First in South Africa
The Iscor complex at Pretoria was the first building in South Africa to extensively use stainless steel in architectural applications, of which it contains more than any other building in the Southern Hemisphere. Redk. Sage & Co. S.A. (Pty.) Ltd. Manufactured and installed the following items of stainless steel at Iscor:
An assortment of stainless steel sections which show the wide variety from which the modern architect can choose.
Window units …. …. …. …. …. …. …. …. 3,000
Sun Baffles …. …. …. …. …. …. …. …. 6,000
Mullion folded fin – 9 in. x 5 in (lineal feet) …. 40,000
Sheathing for columns …. …. …. …. …. …. 500
Sun control units …. …. …. …. …. …. …. 300
Total stainless steel (tons) …. …. …. …. …. 135
A general view of the Iscor office building which overlooks Pretoria.
