ᐅ Bricklayer / Painter / Plasterer

Learn what to consider for masonry, painting, and plastering work, as well as for the brickwork and exterior walls, to ensure your house remains durable, attractive, and retains its value!

Loose masonry – do VOB guidelines apply?

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Exilpfälzer•14 Mar 2014 16:09

Answers: 3

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Bauexperte • 18 Mar 2014 10:33

High-quality plaster over dispersion-based paint?

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meier-s•20 Jan 2014 22:23

Answers: 2

kosan • 17 Mar 2014 15:04

Interior walls/ceiling/painting work, fleece mesh due to cracks in the plaster?

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koa•27 Feb 2014 16:12

Answers: 7

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koa • 4 Mar 2014 17:14

Exterior plastering on a semi-detached house done relatively early

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xdiver•23 Feb 2014 15:15

Answers: 1

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Wastl • 23 Feb 2014 17:32

Exterior plaster with paint or painter?

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kasspatzen•22 Apr 2013 20:57

Answers: 3

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Bauexperte • 16 Feb 2014 18:34

Apartment Doorbell – Is It Mandatory?

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Sanguinius•11 Feb 2014 19:39

Answers: 7

schubert79 • 12 Feb 2014 18:20

Solid construction or drywall for non-load-bearing interior walls

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E.Curb•12 Apr 2011 08:54

Answers: 3

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Baulalu • 8 Feb 2014 16:30

Cement joints bleached with hydrochloric acid

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Varta•12 Jan 2014 19:13

Answers: 0

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Varta • 12 Jan 2014 19:13

Is the masonry too damp for interior plaster?

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Elcariba•2 Jan 2014 19:14

Answers: 8

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Elcariba • 6 Jan 2014 16:13

Bricks Are Wet on the Inside – Is This a Construction Defect?

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xdiver•2 Jan 2014 16:24

Answers: 4

schubert79 • 6 Jan 2014 12:47

Plastering steel beams of an opening

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thebox•19 Dec 2013 13:55

Answers: 0

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thebox • 19 Dec 2013 13:55

Wallpapering a Stairwell

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curt55•7 Dec 2012 00:13

Answers: 2

Der Da • 19 Dec 2013 09:50

Is the price difference between Poroton and aerated concrete justified?

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TripleB•1 Dec 2013 23:52

Answers: 8

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TripleB • 2 Dec 2013 17:50

Removing wallpaper adhesive residue before applying lime plaster primer

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Daniel12312•29 Nov 2013 18:12

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Daniel12312 • 29 Nov 2013 18:12

Interior plaster poorly repaired by painter

FlorianA•22 Nov 2013 22:37

Answers: 1

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AallRounder • 23 Nov 2013 08:58

Water droplets appearing on some interior corners – What is the best way to address this?

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Andy1981•18 Nov 2013 18:05

Answers: 1

Der Da • 18 Nov 2013 23:25

Looking for a property developer in Rhineland-Palatinate (Waldsee)

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Kikato•18 Nov 2013 22:19

Answers: 1

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Waldemar • 18 Nov 2013 22:51

Which shade of white?

kaho674•18 Nov 2013 08:07

Answers: 2

kaho674 • 18 Nov 2013 10:15

T7p vs M6 / Brick vs Liapor

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KF55W•15 Nov 2013 17:36

Answers: 3

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KF55W • 16 Nov 2013 08:42

Discolored clinker bricks, house facade, compensation, expert assessment?

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applegarden3nei•11 Nov 2013 10:16

Answers: 4

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applegarden3nei • 13 Nov 2013 10:24

Removing silicate exterior plaster. What is the best method? Sanding... with what?

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nadam1•5 Nov 2013 17:03

Answers: 3

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AallRounder • 7 Nov 2013 07:15

Second quarter in the interior + roller shutter box

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ypg•29 Oct 2013 12:12

Answers: 9

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ypg • 30 Oct 2013 10:11

Is it possible to apply a primer after a thin-coat paint?

