ᐅ Construction Planning

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

Experiences with prefabricated house suppliers?

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Ulmerle•18 Jan 2012 11:02

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ypg • 14 Dec 2018 22:00

Final Inspection and Payment for a Prefabricated House – What Should Be Accepted?

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Skyfire•4 Dec 2018 13:16

Answers: 11

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Skyfire • 14 Dec 2018 14:23

Small Gifts for the Construction Team at the Topping-Out Ceremony

Climbee•11 Dec 2018 09:56

Answers: 20

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borderpuschl • 12 Dec 2018 09:35

How long did it take you to decide to start building?

Jean-Marc•30 Nov 2018 11:05

Answers: 66

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ypg • 9 Dec 2018 11:46

Reducing the Garden Shed Wall Construction – How to Do It and What Wall Thickness to Choose?

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Barnhouse•30 Nov 2018 10:26

Answers: 7

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Barnhouse • 8 Dec 2018 22:56

Clarification Question About Soil Survey – Removal of Topsoil

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Bizzy•29 Nov 2018 16:12

Answers: 5

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Lumpi_LE • 7 Dec 2018 13:54

Drainage Question – Wastewater Pipe into Rainwater Pipe

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Pädda•6 Dec 2018 14:50

Answers: 5

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Pädda • 6 Dec 2018 22:10

Generating Ideas to Avoid Using a Crawl Space Despite a Sloped Site?

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Tim Müller•16 Nov 2018 11:47

Answers: 25

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Tim Müller • 30 Nov 2018 12:17

Ideas for Outdoor Spaces, Gardens, and Landscaping – Suggestions and Tips?

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zizzi•24 Nov 2018 01:34

Answers: 51

tomtom79 • 29 Nov 2018 05:16

Introduction to Our Building Project – Feedback on Construction Costs?

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Go4live•24 Nov 2018 08:32

Answers: 23

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ypg • 24 Nov 2018 18:12

Attic Insulation – What Thickness and Vapor Barrier?

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Bauer2018•22 Nov 2018 10:30

Answers: 6

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Bauer2018 • 24 Nov 2018 08:48

Financial advisors, home builders, land – so many questions

Jean-Marc•12 Nov 2018 20:48

Answers: 10

11ant • 23 Nov 2018 19:18

Remove suspended ceilings in an older apartment building

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Simon2•19 Nov 2018 22:55

Answers: 1

11ant • 20 Nov 2018 01:01

Looking for an attic ladder suitable for outdoor use – any tips?

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Jennifer_Re•19 Nov 2018 10:44

Answers: 19

11ant • 19 Nov 2018 18:48

Recessed Lights in the Soffit with Plastic Panels – Are Wood Panels Better?

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denz.•19 Nov 2018 09:14

Answers: 3

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Lobster • 19 Nov 2018 12:42

Is the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system adequately sized? Any experiences or feedback?

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Christian K.•17 Nov 2018 17:59

Answers: 23

Mycraft • 19 Nov 2018 11:39

Obtaining Comparable Quotes – On What Basis?

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Iluvatar•15 Nov 2018 08:57

Answers: 12

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ypg • 19 Nov 2018 10:35

Bungalow with Attached Garage – Questions About Access

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Hausmanu•17 Nov 2018 21:15

Answers: 5

11ant • 19 Nov 2018 01:57

Which floor plan software is best for complex house designs?

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Anoxio•18 Nov 2018 09:37

Answers: 16

11ant • 19 Nov 2018 01:41

Ceiling height – What height did you choose for your ceilings?

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Brickleberry•29 Oct 2018 07:04

Answers: 52

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Brickleberry • 18 Nov 2018 23:11

Filling a Prefabricated House: Which Putty Should Be Used to Fill All the Holes?

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Skyfire•2 Nov 2018 10:59

Answers: 2

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Skyfire • 18 Nov 2018 21:48

Saving for the Future to Build a House – But How?

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BenjiXI•11 Nov 2018 17:01

Answers: 12

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hanse987 • 17 Nov 2018 22:55

Sewer Drain Slope – Can We Achieve the Required Gradient?

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Yosan•15 Nov 2018 23:40

Answers: 6

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Yosan • 16 Nov 2018 12:36

Shower base or floor is sinking – What could be the cause?

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Bruderhertz•10 Nov 2018 12:52

Answers: 14

Climbee • 16 Nov 2018 12:27

Looking for a Concrete House Construction Company in Regensburg – Experiences and Tips?

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Kalonar•15 Nov 2018 16:40

Answers: 1

schubert79 • 16 Nov 2018 07:01

Demolition Handover Report – Who Has Experience? Insights?

