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 ...
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...
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...
Roof problems in Portugal are caused by three main things.
* Wood worm infestation* Dry Rot* Poor quality materials have been used
We find that roof...
It's the height of summer as I write this explanation of damp walls in old houses.
Summer is normally the time when people ignore the damp patches wh...
If you are enjoying the sunshine you may also be spending some time looking at old stone house in central Portugal.
I love the traditional stone wind...
Mid summer and home cooling is on most peoples minds for a sustainable as possible approach to cooling you home in Portugal you could try to adhere to...
Stone house Portugal
If your interested in moving to Portugal or want a holiday home in this beautiful part of Europe. This house may just be what yo...
Stone house for sale searching for a stone house or stone built house in Portugal.
Its often hard to spot the wood from the trees if you will pardon...