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Roofing
Scaffolding and lifeline for roof work: how much they add to the quote

Working on a roof requires safety equipment that is not optional. Which scaffolding and protection items must always be included in the quote.

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Drywall
Lining an attic or loft space with plasterboard: what insulation it needs

Sloping ceilings under the roof need more insulation than a standard partition. What to bear in mind when quoting a loft or attic conversion.

27 July 20261 min read
Plumbing
Thermal insulation of pipes: when it's mandatory and what it costs

Spain's thermal installations regulation (RITE) requires certain hot water and heating pipes to be insulated. Which sections, and how much it adds to the quote.

27 July 20261 min read
Roofing
Sarking insulation on roofs: when to recommend it

The sarking system insulates the roof on the outside of the structure, leaving the timber visible inside. When it pays off compared with conventional interior insulation.

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Plumbing
Hot water cylinder or instantaneous boiler: which suits the demand

Storing hot water in a tank or heating it on demand are two different approaches. Which suits the number of people and simultaneous points of use.

27 July 20261 min read
Gardening
Garden fertiliser: when to apply each type

Not every fertiliser suits every time of year or every plant. A guideline fertilising calendar for professional garden maintenance.

27 July 20261 min read
Glazing
Tempered or laminated glass: which to use in each opening and how to measure it

When regulations require safety glass (tempered or laminated) instead of single glass, and how to calculate the area of made-to-measure screens, mirrors and enclosures.

22 July 20263 min read
Plumbing
Air-conditioning refrigerant line: how much pipe and insulation it needs

How to measure the copper refrigerant line between indoor and outdoor unit, what insulation thickness to use and the maximum distance a domestic split allows.

22 July 20263 min read
Carpentry
Screws, glues and labour: what you don't see in a joinery job

Which screw and plug to use in joinery, when polyurethane foam can distort a frame, and how much a carpenter's hour costs in Spain.

22 July 20263 min read