Problem Damp in Portuguese houses
Its that time of year when we have heavy rainstorms and high winds that highlight leaking roofs, badly fitting door...
Polished Calcada
Calcada is a hand cut limestone cobble which when laid with skill can look fantastic and add to any home.
Polished Calcada as a dec...
Natural wooden flooring central portugal
Wooden floors have been around for many years and can be seen across a wide range of properties, from commer...
Roof joists and beams from an old stone house in central Portugal
Often when we remove an old roof here in central Portugal we can’t believe just how...
Call them what you will. They are most commonly known as Sandwich Panels.
S.I.P.S, highly insulated building materials. The technology looks good.
T...
Low cost pool heating Swimming pool heating
Thinking of having a swimming pool built or own a swimming pool that just too cold to enjoy most of the ...
Corrnice or decorative plaster ceiling molding
The cornice or decorative plaster moulding which runs around the top of your walls where they join the...
Need a new kitchen or planning to install a new kitchen
Whether you are building from scratch or refurbishing your kitchen in Portugal it’s important...
Pre Build or Refurbishment Checklist
Before contractors start work its a good idea to make a list of anything that you want keeping from the property...
Stairs, Staircase, Steps
Whether they are at the entrance to your property of simply to give access from one floor to another. Stairs are major eleme...
Fitting Velux roof windows
When people talk about windows in roofs they often call them “Velux windows” although there are many other makes and desig...