ᐅ Building Services / Sustainable Construction

Discover how to make your home environmentally friendly, energy-efficient, and future-proof using modern building technology and sustainable construction methods!

Experiences with Junkers Heating and Ventilation Systems

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Frusa567•2 Jul 2014 17:21

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DerBjoern • 4 Jul 2014 10:39

Greywater system – costs and experiences?

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Kazazi•20 Jun 2014 12:46

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€uro • 24 Jun 2014 14:42

Where can roller shutters be omitted?

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milkie•21 Jun 2014 16:52

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Kazazi • 24 Jun 2014 13:03

Rainwater downpipe sediment traps

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Dipl-WiING•3 Jun 2014 20:52

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Dipl-WiING • 20 Jun 2014 17:24

Operating External Venetian Blinds Without Wind Sensors

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zovima15•14 Jun 2014 09:49

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zovima15 • 15 Jun 2014 21:08

Buy the correct electrical boxes

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HilfeHilfe•6 Jun 2014 22:25

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HilfeHilfe • 10 Jun 2014 07:56

Water is leaking from the joints in the house

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jenne•5 May 2014 21:11

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jenne • 6 Jun 2014 00:20

Solar System for Water Heating and Other Measures for KFW70 Standard

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Projekt_2014•30 May 2014 18:52

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BerlinerSonne • 31 May 2014 17:46

Installing Staircase Lighting

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hg6806•21 May 2014 14:14

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Elektrofuzzi • 28 May 2014 23:00

What size and type of rainwater cistern should I choose?

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Doc.Schnaggls•20 May 2014 12:56

Answers: 5

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Bauexperte • 22 May 2014 10:24

Timber frame construction with effective wall assembly

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Dipl-WiING•19 Apr 2014 11:28

Answers: 5

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Belray • 21 May 2014 20:28

Rainwater Cistern for Household Use

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egor88•16 May 2014 20:31

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Bauexperte • 19 May 2014 08:34

Is a house built in the 1990s more energy-efficient than one from the 1960s?

Volkmann•15 May 2014 06:43

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€uro • 15 May 2014 09:49

Move-in at 85% relative humidity

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ILWJ•15 Apr 2014 22:03

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€uro • 10 May 2014 13:52

Automated Shutter Control

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Roof made of HPL panels or laminated safety glass

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dealim1•2 May 2014 14:04

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nordanney • 2 May 2014 21:02

How can I detect moisture in a house?

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downundaman•1 May 2014 09:37

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Doc.Schnaggls • 2 May 2014 13:28

Preliminary electrical planning

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milkie•27 Apr 2014 19:44

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Doc.Schnaggls • 30 Apr 2014 17:26

Is the house well insulated?

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BauProjekt14•25 Apr 2014 14:05

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€uro • 26 Apr 2014 09:07

When should you apply for the electricity network connection?

Masipulami•16 Apr 2014 08:23

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Masipulami • 16 Apr 2014 14:27

In the jungle of energy consultants...

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SundM•31 Mar 2014 21:08

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€uro • 6 Apr 2014 12:43

Questions About the Wall Construction of a 1998 Stelly Prefabricated House

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Ram99•18 Apr 2013 01:28

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kdv2000 • 2 Apr 2014 15:41

Question about Conduit Planning

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hg6806•2 Apr 2014 09:57

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hg6806 • 2 Apr 2014 09:57

C25/30 = Waterproof concrete?

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Dali•27 Mar 2014 23:21

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€uro • 28 Mar 2014 12:48

Is Building According to the 2014 Energy Saving Regulation Mandatory?

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Häuslebauer2•21 Feb 2014 18:14

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Bauhaus2013 • 23 Mar 2014 14:43

Drainage openings are required according to DIN standards. Are these necessary?

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Vwgolfcabrio•20 Mar 2014 20:09

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Vwgolfcabrio • 21 Mar 2014 09:56

Do dark gray aluminum roller shutters get too hot?

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Endlich•13 Mar 2014 08:56

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Saruss • 16 Mar 2014 10:55

Outdoor Lighting

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HilfeHilfe•14 Mar 2014 07:17

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Kurt1985 • 16 Mar 2014 08:45

Drying with a construction dehumidifier

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HilfeHilfe•9 Mar 2014 11:52

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p.galios • 11 Mar 2014 11:16

Installing main utility lines

aytex•9 Mar 2014 11:52

Answers: 16

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Bauexperte • 9 Mar 2014 23:46

Construction Monitoring and Documentation via Webcam

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Fabiorella•23 Jun 2013 11:35

Answers: 17

aytex • 9 Mar 2014 11:37

Insulate unused exterior wiring

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StarAce•8 Mar 2014 13:39

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Explosiv • 9 Mar 2014 09:29

Clarification Question: Shell Construction of a Condominium Unit and Customized Electrical Planning

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efanucar•2 Mar 2014 12:28

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Wastl • 3 Mar 2014 16:15

LED lights / recessed spotlights in the hallway and both bathrooms

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HilfeHilfe•19 Feb 2014 10:48

