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...
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...
Damp rooms in PortugalIf you have bought or are about to buy a home in Portugal you will have no doubt noticed a stale, damp smell in the rooms. You m...
Don't cause your self complicated and expensive planning problems.
Occasionally I meet people who have cut a few corners usually to save money or be...
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...