ᐅ Basement

Plan your basement properly: Learn what to consider during construction, waterproofing, and use to ensure your basement provides valuable space and long-lasting reliability!

After removing the screed: how to seal a leak in the basement?

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User-101•16 Oct 2021 08:45

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User-101 • 16 Oct 2021 08:45

Cost of demolishing an old basement from 1970

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scsgl2004•3 Oct 2021 20:51

Answers: 11

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scsgl2004 • 10 Oct 2021 01:47

Realistic Cost Estimate for a Basement?

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Andi3579•13 Sep 2021 07:35

Answers: 32

11ant • 22 Sep 2021 16:45

Bituminous Coating / Perimeter Insulation for Waterproof Concrete Basement

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exto1791•31 Aug 2021 12:27

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exto1791 • 31 Aug 2021 14:16

Waterproofing the Basement of an Older Building from the Inside?

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lesmue79•23 Aug 2021 17:11

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HausiKlausi • 24 Aug 2021 21:59

Making Basement Space Usable – Insulation

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Technologe•24 Aug 2021 16:14

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Ysop*** • 24 Aug 2021 16:46

Sloping site, basement exposed at the front, waterproof concrete shell (tank) system

tabtab•18 Apr 2016 11:58

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Ventreri • 24 Aug 2021 00:28

Mold in the Basement: Moisture From Below or Condensation Issue

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Tassimat•9 Aug 2021 11:40

Answers: 18

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konibar • 14 Aug 2021 16:03

Older building from 1971 – Is there waterproofing in the basement?

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basti009•9 Jul 2021 19:17

Answers: 12

Nida35a • 10 Jul 2021 12:12

Building plot with an existing basement constructed in 2017

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mrmojo1•21 Jun 2021 11:28

Answers: 8

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ypg • 21 Jun 2021 23:53

The basement has settled, but the house above has not? Gap in a prefabricated house

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Ecki55270•16 Jun 2021 09:03

Answers: 8

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hanghaus2000 • 16 Jun 2021 18:22

Realistic Costs for a Basement Near Regensburg?

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huhuhubi•9 Jun 2021 18:35

Answers: 9

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allstar83 • 9 Jun 2021 21:01

Basement insulation with varying insulation thicknesses

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Eierpiepe•5 Jun 2021 08:12

Answers: 2

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Eierpiepe • 5 Jun 2021 08:38

Is Demolition of the Existing Basement Necessary or Not?

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hanghaus2000•22 May 2021 11:54

Answers: 12

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hanghaus2000 • 25 May 2021 10:20

Is the basement offer consistent (waterproof concrete structure / energy-efficiency requirements)?

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KBthmnn•17 May 2021 13:30

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Jann St • 18 May 2021 21:44

Entrance stairs with basement insulation underneath

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baubob24•16 May 2021 19:17

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baubob24 • 16 May 2021 19:17

Measures for a Damp Basement – Different Expert Opinions

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Mr.Rail•10 May 2021 22:14

Answers: 3

Winniefred • 12 May 2021 08:10

New Construction with Basement | Waterproof Concrete plus Perimeter Drainage

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Hotdogxxxx•5 May 2021 10:55

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Jann St • 6 May 2021 20:15

Basement Waterproofing / Drainage for Clay Soil and Brick Foundations

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Rainer23•1 May 2021 12:05

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HausiKlausi • 1 May 2021 23:30

Basement with Drainage System or Waterproofing Tank

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Hausner•1 May 2021 08:17

Answers: 5

Nida35a • 1 May 2021 11:03

Prefabricated Basement – Direct Contracting Instead of General Contractor

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rdwlnts•24 Apr 2021 14:10

Answers: 7

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Fuchur • 26 Apr 2021 20:38

Setting Up a Workshop in the Basement: Health Concerns?

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kellerdweller•4 Apr 2021 19:10

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knalltüte • 5 Apr 2021 18:27

Concrete basement versus masonry basement?

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Thirteen•6 Jul 2020 14:35

Answers: 17

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Joh26Bra • 26 Mar 2021 21:50

Cracks detected in the exterior concrete wall of the basement – what steps should be taken?

HeiniohnePlan•17 Dec 2020 14:12

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icandoit • 24 Mar 2021 11:59

Basement / Excavation – What Kind of Shaft Is This?

