Cracks in walls and slabs: when they are a warning sign
Not every crack indicates a structural problem. Learn which signs to look for, when to seek a technical assessment and why repairing without a diagnosis can conceal the cause.
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Browse the full library →Damp in houses in Madeira: find the cause before you repair
Stains, mould and peeling plaster have different origins. Treating the symptom without knowing the cause is the most expensive way to repair.
Read post →Preliminary brief: how to prepare the design of your house in Madeira
Before the first drawing, the brief defines what the house must be. A good brief saves months of revisions and avoids budget surprises.
Read post →Building on a slope in Madeira: siting, retaining walls and access
Slopes are the rule in Madeira. Knowing how to site the house on the plot decides construction cost, safety and the quality of the spaces.
Read post →Renovating a traditional Madeiran house: what to keep and what to change
Stone walls, hipped roofs and basalt stonework: good renovation keeps the character of the house and makes it comfortable for today.
Read post →Practical completion inspection: what should be checked?
Technical, documentary and functional checks to carry out before signing a practical completion certificate.
Read post →Additional construction works: when are they justified?
Technical and contractual criteria to identify legitimate additional works and separate them from avoidable overruns.
Read post →Gross, net and construction area: what each figure actually measures
Three different figures describe the same property and rarely agree. A technical note on what each area measures, where it appears, and why direct comparison misleads.
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