ᐅ Construction Planning

Plan your construction project successfully: Learn how smart building planning can save you time, stress, and money!

Building a Pre-Designed House – Minor Changes and Unintended Consequences

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Vrumfondel•28 Mar 2022 13:38

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11ant • 31 Mar 2022 23:25

Take old/previous furniture to the new house or start completely fresh?

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Pinkiponk•15 Jun 2021 08:32

Answers: 43

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LangerWeg • 23 May 2026 19:24

Single-family house, 177 m², without basement – hybrid construction in Baden-Württemberg

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Malunga•22 Nov 2021 19:57

Answers: 88

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Malunga • 23 May 2026 18:55

Planning the Renovation / Refurbishment of a 20-Year-Old House

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Trautes Heim•19 Mar 2022 00:10

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Immerneu • 21 May 2026 16:00

Corner house based on a diagonally shaped plot – options and budgetary implications

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Bob1985•13 May 2026 20:31

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hanghaus2023 • 15 May 2026 17:07

Single-family house converted for two families: experiences with floor-by-floor separation?

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mmyellow•8 Apr 2026 07:45

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mmyellow • 14 May 2026 07:50

Home Construction 2026 – Cost Estimate

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Jonirupp00•6 May 2026 16:12

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gsn24 • 9 May 2026 14:43

A company specializing in solid construction homes in Brandenburg, east of Berlin?

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Eichenbauer•28 Mar 2021 23:06

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M_Hoteit • 5 May 2026 13:58

Modernist Concrete Villa with Cavity Wall Insulation – Experiences

rick2018•11 Sep 2018 07:32

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rick2018 • 26 Apr 2026 06:12

Planning a Fireplace and a Range Hood?

Mahri23•20 Apr 2026 09:44

Answers: 13

Mahri23 • 21 Apr 2026 12:53

South German newspaper is looking for a family from Bavaria for a long-term feature article.

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AGlas•15 Apr 2026 14:39

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AGlas • 15 Apr 2026 21:03

Distance between the interior window sill and the window frame

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Philipp89•10 Apr 2026 12:34

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Philipp89 • 15 Apr 2026 20:28

The general preference is leaning towards a basement, but...

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Joergi•9 Apr 2026 19:50

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hanghaus2023 • 11 Apr 2026 07:07

House Photos Discussion Corner – Share Your Home Pictures!

Koempy•25 Nov 2015 10:27

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derdietmar • 26 Mar 2026 11:41

Expert for final inspection?

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Boden321•12 Mar 2026 23:23

Answers: 10

11ant • 17 Mar 2026 10:14

Preview your garden and rooms in advance using AI

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Steffi33•3 Mar 2026 18:52

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Musketier • 4 Mar 2026 09:44

Interested in Semi-Detached Houses: How-To and Who to Avoid

11ant•27 Feb 2026 18:32

Answers: 3

11ant • 27 Feb 2026 23:27

House Planning for a Four-Person Family by Luxhaus

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Jack1983•23 Feb 2026 22:57

Answers: 28

11ant • 27 Feb 2026 19:12

Swedish Prefabricated Panel House / AB-Elementhus Renovation vs Demolition

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HarvSpec•12 Jun 2019 17:51

Answers: 145

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Skyhawk172 • 21 Feb 2026 18:53

New single-family house with basement (on a sloped site)

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dragonheart100•6 Jul 2025 21:36

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11ant • 11 Feb 2026 18:57

Extension of an older angled bungalow

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Mila84•9 Feb 2026 11:28

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wpic • 9 Feb 2026 11:56

Hillside House in the Southwest Palatinate – Our Home Construction 2.0

kati1337•9 Sep 2022 18:13

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hanghaus2023 • 3 Feb 2026 10:27

Building without Mechanical Ventilation according to KfW40 or the Building Energy Act

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Simon1988•21 Jan 2026 15:47

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11ant • 22 Jan 2026 00:54

Ideas for Building an Extension Above the Garage to Create Additional Living Space

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hegi___•11 Jan 2024 11:24

Answers: 25

Patkia • 18 Jan 2026 21:45

Retrofit of Underfloor Heating in an Older Building (1972) – Low Installation Height on Existing Composite Screed? Dry or Wet System?

