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Woodworm is a problem in old Portuguese houses

Posted By Castelo Construction Lda in buying property in portugal, House for sale, Living in Portugal, property problems, Roof June 4, 2019
Woodworm is a problem in old Portuguese houses Woodworm, as you have probably already heard, is a problem in old Portuguese houses. Woodworm is...
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Are you cold and miserable

Posted By Castelo Construction Lda in Building in Portugal, buying property in portugal, damp house, Heating your house, Living in Portugal, property problems, refurbishment, wood burning stoves. November 29, 2018
Are you cold and miserable Its raining cats and dogs today, grey skies, cold and miserable. One of those days when you have to motivate yourself to...
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Answers to your questions

Answers to your questions

Posted By Castelo Construction Lda in Building in Portugal, How to . . ., Living in Portugal, property problems, refurbishment, Roof, woodworm wood worm August 22, 2018
Here are my answers to your question. “I also wonder what general advice you can give us on a future thermal insulation of this house, not the w...
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making your new home in Portugal special

Posted By Castelo Construction Lda in Building in Portugal, buying property in portugal, Living in Portugal, property problems, refurbishment April 13, 2016
Making your new home in Portugal special  We would all like a few ideas,hacks or instructions on how to make our new home in Portugal special. You c...
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Decking

Posted By Castelo Construction Lda in Building in Portugal, buying property in portugal, How to . . ., Living in Portugal, property problems, refurbishment, swimming pool September 3, 2015
Decking in Portugal is different It can be a very attractive addition to your home making stunning pool side areas, flooring in a garden sun shade or...
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predicament which house to buy

Posted By Castelo Construction Lda in buying property in portugal, House for sale, property problems, refurbishment June 30, 2015
It is often very hard to make an informed decision about a property in Portugal. [caption id="attachment_2886" align="alignleft" width="300"] Do you ...
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Your ideal home in Portugal

Posted By Castelo Construction Lda in Building in Portugal, Building Plot, House for sale, Living in Portugal, low cost build March 27, 2015
What is your ideal home in Portugal Many of us are seduced by large homes in even larger plots of land when we are house hunting in Portugal. We thi...
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wood worms

Posted By Castelo Construction Lda in buying property in portugal, House for sale, property problems, refurbishment, woodworm wood worm February 25, 2015
As Spring approaches and the weather gets warmer and more humid the wood worms start to chew their way to the outside of the beam, joist or furniture ...
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long term empty houses and bank repossessions

Posted By Castelo Construction Lda in Building in Portugal, Building Plot, buying property in portugal, Construction land, House for sale, property problems February 11, 2015
Buying long term empty houses and bank repossessions in Portugal. I was recently asked to take a look at a house that had not been lived in for about...
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Front Door

Posted By Castelo Construction Lda in Building in Portugal, buying property in portugal, Living in Portugal, refurbishment, Security in Portugal November 3, 2014
Most of our clients spend a lot of time choosing the style and materials that make up their front door. Obviously it is one of the first things peopl...
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Five things to know about a typical Portuguese roof

Posted By Castelo Construction Lda in Building in Portugal, buying property in portugal, House for sale, property problems October 21, 2014
Advice to save you money - Five things to know about a typical Portuguese roof [caption id="attachment_2493" align="aligncenter" width="300"] Know ...
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Replacing a timber roof in Portugal

Posted By Castelo Construction Lda in Building in Portugal, buying property in portugal, How to . . ., low cost build, property problems, refurbishment, woodworm wood worm August 26, 2014
Replacing a timber roof in Portugal. These pictures guide you through the process. There are many insulation product available in Portugal some take...
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new oak roof

Posted By Castelo Construction Lda in Building in Portugal, Building Plot, buying property in portugal, Living in Portugal, refurbishment August 25, 2014
Summer in Portugal is time for installing new roofs. [caption id="attachment_2421" align="alignleft" width="300"] oak roof detail[/caption] In t...
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What to look for when buying an old house in Portugal

Posted By Castelo Construction Lda in buying property in portugal, House for sale, property problems, refurbishment February 26, 2014
STAIRS What to look for when buying an old house in Portugal           part 4 of 4 Oh that’s nice a new set of stairs. The look to be made of a B...
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