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H31nr1ch•12 Mar 2021 11:36

Answers: 9

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hampshire • 15 Mar 2021 11:02

Soil survey for deciding the type of basement

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Mimaraa•23 Feb 2021 18:30

Answers: 4

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ypg • 23 Feb 2021 19:36

Renovating a vaulted cellar – experiences

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solocan•13 Feb 2021 19:50

Answers: 18

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haydee • 18 Feb 2021 09:24

Our Sloped Site – Concrete Slab vs. Basement

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derwilder85•14 Feb 2021 17:30

Answers: 42

11ant • 17 Feb 2021 16:20

Waterproof Basement – Approximate Cost Estimate

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nitramf•11 Feb 2021 12:29

Answers: 9

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WilderSueden • 12 Feb 2021 16:58

Basement or slab foundation? – Cost estimation

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Thirteen•12 Oct 2020 16:02

Answers: 24

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Amel_NRW • 11 Jan 2021 12:43

Demolition of a house with a basement, new construction without a basement

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Hemi5.7•13 Dec 2020 22:56

Answers: 23

11ant • 15 Dec 2020 14:43

Basement - How to Insulate the Floor?

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hansbaer33•20 Nov 2020 09:44

Answers: 2

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bernie • 1 Dec 2020 20:11

Basement Wall Renovation / Exterior Wall Renovation

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MarioBauer•17 Nov 2020 22:32

Answers: 2

11ant • 18 Nov 2020 01:42

A basement exterior wall built as a dowel timber construction (wood and concrete)

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grasmücke•25 Sep 2020 20:30

Answers: 13

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haydee • 29 Sep 2020 20:03

Bought an old basement. Is it supported only by wooden studs, or does it also have solid masonry construction?

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OlliQueck•9 Sep 2020 22:44

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11ant • 10 Sep 2020 17:52

Light Wells for Waterproof Basements

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Sisali86•7 Aug 2020 18:33

Answers: 10

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Jann St • 11 Aug 2020 09:38

Drilling into a waterproof concrete structure (white tank) from the inside?

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HermanTheG•29 Jul 2020 12:09

Answers: 4

K1300S • 31 Jul 2020 08:35

Is it possible to build a basement? Is it worthwhile?

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Pasha99•23 Jul 2020 16:55

Answers: 9

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Pasha99 • 24 Jul 2020 12:38

Basement as a Watertight Concrete Structure – Heating Options?

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TommyD•30 Jun 2020 15:50

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Jann St • 15 Jul 2020 12:21

Proper Basement Waterproofing (Bitumen)

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quattro123•29 Jun 2020 20:52

Answers: 6

HausiKlausi • 3 Jul 2020 23:13

Renovating a Semi-Detached House or Demolishing It – While Still Using the Basement

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Niriach•29 Apr 2020 14:56

Answers: 17

Vicky Pedia • 1 May 2020 23:30

Insulation (Exterior Walls + Underneath Foundation Slab) for Watertight Basement Makes Sense

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immermehr•12 Apr 2020 10:04

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Bookstar • 18 Apr 2020 21:32

Basement with Natural Stone Vaulting – How to Use It?

ruediger42•7 Apr 2020 13:39

Answers: 19

Pinky0301 • 8 Apr 2020 13:24

Variants of Basement Construction (Pouring Concrete Walls in the Middle?)

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annab377•7 Mar 2020 15:48

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nordanney • 13 Mar 2020 11:12

Insulating a basement ceiling with a slight curve – what to do?

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Nissandriver•11 Feb 2020 14:38

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Vicky Pedia • 27 Feb 2020 17:47

Basement Design for KfW 55 Standard + Timber Prefabricated House

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Heinziii•23 Jan 2020 16:14

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Instanz • 8 Feb 2020 12:47

Building a Single-Family Home With or Without a Basement on a Small Plot of Land

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Davidoff86•24 Jan 2020 08:25

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Grantlhaua • 27 Jan 2020 08:46

Is Basement Space More Expensive Than Living Area?