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Skyhawk172•18 Jan 2026 21:02

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Skyhawk172 • 18 Jan 2026 21:02

Experience with the company KD Sonnenschutzsysteme / KD Slide Glass Roof

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Winky•16 Jan 2026 10:58

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Winky • 16 Jan 2026 10:58

New Single-Family Home Construction on a Slope in Baden-Württemberg: Floor Plan, Building Method & Architect – Looking for Opinions

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beicampi•22 Dec 2025 01:39

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beicampi • 13 Jan 2026 11:06

Looking for a construction company in the Greater Stuttgart area!

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budbrd•18 Sep 2018 21:18

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Maya_98 • 10 Jan 2026 18:50

Enclosing the side of an aluminum patio roof with sandwich panels. Any ideas or experiences?

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PetrPan•5 Jan 2026 08:24

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Buddy90 • 9 Jan 2026 11:44

Experience with Ventilation of Roller Shutter Boxes: Aereco Zuroh 100

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Malz1902•8 Mar 2018 09:47

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scfscf36 • 2 Jan 2026 14:40

Wall construction for a mobile tiny house near the sea

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Aisoro.•28 Dec 2025 10:43

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nordanney • 28 Dec 2025 20:36

Building Energy Act vs. KfW55 vs. EH55: Simple Explanation of the Differences in New Construction (As of 2025)

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VielleichtBau•26 Dec 2025 03:33

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Tolentino • 28 Dec 2025 10:54

Who has experience with Bonum Haus GmbH?

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anderl2212•17 Jun 2011 19:24

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Franke89 • 23 Dec 2025 11:10

Which Roof Style Is Best for a Challenging Building Layout?

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Bauherrin2024•21 Dec 2025 21:09

Answers: 28

11ant • 22 Dec 2025 23:14

Experiences with Norges Hus?

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Neuling8989•20 Dec 2025 18:52

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Neuling8989 • 22 Dec 2025 15:44

Würzburg Construction Supervision / Architect Wanted

Martin Macke•17 Dec 2025 14:52

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11ant • 18 Dec 2025 11:44

Modular Home Companies Experience – Ecological, Sustainable, Good Value for Money

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LaubiRi25•13 Dec 2025 18:55

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11ant • 16 Dec 2025 14:40

Existing DN-32 connection to remain – what does this mean for the new build?

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Sonar87•30 Nov 2025 22:26

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ypg • 30 Nov 2025 23:12

Telecom DSL – Vodafone Cable – or Fiber Optic for a Long Driveway?

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Mike411•21 Nov 2025 00:27

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hanse987 • 21 Nov 2025 10:37

Building on a backlot. Where would you place a structure, and what type of building would you choose?

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GeraldG•19 Nov 2025 12:14

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Papierturm • 19 Nov 2025 14:29

Demolition and New Construction – How to Make Effective Use of a 761 m² Plot?

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carstenhh•12 Nov 2025 11:05

Answers: 18

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MachsSelbst • 13 Nov 2025 20:33

Certified Building Consultant / Inspector for Construction Support in Mainz

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Mz_Haus•9 Nov 2025 12:03

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Mz_Haus • 9 Nov 2025 12:03

Single-family house with 190 m² living area and a 55 m² basement apartment, situated on a gentle slope

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Andixxx•1 Nov 2025 13:04

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11ant • 4 Nov 2025 19:20

Affordable Homeownership – Is Buying a House with Land Still Realistic?

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tobiasbuch•2 Nov 2025 23:22

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ypg • 3 Nov 2025 12:46

What construction-related information would I never share publicly in the forum?

1689owen•24 Oct 2025 14:19

Answers: 6

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MachsSelbst • 29 Oct 2025 08:33

Raising the ground level of a property in a flood-prone area

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Tom_bay•27 Oct 2025 22:16

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Tom_bay • 28 Oct 2025 19:44

Construction Companies in Hamburg for Single-Family and Semi-Detached Homes – Reviews and Quality Rankings

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guub_baut•28 Oct 2025 00:07

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11ant • 28 Oct 2025 12:57

Experience and Advice on Single-Family Home Planning – Suggestions or Feedback?

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JulianR•8 Oct 2025 12:36

Answers: 41

11ant • 26 Oct 2025 18:43

Semi-detached house in Hamburg with a general contractor on own land, two plus full attic floors, no basement

1689owen•26 Jul 2025 12:27

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nordanney • 24 Oct 2025 22:21

Understanding the cross-section of a building plan

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Mollusk•14 Oct 2025 21:46

Answers: 10

11ant • 15 Oct 2025 18:01

Are emergency smoke vent windows really necessary?