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quisel•2 Nov 2018 11:18

Answers: 16

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quisel • 15 Nov 2018 08:54

Is Structural Engineering Dependent on the Material? Building with Aerated Concrete T10

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arnonyme•14 Nov 2018 15:19

Answers: 7

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Mottenhausen • 14 Nov 2018 21:24

Safe room in an older building: security expert for older buildings wanted

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Steven•10 Nov 2018 13:50

Answers: 34

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Steven • 12 Nov 2018 08:32

Looking for project planning software (not CAD or BIM!)

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Dayrod•11 Nov 2018 10:48

Answers: 1

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Domski • 11 Nov 2018 13:00

Renovating a Listed Pavilion Located in an Outdoor Area

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Tomtom1984•6 Nov 2018 20:55

Answers: 23

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Escroda • 9 Nov 2018 17:08

Is temporary construction power worth it because it’s more cost-effective? Any experiences?

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chrisw81•28 Aug 2018 13:20

Answers: 13

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chrisw81 • 9 Nov 2018 16:02

Structural Shell Contractor / Structural Shell Cost Estimation – How Do They Calculate?

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alexisan•25 Oct 2018 13:41

Answers: 52

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nordanney • 8 Nov 2018 18:13

Emphasize roof structure with a step? Looking for opinions

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steija1•7 Nov 2018 21:27

Answers: 1

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Bookstar • 7 Nov 2018 22:21

Is a sectional garage door necessary because of the chimney?

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lasa64•7 Nov 2018 18:23

Answers: 2

11ant • 7 Nov 2018 19:03

Insulation of the Top Floor Ceiling in a Cold Roof Construction

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Sebastian B.•30 Oct 2018 22:17

Answers: 4

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dertill • 7 Nov 2018 08:31

New Construction in a Rural Area (Former Farm)

Golfi90•6 Nov 2018 10:02

Answers: 17

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Mottenhausen • 6 Nov 2018 21:24

Ytong energy savings regulation allows 25 cm wall thickness – who has experience with this?

Höhlenmensch•3 Nov 2018 20:38

Answers: 17

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Nordlys • 6 Nov 2018 21:03

Utility Connection: Telecom Company Refuses to Penetrate Watertight Concrete Structure

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trapjaw•6 Nov 2018 08:34

Answers: 17

blackm88 • 6 Nov 2018 19:28

Building Class 1 – What is the maximum allowable height overall? Thank you.

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Tim Müller•3 Nov 2018 15:36

Answers: 16

11ant • 5 Nov 2018 15:58

Painting / Coating a Steel Staircase: Which Paint / Primer to Use?

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niggloddo•4 Nov 2018 21:36

Answers: 9

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ypg • 5 Nov 2018 10:50

Do we need a sewage lifting system, as the architect suggests?

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Pritam•4 Nov 2018 15:12

Answers: 13

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Zaba12 • 5 Nov 2018 10:38

Wall Thicknesses in Timber Frame Construction – Interior Walls and Exterior Walls?

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AlyssaAnn•4 Nov 2018 13:15

Answers: 6

11ant • 5 Nov 2018 00:30

Underfloor heating in the bathroom not possible – can that be true?

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Pritam•4 Nov 2018 14:20

Answers: 11

tomtom79 • 4 Nov 2018 20:37

Single-family house with a secondary apartment – Which company should we choose to build?

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MrHannes•3 Nov 2018 12:58

Answers: 18

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Scout • 4 Nov 2018 20:24

Garden Lighting 12V or 24V – Which Voltage to Choose and Which Manufacturer?

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Momad•3 Nov 2018 11:34

Answers: 7

blackm88 • 4 Nov 2018 18:32

Security Systems – How to Choose the Right System and Manufacturer?

blaupuma•2 Nov 2018 09:23

Answers: 4

Höhlenmensch • 4 Nov 2018 14:21

Moisture on the Bedroom Exterior Wall – What Is the Cause?

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Baumi87•2 Nov 2018 09:15

Answers: 10

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Zaba12 • 3 Nov 2018 11:25

Single-family home with a separate basement or in-law apartment – looking for ideas

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Vetti007•28 Oct 2018 17:12

Answers: 11

11ant • 2 Nov 2018 17:59

Plot available, zoning plan changed – concrete house?

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hinkelstein•29 Oct 2018 22:17

Answers: 9

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ypg • 1 Nov 2018 11:45

Cable connection or satellite system – which option is more advisable?

