ᐅ Construction Planning

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Retaining wall, 2 meters high and 21 meters long. How to build it – using L-shaped concrete blocks?

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Thierse•30 Sep 2018 08:42

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Bookstar • 30 Sep 2018 09:55

First a soil survey, and now a soil analysis as well?

Wissi•28 Sep 2018 10:52

Answers: 4

Wissi • 28 Sep 2018 11:40

Assessment of Building Height Compared to Street Level – Opinions and Experiences?

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steija1•26 Sep 2018 13:37

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Nordlys • 26 Sep 2018 15:07

Hiring an Architect – When Is It Necessary to Involve One?

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((andreas))•25 Sep 2018 13:05

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Baufie • 26 Sep 2018 11:20

Northeast-facing plot with driveway access from the south

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schaffe•25 Sep 2018 21:47

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schaffe • 25 Sep 2018 21:47

Gallery balustrade / open space barrier made of glass – Which trade is responsible for this?

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lasa64•24 Sep 2018 13:32

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mertmk3 • 25 Sep 2018 08:50

House Orientation – South or West?

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wadenkneifer•9 Feb 2014 21:26

Answers: 38

montessalet • 25 Sep 2018 06:22

New Electrical and Water Pipes – What About Heating? How to Insulate According to Energy Saving Regulations

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Rockevzel•24 Sep 2018 10:44

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dertill • 24 Sep 2018 13:13

Sell an old house and build a new one in a different location

LMN2018•20 Sep 2018 09:10

Answers: 16

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Curly • 23 Sep 2018 14:09

Massa Haus Lifestyle 2 – Has anyone built this model? Is it possible to visit or tour a finished home?

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Häuslebauer14•21 Sep 2018 09:20

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Caspar2020 • 21 Sep 2018 14:57

Overlapping Utility Lines on Property – Any Experiences?

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chrisw81•19 Sep 2018 13:43

Answers: 14

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ypg • 20 Sep 2018 12:12

Cost Transparency in Prefabricated Home Companies – Which Providers Are There?

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Mojo77•19 Sep 2018 14:21

Answers: 8

montessalet • 20 Sep 2018 07:16

Construction Waste During House Assembly – What Does It Involve? Should You Mix Your Own?

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HäuslebauerEE•18 Sep 2018 21:15

Answers: 11

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apokolok • 19 Sep 2018 18:45

Transferring ownership of an unrenovated house – experiences and tips?

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Merymery•18 Sep 2018 11:40

Answers: 11

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Merymery • 19 Sep 2018 13:29

Upper floor permitted for residential use according to the building plan – any experiences?

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Mojos•15 Sep 2018 11:45

Answers: 3

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Mojos • 18 Sep 2018 19:58

3D Home Visualizations with VR (Virtual Reality) for Residential Construction

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droettge•18 Sep 2018 11:30

Answers: 11

11ant • 18 Sep 2018 17:17

Wall Construction – Timber Frame – Service Cavity – Questions

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scooter121•17 Sep 2018 19:12

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dertill • 18 Sep 2018 14:55

Which Building Material – Objective Comparison or Matter of Belief?

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matze007•16 Sep 2018 21:40

Answers: 13

11ant • 18 Sep 2018 13:21

Tile size – Please share photos/images, I need help deciding!

blaupuma•8 Sep 2018 23:10

Answers: 43

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hanse987 • 18 Sep 2018 07:42

Renovating an OKAL Prefabricated House from 1980 – Which Company to Choose?

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Tino110•17 Sep 2018 16:41

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11ant • 17 Sep 2018 18:23

Demolition of a Prefabricated House – Who Has Experience with Tearing Down a House?

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Susi_90•11 May 2018 12:06

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nilss • 16 Sep 2018 22:01

Construction Project: New Build – Budget Exceeded – Any Experiences?

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Anne1983•12 Sep 2018 21:25

Answers: 18

11ant • 16 Sep 2018 13:38

Select a building planner, provide the scope of work to an expert evaluator

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Christian K.•14 Sep 2018 21:11

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Christian K. • 16 Sep 2018 12:47

Height of Shower Partition – What Height Is Recommended?

Climbee•9 Sep 2018 15:51

Answers: 18

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Snowy36 • 15 Sep 2018 23:33

Front door with two sidelights: what width should it be?

blaupuma•12 Sep 2018 19:17

Answers: 1

11ant • 12 Sep 2018 23:55

Building a House Near a Stormwater Detention Basin – Moisture Issues?

