractor, is strengthening their management sructure and market offering. Taking on the position of Director of Scheltema’s Residential and Commercial Departments is Kevin Jones, past Owner and Director of Wall-Erect Systems (Cape). With 25 years in the ceiling and partitioning industry, coupled with vast experience and expertise […]
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As SA’s leading provider of roofing, ceilings and partitioning since 1931, Scheltema can be proud of their reputation for delivering superior workmanship and specialised expertise across the industrial and commercial sectors. Scheltema believe that it is their ability to innovate, to push boundaries, to go beyond the parameters of their core service offering and orientation, […]
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Scheltema has been a leading provider of roofing, ceilings, and partitioning throughout Southern Africa since 1931. On the Roofing side, while a key component of Scheltema’s capability is large scale ‘’new build’, more specialized roofing and re-roofing services within the commercial and industrial spheres are cornerstones to the business too. According to Scheltema’s MD, Michael […]
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Scheltema started out in 1931 as a modest trading company importing Dutch clay roofing tiles from premises in Strand Street, and have been specializing in roofing, ceiling and partitioning applications ever since. The company has become the undisputed market leader in its field, making significant contributions to a great number of noteworthy projects, both regionally […]
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Founded in Cape Town in 1931, Scheltema has been specializing in roofing, ceiling and partitioning applications for over 80 years and has become a market leader. In the specialised field of ceilings and partitioning it has made significant contributions to a great number of noteworthy projects, both regionally and nationally. Ceilings and Partitions are an […]
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Leading specialist subcontractors since 1931 Embracing diversity is one of the cornerstones of the Scheltema brand. In fact, long before employment equity was introduced to the statute books and compliance made mandatory, Scheltema had already started to transform itself internally by recognizing and authentically empowering its black employees. Stephen Arrow is one such employee. […]
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The Convention Towers, adjacent to the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC), provided the ideal platform for Roofing, Ceilings and Partitioning specialists Scheltema to test drive the revolutionary new Everite partitioning system. New to South Africa, this innovative product is made of 9mm Nutec ® Fibre cement board facing, with a light weight concrete core. […]
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