angiescarr

Ahh Useful! I had to bring loads of bottles of Dettol Mould and Mildew remover from England for my neighbours this year.Works a lot better than bleach. This stuff is likely to be very similar. Works a lot better than bleach.

snikpoh

... can't think what they're called but you can get the same products in Spain you know


Not sure why the temptation is always to rush back to the UK to buy products when, 99% of the time, the same or better are available here.


My solution of using a cement based render, as I said, is only possible if the wall is stable and does not incorporate lime. This is precisely what the professional, Spanish builders do!

angiescarr

You've got to remember that some of us haven't been here years, nor are we blessed with as much time to do the research into the alternatives to English products. It's not a 'temptation' .....it's a necessity.

Yep the second part agreed;-) There are unprofessional builders around too though. The OP wants/needs to be armed with information to make sure they aren't left with a mess. It's very likely in this case that the wall will be of a 'soft' construction.
There aren't many Casas Rurales which are of new, or rather, cement based construction.

St. John

I am grateful, as always, for the information received. It would probably be cheaper for me to move ( ) as there are 16 rooms in all that might succumb to the problem. I shall do my best to get things fixed as I really can't stand the mess.

jdr

But I thought you was a self builder, surely you should know the way needed to build in Spain ?

angiescarr

Hi JDR. I thought you spoke English but can't quite understand this comment????

jdr

Correct, the Pearly Kings English.
If you are building a house in Spain, surely you know of the techniques required without having to rely on going to the UK for products.
Perhaps this is why self build is frowned upon in Spain and the councils usually only allow registered builders to carry out work ?

angiescarr

But I have an open and inquisitive mind. There are fads and fashions in building...... and universal truths. and people are only now beginning to understand that healthy buildings need to 'breathe' and that cement isn't the answer to everything. I do know the like-for-like rule still applies. This isn't just 'waffy' and new-age. I also know there are breathable modern materials and paints around in Spain, but that they are difficult to find and you have to go to a specialist. If OP asks a local builder or painter to fix his problem I'm pretty sure, unless he gets a really knowledgeable guy, that he'll get a 'bodge' using cement and plastic paint. The point of this forum is surely to share info and let the person who asks the question make up their own mind. You seem to have a bit of a bee in your bonnet about people buying British when they live in Spain. I understand this. And to a certain extent I agree. But you should use the best materials for the job wherever they come from.

About self-building. I'm building new build. And obviously haven't done *everything* mysel I'm learning as I go on. With quite a lot of help from kind Expats on this forum. My knowledge of older construction comes from reforms in England. Consequently I know a bit more about Slaked Lime than I know about Yeso.
It's a good job some people are prepared to break the mould. I've had nothing but support from my local council and locals.
In fact, where I've chosen to use British methods instead of Spanish, for example on the internal walls, They've been impressed by the insulating properties as compared with modern tabiques. We lived in a rental with modern tabiques last year and in this (unfinished) house this year. The new house has been much cooler...(although some of that will be to do with refreshing gaps under doors! And it will be warmer in winter. You have to remember that many builders, for example on the big urbanisations, do a lot of what they do for speed and cheapness. Not for long term comfort and sustainability.

jillgary

A tip for Dulux lovers that are frustrated because you can't buy Dulux in Spain. I have found a supplier in Gibralter who will ship Dulux to Spain for very reasonable cost(providing you are buying a few cans) I have lived in SPain for 9 years now and the choice of contemporary colours and quality of the Spanish paint just dosen't compare to Dulux. The guy in Gibralter is called Daryl , he is really helpful and his number is (350) 20078452 and the shop is called Corner Shop Ltd.

Mitzyboy

If you pay €15 for a big tub of white paint then maybe you're right. However if you pay the right price which tends to be about €70 for a big tub then it does the job just fine

JulianWard

Here I go agreeing with you again Mitzyboy.

Sorry Jillgary, but if one is prepared to pay something approaching Dulux prices then there is a very wide range of good quality paint. There are also many shops where one can have paint mixed to the exact colour of your choice (computerised matching system).

anonimouse

Well maybe it's just me but the way I see it is, if the rendering on the walls is falling off you need it renewing, My walls don't flake off

JulianWard

Well as this thread was started on Aug 28th 2010, and now the poster is shown as 'St. John -- Account Closed' I guess we may never know what solution was required.

Casa Santo Estevo

I found it odd that a poster revives a very old thread to give details about a service that know one has asked for.

jdr

Unless you sell Dulux.