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Co2k_zhenka•11 Sep 2018 18:02

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Kekse • 11 Sep 2018 19:09

Question about the development plan – knee wall height, setback distances, and related issues

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Der-w•7 Aug 2018 11:36

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Der-w • 11 Sep 2018 09:08

Choosing a Plot of Land – How and Why Would You Decide?

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Lenschke•10 Sep 2018 10:13

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Lenschke • 11 Sep 2018 07:28

Roof structure for garage: sheathing or breathable membrane?

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Skyfire•10 Sep 2018 13:18

Answers: 2

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Skyfire • 10 Sep 2018 14:34

Costs for creating an opening in a load-bearing wall?

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Fragner•9 Sep 2018 10:31

Answers: 6

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Fragner • 9 Sep 2018 19:05

Farmhouse with Groundwater Issues – What Is the Best Approach?

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Pelix•7 Sep 2018 10:55

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hampshire • 9 Sep 2018 09:15

Cost of Attic Conversion in a Newly Built Semi-Detached House

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Endorphin•3 Sep 2018 19:26

Answers: 6

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Endorphin • 8 Sep 2018 18:53

How to Insulate an Attic or Loft: What Is the Best Approach?

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Maximo1975•5 Sep 2018 19:58

Answers: 6

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Maximo1975 • 8 Sep 2018 08:35

Plots and Houses in High-Demand Areas

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Bauanfänger36•1 Jul 2017 13:38

Answers: 25

Climbee • 6 Sep 2018 22:26

Laying Underground Cables and Paving Stones (Outdoor Socket)

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benkler1401•5 Sep 2018 12:27

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HilfeHilfe • 5 Sep 2018 17:51

Should the terrace area be excavated during groundwork, or would that make it too deep?

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pffreestyler•3 Sep 2018 21:05

Answers: 7

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fach1werk • 5 Sep 2018 17:40

Healthy Building Practices Experience Exchange – Who Has Built Like This?

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unser_schloss•2 Sep 2018 10:16

Answers: 17

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Alex85 • 5 Sep 2018 06:49

Building a Home – Getting Started Can Be Challenging – How Do You Begin?

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thehax•2 Sep 2018 17:59

Answers: 37

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thehax • 4 Sep 2018 14:24

Location of the Property Acceptable Distances for Daily Living?

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KEVST•3 Sep 2018 10:53

Answers: 11

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HilfeHilfe • 3 Sep 2018 20:53

Which internet solution do you recommend?

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Galaxie•23 Oct 2016 21:10

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Caspar2020 • 3 Sep 2018 14:24

Experiences with S_Onro

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merlin83•3 Dec 2015 10:31

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KEVST • 2 Sep 2018 06:55

Planning a Semi-Detached House? Cost Comparison Between a Semi-Detached House and a Detached Single-Family Home? Experiences?

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BonkoHonko•26 Aug 2018 21:19

Answers: 15

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BonkoHonko • 1 Sep 2018 09:24

Reconstruction After Fire – Are the Costs Justified?

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Christian911•31 Aug 2018 02:38

Answers: 15

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Christian911 • 1 Sep 2018 00:31

Building Permit Application Lost – What to Do? Who Pays the Costs?

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Trashbag•27 Aug 2018 17:03

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ypg • 28 Aug 2018 13:58

Who is responsible for planning the rainwater drainage system for the house?

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Pädda•27 Aug 2018 21:17

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Pädda • 28 Aug 2018 12:42

Right of First Refusal – How Can I Find Out if Such a Right Exists?

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Specki•27 Aug 2018 20:52

Answers: 6

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Specki • 28 Aug 2018 01:48

New Construction Shell Phase Decision: Hire a Contractor or an Architect?

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Infosauger•24 Aug 2018 03:10

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Infosauger • 27 Aug 2018 22:12

Orientation, Location, and Shape of a New Build: Square or Rectangular?

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imsi123•26 Aug 2018 15:32

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haydee • 27 Aug 2018 09:34

Purchase Price and Construction Project: How to Assess Them Realistically and Make Comparisons?

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Riiiiicki•21 Aug 2018 11:53

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haydee • 23 Aug 2018 22:20

Is it possible to renovate a 1954 suburban house to meet energy efficiency standards? How can this be done?

SebastianDr•23 Apr 2018 21:12

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Deliverer • 23 Aug 2018 10:06

Is it necessary for my property management to have the construction plans from the developer?