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Bauexperte•26 Oct 2013 11:00

Answers: 2

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Brandon25 • 30 Oct 2013 05:40

Wall Paint Peeling – Apartment in Antalya

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SonjaTR•27 Oct 2013 12:13

Answers: 2

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SonjaTR • 27 Oct 2013 14:02

Ytong Frost Damage – Drainage

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Kawa02•8 Aug 2013 20:11

Answers: 4

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Kawa02 • 29 Sep 2013 18:52

Exterior wall brick + interior walls calcium silicate blocks

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Augustus•15 Sep 2013 16:10

Answers: 10

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AallRounder • 20 Sep 2013 12:57

Plasterboard on a sloped ceiling, apply textured plaster.

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Lehrling•11 Sep 2013 12:34

Answers: 12

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Lehrling • 17 Sep 2013 19:39

Looking for lighting ideas for a staircase in a gallery space

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phobos•16 Sep 2013 16:33

Answers: 6

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ypg • 17 Sep 2013 08:09

Scratch coat (base coat)

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goldluchs•16 Sep 2013 20:01

Answers: 1

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AallRounder • 16 Sep 2013 21:10

Electrical Planning for Staircase Area and Outdoor Spaces

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ypg•16 Aug 2013 13:50

Answers: 13

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Elektro1 • 20 Aug 2013 20:51

FI – How many are required by regulations?

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perlenmann•28 Mar 2013 11:48

Answers: 3

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Elektro1 • 20 Aug 2013 20:42

Gypsum wall as a room divider with an opening – is it stable?

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den21•17 Aug 2013 09:11

Answers: 3

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Shadowblues • 17 Aug 2013 11:19

Exterior walls made of solid clay blocks, interior walls of 11.5 cm lightweight concrete blocks

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MaB•14 Aug 2013 19:14

Answers: 1

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Bauexperte • 15 Aug 2013 10:55

The latex paint is peeling off in large flakes.

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Appelboom•14 Aug 2013 12:41

Answers: 6

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Appelboom • 14 Aug 2013 19:32

Paint for interior walls – any affordable recommendations?

kaho674•8 Aug 2013 15:14

Answers: 15

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Allegria • 13 Aug 2013 23:46

Interior plaster – breathable

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Bluebyte•12 Aug 2013 12:15

Answers: 4

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DerBjoern • 12 Aug 2013 14:40

Lighting technology, Bauhaus style, recessed downlights, floor

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hcaeasy•10 Aug 2013 12:55

Answers: 2

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ypg • 10 Aug 2013 21:31

Doorbell and intercom system

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Harlekinz•10 Aug 2013 01:47

Answers: 2

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Harlekinz • 10 Aug 2013 15:03

Is this an expansion joint?

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den21•9 Aug 2013 08:21

Answers: 2

emer • 10 Aug 2013 14:47

Painting the interior of a hallway

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stefano6•22 Dec 2012 14:16

Answers: 2

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einfachichKO • 11 Jul 2013 18:59

Plastering a cable chase! What type of plaster do I need?

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mischmaster•30 Jun 2013 09:12

Answers: 4

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TinaW • 11 Jul 2013 11:30

Duration of the Structural Shell Construction

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Letitfly•7 Jun 2013 22:35

Answers: 5

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Letitfly • 3 Jul 2013 19:34

Is Silicone Resin Paint Always a Suitable Choice?

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erlhammer•22 Jun 2013 14:25

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erlhammer • 22 Jun 2013 14:25

Need help with electrical installation

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PearlJam1976•10 Jun 2013 12:55

Answers: 3

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PearlJam1976 • 13 Jun 2013 12:53

Experience with fiber cement boards for exterior cladding?

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CharlieBrown•12 Jun 2013 14:48

Answers: 1

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Hausman • 13 Jun 2013 12:46

Paint does not provide full coverage

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ratloser•9 Jun 2013 19:49

Answers: 1

Der Da • 10 Jun 2013 09:30

Mold on the wall

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Kathleen•28 Aug 2009 16:31

Answers: 5

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familie-mustan • 5 Jun 2013 17:38

Quote for plastering and painting work

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Nilorac•29 May 2013 14:52

Answers: 4

blockhauspower • 29 May 2013 17:22

Drywall and Mold

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steinkopf•29 May 2013 17:02

Answers: 1

Der Da • 29 May 2013 17:19

Is Priming Necessary?

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DerW•26 May 2013 20:17

Answers: 2

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ypg • 26 May 2013 22:54

Non-woven wallpaper adhesive shows a pink stain through the wallpaper.