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hausbauer•28 Jul 2019 19:27

Answers: 58

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Davidoff86 • 24 Jan 2020 08:50

Costs for Foundation/Basement of a Timber House

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meisterbauer96•8 Dec 2019 16:44

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meisterbauer96 • 9 Dec 2019 19:31

Basement Wall Height: Too Low?

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Corini1985•25 Oct 2019 21:35

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ypg • 3 Nov 2019 13:20

Basement and aerated concrete blocks – does it work?!

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quattro123•10 Oct 2019 17:27

Answers: 25

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guckuck2 • 18 Oct 2019 14:12

Dampness in the Basement Affecting the Floor Slab and Walls

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abc12345•3 Apr 2019 17:47

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dertill • 14 Oct 2019 09:32

New Build Semi-Detached House – Shared Wall Basement Dampness

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drno1234•5 Oct 2019 22:34

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Mottenhausen • 6 Oct 2019 00:11

Continue Using an Old Basement After Demolishing the House?

Lucrezia•15 Aug 2019 20:02

Answers: 2

Lucrezia • 16 Aug 2019 08:21

Moisture on Basement Wall – What to Do?

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musswah•13 Aug 2019 11:01

Answers: 3

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musswah • 13 Aug 2019 11:46

Moisture Protection for Basement Underpinning

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netzplan•28 Jul 2019 14:14

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netzplan • 4 Aug 2019 09:27

Procedure for Unclear Basement Renovation Steps

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Seppel3000•31 Jul 2019 13:30

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RomeoZwo • 31 Jul 2019 15:18

Can a Soil Report Also Be Used for Basement Construction?

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neutronbx•4 Jul 2019 21:00

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rick2018 • 7 Jul 2019 15:58

Basement exterior walls: One side is damp up to 10 cm high, other walls are fine.

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DerRoman•14 May 2019 19:41

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Joedreck • 14 Jun 2019 20:08

Building with or without a basement in southern Germany – experiences?

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Camille1984•14 May 2019 17:24

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Bookstar • 20 May 2019 16:53

Renovating a sandstone basement from both the outside and inside

Lemberger•13 May 2019 16:05

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Lemberger • 13 May 2019 16:05

Deep Foundation for Semi-Detached House (Neighbor with Basement, I without Basement)

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Sedax182•3 May 2019 20:13

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Fairplay-Haus • 10 May 2019 15:58

Definition of Basement Level

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Guido1980•1 May 2019 10:23

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Escroda • 2 May 2019 10:53

Basement extension beyond the designated building area

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markusmaybaum•12 Apr 2019 22:07

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Nordlys • 14 Apr 2019 08:52

Using an old basement: feasible and cost-effective or not?

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grericht•6 Jan 2019 10:23

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grericht • 23 Mar 2019 16:43

Damp or Moist Basement Wall?

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charli•31 Jan 2019 18:42

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Snowy36 • 12 Mar 2019 22:32

Demolishing a House – Using the Basement for a New Home?

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Pascali•17 Feb 2019 20:20

Answers: 9

11ant • 18 Feb 2019 01:27

Basement bedroom

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Niloa•25 Jan 2019 20:54

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Niloa • 26 Jan 2019 11:43

Musty smell in the basement: up to what percentage humidity is considered normal?

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Esmax666•4 Jan 2019 13:30

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garfunkel • 6 Jan 2019 21:25

Basement Conversion 26m² Tips and Tricks

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fresh2•4 Jan 2019 10:59

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fresh2 • 4 Jan 2019 10:59

Terraced House Neighbor Without a Basement?

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AltUndNeu•1 Jan 2019 11:46

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ypg • 3 Jan 2019 21:33

How much moisture in a natural cellar is considered "normal"?

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Nemoinator•10 Dec 2018 07:59

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Nemoinator • 12 Dec 2018 16:19

New Build 2014: Issues with High Humidity in the Basement

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Maestro1983•8 Jul 2015 13:06

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bernie • 6 Nov 2018 18:24

Building a Prefabricated House on an Existing Basement – Any Experiences?

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Riiiiicki•24 Oct 2018 22:32

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Riiiiicki • 26 Oct 2018 22:45

What type of basement is this?

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zaubermaus84•23 Oct 2018 21:42

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zaubermaus84 • 24 Oct 2018 16:02

Damp Walls in a New Basement Build – Construction Execution Error?

