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Impregnating a facade is an important step in protecting the exterior walls of your home or building from weather conditions. This is essential for both new and old facades. By impregnating the facade, you ensure that the outer wall becomes water-repellent. This way, you prevent moisture problems and mold growth. In this blog, you will read everything you need to know about impregnating an exterior facade, including the advantages, disadvantages, an indication of the costs, and whether you can do it yourself.

Tile impregnation is an important step to protect your tiles from dirt, stains, and moisture. Whether it's for your bathroom, kitchen, or terrace, impregnating tiles ensures they stay beautiful longer, do not allow moisture to penetrate, and are easier to maintain. In this blog, you will read everything you need to know about tile impregnation, why it is important, which tiles can be impregnated, and how you can do it yourself.

Do you need heads in a masonry? Read our blog and find out how you can calculate it and what heads are.

Old floors come in all shapes and sizes. Nowadays, old tiles are a popular choice for flooring in homes. The right maintenance is crucial to preserve their beauty and functionality. In this blog, we explain how you can effectively clean and maintain your tile floor.

Are you considering having your old facade (sand)blasted? Discover here various possibilities to make your old bricks literally and figuratively shine again!

Removing an exterior wall is a complex task that requires careful planning and the right tools. Whether it's for renovation, restoration, or complete demolition, at Van Dillen Antique Building Materials, we have the expertise to carry out this task safely and efficiently. In this blog, we explain how to remove an exterior wall and share our methods for demolishing facades.

Breaking stones is a difficult and time-consuming task; here we share tips on how breaking stones works or having your stones broken by us.

There are different types of masonry, each with something unique. Want to know more? Read our blog about masonry types.

When planning a renovation or new construction project, old building materials are an excellent choice to add character and sustainability to your home. Moreover, it is also a sustainable choice and saves you costs. Van Dillen Antique Building Materials offers a range of old building materials that not only add character to your project but are also of high quality.

Choosing old building materials when planning new construction projects or renovations is not only a cost-effective choice, but it also contributes to sustainability. Moreover, it is also decisive for the style. Van Dillen Antique Building Materials offers a wide range of recycled building materials that are perfect for adding character to your construction project.

Choosing reused building materials is good for the environment and adds unparalleled beauty. Read all the information about reused building materials.

At Van Dillen Antique Building Materials, we understand that the charm of old bricks lies not only in their unique and authentic appearance but also in their durability and history. But what does it actually cost to integrate these historical elements into your construction or renovation project? In this blog, we dive deeper into the world of old bricks, from definition to price determination.

Read here what an old wall format brick is and when and for what it is used.

In this article, you will read everything about the dimensions of bricks and how many you need per square meter.

There are different types of bricks. Think of shaped bricks, handmade bricks, and so on. Read about the types of bricks that exist.