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swelements•23 May 2013 15:32

Answers: 1

blockhauspower • 26 May 2013 21:03

Single-family house with external wall insulation system – sealing/plastering the base/foundation area

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häuslebauer111•21 May 2013 20:25

Answers: 0

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häuslebauer111 • 21 May 2013 20:25

Electrical conduit pipes

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Orschel•7 May 2013 17:03

Answers: 2

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vokono • 7 May 2013 23:18

Different Support Types for Window Lintels

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Cubus2013•6 May 2013 22:04

Answers: 1

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BratacDD • 6 May 2013 23:47

Painting Brown Doors White...

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macker•3 Jan 2008 16:50

Answers: 4

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B. Botermann • 11 Apr 2013 15:52

Styrofoam block or insulated solid wall house

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linux•17 May 2011 08:54

Answers: 2

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Willi Wacker • 9 Apr 2013 11:18

Painting directly on drywall

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Marcus B.•18 Mar 2013 08:01

Answers: 6

Der Da • 20 Mar 2013 10:30

What is the acceptable tolerance for the joint between a wall and ceiling?

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Meggesinlu•17 Mar 2013 16:56

Answers: 0

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Meggesinlu • 17 Mar 2013 16:56

Painting company is driving us crazy

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olli360•14 Mar 2013 21:12

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olli360 • 14 Mar 2013 21:12

HOW to Remove Plaster from Pond Liner?

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hary99•10 Mar 2013 00:16

Answers: 1

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hary99 • 14 Mar 2013 11:41

Plaster fallen from the ceiling—how can I repair it?

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Ruine•18 Oct 2012 21:06

Answers: 1

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wagib • 26 Feb 2013 15:40

Should Brick Veneer Extend Beyond the Wall or Not? (With Illustration)

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Schulle84•10 Jan 2013 13:19

Answers: 8

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Neubau2013 • 20 Feb 2013 21:06

What color should be used to paint the rafters?

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maus85•16 Feb 2013 19:33

Answers: 1

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Landler • 16 Feb 2013 19:47

Which POROTON option should I choose?

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Jasper•2 Feb 2013 15:11

Answers: 1

K1300S • 10 Feb 2013 18:49

The developer says: No more insulation!

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Aila71•19 Mar 2011 23:56

Answers: 12

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€uro • 6 Feb 2013 15:11

Silicone on fiberglass mesh – no adhesion

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Meista•5 Feb 2013 18:46

Answers: 0

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Meista • 5 Feb 2013 18:46

Plastering with Moisture in the Shell Construction Phase

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l75igf9es•19 Jan 2013 01:06

Answers: 0

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l75igf9es • 19 Jan 2013 01:06

Cracks in the plaster facade of the external thermal insulation composite system (ETICS) – possible expansion joints?

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zeus2007•12 Dec 2012 19:42

Answers: 11

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zeus2007 • 14 Jan 2013 15:15

Removing Exterior Paint – Base Coat Unknown?

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fperao•17 May 2012 22:50

Answers: 1

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schwarzmeier • 14 Jan 2013 09:52

Older buildings: Cover interior plaster and settlement cracks (crack reinforcement)

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wagib•8 Jan 2013 16:20

Answers: 0

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wagib • 8 Jan 2013 16:20

How to Treat Damp Masonry

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dusty•23 Nov 2012 12:13

Answers: 1

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Midnight • 18 Dec 2012 10:18

Topcoat plaster is slipping (not setting properly) – what is an appropriate retention amount, approximately?

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Dee•5 Dec 2012 13:42

Answers: 4

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Dee • 11 Dec 2012 19:18

Which type of masonry and insulation are suitable for the exterior walls of a KfW 70 energy-efficient house?

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carthamen•10 Dec 2012 20:28

Answers: 1

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Bauexperte • 11 Dec 2012 13:35

Masonry construction with brick facing on the lower part and plaster/render on the upper part

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Matze80•8 Dec 2012 13:25

Answers: 6

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€uro • 10 Dec 2012 18:46

Stone filled with basalt from Franconia?

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Chris.Koeln•5 Dec 2012 21:31

Answers: 0

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Chris.Koeln • 5 Dec 2012 21:31

Which type of masonry combined with insulation is best for an extension?

