In Cyprus, a damp proof course (DPC), identical to that used in the UK, is laid on top of the first layer of the bricks to prevent damp rising up the walls of the property. The concrete slab on which the bricks are laid has its own damp proof membrane.

Cypriot brickwork is different to that in the UK. Standard bricks measure 10cm x 20cm or 10cm by 25cm. It takes just a few weeks to complete the property's brickwork.

In Cyprus, an attic provides a home for the cold water storage tank. The property's wooden roof also insulates the building and helps keep it cool in summer and warm in winter.

Cyprus roofs are constructed in a similar way to those in the UK. The roof of my custom property's sheathed in marine grade Oriented Strand Board (OSB) to form an outer 'skin'. On top of this, the roofing felt, batons, and finally the tiles are fixed.

Cyprus roof tiles come in many colours and designs. Mine are made of concrete which has been moulded under pressure, to make the property's roof totally waterproof.