Earth2018•18 Oct 2018 19:30

Answers: 16

Earth2018 • 24 Oct 2018 08:03

Excavation for Basement: Your Thoughts on the Cubic Meters

Wissi•28 Sep 2018 19:15

Answers: 31

Wissi • 2 Oct 2018 09:59

Basement stairs for a bungalow – Are prefabricated options more affordable?

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Garten2•27 Aug 2018 14:15

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Gartenfreund • 27 Aug 2018 14:43

Using a Basement as Private Living Space – Is It Legally Compliant?

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Lüneburgerin•17 Aug 2018 18:50

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nordanney • 18 Aug 2018 13:31

Is a Basement Practical for a Single-Family Home or Usually Too Expensive?

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Abzug86•30 Jun 2018 21:56

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AxelH. • 8 Jul 2018 13:37

Basement Renovation – What to Do with Brick Flooring? Experiences

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deWhisper•26 Jun 2018 14:48

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deWhisper • 26 Jun 2018 14:48

Which type of basement construction is preferred?

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Hausbauer1•31 May 2018 13:06

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Wissi • 4 Jun 2018 10:33

Building a House on an Existing Basement: Issues with the Foundation

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Michael K1984•9 Apr 2018 13:30

Answers: 7

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Michael K1984 • 13 Apr 2018 17:38

Filling a Basement – Compaction of Gravel Without Drainage? Yes or No?

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Loads•29 Mar 2018 18:09

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Müllerin • 30 Mar 2018 09:47

When Is a Slope Considered a Slope? Basement vs. Slab Foundation

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Bobinho•23 Jun 2017 00:17

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haydee • 15 Mar 2018 09:55

Basement Exterior Walls Not Accessible – Is This a Problem?

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der_Schwede•7 Mar 2018 10:06

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Sondelgeher12 • 7 Mar 2018 14:45

Price difference between slab foundation and basement. Is it possible to estimate that?

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koopie•30 Jan 2018 11:06

Answers: 32

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Katdreas • 3 Mar 2018 23:57

Basement: Reducing window wells / Ventilation of the rooms?

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Bernd2378•26 Feb 2018 08:27

Answers: 3

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PhiTh • 26 Feb 2018 12:28

Painting limestone basement walls with silicate paint?

McEgg•31 Jan 2018 22:02

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Nordlys • 2 Feb 2018 14:49

Insulating a basement ceiling: What formwork and type of polystyrene insulation should be used?

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Steven•27 Jan 2018 19:18

Answers: 6

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Steven • 27 Jan 2018 20:09

Significantly excessive humidity in the basement

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Timmi1608•26 Jul 2016 16:36

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bernie • 20 Jan 2018 11:43

Is the cost estimate for the basement (finished basement) realistic?

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mega2017•16 Jan 2018 20:23

Answers: 9

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stefanc84 • 17 Jan 2018 23:05

Pour a concrete basement or build it with Porotherm blocks?

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roki500•6 Dec 2017 17:04

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ruppsn • 6 Dec 2017 21:47

How to Remove Moisture from Your Basement Using Simple Methods

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Specki•13 Nov 2017 10:26

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Specki • 13 Nov 2017 10:26

Connection of window wells to basement wall

Marvinius II•6 Nov 2017 20:11

Answers: 3

11ant • 7 Nov 2017 17:22

Waterproofed Basement – What Additional Costs Can Be Expected?

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Steffen F•11 Oct 2017 23:28

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nightdancer • 12 Oct 2017 14:16

Sealing Basement Walls – Perimeter Drainage with a Sump Pump?

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jfwes•13 Sep 2017 13:29

Answers: 7

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Caspar2020 • 14 Sep 2017 08:03

Damp spot in the basement: transition between waterproof concrete and aerated concrete interior wall

Marvinius II•31 Aug 2017 22:42

Answers: 2

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Nordlys • 1 Sep 2017 12:54

Basement in an Older House Built in 1952 Is Damp and Musty – What Can Be Done?

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bauscheu•20 Aug 2017 18:50

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nelly190 • 21 Aug 2017 08:15

Plastering a basement with filler compound?

Griese77•10 Aug 2017 07:55

Answers: 5

tomtom79 • 10 Aug 2017 19:05