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ricci1212•3 Dec 2012 12:15

Answers: 3

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E.Curb • 3 Dec 2012 16:07

Painting or wallpapering?

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FrauGese•6 Nov 2012 22:21

Answers: 5

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TomTom1 • 14 Nov 2012 16:47

Bathroom Installation in a Renovation – Which Finish Plaster to Use in the Bathroom (on Gypsum Board)

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coyote_mfr•9 Aug 2012 21:56

Answers: 1

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Orschel • 13 Nov 2012 09:23

Properly Executed Grounding – Any Experiences?

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nille•29 Jul 2012 16:36

Answers: 2

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vokono • 9 Nov 2012 23:54

36 cm Ytong exterior wall, solid construction, mold formation, insulation

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olali2•13 Sep 2012 08:29

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€uro • 28 Oct 2012 17:13

Which type of wall construction is best suited for a single-family home?

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kirsel•28 Oct 2012 10:35

Answers: 2

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kirsel • 28 Oct 2012 14:36

Pointing and Plastering of Interior Natural Stone and Rubble Stone Walls

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roberto413•20 Oct 2012 20:59

Answers: 1

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Propp • 26 Oct 2012 16:35

Bus system / Home installation, seeking advice and cost planning

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Stefanoi•26 Mar 2012 23:35

Answers: 21

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mottom • 20 Oct 2012 20:48

Calculation of Required Facing Brick Quantity / Facing Brick Price

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NemoN•18 Oct 2012 20:38

Answers: 1

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E.Curb • 19 Oct 2012 07:53

Continuous horizontal crack in the exterior wall.

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Melusine•12 Oct 2012 22:09

Answers: 11

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Melusine • 15 Oct 2012 13:55

Cost Difference Between External Thermal Insulation Composite Systems (ETICS) and Energy-Efficient Bricks, Future Expenses, Single-Family Home

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Otti•12 Sep 2012 09:46

Answers: 7

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o.s. • 7 Oct 2012 23:27

Solar plaster for individual use: cost-benefit analysis

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Hilaria•25 Sep 2012 13:28

Answers: 12

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Bauexperte • 26 Sep 2012 15:21

continuous gap in the wall next to the door

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farindk•25 Sep 2012 14:14

Answers: 1

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E.Curb • 25 Sep 2012 16:41

Seal the joint in the masonry

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-•23 Aug 2012 03:00

Answers: 1

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MODERATOR • 31 Aug 2012 23:02

Protection Against Mold Growth in Glass Wool / Cavity Insulation

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froggger•18 Jul 2012 18:43

Answers: 3

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hilli369 • 28 Aug 2012 17:47

Cracks in the ceiling of a newly built house

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timtaylorrr•17 Aug 2012 19:51

Answers: 2

Der Da • 19 Aug 2012 01:33

Solid Masonry House. Which Type of Brick or Block?

emer•12 Aug 2012 13:23

Answers: 3

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€uro • 18 Aug 2012 17:48

Insulation is visible on the exterior facade

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-•8 Aug 2012 01:11

Answers: 3

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MODERATOR • 11 Aug 2012 23:32

Sealing Routed Cavities in Masonry Walls

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-•3 Aug 2012 02:43

Answers: 1

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MODERATOR • 9 Aug 2012 20:48

Removing efflorescence and cement residue from the exterior walls

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-•2 Aug 2012 19:42

Answers: 1

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MODERATOR • 9 Aug 2012 20:43

Facade Painting: Cracks and Unpainted Areas

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alldie•6 Aug 2012 19:26

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alldie • 6 Aug 2012 19:26

Gray joint tape on a white wall

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haunt•5 Aug 2012 16:12

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haunt • 5 Aug 2012 16:12

How can you remove the primer from a clay plaster wall?

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-•7 Jul 2012 05:58

Answers: 1

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MODERATOR • 11 Jul 2012 13:39

What to do about mold on the exterior walls?

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-•16 Jun 2012 05:40

Answers: 1

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MODERATOR • 17 Jun 2012 15:50

Bricks in the Exterior Wall Are Crumbling – Seeking Possible Causes

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-•13 Jun 2012 04:17

Answers: 1

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MODERATOR • 17 Jun 2012 15:19