How to make your home dry warm and comfortable
When we fall in love with our house in Portugal we are often so full of the excitement of the move and...
Although it’s only just spring it’s time to do that pool maintenance that you have no doubt been thinking about over the last couple of rain-soaked mo...
Condensation is the most common form of damp problem.Condensation is the most common form of damp problem it is also hands down the most expensive for...
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...
The difference is distinct yet many people are confused when it comes to damp proofing and waterproofing in building and home renovation work.
There ...
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...
Regarding the always thorny subject of sewerage treatment.
I describe it as thorny because it always involves upheaval and cost. Heres an explanation...
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...
Two of the “Top 3 Problems” that people searching this blog appear to have is “damp walls in stone houses” and “how do I insulate stone walls”
Hardly...
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...