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Greensalad•12 Sep 2025 14:27

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Greensalad • 4 Oct 2025 02:41

Roof tile coating with photovoltaic integration and facade

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GeraldG•26 Sep 2025 18:54

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Bierwächter • 29 Sep 2025 20:14

What does a floor plan for a KfW 296 house need to include?

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Buddy90•25 Sep 2025 10:13

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nordanney • 25 Sep 2025 10:22

Building a house with two or three residential units?

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MFH2026•20 Sep 2025 08:03

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MFH2026 • 21 Sep 2025 08:40

Convert a paved extension into living space

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Tina1979•16 Sep 2025 21:39

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Tina1979 • 18 Sep 2025 20:47

Experiences with Construction Companies in the Northern Hamburg Area

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BauenHH25•31 Aug 2025 14:31

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11ant • 17 Sep 2025 07:25

Install a drainage channel between the window frame sections

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Michl123•15 Sep 2025 15:32

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Michl123 • 15 Sep 2025 15:32

Lowering the ceiling? How high should the wall be built?

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GeraldG•7 Sep 2025 23:50

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wiltshire • 8 Sep 2025 19:22

Renovation of an old building from energy rating H to a KfW 55 EE energy-efficient house

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TeldorF•7 Sep 2025 12:27

Answers: 18

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TeldorF • 8 Sep 2025 12:05

Software for the entire home construction project

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manuel_bo•17 Jan 2021 10:10

Answers: 6

Nida35a • 2 Sep 2025 22:15

Mark the airspace – build directly enclosed (approximately 6–7 m²)?

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dereks123•23 Aug 2025 22:41

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Yosan • 26 Aug 2025 21:07

Uncertainties with scheduling?

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HnnesSauter•26 Aug 2025 14:45

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HnnesSauter • 26 Aug 2025 14:45

Acquiring Expertise in Home Construction / Book Recommendations? Websites?

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EFH-Südheide•29 Oct 2012 09:30

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ypg • 23 Aug 2025 13:26

Danwood Family – Is the Project Feasible?

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SeppWeller•21 May 2025 16:45

Answers: 33

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Sepp M. • 22 Aug 2025 15:54

Looking for a construction partner for a semi-detached house project on a large plot in Schulzendorf

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Janï Nes•16 Aug 2025 08:37

Answers: 8

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Janï Nes • 16 Aug 2025 23:00

Single-family house with two housing units eligible for KFW funding

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Buddy90•12 Aug 2025 21:51

Answers: 35

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Arauki11 • 16 Aug 2025 17:51

Found a plot of land but it’s too large – looking for a building partner

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MT_Berlin•10 Apr 2025 13:01

Answers: 42

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Janï Nes • 16 Aug 2025 10:58

Prefabricated house: should you start with an architect’s design and then choose a prefab provider, or the other way around?

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Gänseblümchen7•13 Aug 2025 22:38

Answers: 25

11ant • 15 Aug 2025 14:56

Single-family home of 170-180 sqm – which home builders do you recommend?

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gtown1994•30 Jun 2025 17:24

Answers: 23

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wiltshire • 15 Aug 2025 11:21

Any experiences with modular home providers from Poland?

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Manja123•3 Aug 2025 13:15

Answers: 9

11ant • 5 Aug 2025 14:53

Conversion of a cold storage room into a garden shed

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Biker99•20 Jul 2025 13:01

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Zubi123 • 3 Aug 2025 19:39

Garage wall thickness. Thanks for any advice.

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Bert696•26 Jul 2025 22:06

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Bert696 • 1 Aug 2025 12:13

Searching for a General Contractor vs. Planning with an Architect and Tendering – General Approach?

1689owen•30 Jul 2025 08:56

Answers: 9

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wiltshire • 31 Jul 2025 10:58

Price Comparison of Basement Walls: Prefabricated, Sand-Lime Brick, Lightweight Concrete Blocks, Concrete Formwork Blocks, Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (AAC)

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impluviatus•27 Jul 2025 11:47

Answers: 2

11ant • 28 Jul 2025 16:38

Developers, General Contractors & Tradespeople: Differences and Legal Aspects

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Kiddis•26 Jul 2025 12:59

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11ant • 26 Jul 2025 14:56

Recommended Insulation Thickness for New Construction According to the 2024 Building Energy Code – Seeking Experiences and Advice

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whitedown•26 Jul 2025 13:31

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Frechdachs • 26 Jul 2025 14:36

After reviewing the development plan, are noise protection measures necessary?

