{"id":363,"date":"2025-03-11T14:05:42","date_gmt":"2025-03-11T14:05:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/armalutx.com\/index.php\/armalutx-blog\/"},"modified":"2025-11-22T16:21:30","modified_gmt":"2025-11-22T16:21:30","slug":"blog","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/armalutx.com\/en\/blog\/","title":{"rendered":"Blog"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Welcome to our space for inspiration and knowledge! Here we share the latest news and trends in the construction industry, practical tips for maintaining and improving your home, and stories of real projects and their progress.<\/p>\n

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We want to give you a glimpse into our daily lives, share interesting facts about Mallorcan architecture, and show you how we combine tradition and innovation to deliver exceptional results in every project. We invite you to explore and discover all our articles!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tFoundation Underpinning: What It Is and When It Is Needed\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t
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Foundation underpinning reinforces or extends the foundations of an existing building when the ground settles and subsidence occurs. It is necessary in cases of diagonal cracks, doors rubbing against the foundation, or sunken floors. The main methods are micropiles and resin injection.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\tRead more \u00bb\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t

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\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tHousing rehabilitation grants in the Balearic Islands in 2026\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t
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> In 2026, housing rehabilitation in the Balearic Islands is supported by two avenues: the Next Generation funds of the Recovery Plan, which cover up to 40% of the work on a single dwelling and up to 80% in a building<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\tRead more \u00bb\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t

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\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tWhat is Aluminosis and How to Detect It in Your Home\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t
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Aluminosis is the degradation of concrete made with aluminous cement, a material used in Spain between the late 1950s and late 1970s. It mainly affects the joists of floor slabs: the concrete<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\tRead more \u00bb\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t

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\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tCracks in Walls: When Are They Dangerous?\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t
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A crack is dangerous when it exceeds 3 mm in width, runs through the wall from side to side, follows a diagonal or stepped pattern, or grows over time: it usually indicates a structural problem. It is superficial.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\tRead more \u00bb\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t

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The certificate of occupancy in Mallorca is the document issued by the Consell Insular (Island Council) that certifies a property is suitable for habitation. It is valid for 10 years and costs between \u20ac90 and \u20ac200 (including processing fees).<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\tRead more \u00bb\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t

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\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tBuilding Technical Inspection (ITE) in Mallorca\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t
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The Technical Building Inspection (ITE), now the Building Assessment Report (IEE), is mandatory in Mallorca for multi-family residential buildings over 50 years old and is renewed every 10 years. It assesses the condition of<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\tRead more \u00bb\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t

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\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tFa\u00e7ade Rehabilitation in Mallorca\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t
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> Rehabilitating a facade in Mallorca costs between \u20ac25 and \u20ac50\/m\u00b2 for cleaning and painting, \u20ac60-\u20ac130\/m\u00b2 with an ETICS system, and \u20ac130-\u20ac380\/m\u00b2 for a ventilated facade (scaffolding not included, \u20ac8-\u20ac15\/m\u00b2) in 2026. This includes cleaning, damp and saltpeter treatment.,<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\tRead more \u00bb\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t

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\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tKitchen renovation in Mallorca\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t
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> Kitchen renovations in Mallorca cost between \u20ac900 and \u20ac1,400\/m\u00b2 in 2026, with mid-range fitted units costing \u20ac8,000-\u20ac18,000 and openings to the living room starting at \u20ac5,000 for construction work. Typical timeframe: 3 to 6 weeks. The difference of<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\tRead more \u00bb\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t

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\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tBathroom renovation in Mallorca\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t
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A bathroom renovation in Mallorca costs between \u20ac4,500 and \u20ac8,000 in 2026 for a standard 4-6 m\u00b2 bathroom (from around \u20ac3,000 for a small one; high-end villas exceed \u20ac12,000), with<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\tRead more \u00bb\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t

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