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Elektro1 • 23 Feb 2014 17:28

Biological Small-Scale Wastewater Treatment Plant – Is Continuous Operation Necessary?

kaho674•16 Feb 2014 00:24

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kaho674 • 16 Feb 2014 00:24

Sealing of the utility connection box

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filth•11 Feb 2014 15:13

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Explosiv • 12 Feb 2014 16:51

Electrical wiring inside the wall (drilling)

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KfW 70 energy standard with Poroton bricks, domestic hot water heat pump, gas heating, and decentralized ventilation system

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diefamilie1978•26 Jan 2014 22:12

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diefamilie1978 • 29 Jan 2014 20:48

Questions about satellite TV and cable TV

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trendyandi•15 Jan 2014 23:02

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diefamilie1978 • 26 Jan 2014 22:32

KfW funding, changing energy consultant

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Dosihris•24 Jan 2014 11:21

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schubert79 • 26 Jan 2014 10:47

LED Spotlights – Quantity and Type?

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filth•24 Jan 2014 13:03

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filth • 25 Jan 2014 08:17

Paving Stones & Surface Water

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HilfeHilfe•22 Jan 2014 08:10

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stefanh • 22 Jan 2014 11:30

Mandatory contract requirement for telecom utility connection

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klblb•7 Jan 2014 21:00

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donaldinho • 21 Jan 2014 16:41

Venetian blind or slatted roller blind for sun protection?

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kirsel•20 Jan 2014 12:32

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Bauexperte • 20 Jan 2014 12:56

Gas Connection for New Construction

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PhoenixDH•19 Jan 2014 12:03

Answers: 5

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PhoenixDH • 20 Jan 2014 11:30

Experience with pleated blinds

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xdiver•12 Jan 2014 21:01

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lastdrop • 16 Jan 2014 08:42

Filter after the water inlet. Is this feasible?

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Fortuna86•8 Jan 2014 14:24

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Explosiv • 16 Jan 2014 05:31

Experiences with Video and Audio Intercom Systems for Homes

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PhoenixDH•8 Sep 2013 17:33

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homer89 • 12 Jan 2014 21:18

Who is responsible for utility connections?

aytex•10 Dec 2013 16:58

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Wastl • 10 Dec 2013 21:09

Ceiling panels possibly contain asbestos. Looking for help with identification.

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caw0815•5 Dec 2013 23:36

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friedrich27 • 8 Dec 2013 13:31

Multi-Utility Connection Too Expensive?

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Jean-3•22 Nov 2013 17:15

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MeisterBob • 25 Nov 2013 11:18

Question About Electrical Installation (Scope of Work)

Masipulami•19 Nov 2013 13:12

Answers: 16

Masipulami • 22 Nov 2013 21:16

Tips for Electrical Installation

aytex•18 Nov 2013 13:02

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Elektro1 • 19 Nov 2013 12:25

iPad as an in-wall control panel for home automation

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alkrause•4 Jun 2013 13:35

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Mycraft • 14 Nov 2013 17:33

Rafter insulation

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Vollpfosten•5 Nov 2013 16:04

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K.Brodbeck • 14 Nov 2013 11:31

Power Supply at the Main Electrical Connection for Provider – Installation of Server Cabinet

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PhoenixDH•8 Nov 2013 08:49

Answers: 10

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AallRounder • 8 Nov 2013 20:02

Repairing roller shutters, prefab house, 30 years old, standard ones do not fit

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minnifand•23 Aug 2013 18:58

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Audifan30 • 29 Oct 2013 06:24

Questions About Planned LED Lighting

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Telramund•22 Apr 2013 13:49

Answers: 6

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Milambar • 23 Oct 2013 18:29

Is a telecommunications connection required?

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Schmidt84•22 Oct 2013 09:11

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DerBjoern • 22 Oct 2013 10:41

Recessed LED spotlights in exposed concrete wall

One00•29 Sep 2013 21:48

Answers: 4

One00 • 3 Oct 2013 14:00

Cost of Compaction Using Lava

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Bluebyte•30 Sep 2013 22:21

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AallRounder • 1 Oct 2013 06:52

Recessed LED Spotlights in a Concrete Wall?

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Huetten•24 Sep 2013 16:32

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Huetten • 30 Sep 2013 10:37

KfW70 Calculation + Hot Water Storage Tank

aytex•9 Sep 2013 13:46

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€uro • 30 Sep 2013 07:53

Exterior blinds vs. roller shutters

aytex•9 Sep 2013 16:55

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pieman • 29 Sep 2013 15:03

Renovation of a 1950s Vintage Building

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knever•31 Aug 2013 19:56

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AallRounder • 12 Sep 2013 14:26

Water Technology Hannover

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Harald2000•10 Sep 2013 11:49

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Harald2000 • 10 Sep 2013 11:49

Looking for a high-quality sun protection system from a reputable brand or market leader

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Lukehome•22 Aug 2013 17:07

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Lukehome • 22 Aug 2013 17:07

Ventilated Timber Cladding

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sofasurfer•18 Aug 2013 14:10

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sofasurfer • 21 Aug 2013 17:42

Modifying a 1950s house for energy efficiency: what can be done and how? Is it worth it?

