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!

Basement window well without drainage – should it be retrofitted?

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DerRoman•3 Aug 2017 12:58

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DerRoman • 3 Aug 2017 12:58

Basement / Earth Cellar

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Danatos•13 Jul 2017 13:11

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Danatos • 17 Jul 2017 09:19

An above-ground basement?

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bindig•26 Jun 2017 13:56

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11ant • 5 Jul 2017 15:01

Additional cost for waterproof concrete basement (WU concrete cellar)

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Loads•30 Jun 2017 17:56

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Alex85 • 2 Jul 2017 17:53

House with a basement or without?

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Hausbauer1•21 Jun 2017 23:28

Answers: 49

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ypg • 28 Jun 2017 16:57

Basement Costs – Is the Slab Foundation Included?

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Hausbauer1•21 Jun 2017 21:00

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arnonyme • 28 Jun 2017 10:14

Semi-detached house: ours without a basement, neighbor’s with a basement

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kamda•21 Jun 2017 18:05

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11ant • 24 Jun 2017 13:56

Is a raised basement the ideal compromise?

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Hausbauer1•18 Jun 2017 20:08

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11ant • 20 Jun 2017 23:56

New basement in a newly built house smells musty

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franzl2000•31 May 2017 23:54

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Joedreck • 2 Jun 2017 07:51

100 sqm basement for 150,000 euros?

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Pinno84•1 Jun 2017 13:56

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Marvinius • 1 Jun 2017 21:24

Making a Former Boiler Room Usable?

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WKBau•17 Apr 2017 21:17

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AOLNCM • 28 Apr 2017 10:59

How to Finish the Interior Walls of a Basement with a Waterproof Concrete Shell?

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Rollo83•23 Mar 2017 08:35

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KlaRa • 24 Mar 2017 16:37

Masonry Basement or Concrete Basement?

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Anderl•23 Feb 2017 21:07

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11ant • 2 Mar 2017 18:49

Basement: Is the Laundry Room / Utility Shaft Still Up to Date?

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BenutzerPC•22 Feb 2017 20:41

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Aragorn • 1 Mar 2017 15:48

Converting Basement into Living Space (Low Ceiling Height)

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Teetasse•19 Feb 2017 12:53

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Alex85 • 19 Feb 2017 16:00

Basement originally partially constructed with concrete, now possibly fully built with masonry.

Kaspatoo•19 Jan 2017 00:04

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11ant • 1 Feb 2017 13:10

Filling a Basement Excavation – Which Building Material to Use?

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sandro21276•24 Dec 2016 09:15

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Gartenfreund • 26 Dec 2016 00:44

Waterproofed basement or concrete slab foundation

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Thomas1980•21 Dec 2016 07:44

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Thomas1980 • 21 Dec 2016 07:44

Basement or not with a large building plot?

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mikiliki1232•9 Dec 2016 12:59

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Bieber0815 • 12 Dec 2016 15:40

Is a basement really that much more expensive?

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Lisa.M•15 Nov 2016 19:35

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andimann • 16 Nov 2016 17:25

Moisture and Mold in the Crawl Space

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Pergamon•11 Nov 2016 13:10

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Bauexperte • 12 Nov 2016 15:27

Is building a basement still justified today?

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Bauexperte•26 Oct 2016 14:14

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daniels87 • 9 Nov 2016 11:36

Renovating a Basement in an Older Building

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esteban51•30 Oct 2016 19:53

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Nofret • 2 Nov 2016 08:27

Rusty steel beams and a damp basement

MaxPower90•8 Oct 2016 18:26

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MaxPower90 • 10 Oct 2016 22:56

Insulating the basement floor

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lp2002freak•9 Sep 2016 23:05

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lp2002freak • 9 Sep 2016 23:24

Relocating the Office to the Basement?

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Trillian78•10 Feb 2015 00:14

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Sebastian79 • 20 Aug 2016 17:34

Is a basement always worthwhile in Baden-Württemberg? Considering the high cost per square meter of land

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EinMarc•12 Aug 2016 23:29

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EinMarc • 15 Aug 2016 13:02

Basement insulation without ceiling installation

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lafayette0815•10 Aug 2016 23:25

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Umbau-Susi • 12 Aug 2016 15:55

Idea not feasible due to a basement living area?

Wissi•7 Aug 2016 07:40

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Bauexperte • 8 Aug 2016 14:21

Storage cellar despite insulation?

bluminger•28 Jul 2016 07:56

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ypg • 29 Jul 2016 11:56

Ground floor and upper floor built with masonry—why pour a concrete basement?

bluminger•18 Jul 2016 12:52

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toxicmolotof • 18 Jul 2016 13:18

Basement design without a soil survey

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henning89•17 Jul 2016 11:45

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Bauexperte • 17 Jul 2016 15:12

Basement Planning

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peterbocholt•8 Dec 2015 20:06

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kivaas • 6 Jul 2016 13:22

Exterior Wall Renovation of Basement

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abc150781•3 Jul 2016 12:32

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Cliosoice • 5 Jul 2016 14:46

How to Make a Basement Permanently Watertight?

