Damp in Old Houses
Damp in Old Houses
Damp in Old Houses - Damp, Condensation, Penetrating Damp, rising damp
The dilemma of dampness caused by condensation in old ho...
Fix a leaking terrace veranda or steps
Fix a leaking terrace veranda or steps
Fix a leaking terrace veranda or steps We see some water dripping off the veranda or steps and hope that its g...
Cracked Ceiling
Cracked Ceiling
Your new property acquisition in Portugal probably has traditional boarder ceilings which will no doubt be cracked even a little sa...
full refurbishment of an old house
We are about to start the full refurbishment of an old house. Originally well-built in stone it is suffering quite a lot from damp and water ingress.
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Exterior Paint in Portugal
Exterior Paint in Portugal
Most people want to keep their Portuguese properties in good condition, attractive and well maintained. It could be the in...
Why is dry rot a problem in old Portuguese houses ?
Why is dry rot a problem in old Portuguese houses ?
Although dry rot is a problem in old Portuguese houses its not usually the first thing that you n...
Keeping out the rain and rising damp is a very common task in the old houses of Central Portugal
Keeping out the rain and rising damp is a very common task in the old houses of Central Portugal
We get lots of practice in solving the problem of da...
Reclaming and re using stone in Portugal
Reclaiming and reusing the existing stone
When you are carrying out renovations on an old stone house in Portugal its usual to think of reclaiming ...
Reputable builder Portugal
Clients find us through our good reputation its the only way to find a Reputable builder Portugal
We have worked together with many clients on multip...
Recommending a Portuguese builder
Recommending a Portuguese builder
People often tell our clients that they have heard good things about the quality of our finishing work and attentio...
What’s the best way to save money while building a house in Portugal”.
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...
Polished Calcada
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...
Corrnice decorative plaster ceiling molding
Corrnice or decorative plaster ceiling molding
The cornice or decorative plaster moulding which runs around the top of your walls where they join the...
Pre Build or Refurbishment Checklist
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...