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!

Drafts from electrical outlets and light switches, and noisy ventilation system

Dodo86•1 Feb 2019 11:14

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Knöpfchen • 2 Feb 2019 19:01

How to check if exterior walls are out of plumb, and by how much?

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Blankenhuter•16 Jan 2019 13:54

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Steven • 29 Jan 2019 19:24

Which facing brick is used for the Maxime 700?

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julianpe•19 Jan 2019 14:54

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11ant • 29 Jan 2019 18:07

Interior Walls and Ceilings Design

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ivenh0•21 Jan 2019 17:54

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Dr Hix • 22 Jan 2019 13:52

Shell structure made of aerated concrete exposed to rain

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Theodorius•17 Jan 2019 19:02

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Mottenhausen • 18 Jan 2019 00:16

Grinding brickwork and re-pointing?

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curby23523•12 Jan 2019 17:46

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11ant • 13 Jan 2019 19:20

PLASTER DAMAGE Request for Experiences

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Ds1984•10 Jan 2019 14:26

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tomtom79 • 11 Jan 2019 08:12

Solid Construction - Choosing the "Right" Type of Masonry Unit

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BauMixx•5 Jan 2019 00:31

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11ant • 6 Jan 2019 03:01

Electrical installation without a sub-distribution panel

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Theodorius•21 Dec 2018 15:58

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Knöpfchen • 3 Jan 2019 17:49

Garage and Main Entrance Cladding with High-Pressure Laminate (HPL)

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Andreas83•27 Dec 2018 21:47

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Andreas83 • 27 Dec 2018 21:47

Spots on the Wall: Moisture or Mold?

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KaiGo•25 Dec 2018 10:34

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Bookstar • 25 Dec 2018 13:20

Crystal formation on new plaster?

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AGMMS•19 Dec 2018 10:34

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AGMMS • 23 Dec 2018 15:41

Bubbles in the Exterior Cladding

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Tweener•16 Dec 2018 17:11

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Tweener • 16 Dec 2018 17:11

Looking for fluorescent paint with the appearance of textured wallpaper (such as woodchip or embossed).

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blitzbetty•5 Dec 2018 09:36

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blitzbetty • 5 Dec 2018 09:36

Can you paint the interior of a garage made of sand-lime bricks with exterior facade paint?

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gmt94•4 Dec 2018 21:33

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Müllerin • 4 Dec 2018 22:22

Standard drywall panels for bathroom ceilings

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sco0ter•2 Dec 2018 22:52

Answers: 5

lastdrop • 4 Dec 2018 09:29

Slanted Wall – What is the Best Way to Straighten It?

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recounter•1 Nov 2018 19:26

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Kenn_schmidt • 1 Dec 2018 12:41

Choosing the Right Anchor Size – Which Length and Diameter?

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Khullx1•18 Nov 2018 04:36

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Malz1902 • 22 Nov 2018 09:02

Renovating Older Homes: How to Plaster Walls – Recommended Approach

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AustinCooper•16 Nov 2018 16:33

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AustinCooper • 16 Nov 2018 16:33

Reinforcement mortar for exterior insulation systems at current temperatures

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Scorpy•12 Nov 2018 09:02

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Ibaaa • 12 Nov 2018 16:07

Ceiling: plastered or better with non-woven wallpaper?

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BenutzerPC•8 Nov 2018 20:57

Answers: 7

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Lumpi_LE • 9 Nov 2018 13:48

Insulating a 38 cm Brick Older Building with Aerated Concrete / Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (AAC)

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Kick_master•5 Nov 2018 08:51

Answers: 6

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Mottenhausen • 6 Nov 2018 10:23

Stain development on wall – No moisture detected

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franzl2000•25 Oct 2018 16:11

Answers: 5

Josephine2489 • 3 Nov 2018 20:59

Summer Thermal Insulation: Differences in Brick Types

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ufr123•1 Nov 2018 15:28

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hanse987 • 1 Nov 2018 19:30

Acrylic Joint Between Ceiling and Wall in New Construction – When to Apply?

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Genius84•31 Oct 2018 21:25

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ypg • 31 Oct 2018 23:39

The Helios M1/100 F operates continuously in continuous mode.