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Häuslebauer82•15 May 2016 19:57

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alter0029 • 4 Jul 2016 16:01

Reinforcement for Basement Slab

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Mueller9999•30 Jun 2016 22:22

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Doc.Schnaggls • 1 Jul 2016 14:33

Basement is damp/wet. Professional needed in Düsseldorf.

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Steven•25 Jun 2016 17:49

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Bauexperte • 30 Jun 2016 14:07

Basement Waterproofing with Delta-Thene – Are You Familiar with It?

tabtab•20 Jun 2016 11:19

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Saruss • 26 Jun 2016 11:38

Energy Saving Regulation 2014 Basement Insulation

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Flexi•25 Apr 2016 19:49

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Ulrich Fuckert • 28 Apr 2016 17:50

Water in the basement for several months

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Messjogi•23 Apr 2016 15:54

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Ulrich Fuckert • 28 Apr 2016 16:33

Fill or Basement Construction?

305er•16 Apr 2016 23:51

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RobsonMKK • 21 Apr 2016 13:36

Basement Extension: Is Approval Required?

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Mike1178•19 Apr 2016 20:28

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Wastl • 20 Apr 2016 07:12

Basement stairs installation

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buddy2014•6 Apr 2016 13:08

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Bauexperte • 6 Apr 2016 18:19

What are realistic basement construction costs?

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Curly•14 Mar 2016 08:18

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Bauexperte • 15 Mar 2016 17:53

Waterproof concrete basement = "white tank"?

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muttley•15 Feb 2016 20:37

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andimann • 14 Mar 2016 09:17

The construction of the basement is a concern for me.

tabtab•12 Mar 2016 15:32

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Sebastian79 • 13 Mar 2016 20:04

Which type of basement did you choose?

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Ddorfer•2 Mar 2016 22:04

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MarcWen • 8 Mar 2016 22:14

Basement Finishing – What Are the Possible Uses?

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No basement - where to place the workshop or hobby room (pictures?)

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muttley•25 Jan 2016 22:07

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Jochen104 • 27 Jan 2016 08:03

Brightly Lighting a Basement with Natural Sunlight | Light Well or Similar Solutions

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world-e•20 Jan 2016 14:22

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Doc.Schnaggls • 21 Jan 2016 12:30

Costs of Partial Basement vs. Full Basement

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ezio80•14 Apr 2015 00:53

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Peanuts74 • 13 Jan 2016 14:56

Basement with a waterproof exterior basement door?

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TiloDD•7 Oct 2015 14:20

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Irgendwoabaier • 27 Dec 2015 11:34

Insulating the basement floor

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Uninsulated basement = damp basement?

Ricard0•5 Dec 2015 10:13

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Ricard0 • 8 Dec 2015 10:21

Looking for help with basement conversion!

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ollibom•23 Nov 2015 19:15

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ollibom • 23 Nov 2015 19:15

Built without a basement and regretted it?

D3N7S•13 Oct 2015 23:13

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Sebastian79 • 24 Oct 2015 16:52

Looking for examples of garages with basements or underground levels

D3N7S•21 Sep 2015 19:46

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Sebastian79 • 7 Oct 2015 08:04

Proper phrasing for a waterproof basement

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Aloadihoa•5 Oct 2015 19:37

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Bauexperte • 6 Oct 2015 20:51

Beam in the basement ceiling / floor slab above the basement

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eddy7•23 Sep 2015 08:37

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Legurit • 23 Sep 2015 09:52

Heating the Basement to Prevent Mold?

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Klartext90•14 Sep 2015 16:39

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Bauexperte • 15 Sep 2015 14:02

House with or without a basement

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MrDuncan•17 Aug 2015 10:11

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Weimy • 27 Aug 2015 11:30

Basement wall / granny flat damp? Identifying the cause.

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rossivc•11 Aug 2015 09:12

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Bauexperte • 11 Aug 2015 11:19

Moisture and Mold in the Basement

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Timmi1608•14 Jul 2015 22:39

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FrankH • 20 Jul 2015 16:58

Is it possible to build a basement without any problems?

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Baumhaus.Bau•7 Jul 2015 09:44

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Sebastian79 • 7 Jul 2015 09:53

Should I have the basement or the slab foundation done by the house builder?

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haeuslebau16•3 Jul 2015 13:31

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Bauexperte • 3 Jul 2015 15:58

Insulating the Basement Ceiling from the Inside – Looking for Tips

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Bert696•28 May 2015 12:03

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Bert696 • 30 May 2015 13:31

Basement walls are not drying out...