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RS.•12 Aug 2013 23:15

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Bauexperte • 16 Aug 2013 11:17

Geothermal energy, a fireplace, and solar power?

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Henny0710•28 Jul 2013 19:09

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€uro • 12 Aug 2013 11:31

Cool and dry in one house, warm and humid in the other.

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HBMännchen•6 Aug 2013 10:57

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Der Da • 6 Aug 2013 12:45

Is it practical to use Kabel Deutschland and Telekom together?

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Ahnungslos•13 Mar 2013 19:04

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charlieboy • 2 Aug 2013 23:45

Reuse a damaged cable?

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charlieboy•2 Aug 2013 23:36

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charlieboy • 2 Aug 2013 23:36

Electrical Cable Cross-Section

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Karsten 244•13 Jan 2012 00:58

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charlieboy • 2 Aug 2013 23:15

Is it practical to combine solar thermal, ground-source geothermal, and a water-based heating stove?

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HuggyLilly•28 Jul 2013 04:48

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HuggyLilly • 28 Jul 2013 06:41

Renovation/Modernization of a commercial facility of approximately 2,000 sq meters (around 21,500 sq ft)

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felix123•26 Jul 2013 00:51

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emer • 27 Jul 2013 20:06

How many spotlights should be installed in the living room, and what wattage is appropriate?

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italiano83•14 Jul 2013 22:10

Answers: 8

aytex • 26 Jul 2013 11:15

Is Solar Worthwhile for KfW 55 Houses?

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Sambi1511•24 Jul 2013 13:48

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Sambi1511 • 24 Jul 2013 13:48

Costs for Cable Connection / Cable Service Provider

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PhoenixDH•16 Jul 2013 07:00

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nordanney • 18 Jul 2013 21:05

House electrical rewiring, cable cross-sections, and related aspects

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Ghostly2002•14 Jul 2013 23:47

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Ghostly2002 • 16 Jul 2013 18:38

LED bulb – power-on delay

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StarAce•11 Jul 2013 22:17

Answers: 1

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perlenmann • 12 Jul 2013 09:43

How to Find a Cable Break Using a Multimeter?

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dirkbuerger•12 Jun 2013 12:03

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DaManny • 7 Jul 2013 20:11

Wireless Home Systems

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Hausmeister72•2 Jun 2013 16:19

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DaManny • 7 Jul 2013 18:30

LED recessed lights

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majestix•2 Jul 2013 12:28

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schubert79 • 7 Jul 2013 17:28

Is KfW 70 Cost-Effective Over 50 Years?

f-pNo•17 Jun 2013 13:28

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Fabiorella • 26 Jun 2013 08:19

Is it mandatory to build according to the Energy Saving Ordinance (EnEV) 2009?

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surfcamper•31 Mar 2013 22:56

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ViciousJake • 7 Jun 2013 07:41

Building a pellet stove into a masonry enclosure

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bauherrin1•21 May 2013 15:43

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alkrause • 4 Jun 2013 13:28

Central switch for roller shutters (roller blinds)

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cuhnie•5 Mar 2013 22:44

Answers: 13

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felix-dreyer • 29 May 2013 18:27

Brickwork plastered unevenly, what can be done?

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DarthVader•7 May 2013 18:52

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blockhauspower • 7 May 2013 19:30

Wooden exterior cladding

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Boergi•21 Jan 2013 13:21

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peterpan4 • 7 May 2013 13:31

Installation of LED panels

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Bernd-Werner•3 May 2013 12:26

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Bernd-Werner • 3 May 2013 12:26

Renovation Issues for a 1972 Older Building

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blader•3 Mar 2013 18:20

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K.Brodbeck • 29 Apr 2013 06:30

Need Help! Renewable Energy for Heating and Electricity

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zwergnase•27 Mar 2013 09:50

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K.Brodbeck • 28 Mar 2013 07:05

What type of cladding?

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Lehry•25 Mar 2013 11:26

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Lehry • 26 Mar 2013 15:12

"Renovating Effectively"

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kavenzmann•12 Mar 2013 15:36

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€uro • 13 Mar 2013 13:55

Where to Place the Fritzbox/Telephone

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moritz7777•6 Mar 2013 21:36

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Boergi • 8 Mar 2013 13:48

Is it possible to save energy by using the right room thermostat?

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Basti85•31 Jan 2013 11:25

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Basti85 • 7 Mar 2013 21:34

Heat demand calculation according to DIN 12831

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haunt•24 Apr 2012 08:47

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€uro • 28 Feb 2013 14:24

Which energy concept is best for a 180 sqm urban villa built to KfW 70 standard?

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Floy•21 Jan 2013 19:25

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Erik_I • 12 Feb 2013 08:57

Smart Metering in New Construction

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MacDisein•30 Dec 2012 17:46

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nablo • 8 Feb 2013 14:45