Benefits to Clients and Members
Benefits to Clients
As a client of a TFBA Builder, this is how you will benefit
- The TFBA's maxim "The Seal of Controlled Quality" assures not only the financial institutions, but you too, that in contracting with a TFBA member, your investment is secure and will result in a well-built, structurally sound, very thermally efficient, comfortable and safe structure – one that conforms to SANS 10082 – the national standard for timber buildings.
- You have the assurance that our Association is recognized as the industry's representative organisation, and is very proud of its 26-year untarnished construction track record.
- You qualify for Timbersure – the TFBA's own insurance policy which was designed for timber buildings, built by TFBA builders. This policy offers extremely competitive premiums to clients, including Household and All Risks cover, and also provides Contract Works insurance – peace of mind while your home is under construction.
- In general, your plans are passed by local authorities at a far quicker pace and your bond application is approved expeditiously when these organisations know that the builder is an approved TFBA member.
- In the event of a dispute, you are assured of unbiased mediation, alleviating the need for costly legal intervention.
- Having chosen a TFBA Builder, you will be assured of having made an informed and wise decision.
Benefits to members
As a TFBA member, this is how you will benefit, because you will...
- Have access to over 120 years of the best combined knowledge and expertise of the TFBA’s leadership
- Receive updates regarding industry standards, products and improvements
- Have access to unbiased dispute mediation service
- Receive National and international exposure via the website
- Qualify for Homeowner’s and Contract Works insurance, designed specifically for TFBA members and their clients
- Receive recognition of outstanding workmanship in our highly publicized and very popular Annual Awards
- Have the assurance of belonging to an Association that is nationally and internationally recognized as the industry’s representative body
- Be part of an Organisation that has a collective and unified approach to timber construction
- Participate in the enormous advantages of all promotional and marketing programmes undertaken by the TFBA – promoting YOUR livelihood.
- Have access to the Association's pool of national enquiries
- Receive and be featured in our bi-monthly newsletter 'Timber Frame Talk' which reaches the shores of Australia, New Zealand and England
- Have access to the Association’s long-standing relationship with :
All financial institutions
The South African National Standards Organization (formerly SABS)
The South African Wood Preservers Association (SAWPA)
The Institute of Timber Construction (ITC)
Arch Wood Protection (SA) (Pty) Limited
Sawmilling South Africa (SSA)
The National Home Builders Association (NHBRC)
Become a TFBA member today ! We welcome applications for membership for all forms of timber construction, decks and walkways, new buildings, alterations to existing buildings, commercial buildings, etc. Download the pdf forms listed below and fax or post the completed and signed forms to us now!