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Malz1902•30 Oct 2018 10:21

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Nordlys • 31 Oct 2018 09:10

Caparol Sylitol bio interior paint on lime-cement plaster – any experiences?

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Garfield-1978•20 Oct 2018 09:39

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Wickie • 24 Oct 2018 09:15

Painting Plastic-Coated Cabinet Doors – What Should I Consider?

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HausdiMaus•22 Oct 2018 16:49

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Nordlys • 23 Oct 2018 10:20

Should you use lime-cement plaster or gypsum plaster for interior walls?

blaupuma•17 Oct 2018 22:04

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Selbstbau • 19 Oct 2018 20:03

Costs for cleaning the concrete mixer truck

Salus_86•17 Oct 2018 11:04

Answers: 2

Salus_86 • 17 Oct 2018 14:12

Structural contractors overwhelmed? Current situation in the construction industry!

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Zaba12•14 Oct 2018 15:51

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haydee • 15 Oct 2018 09:24

Paint or plaster basement walls? How would you approach this?

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caudexpflanze•5 Oct 2018 12:44

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caudexpflanze • 5 Oct 2018 12:44

Is Interior Plastering Possible with Only a Footpath Leading to the House?

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anat79•3 Oct 2018 18:47

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Obstlerbaum • 3 Oct 2018 20:39

Which exterior filler is best for thin surface leveling?

Winniefred•2 Oct 2018 09:25

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Winniefred • 2 Oct 2018 09:25

Sound insulation between brick walls/concrete lintel and wooden beam ceiling

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mertmk3•25 Sep 2018 10:00

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mertmk3 • 25 Sep 2018 15:25

Exterior plastering – Was the work poorly done?

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Jan Latta•18 Sep 2018 13:28

Answers: 5

Musketier • 18 Sep 2018 18:06

No Quote for Electrical Work – Does Construction Need to Be Halted?

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ivenh0•17 Sep 2018 10:49

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sco0ter • 18 Sep 2018 00:01

Paintable fleece on gypsum plaster – would you have any concerns about that?

PSSonny•8 Sep 2018 22:08

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PSSonny • 9 Sep 2018 08:44

How to properly install lintels above windows? Use galvanized steel angle brackets?

blaupuma•2 Sep 2018 22:45

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Knallkörper • 8 Sep 2018 23:22

Painting - Is Priming Necessary? Which Paints Should Be Used?

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IsabellaMS•8 Sep 2018 10:33

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ypg • 8 Sep 2018 10:42

Electrical installation done properly? Experiences?

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vaplja3ag0•23 Aug 2018 12:16

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Domski • 4 Sep 2018 14:39

Painting the Utility Room – Which Type of Paint? Latex Paint?

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sco0ter•30 Aug 2018 23:37

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Kekse • 2 Sep 2018 22:31

Wall finish – aerated concrete with Q2-level surface treatment, paintable fleece, and paint coating

GelbesT•29 Jul 2018 17:01

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fragg • 31 Aug 2018 08:35

Fiberglass Mesh Wallpaper: Can It Be Covered with Roll-on Plaster? Using Roll-on Plaster in General?

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Mizit•29 Jun 2018 10:12

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Winniefred • 27 Aug 2018 11:49

Repainting Wooden Windows After 20 Years (with Pictures)

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Bentovic•21 Apr 2018 08:17

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Winniefred • 24 Aug 2018 16:07

Extend the partition wall by 10 cm – what is the best way to do this?

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Haustraummann•19 Aug 2018 22:37

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nordanney • 21 Aug 2018 11:12

Drilling into Halox Boxes – Who Is Responsible?

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R.Hotzenplotz•6 May 2018 12:05

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R.Hotzenplotz • 19 Aug 2018 13:53

Are steel fiber reinforced concrete footings reliable – any experiences?

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Häuslebauer38•18 Aug 2018 21:48

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Nordlys • 19 Aug 2018 11:33

Skim coating walls with gypsum-based fine plaster reinforced with synthetic resin?

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camicatze•11 Aug 2018 22:40

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camicatze • 11 Aug 2018 22:40

Too little Ytong adhesive applied – is this a defect that needs to be corrected?

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1979m•8 Aug 2018 20:44

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1979m • 9 Aug 2018 18:05

Brown stains on the wall at the height of the ring beam – what should I do?