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rudiherbert•21 Aug 2018 08:37

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Spunk • 22 Aug 2018 19:46

Anthracite Garage Facing South – Is a Dark Color Problematic?

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Grantlhaua•20 Aug 2018 09:56

Answers: 17

11ant • 22 Aug 2018 17:18

General Contractor – What Criteria Should Be Used for Choosing One?

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HausbauTiNa•15 Aug 2018 16:42

Answers: 14

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HausbauTiNa • 20 Aug 2018 21:16

Clearance at the Collar Beam and Principal Purlin Intersection (Gable Roof)

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fight84•14 Aug 2018 09:40

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Knallkörper • 17 Aug 2018 14:48

Is a turnkey construction project with a budget of 230,000 USD realistic in the Saarland region?

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nektus•14 Aug 2018 22:04

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rbommes • 17 Aug 2018 10:35

Which type of flooring is best for an entrance hallway? Does anyone have experience or photos to share?

blaupuma•16 Aug 2018 00:14

Answers: 14

blaupuma • 16 Aug 2018 20:37

Drink crates and bottles? Where do you usually store them in your home?

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Herr Stein•15 Aug 2018 07:17

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niri09 • 16 Aug 2018 13:36

Land Value in Financing – How Is It Calculated?

Golfi90•15 Aug 2018 15:31

Answers: 8

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Caspar2020 • 15 Aug 2018 21:33

Floor Area Ratio / Site Coverage Ratio for Plots Without a Zoning Plan: How to Calculate? Any Experiences?

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Hausbau671•13 Aug 2018 19:07

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Escroda • 15 Aug 2018 17:49

Pipe burst or something else? Any ideas or suggestions?

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rapidrock•14 Aug 2018 23:26

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Alex85 • 15 Aug 2018 16:00

Investment property in Northern Hesse with an 800 sqm plot – Which construction method?

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felixks•13 Aug 2018 16:48

Answers: 11

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Caspar2020 • 14 Aug 2018 10:49

Brown holes/spots on new calcium silicate masonry wall?!

Miezekatze•9 Aug 2018 19:43

Answers: 9

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Alex85 • 13 Aug 2018 23:30

Is our construction project feasible? Is our budget sufficient for it?

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AndreasGMT•11 Aug 2018 15:10

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Bookstar • 13 Aug 2018 19:09

Gabions made from wall cladding panels – does anyone have experience or tips?

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daytona•13 Aug 2018 10:42

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daytona • 13 Aug 2018 12:18

Facade Paint – Experimental or Traditional?

LivingHaus•8 Aug 2018 14:01

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haydee • 12 Aug 2018 20:17

Paving for Terraces – Which Types Are Permeable?

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sline.quattro•10 Aug 2018 18:54

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Curly • 11 Aug 2018 09:04

Is a Completion Guarantee Necessary for Finishing Construction?

blaupuma•9 Aug 2018 23:36

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Müllerin • 10 Aug 2018 13:53

Construction Project with Wengerter Bau – Is a Real Estate Agent Involved?

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T&JWild•9 Aug 2018 18:32

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ypg • 9 Aug 2018 23:12

Preliminary Planning for House Construction – Realistic Assessment of Feasibility

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jackdaniels•7 Aug 2018 22:48

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jackdaniels • 8 Aug 2018 18:13

Potential savings with a turnkey prefab house – your assessment?

Golfi90•6 Aug 2018 10:03

Answers: 28

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ypg • 8 Aug 2018 15:56

Insulation between roof rafters using Armaflex?? Question!!!!

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Kiwi&Tina•31 Jul 2018 09:55

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Kiwi&Tina • 7 Aug 2018 17:58

Floor Plan Design Using "Sweet Home 3D" – Any Suggestions for Improvement?

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Patrickpr•6 Aug 2018 22:43

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11ant • 7 Aug 2018 01:23

House with ground floor and upper floor—do you know any recommended house design software?

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Brontosaurus•5 Aug 2018 20:37

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Lobster • 6 Aug 2018 13:03

Placement of House and Garage on an Empty Lot – Any Suggestions?

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AndiH•3 Aug 2018 10:35

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AndiH • 4 Aug 2018 11:20

Insect screen mesh as a sliding door for a sliding door

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benkler1401•3 Aug 2018 16:43

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benkler1401 • 4 Aug 2018 00:26

SchwörerHaus: Is there a visible joint in the plaster between two floors? Is that correct?

