Rainy Days: The Ultimate Stress Test for Building Performance
Discover why rainy days are ideal for assessing build quality, thermal insulation, and watertightness of your future property.
10 Feb 2026
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While many avoid viewing properties during stormy weather, at Golden Hour, we believe adverse conditions act as the best technical auditor for real estate.
It is under heavy rain and low temperatures that "staging" fades away, and true construction quality is revealed.
A gray day is the ideal opportunity to assess the building envelope´s airtightness and watertightness, identifying potential pathologies such as water ingress or failures in terrace and roof waterproofing. Beyond aesthetics, it is the perfect moment to test thermal inertia and the efficiency of HVAC systems.
Visiting a property under these conditions allows for an in situ verification of insulation effectiveness (such as ETICS systems), the absence of thermal bridges near structural elements, and fenestration performance. Frames with thermal breaks and low-emissivity double or triple glazing are crucial not only for thermal comfort but also for acoustic insulation against wind and rain noise.
A Premium Property isn´t just one that shines in the sun; it is one that offers a safe, efficient, and comfortable sanctuary, regardless of the weather.
Explore our portfolio of properties with high Energy Performance Certificates.
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