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Burmilla•18 Jun 2012 13:07

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Bauexperte • 14 May 2015 10:47

Water between basement floor and slab

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Peppito•11 May 2015 22:33

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Bauexperte • 12 May 2015 00:33

Basement Construction

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Bader•6 May 2015 10:34

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Doc.Schnaggls • 10 May 2015 10:49

Sacrifice a basement to gain 20m² of additional living space?

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Ranii•8 Apr 2015 11:43

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Bauexperte • 9 Apr 2015 23:06

Insulation and Waterproofing of the Basement

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Häusler•24 Mar 2015 12:10

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Sebastian79 • 25 Mar 2015 21:02

Basement – What is the minimum clear ceiling height required for living spaces?

Bautraum2015•22 Mar 2015 10:01

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toxicmolotof • 22 Mar 2015 14:15

Basement for a Small Recording Studio, or an Extension Instead?

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Willem81•13 Mar 2015 10:47

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Willem81 • 20 Mar 2015 10:31

Have a pre-fabricated basement built by a different company?

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charlyuspoll•10 Mar 2015 08:44

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charlyuspoll • 10 Mar 2015 21:42

Basement Construction Using Traditional Masonry / Experiences, Information, and Opinions

Häuslebau3r•2 Mar 2015 10:34

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Häuslebau3r • 2 Mar 2015 10:34

Building With or Without a Basement – Experiences

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Nina87•29 Jan 2015 11:01

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willWohnen • 2 Feb 2015 13:52

Basement Renovation – What Is the Best Approach?

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Costs With and Without a Basement

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Tichu78•21 Dec 2014 20:03

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Tichu78 • 23 Dec 2014 12:09

Does anyone know of an affordable precast or modular basement/cellar provider?

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fire00•23 Dec 2014 08:44

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Doc.Schnaggls • 23 Dec 2014 08:47

Waterproofing a Concrete Basement Roof?

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Shadowblues•15 Sep 2014 15:27

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BamBamBam • 16 Sep 2014 09:05

Basement Insulation Done Independently

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iomaju•7 Sep 2014 08:44

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iomaju • 11 Sep 2014 17:11

Residual moisture in a concrete basement: When can construction continue?

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Doc.Schnaggls•2 Sep 2014 11:48

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Saruss • 2 Sep 2014 15:14

Rising groundwater / basement: yes or no?

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fex84•29 Aug 2014 16:59

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Bauexperte • 1 Sep 2014 14:02

Basement waterproofing against rising groundwater seepage

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tlactar•28 Aug 2014 15:00

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Bauexperte • 29 Aug 2014 09:56

Exterior Basement Staircase

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Marc82•25 Aug 2014 12:06

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Marc82 • 28 Aug 2014 07:41

What is the best time of year to carry out a basement conversion?

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hg6806•4 Aug 2014 09:50

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Dindin • 4 Aug 2014 11:19

Basement Costs for Prefabricated Homes

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sisqonrw•8 Jul 2014 16:49

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Cascada • 9 Jul 2014 15:12

Is it advisable to have a bedroom in the basement?

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jenne•12 Jun 2014 17:02

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jenne • 5 Jul 2014 01:25

Timber frame house on a concrete basement / insulation of the base wall

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Dipl-WiING•28 Jun 2014 19:46

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€uro • 29 Jun 2014 08:35

Removing a Basement or Filling It In?

Masipulami•2 May 2014 13:04

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Belray • 21 May 2014 21:06

Floor structure of basement slab, basement ceiling, and ground floor ceiling

Kisska86•8 May 2014 10:00

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K1300S • 9 May 2014 13:51

Basement construction with waterproof concrete tank and insulation

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Dobbylein•4 Apr 2014 16:42

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€uro • 5 Apr 2014 16:46

Basements – Wide Variation in Quotes

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zovima15•31 Mar 2014 12:56

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zovima15 • 31 Mar 2014 17:34

Comparison of the Scope of Construction Work: What Should We Prioritize?

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kochones•3 Feb 2014 15:16

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Michalko • 19 Mar 2014 15:55

Reduce the basement size because you plan to add external insulation?

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Isabell2003•15 Mar 2014 09:47

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BratacDD • 15 Mar 2014 09:53

Water Issues in Winter in the Shell Construction or Basement

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p.galios•10 Feb 2014 09:47

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milkie • 10 Feb 2014 15:05

Costs of House Demolition: Can the Basement Be Reused?

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Pollux•17 Jan 2014 14:06

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Bauexperte • 18 Jan 2014 00:06

Uncovered Basement Shell, Water Damage?

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4maxim•28 Dec 2013 18:02

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schubert79 • 6 Jan 2014 12:45

Which Type of Interior Plaster Is Suitable for Concrete Basements?

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hg6806•16 Dec 2013 16:46

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€uro • 18 Dec 2013 12:21

Should basement walls be coated from the outside?

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xdiver•30 Nov 2013 21:39

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xdiver • 8 Dec 2013 20:18