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Mariachi1101•27 Jul 2018 22:12

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Mariachi1101 • 2 Aug 2018 15:26

Assessment of a Developer’s Construction Performance – Experiences?

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Co2k_zhenka•30 Jul 2018 19:26

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Otus11 • 1 Aug 2018 18:43

Ventilation Systems: Which Manufacturers and Types Perform Well?

blaupuma•1 Aug 2018 12:48

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Curly • 1 Aug 2018 16:53

Architect / General Contractor in the WÜ area – Who can provide a recommendation?

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T7891•1 Aug 2018 06:57

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T7891 • 1 Aug 2018 09:49

Sewer connection costs. Included in the additional construction expenses with an amount of 3,500.

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HäuslebauerEE•29 Jul 2018 17:49

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Müllerin • 31 Jul 2018 23:37

Prefabricated House – Built with Solid Construction or Timber Frame?

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Der-w•28 Jul 2018 10:42

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Der-w • 29 Jul 2018 10:23

Is a soundproof door necessary for the utility room? Any experiences?

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Skyfire•22 Jul 2018 12:21

Answers: 22

blackm88 • 28 Jul 2018 17:32

New Construction with Solid Construction Methods: Masonry or Concrete? Experiences?

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Thierse•28 Jul 2018 10:25

Answers: 1

11ant • 28 Jul 2018 14:01

New Construction: Which System Should I Choose for the Roller Shutter Box? Any Tips?

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Thierse•28 Jul 2018 10:47

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Mycraft • 28 Jul 2018 12:51

2 Existing Properties to Choose From – Your Assessment and Advice?

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JackyBauer•26 Jul 2018 10:49

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cschiko • 26 Jul 2018 13:32

Prefabricated house with an architect for coordination or without architectural planning?

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Mariachi1101•24 Jul 2018 17:06

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niri09 • 25 Jul 2018 07:20

Structural Engineering – Were the Structural Engineer’s Specifications Not Followed?

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martin50939•23 Jul 2018 19:51

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martin50939 • 24 Jul 2018 17:43

New flat roof construction with gas heating according to the 2016 Energy Saving Ordinance (EnEV)

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Kabelmodem87•23 Jul 2018 14:21

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ypg • 23 Jul 2018 23:57

Additional Costs When Buying a New Construction Apartment – Experiences?

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Anna_kl•22 Jul 2018 22:13

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ypg • 23 Jul 2018 22:00

Prefab House Assembly in the Rain – Timber Frame Construction

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oheffekt•23 Jul 2018 09:36

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Traumfaenger • 23 Jul 2018 21:19

Single-family home turnkey construction with owner-built garage

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EdStark•21 Jul 2018 19:56

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Escroda • 22 Jul 2018 20:53

Temporary construction power or permanent electrical connection? How much construction power is needed?

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denz.•17 Jul 2018 11:54

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Payday • 20 Jul 2018 19:24

Architects for Multifamily Residential Building in Saarland – Any Recommendations?

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lukaspeters•19 Jun 2018 13:24

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DJCOON • 19 Jul 2018 22:08

KfW 70 or is it worth investing in KfW 40 Plus with significantly higher costs?

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PaddyOnAir•12 Jul 2018 16:56

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ypg • 19 Jul 2018 21:52

Drawing the plan yourself? Is it absolutely necessary to hire an architect?

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Lily•12 Feb 2009 16:03

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User0815 • 19 Jul 2018 12:32

Costs for Preparing a Bill of Quantities

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Augustinsson•18 Jul 2018 12:07

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Zaba12 • 18 Jul 2018 12:10

Steel Frame Single-Family Home – A Recommended Alternative Construction Method?

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nipdizzle•16 Jul 2018 16:34

Answers: 16

11ant • 17 Jul 2018 21:50

Is a price of 83 euros per square meter for tile installation reasonable? Any experiences?

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Pädda•17 Jul 2018 08:36

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blackm88 • 17 Jul 2018 21:32

Home Purchase, Home Construction – Fundamental Questions and Considerations

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TR188•11 Jul 2018 09:53

Answers: 13

kaho674 • 16 Jul 2018 14:19

Adding an Extra Floor to a Single-Family House – Looking for Experience and Insights

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Sanierung2018•15 Jul 2018 13:22

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Caspar2020 • 15 Jul 2018 19:09