Damp Portuguese Houses
People often tell us that they were glad that they had chosen to work with Castelo Construction. It’s very nice to be apprecia...
People always want to know how to save money while renovating a house in Portugal.
I have found the answer.
Lists, yes something as simple as writin...
What’s the best way to save money while building a house in Portugal
People always ask me -What’s the best way to save money while building a house i...
Renting a property in Portugal over the winter
wanted long term winter let ! Fed up with the cold wet autumn that's becoming a cold wet winter ? hav...
Windows and Doors
For applications separating a garage from a home Fire Doors are used these including high security doors “Portas de Seguranca” norm...
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...
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 ...
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...