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scheuzi•4 Aug 2018 17:24

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dertill • 9 Aug 2018 08:01

Lime-cement plaster – what now? Should you paint, wallpaper, or apply another layer of plaster?

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loxor•5 Aug 2018 02:34

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Caspar2020 • 5 Aug 2018 17:39

Exterior Wall Bricks: Should You Choose Hollow, Solid, or Facing Bricks?

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ufr123•4 Aug 2018 11:01

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bon1980 • 4 Aug 2018 23:41

Cracks / Plaster Cracks in Exterior Walls After Two Years – Is This Normal?

markus2703•4 Aug 2018 07:28

Answers: 5

markus2703 • 4 Aug 2018 10:02

Damp or Moisture on Interior Wall After Completion of Exterior Stucco/Plaster

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Kusserob•25 Jul 2018 12:03

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kkk272729 • 26 Jul 2018 07:00

Partial Repair of the Exterior Facade – Experiences?

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camul•22 Jul 2018 21:21

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camul • 22 Jul 2018 21:21

Your recommendations for a dark brick?

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Kalle88•20 Jul 2018 14:49

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Kalle88 • 22 Jul 2018 14:41

Electrical Planning – Essentials – Ideas / Experiences / Tips?

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ivenh0•21 Jul 2018 14:03

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garfunkel • 21 Jul 2018 17:03

Clay bricks – Is drying with a construction dryer acceptable?

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graebsch•21 Jul 2018 13:26

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graebsch • 21 Jul 2018 13:26

Interior plaster – gypsum plaster – which type to choose – experiences?

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M4X_111•15 Jul 2018 21:16

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Nordlys • 19 Jul 2018 07:32

Red lime plaster with a felt layer and one finish coat – does anyone have experience with this?

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DanielaS•1 Jul 2018 22:10

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Wickie • 17 Jul 2018 07:48

Exterior plaster inspection upcoming – wall has a minor crack?!

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Marchonisch•14 Jun 2018 22:32

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kaho674 • 16 Jul 2018 08:54

Pouring concrete without ready-mix concrete / mixer truck – alternatives?

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jr3003•12 Jul 2018 22:02

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jr3003 • 15 Jul 2018 22:18

Substructure Fastening Cladding Permissibility

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arner•7 Jun 2018 22:00

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arner • 14 Jul 2018 12:27

Severe Moisture Issues in Walls of Timber Frame Construction During Summer

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Bibbes•26 Jun 2016 12:13

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Baurevolution • 11 Jul 2018 11:42

Does the structural builder need to paint the joint between the insulation (expanded polystyrene) and the brick wall black?

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Marchonisch•5 Mar 2018 22:28

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Knallkörper • 10 Jul 2018 21:06

Alternative to a wallpapered ceiling – any experiences?

M4rvin•8 Jul 2018 09:56

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M.c East • 10 Jul 2018 20:31

Footing - how waterproof is it? Has anyone had experience with this?

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Christian NW•1 Jul 2018 01:34

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Christian NW • 2 Jul 2018 08:59

Self-performed work: Painting the house yourself after plastering

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DanielaS•18 Jun 2018 08:37

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Nordlys • 26 Jun 2018 13:44

Facing bricks – selection based on water absorption of 10 to 12 percent

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zizzi•18 Jun 2018 21:08

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zizzi • 18 Jun 2018 22:49

Correctly Pointing a Natural Stone Wall / Expansion Joint in a Single-Family House

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Roppo•17 Jun 2018 14:47

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11ant • 17 Jun 2018 16:56

Smooth fleece / painter’s fleece / renovation fleece – Surface irregularities

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benkler1401•7 Jun 2018 18:00

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Curly • 9 Jun 2018 21:17

Properly Filling Chases Before Plastering: Using Mesh to Prevent Cracks

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Paula Meier•5 Jun 2018 21:42

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11ant • 7 Jun 2018 00:00

Plastering Work on Damp Calcium Silicate Blocks – Any Experiences?

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cocodile•4 Jun 2018 12:59

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Nordlys • 4 Jun 2018 13:06

Thermal bricks / Poroton and insulated facing bricks – Is this the optimal solution?

