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damp proofing and waterproofing

Posted By Castelo Construction Lda in Building in Portugal, buying property in portugal, damp house, House for sale, low cost build February 10, 2014

The difference is distinct yet many people are confused when it comes to damp proofing and waterproofing in building and home renovation work.

There are times when you will want to achieve a damp proof surface such as an internal wall and there are also times when you want to achieve a waterproof surface such as a roof or swimming pool for instance.

Damp Proofing is created to make the below ground (“grade” as it’s called in the trade) rooms habitable, breathable, healthy and pleasant to live in. A typical example here in Portugal would be the conversion of adegas, arumos and animal shelters into living rooms or bedrooms in old stone built houses.

castelo construction cure damp — Damp in old Portuguese house

What is often called the “cave” or “zone of humidity” in modern houses and because of the damp relegated to a garage or storage.

To make these areas comfortable you need an experienced team who will damp proof, insulate and ventilate the new living areas making them a valuable addition to your home.

Waterproofing is often required on outside staircases, verandas, roofs and terraces. Very often we carry out this work because the materials that were used originally were poor quality and have failed causing a wet area in the home, dark stains on the plaster and even mold.

A damp home is miserable.

If it’s a holiday home you can’t leave pictures on the wall or clothes in a wardrobe as they will quickly spoil. De humidifier don’t work well as they would have to be turned on which is expensive and need to be emptied continually.

If its your main home then its worse because of the unhealthy mold spores that will be in the air and the humid air causing respiratory problems. You don’t have to suffer damp in Portugal contact Castelo Construction and we will give you advice on what kind of damp it is and how to eradicate it from your home.

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About Castelo Construction Lda

Castelo Construction Lda are builders in Central Portugal. We have 12 years’ experience of working with and delighting clients in Portugal. Tel 00351 927168247 or kelvin@casteloconstruction.com If you need an English speaking builder for renovation or new build work we will provide free estimates, fixed prices and carry out your work to a very high standard. Many of our clients are not in the country full time so rely on our regular photographic updates and written reports. They are always surprised when they make inspection visits. New Construction and Refurbishment of Portuguese Property It’s exciting for both our team and of course our clients to mark out on the earth the site of a new home. We will have been with them during the design process and have spoken to the architect many times so we will be comfortable with what we are about to do. For many clients, this stage is a little daunting as it’s hard to see without experience just where the house is going to be in relation to other things on the property. Once the foundations are dug out the house normally looks smaller than they thought, As the pillars and foundation wall start to go you get a much better idea of scale. You can see with your mind’s eye the location of the kitchen, bedrooms and so on. Once the walls are up and the first floor is in place the rooms start to looks smaller again (something to do with the light absorbing properties of the bricks) once the walls are plastered the rooms look a lot larger and it starts to feel more like the home our clients imagined building. As the build progresses we are involved with many specialist subcontractors and it is our job the get them on site at the right time so that the trades do not overlap and time is not wasted. Once the roof is on and tiled it is traditional in this area to have a dinner on site. Everyone who is involved in the build is invited to share a suckling pig dinner with local bread, oranges and of course wine. This is a great way for the clients to enjoy some local hospitality and meet the craftsmen who are building their new home. We also invite the near neighbors so that they get a chance to see what’s going on (when the house is at a very basic stage) and it gives our clients a relaxed opportunity to make their acquaintance. As we always accompany our clients to choose, kitchens, tiles, bathroom fittings or whatever they want. We can help with translation and of course negotiation! As the house is coming to completion we always have them professionally cleaned so that when we hand over the keys it feels more like a home than a building site. 2 months after the house is finished we are back to check for any small faults that may need attention and of course we are available to help and advise should that be needed. Central Portugal builders