Climbee•31 Oct 2018 08:59

Answers: 1

Mycraft • 31 Oct 2018 09:27

Eave Height Questions – Property Subject to Zoning Plan / Development Plan

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gaastrapulse•30 Oct 2018 13:50

Answers: 7

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Escroda • 31 Oct 2018 07:45

Timber Frame Construction: Well-Known Prefabricated House Providers vs. Local Construction Companies

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Bjoern Becker•28 Oct 2018 12:09

Answers: 3

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Bjoern Becker • 30 Oct 2018 21:56

Orientation of a townhouse on a plot with a slight slope

Kevinius•30 Oct 2018 16:05

Answers: 4

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Mottenhausen • 30 Oct 2018 21:28

Type of an old oil heating system – Who has experience with this?

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Maria81•29 Oct 2018 15:42

Answers: 3

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Gartenfreund • 30 Oct 2018 03:10

Supporting Basement Ceiling with Timber Props – Load Relief?

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Passer novus•29 Oct 2018 00:56

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Passer novus • 29 Oct 2018 00:56

Prefabricated Houses & Solid Construction – Evaluation of Offers

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delbau•20 Mar 2016 12:57

Answers: 23

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keitelbauer • 28 Oct 2018 18:05

Buying a house when the seller requires a right of residence – How to handle it?

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NeueWelt•23 Oct 2018 12:48

Answers: 21

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Nordlys • 28 Oct 2018 09:18

Exterior Wall Lighting – Which Type of Fixture? Recommendations and Advice?

blaupuma•27 Oct 2018 21:17

Answers: 8

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Alex85 • 28 Oct 2018 05:29

Prefabricated House vs. Solid Construction: Which Is Better and Why?

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Oecsi2018•24 Oct 2018 21:00

Answers: 9

face26 • 25 Oct 2018 22:11

Cost Estimate for Asphalt in Parking Area – Any Suggestions?

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Snowside•25 Oct 2018 14:24

Answers: 6

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Snowside • 25 Oct 2018 18:43

Newly Built – Should You Build Again Right Away?

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raffa•4 Jun 2017 21:51

Answers: 65

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SweetHome1100 • 25 Oct 2018 12:46

Recommendation for the Installation of Attic Insulation

BugsBunny•22 Oct 2018 21:32

Answers: 10

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dertill • 24 Oct 2018 22:49

Is it possible to change the insulation after obtaining the building permit / planning permission?

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chrisw81•23 Oct 2018 11:03

Answers: 6

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Bookstar • 23 Oct 2018 14:11

Cube bungalow solid wood house as a self-build project in the 73547 area

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Lorcher•22 Oct 2018 20:47

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haydee • 23 Oct 2018 06:22

Sell the apartment and build a house? What do you think?

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RedNick•21 Oct 2018 14:49

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Wickie • 22 Oct 2018 18:01

Heating system in an older building with a ground source heat pump, underfloor heating, and more.

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enqel18•21 Oct 2018 20:45

Answers: 4

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smodon • 22 Oct 2018 08:58

Shutters – Which color would you choose or recommend?

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Garfield-1978•31 Jan 2018 23:11

Answers: 21

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Garfield-1978 • 20 Oct 2018 23:51

Home buying/selling: What is the current demand? Looking for experiences and insights.

Nafetsm•1 Oct 2018 17:26

Answers: 22

Winniefred • 20 Oct 2018 19:34

What is the best way to fill holes in masonry? Using expanding foam?

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Skyfire•18 Oct 2018 21:29

Answers: 7

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readytorumble • 20 Oct 2018 11:09

Is the weight of a cement screed too high for an older building?

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ThanosAP83•18 Oct 2018 21:31

Answers: 4

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ThanosAP83 • 19 Oct 2018 16:16

Lighting design on the ground floor – Are there any planning guides or resources available?

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HausbauTiNa•18 Oct 2018 09:19

Answers: 12

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Ippebson • 19 Oct 2018 12:13

Carpentry and Roofing Work – Are These Defects or Not?

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zizzi•16 Oct 2018 08:10

Answers: 14

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Snowy36 • 19 Oct 2018 06:19

Liability for defects concerning various issues after the handover of the property

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bene1981•16 Oct 2018 15:17

Answers: 19

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Bieber0815 • 18 Oct 2018 22:25

Is the single-family house foundation poured too deep, or is this acceptable?

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Bau123•18 Oct 2018 11:29

Answers: 2

blackm88 • 18 Oct 2018 21:02

Buying a Completed New Build – Is the Warranty Still Valid?

