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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Vital information for DIY builders in Portugal
Here is some Vital information for DIY builders in Portugal
We are often asked about how to order various building materials by foreigners living i...
Algarve Renovation Project
Algarve Renovation Project
Rustic Property in Need of Render Repairs Occasionally you may come across a nice property here in central Portugal. Good ...
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...
Buying Building Materials in Portugal
Buying Building Materials in Portugal
You have found the place of your dreams here in Portugal and are about to set out and refurbish or extend your ...
Lighting your home
Lighting your home.
People tell me that when they plan the refurbishment or their property in Portugal they often tell me that they are happy they c...
Moving blocks of stone
Moving blocks of stone
How do you move large blocks of stone without resorting to crane hire or employing a rugby team
You can of course use a c...
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...
Sandwich Panels
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...
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...
Insulating a stone built house in Portugal
Insulating a stone built house
We all love the cool atmosphere that you feel when walking into the ground floor of an old stone house particularly ...