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Case Study: Villa Shiro – Marbella

The month of March 2022 will be a moment that will remain in the memory of many Andalusians forever, especially those from Malaga and the…

Best Choices When it Comes to Masonry cream

Masonry cream is a penetrating cream applied to walls, bricks, and other masonry surfaces using a roller. Its purpose is to fill pores and cracks to prevent…

Why is roof coating so important?

Roof coating prevents your roof from getting wet which can lead to paint damage on the walls over time. Applying roofing coating will make sure…

Re-roofing Vs Roof Replacement

Looking to get your roof repaired or replaced, but not sure which option is viable for you? We have got you covered. It’s better to…

How to stop green mould and algae from growing on your patio?

If you wonder how to keep the patio from turning green and are looking for an answer, then this is the most important thing you…

Imprinted Concrete Vs Block Pabing Patio Which Performence Better Ok

Block Paving vs Imprinted Concrete

What is the best finish for my patio or driveway? If you’re looking to get your driveway or patio done but are confused between Block…

How to Clean Block paving

Having a clean patio or driveway gives a sense of pride to the house owners. It shows how much they love cleanliness and perfection. A…

How to remove paint from wood?

Welcome to the guide on how to remove paint from wood. In this guide, we will tell you how you can scrape off the old…

Damp Problem Campo House Malaga Before After

Exterior damp problems: Campo house in Malaga

The vast majority of the country houses on the Costa del Sol have a patio and a terrace where you can enjoy the outdoors, sunbathing…

House Damp Problem Costa Del Sol Properla Solution

House with damp problems on the Costa del Sol

One of the main problems of living on the Costa del Sol (despite the many benefits it also offers), is the damp in the properties.…

Why does outdoor wood change colour?

One characteristic that is challenging when working with wood is the spectrum of colours you find within a single species. All woods will vary in…

How to waterproof wood

Wood is a pleasing, cost-effective, and environmentally sustainable construction material. Often, wood and water mix well, consider boats, floating docks, and even gorgeous driftwood; however,…

Best time of year to remove moss from the roof

When moss accumulates on your roof, it may be a big pain. It can not only degrade the appearance of your roof, but it can…

Brick wall: Can it be painted? How?

While brick can add character and charm to a room, it can also make it appear darker and more traditional. If your exposed brick wall…

How to protect exterior wood from weather

Wooden furniture brings an organic aesthetic touch that seamlessly integrates into outdoor backdrops – but it does demand protection, refinishing, and waterproofing against elements to…

Types of roofing materials

Whether you’re constructing a new house of your dreams or redoing a roof in your abode there are a huge variety of different roofing materials…

10 Common Exterior Paint Problems And Solutions

Painting your house or a room offers an affordable mode to refresh its appearance. A new coat of paint can liven up any house and…

How to Prevent Moisture Damage in Masonry

Moisture damage is common in buildings that should be prevented. It is normally attributed to condensation, which can affect the integrity of the whole building.…

Spraying vs. Rolling Paint for Exterior Facades

Painting is an excellent way to bring out the best of your property, and whether you are painting for the first time or repainting, you…

Why do I have cold walls?

Cold walls are a common phenomenon in homes that shouldn’t be neglected. While cold walls are a potential cause of damp, they also cause heat…

How often should you paint your house?

Making plans to renovate your house? Or covering up those visible moulds? Or perhaps changing your colour schemes and repairing the cracks on the wall?…

Efflorescence on Walls: Causes, Problems, and How to Solve It

Efflorescence is a common occurrence on walls that can send shivers down the spine of property owners, as not everyone knows its causes and if…

Can Pebbledash be Painted?

Between the late 19th century and early 20th century, pebbledash was a popular render for protecting exterior walls in the UK. Its popularity was attributed…

Preparing Your Exterior Wall for Painting

Whether you are painting exterior walls for the first time or repainting, painting exterior walls is an excellent investment to bring out the best of…

Hydrophobic silicone façade coatings from proPERLA® protect the facade of your property in various ways

proPERLA® creates a super hydrophobic surface. The facade remains dry and moisture cannot penetrate through the wall into the insulation of your home. It is…

The lotus leaf always looks clean and dry

This is due to its self cleaning properties. Rain droplets clean this plant due to its water repellent microstructure. We have combined all our knowledge with…

Snow and frost can cause considerable damage in the winter on a house facade

If water has access to the house interior through small cracks in the wall, inside temperature falls and ideal conditions for long-term moisture problems and a…

Damp walls are thermal bridges and are ineffective in terms of thermal conductivity

Old facades and masonry are not only unsightly, moisture and mould can penetrate into the interior and can cause property owners and pets considerable health…

Benefits of Waterproof Paint

When we see videos of waterproof paint, it looks too good to be true, to the point where it seems like magic. How can paint…

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Painting vs Coating: Are They Two Sides of The Same Coin?

Duality is interweaved in the fabric of life in which we have always been entwined. In the same principle, verbs like ‘painting’ and ‘coating’ are…

Redesign the facade: Use plaster or facade cladding?

If the old facade starts to crumble or if the outer wall of the newly purchased house is to be renovated, then homeowners have a…

Facade insulation – Mineral insulation materials at a glance

There are various options for facade insulation as well as insulation under the roof, in and on interior walls, floors, the basement and more. Thermal…

Facade protection – Protection against water, dirt, algae and mould for facades

Facade protection is important to ensure that the house wall does not get wet, is permanently damp and thus provides a habitat for algae, lichen…

Facade art: The creative house wall as a trend

Facade art is the key word when it comes to the creative design of the house wall. There are numerous examples, ranging from a less…

Which is the best facade paint to paint a facade?