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Stone82•24 Jul 2025 13:04

Answers: 26

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Arauki11 • 26 Jul 2025 10:30

Building a Raised Deck: Wood or Steel? Experiences, Tips, and Costs for DIY Projects

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Esteo-45•22 Jul 2025 12:46

Answers: 7

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hanghaus2023 • 24 Jul 2025 11:58

The city’s Passive House requirements are not included in the zoning plan (or development plan).

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Mathis.aenni•17 Jul 2025 07:27

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ypg • 18 Jul 2025 11:28

Reducing the Size of an Existing Basement Light Well in an Older Building

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Finch039•31 Jul 2024 14:48

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nordanney • 18 Jul 2025 09:40

Different Wall Systems for Houses, Load-Bearing Capacity, and Strength

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Flo&Steffi•13 Jul 2025 14:48

Answers: 33

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filosof • 18 Jul 2025 08:21

Choosing fixtures and finishes only after signing the contract – how do you handle this? For example, with companies like Bien-Zenker

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Jay_Kay•1 Jul 2025 21:50

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11ant • 1 Jul 2025 23:50

Planning an Extension for a 1960s House

LordNibbler•12 Jun 2019 14:37

Answers: 67

LordNibbler • 1 Jul 2025 17:34

Planning Plumbing for a Pool in the Basement

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GeraldG•1 Jul 2025 13:46

Answers: 7

Mahri23 • 1 Jul 2025 15:35

Weberhaus – Equipment Specification Report for a Turnkey Single-Family Home

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Thommey•28 Jun 2025 08:47

Answers: 28

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Thommey • 1 Jul 2025 10:24

Increase living space. Step into the home.

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natbur01•23 Jun 2025 14:31

Answers: 10

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hanse987 • 25 Jun 2025 22:43

Semi-detached house within a building plot measuring 8.5 m by 15 m (width x depth)

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GregorBerger•20 May 2025 19:02

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ypg • 20 Jun 2025 15:04

How to live an environmentally friendly life?

schubert79•9 Jun 2025 16:36

Answers: 72

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wiltshire • 19 Jun 2025 12:05

Non-Load-Bearing Interior Walls – Which Construction Method?

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Buddy90•18 Jun 2025 12:02

Answers: 6

11ant • 19 Jun 2025 11:13

Experiences with timber frame or brick infill construction?

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DaioDollaz•12 Jun 2025 22:57

Answers: 7

11ant • 15 Jun 2025 12:45

Is Membership in a Private Home Builders Association Worthwhile?

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Marcello•12 Jan 2018 09:51

Answers: 36

11ant • 23 May 2025 18:45

Demolition involving asbestos, looking for experiences

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mohawk!•16 May 2025 13:29

Answers: 2

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mohawk! • 17 May 2025 13:33

Preparation for Terrace Roof Installation before External Thermal Insulation Composite System (ETICS)

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Wusler86•2 May 2025 22:43

Answers: 6

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Peter_H_ • 5 May 2025 15:34

Experiences with Swedish Houses | Timber Homes – Rörvikshus

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Replique82•26 Apr 2025 17:32

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Lüftermax • 1 May 2025 20:59

Floor insulation for a heated sunroom over an unheated garage?

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Commocruiser•28 Feb 2025 00:09

Answers: 2

Lüftermax • 1 May 2025 20:50

Reversible air-to-water heat pump vs. air conditioning unit with heating function

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hendi1908•12 Aug 2020 22:42

Answers: 22

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Arauki11 • 30 Apr 2025 16:39

Looking for Recommendations on "Fascias" – Nostalgic Charm

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Pinkiponk•17 Aug 2020 09:23

Answers: 31

11ant • 28 Apr 2025 16:58

Plot subdivision / Development – What is possible?

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HausbauProjekt•8 May 2024 17:01

Answers: 22

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ypg • 27 Apr 2025 23:39

Demolition of Old House – Basement Remains – Building a New House on Top?

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Flo1990•26 Apr 2025 23:33

Answers: 16

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Arauki11 • 27 Apr 2025 22:50

House Construction/Renovation Planning – Request for Feedback

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Hausbau25_1•14 Mar 2025 17:11

Answers: 10

wpic • 25 Apr 2025 12:28