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DerStefan81•15 Oct 2018 23:06

Answers: 27

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Kekse • 18 Oct 2018 16:20

Construction costs for terraces and similar elements in cost estimates according to DIN 276

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Pyrate•16 Oct 2018 15:51

Answers: 19

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Mottenhausen • 18 Oct 2018 11:26

Estimating Shell Construction Costs for an Extension – Who Has Experience?

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Specki•16 Oct 2018 09:10

Answers: 12

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apokolok • 17 Oct 2018 22:29

Semi-detached house – Which type is best? Does anyone have experience with this?

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Dirk78•8 Oct 2018 11:18

Answers: 84

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MayrCh • 17 Oct 2018 08:11

Building a House During Parental Leave – When Is the Optimal Time?

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Selbs86•22 Nov 2012 00:53

Answers: 11

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ypg • 16 Oct 2018 00:00

Duplex as a single residential unit or two "half-houses" – What should be considered?

RomeoZwo•12 Oct 2018 11:38

Answers: 16

RomeoZwo • 15 Oct 2018 20:49

Dennert Solid Construction (Concrete Building Method) – A Viable Alternative?

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Thierse•15 Oct 2018 10:11

Answers: 2

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haydee • 15 Oct 2018 18:56

Construction Planning and Building Process – Is a Preliminary Agreement with the Builder Necessary?

Bauhamster1•11 Oct 2018 13:41

Answers: 25

Bauhamster1 • 15 Oct 2018 10:29

Cost Sharing in a Project with a Prefabricated House Company – Experiences?

Bauhamster1•11 Oct 2018 16:35

Answers: 7

Bauhamster1 • 15 Oct 2018 09:54

Plot size for a semi-detached house – How large should it be?

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Anoxio•13 Oct 2018 11:41

Answers: 6

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ypg • 14 Oct 2018 10:37

House design completed, land purchased – Ready to start building for real?

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hada2018•10 Oct 2018 13:08

Answers: 14

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HilfeHilfe • 11 Oct 2018 07:11

Housebuilding Company Isn’t Doing What I Asked – Feedback Welcome!

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4k2ml32343m3•10 Oct 2018 06:22

Answers: 16

11ant • 10 Oct 2018 14:36

Is it possible to copy building plans, or does that cause legal issues?

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shaftie•6 Oct 2018 04:21

Answers: 13

11ant • 10 Oct 2018 11:14

Is it normal to have a slope from the street down to the house? Looking forward to your feedback!

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Pädda•25 Aug 2018 08:43

Answers: 13

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Zaba12 • 10 Oct 2018 10:21

Costs for Shell Construction and Roof Covering/Insulation – Is a Fixed-Price Quote Acceptable?

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Bau_dus•9 Oct 2018 13:40

Answers: 25

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Spunk • 9 Oct 2018 19:19

What material should be used for the door threshold – Are there any issues to consider?

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sisqonrw•8 Oct 2018 21:46

Answers: 4

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dertill • 9 Oct 2018 07:25

Polystyrene Insulation Under Screed and Underfloor Heating – What Is the Correct Product Called?

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sisqonrw•6 Oct 2018 19:24

Answers: 12

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ypg • 7 Oct 2018 22:05

Siemens Night Storage Heaters – Are There Asbestos Concerns?

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Dencio•7 Oct 2018 12:53

Answers: 2

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Dencio • 7 Oct 2018 20:43

Build a new house or wait for an affordable home to become available?

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armmitcharme•4 Oct 2018 23:02

Answers: 78

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Wickie • 7 Oct 2018 11:59

Building a House Independently – Our Great Experience Report!

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Selbstbau•4 Oct 2018 15:46

Answers: 10

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hanse987 • 6 Oct 2018 15:47

Building Living Space on Existing Property – Looking for Ideas

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HausbauD•5 Oct 2018 10:08

Answers: 14

11ant • 5 Oct 2018 14:28

Choosing a Front Door with Two or Three Panels – Any Recommendations?

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denz.•3 Oct 2018 20:16

Answers: 10

11ant • 4 Oct 2018 18:47

Elegant Residential Home in Roman Style – Who Builds This Kind of House?

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MarcVillet•1 Oct 2018 03:07

Answers: 28

11ant • 4 Oct 2018 01:44

Light Wells – Backed-Up Drainage Water – What to Do?

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HausMatt•18 Sep 2018 23:26

Answers: 3

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HausMatt • 3 Oct 2018 17:14

New Construction with Limited Time – Any Experiences?

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Nikless•9 Sep 2018 20:08

Answers: 105

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ypg • 1 Oct 2018 22:16

Where to position the house on the plot? Two options are possible!

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vaderle•30 Sep 2018 13:18

Answers: 7

lastdrop • 1 Oct 2018 09:15