The facade of your house is slowly turning grey and no longer looks beautiful? You want a new coat of paint, a change of wallpaper…

Renovation: reason or solution for algae on facade and roof?

Algae on the outer wall are, unlike ivy or wild wine, a rather unwanted and unattractive greening of facades. Many homeowners have to deal with…

Thermal insulation for old houses

Insulation of historical facades: Thermal insulation for old houses, preservation of historic monuments, etc. For many people, modern thermal insulation and the legal obligation to…

Advantages & disadvantages: Ivy or Virginia creeper on the facade

The greening of facades with plants such as ivy, wild vine or similar climbing plants with adhesive roots is not only an optical enhancement with…

Can you design the facade of your semi-detached house as you like?

Is it allowed to design the facade of your semi-detached house as you like, without coordination with the neighbour? This question and the corresponding answers…

Emergence and prophylaxis: Algae and mildew stains on the house facade

For many home owners, the sight of mould and algae stains on the outside wall of their building is a major problem. But where do…

Facade and plaster: Protection against graffiti

For home owners and property managers, graffiti on the facade of a property is not only annoying, but in the case of graffiti removal it…

Algae on the facade: removal of red algae and green growth

Microorganisms such as fungi or algae on the facade not only look unattractive, but also damage the building fabric / the ETICS. In addition, mosses…

Cleaning plaster facades – When are household remedies enough, when does a professional have to do it?

If you want to clean a plaster facade, the question arises early on in the planning stage whether you should do this yourself or leave…

Renovate old building facade: Typical defects of old houses

For some people, thefacade of an old building is a word that causes either horror or motivation when they think about renovation, monument protection and…

Facade renovations according to EnEV: Subsidies and grants from BAFA and KfW

The EnEV also applies to facade renovations, i.e. to the energetic renewal and preparation of the building facade. By the way, the EnEV is the…

Facade cladding: clinker bricks, straps, plastic or wood?

Which facade cladding is the right one for the house? What are the advantages and disadvantages of clinker, facing bricks, plastic and wood? Which facade…

Plaster the facade: Tips, terms and building material guide

Plastering a facade – You have a facade that needs to be plastered and you would like to know how to properly cover the outer…

Facade Cleaning | Measures against dirt, algae, moss and fungi

Like graffiti removal, facade cleaning is an important issue in the field of exterior wall maintenance on a house. Because fine dust, exhaust fumes, building…

Facade Panels | The Facade with the self-assembly kit

Facade panels are often available as a do-it-yourself kit in DIY stores or in online specialist shops. The offer includes plastic panels with a stone,…

Wall drying – Reliable method against damp walls

The drying of walls is necessary when moisture from the ground or the cellar wall moves into the masonry of the inhabited rooms and shows…

Repair the facade and repair wall cracks: That’s the way!

Repairing and renovating the facade themselves – that is what many owners do, who do not want to spend money on craftsmen but want to…

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Case Study: Villa Shiro – Marbella

Best Choices When it Comes to Masonry cream

Why is roof coating so important?

Re-roofing Vs Roof Replacement

How to stop green mould and algae from growing on your patio?

Block Paving vs Imprinted Concrete

How to Clean Block paving

How to remove paint from wood?

Exterior damp problems: Campo house in Malaga

House with damp problems on the Costa del Sol

Why does outdoor wood change colour?

How to waterproof wood

Best time of year to remove moss from the roof

Brick wall: Can it be painted? How?

How to protect exterior wood from weather

Types of roofing materials

10 Common Exterior Paint Problems And Solutions

How to Prevent Moisture Damage in Masonry

Spraying vs. Rolling Paint for Exterior Facades

Why do I have cold walls?

How often should you paint your house?

Efflorescence on Walls: Causes, Problems, and How to Solve It

Can Pebbledash be Painted?

Preparing Your Exterior Wall for Painting

Hydrophobic silicone façade coatings from proPERLA® protect the facade of your property in various ways

The lotus leaf always looks clean and dry

Snow and frost can cause considerable damage in the winter on a house facade

Damp walls are thermal bridges and are ineffective in terms of thermal conductivity

Benefits of Waterproof Paint

Painting vs Coating: Are They Two Sides of The Same Coin?

Redesign the facade: Use plaster or facade cladding?

Facade insulation – Mineral insulation materials at a glance

Facade protection – Protection against water, dirt, algae and mould for facades

Facade art: The creative house wall as a trend

Which is the best facade paint to paint a facade?

Renovation: reason or solution for algae on facade and roof?

Thermal insulation for old houses

Advantages & disadvantages: Ivy or Virginia creeper on the facade

Can you design the facade of your semi-detached house as you like?

Emergence and prophylaxis: Algae and mildew stains on the house facade

Facade and plaster: Protection against graffiti

Algae on the facade: removal of red algae and green growth

Cleaning plaster facades – When are household remedies enough, when does a professional have to do it?

Renovate old building facade: Typical defects of old houses

Facade renovations according to EnEV: Subsidies and grants from BAFA and KfW

Facade cladding: clinker bricks, straps, plastic or wood?

Plaster the facade: Tips, terms and building material guide

Facade Cleaning | Measures against dirt, algae, moss and fungi

Facade Panels | The Facade with the self-assembly kit

Wall drying – Reliable method against damp walls

Repair the facade and repair wall cracks: That’s the way!