por admin | Ago 2, 2026 | Artículos
Here at ECS, we spend our days restoring centuries-old Asturian stone ruins and upgrading historic Spanish homes with breathable hemp, lime, and cork. Our entire philosophy is based on building things to last for generations. So, you can imagine our amusement when we...
por admin | Jul 20, 2026 | Artículos
When restoring a historic stone and timber building, the roof is far more than just a weather shield—it is the critical cap of a living, breathing structure. For decades, the construction industry has treated old buildings like modern concrete boxes, sealing them...
por admin | Jun 27, 2026 | Artículos
Take a walk through any rural valley or coastal village, and you will see 200-year-old stone and timber structures still standing proud against driving Atlantic rains and baking summer sun. Not a single sheet of plastic, vapour barrier, or tube of expanding foam in...
por admin | Jun 22, 2026 | Artículos
So, when clients ask us about taking their properties off the grid, we tell them the truth. While it is a fantastic way to live, it is not the cost-free, maintenance-free utopia that is often portrayed online. Here is what a highly functional, hybrid off-grid setup...
por admin | Jun 17, 2026 | Artículos
Walk through the forests of northern Spain, and you might notice something unsettling: it is remarkably quiet. In the 1960s, Spain introduced the Australian eucalyptus tree as an economic miracle. It grew incredibly fast and provided an endless supply of wood pulp for...
por admin | Jun 13, 2026 | Artículos
Mastering the Art of Natural Renders: From Traditional Lime to Pioneering Insulated Finishes At ECS, our fabric-first approach to building restoration has always been rooted in practical, proven methods rather than industry greenwashing. For over 30 years, we have...
