The Steelworks showroom has a large model showing construction methods. The reply from them said they were competitive with traditional construction methods but used better quality materials. An outer wall made of polystyrene backed by a kind of plywood seems a little flimsy :? although it does appa...

Well, it looks like the choice is between traditional and steel. A colleague has phoned Belpor for me and spoken to one of the people named on the web site. THey are not interested in business in the Algarve any longer. My colleague commented that he sounded as though he wasn't interested in anythin...

Thanks guest for the information. You seem well informed about building around Carvoeiro. Are you in the trade? I've emailed both companies and am waiting for replies . I don't hold much hope with Belpor from your comments - may try phoning them later in the week to see if they are still in business...

After a long time of religiously reading the forums I am finally making a post. Does anybody have any experience or knowledge of either Insulated Concrete Form (Seurobric at www.belpor.com ) or Light Gauge Steel ( www.algarve-steelworks.com ) construction? We are currently in the process of buying a...