Just taken delivery of a ton of cork oak from Joaquim Rodrigues from Messines for 120 euros. Very good quality. Telephone number 282 332 340.

Thanks Gerry for the reply. Can you recommend someone or know where we can buy materials to do this ourselves?

Thanks for the replies, we have had gutters fitted and use a dehumidifier.
Have seen in local papers about hydropol for damp walls anybody used these? Any help appreciated.
Thanks

Hi, We have an old quinta and have noticed small patches of damp on both internal and external walls. We live here year round and heat and air the house daily. Has anyone similar problems and do you know if an injectable damp course would solve the problem. Would appreciate knowing of reputable comp...

Hi does anyone know of a driving school which have instructors that speak english, have been to the one at faticil but they do not. Only looking for a few lessons to get use to left hand driving.

Hi All Just bought an old quinta has wood burning fire in one room but need to heat rest of house. Have heard about some marble/stone heaters which attach to the inside walls does anybody have any info on how efficent and much these cost to run. Any good alternatives to these as I need a nice warm h...

Does any body know anything about Duo Therm marble/stone wall heaters. Have seen them advertised and look like a good idea but don't know how efficient or expensive to run. please give some feed back.
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