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Hausbauer1•8 May 2018 23:05

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Hausbauer1 • 3 Jun 2018 19:35

T-Wall in the Bathroom: Drywall Partition Stability and Construction?

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BenutzerPC•1 Jun 2018 17:24

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BenutzerPC • 1 Jun 2018 17:24

Timing of Interior Plaster / Screed / Exterior Plaster – Moisture Considerations

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cybergnom•29 May 2018 14:15

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Lumpi_LE • 31 May 2018 11:50

Fire protection wall F90B on the boundary line in Rhineland-Palatinate

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Helado•29 May 2018 18:41

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Helado • 29 May 2018 18:45

Bricks and Facing Bricks – Is Weather Resistance Really No Issue?

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Hausbauer1•23 May 2018 17:23

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11ant • 29 May 2018 16:05

Mixed wall coverings inside the house, such as paintable fleece and fine plaster finish.

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world-e•24 May 2018 11:28

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world-e • 24 May 2018 11:28

What type of waterproofing is required before starting the exterior landscaping?

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Bolle123•22 May 2018 13:47

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Nordlys • 22 May 2018 13:55

Should a cavity barrier membrane be placed on the first layer of masonry?

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NanDe•22 May 2018 08:14

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NanDe • 22 May 2018 13:50

Interior plaster with or without mesh – Can it develop without cracks?

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denz.•5 Mar 2018 09:12

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Bookstar • 19 May 2018 11:41

Distribution Cabinet – What Size Is Practical and Recommended?

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DanielaS•15 May 2018 12:32

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Knöpfchen • 19 May 2018 08:34

At what height is scaffolding mandatory? – Looking for expert advice.

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Tinkertell•7 May 2018 16:17

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Tinkertell • 18 May 2018 11:11

Cracks in Walls – Are They a Serious Concern or Just Normal?

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Amnesia•7 May 2018 00:09

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Amnesia • 18 May 2018 10:18

Butt joints between bricks – Are gaps present a defect?

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triggero•16 May 2018 21:46

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Knallkörper • 16 May 2018 23:33

Plastering Before or After Winter – Which Is Better?

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Dirk5000•13 May 2018 22:44

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Tom1607 • 14 May 2018 06:43

Cavity Wall Construction for a Basement in a Hillside Location – Any Experiences?

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notard•5 May 2018 14:31

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notard • 13 May 2018 19:21

Costs for Plastering Basement Interior Walls – What Expenses Are Involved?

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BenutzerPC•10 May 2018 16:07

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housedreamer • 11 May 2018 21:09

Electrical installations as DIY work – What can be done by yourself?

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Bobbe1981•2 May 2018 19:05

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Knöpfchen • 6 May 2018 13:30

Connecting a Magnetic Lock to an Intercom System?

Basti2709•23 Apr 2018 13:22

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11ant • 24 Apr 2018 22:22

Alternative to wood cladding on the exterior wall

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Lückenfüller•16 Apr 2018 16:57

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Nordlys • 19 Apr 2018 13:23

Building a House in Winter: Is It a Problem? Your Experiences

V3ctra•30 Jan 2018 09:29

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Meicel • 8 Apr 2018 11:35

Empty conduits leading outside – What is the best way to seal them airtight?

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krischaaan•24 Mar 2018 21:50

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world-e • 25 Mar 2018 10:05

Replacing Individual Facing Bricks – Which Mortar Mix Should Be Used?

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wilsumer•23 Mar 2018 11:23

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kkk272729 • 23 Mar 2018 20:24

How to seal a hairline crack in a 30 cm thick waterproof concrete structure ("white tank")?

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Gerd53•22 Mar 2018 17:31

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Trasher19 • 23 Mar 2018 09:55

Smoothing Rough Plaster – Which Plaster and Edge Profiles Should Be Used?

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DirkW•3 Mar 2018 15:16

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DirkW • 8 Mar 2018 06:20

Painting drywall with or without painter’s fleece

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hptaccv•7 Feb 2015 22:28

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haydee • 7 Mar 2018 10:01

What is the best way to remove thick paint from textured wallpaper?

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Nuckelhamster•2 Mar 2018 09:56

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ypg • 3 Mar 2018 22:02