Be warm in Portugal, castelo construction

Be warm in Portugal

Posted By Castelo Construction Lda in Building in Portugal, damp house, How to . . ., Living in Portugal, property problems, refurbishment January 3, 2016

External wall insulation systems are widely used in Portugal both for new build and renovation or refurbishment projects.

Many people wish they had insulated their home properly before starting all the other more cosmetic works.
Whatever you do try not use “disturbing the paint finish” of your home as a cheep excuse for not having it properly insulated. There is no excuse for anyone not be warm in Portugal

Even the most glamorous home feels like a morgue when the interior temperature plunges and all you have is the discomfort of living in a cold, damp cell.

Trying to live in a cold damp home is very high on the list of things that drive people to quit Portugal and return to their country of origin.

Before you rush off and order your new insulation you really have to make sure that it is (a) the correct type of insulation for your home.

(b) that it is the correct thickness to make a real difference.

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Easier said than done we understand your dilemma so it is especially important to talk it over with the Casteloconstruction team and make sure that you know what it will cost, how long it will take and what changes to you living environment you can expect.

There are other insulation’s which may suite your requirements better for instance if you are making a below ground space more habitable. We have experience of and are happy to discuss ALL the options.

This is what one happy client recently said ” I cant tell you what a difference it has made. The apartment is now warmer than our newly built house. It takes moments to get warm and *** Loves it”

But dont take our word apart “External wall insulation is an innovative solution for homes which don’t have cavity walls. According to research by the Energy Saving Trust”

contact Castelo Construction now and feel the warmth that your home has to offer.

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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