We are often asked what types of damp can affect my home in Portugal ?
The three kinds of damp that you hear the most about are rising damp, penetrat...
This heavy rain and high winds that we are currently experiencing may be the worst for 80 years but they do show up all the short comings that our bel...
The difference is distinct yet many people are confused when it comes to damp proofing and waterproofing in building and home renovation work.
There ...
Why do people look on internet forums for solutions to serious property problems such as a damp wall in their homes?
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Concrete has changed the world. Invented more than 2000 years ago by the Romans it is the only reason that the beautiful Coliseum in Rome is still st...
We are often asked what are the problems with stone built houses in Portugal.
Sometimes people use our property appraisal service to give them a thor...
So you want to build yourself a home in Portugal. You have looked at all the local materials, wrestled with layout and appearance and now are just wai...
Damp Cracks Woodworm
Congratulations you are interested in spending some time in Portugal you may even be contemplating buying a house here. I thorou...
Damp Walls Portugal
Its inevitable at this time of year (October, November) that we regularly receive torrential rain storms depositing three to six ...
Building Materials in PortugalHere is a list giving the Portuguese names of building materials in Portugal and what they are called in English.BETONE...
Attractive Stone House
If you find old stone houses to be attractive it may have puzzled you as to why you don't see new stone houses for sale in Por...