ᐅ Construction Planning

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Costs of Semi-Detached and Terraced Houses

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taptap2005•6 Dec 2016 13:29

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taptap2005 • 6 Dec 2016 13:29

Is it normal to have damp spots on brickwork?

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ah-1986•2 Dec 2016 17:03

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Payday • 5 Dec 2016 17:13

Plots of Land in Cologne Only Available Through Developers?

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kati79•17 Aug 2016 09:50

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R.Hotzenplotz • 2 Dec 2016 11:50

Turnkey Construction – Exclusion of Specific Trades

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baumhaus815•1 Dec 2016 15:14

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HilfeHilfe • 2 Dec 2016 07:15

Slope Volume Calculation

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R3dDevil•29 Nov 2016 13:13

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Bieber0815 • 1 Dec 2016 14:25

Home Construction – Process Overview

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Elnino•10 Nov 2016 12:46

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Elnino • 30 Nov 2016 15:17

Knee wall for raised ground floor and 35° pitched roof

McEgg•28 Nov 2016 23:04

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McEgg • 30 Nov 2016 14:43

Construction door: only burglary protection / better materials – plaster, screed?

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Lile08•24 Nov 2016 20:14

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ypg • 29 Nov 2016 13:52

Interior plaster with pugging for cat-proofing

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reeneex•25 Nov 2016 22:24

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Lanini • 29 Nov 2016 13:10

Groundwater and soil contaminated with sulfate

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RMH888•28 Nov 2016 23:38

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RMH888 • 29 Nov 2016 12:41

Are High Ceilings Economically Inefficient?

Judyyy•25 Nov 2016 20:26

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Judyyy • 26 Nov 2016 10:00

Attic space with a height of 2 meters – conversion/finishing options?

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nacaschi•25 Nov 2016 17:33

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Bauexperte • 25 Nov 2016 23:17

Porous bricks (thermal conductivity 0.09 W/m·K) / Meier M10 insulation block (thermal conductivity 0.10 W/m·K)

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Chris Braun•25 Nov 2016 13:55

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Chris Braun • 25 Nov 2016 14:44

Proper Ventilation After Completing the Structural Shell, Windows/Doors, and Roof

Dan8070•24 Nov 2016 17:56

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Bieber0815 • 25 Nov 2016 09:38

House Construction Cost Estimation

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Xorrhal•15 Nov 2016 13:57

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Marvinius • 24 Nov 2016 23:22

Final Inspection: What Special Considerations Should You Keep in Mind?

andimann•23 Nov 2016 13:37

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Otus11 • 24 Nov 2016 21:53

Looking for a window frame?

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Thore1988•21 Sep 2016 11:56

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Thore1988 • 23 Nov 2016 11:46

Single-Family Home: Which Type of Masonry Is Right for Us?

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C.Grothe•21 Nov 2016 13:13

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Tego12 • 22 Nov 2016 20:29

Chimney: Inside or Outside Location?

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knallfrosch•14 Nov 2016 11:49

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Payday • 22 Nov 2016 12:32

Is a Winter Construction Schedule Realistic?

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Svetta16•14 Nov 2016 15:35

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daniels87 • 18 Nov 2016 22:00

Aquarium - Load on the Ground

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BigFlow•16 Nov 2016 10:19

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Uwe82 • 16 Nov 2016 18:30

Single-Family Home Planning: Requests for Help, Tips, Suggestions, and Feedback Welcome

McEgg•8 Feb 2016 13:59

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kbt09 • 15 Nov 2016 14:00

Carpet in the bedroom despite underfloor heating?

tabtab•18 Sep 2016 15:26

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Legurit • 14 Nov 2016 21:24

Expansion joint in brickwork: yes or no?

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symen1971•30 Jun 2015 11:39

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Kaspatoo • 14 Nov 2016 14:30

Where to place the home gym

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Lisa.M•13 Nov 2016 17:29

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ypg • 14 Nov 2016 09:17

Renovation of a Concrete Floor Without a Basement

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kanick•12 Nov 2016 16:09

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kanick • 13 Nov 2016 11:56

Should the inspection chamber be cast in concrete?

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Turbomicha•11 Nov 2016 19:29

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Mike29 • 12 Nov 2016 08:07

Wall to utility room made of calcium silicate blocks?

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Curly•11 Nov 2016 14:05

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ypg • 12 Nov 2016 01:07

Dismantling of a Construction Access Road

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herrsten•8 Nov 2016 17:10

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DG • 10 Nov 2016 18:14

Watertight concrete basement for living space

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Ickes•8 Nov 2016 20:44

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sirhc • 9 Nov 2016 23:20

Single-story house initially, with the option to add a second floor later

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Ickes•5 Nov 2016 23:04

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Legurit • 8 Nov 2016 21:40

Conversion from Single-Family to Two-Family Home – Assistance with Space Planning

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Gerry82•7 Nov 2016 23:47

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Gerry82 • 8 Nov 2016 12:47

Adjusting the tubular motor for roller shutters

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maarjan•7 Nov 2016 21:03

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Mycraft • 8 Nov 2016 08:54

Should the electrical connection be installed by the utility company or by a civil engineer/underground contractor?

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Marko958•7 Nov 2016 09:10

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Marko958 • 7 Nov 2016 17:37

Opinion on the House Design

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reeneex•20 May 2016 00:30

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Climbee • 7 Nov 2016 16:08

Software for designing residential buildings, both exterior and interior

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Roppo•4 Nov 2016 13:51

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Nafetsm • 7 Nov 2016 13:13

Interior finishing of the second floor

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Franz434•6 Nov 2016 15:14

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ypg • 7 Nov 2016 01:06

Have existing buildings thoroughly inspected before renovation

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Sopie•6 Nov 2016 23:26

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Sopie • 6 Nov 2016 23:26

Single-Family Home Construction Plan: Key Issue – Basement Living Space, Dream or Nightmare

MarcWen•13 Oct 2015 16:19

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Masipulami • 5 Nov 2016 22:14

Young architectural team or established firm? – A tough choice

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Karlstraße•28 Oct 2016 19:17

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Karlstraße • 5 Nov 2016 06:43

How to Find a House?

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Bart0815•3 Nov 2016 13:23

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ypg • 4 Nov 2016 20:38

Facade Paint for Bay Window / Base in Anthracite

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iLikeSushi•3 Nov 2016 09:59

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iLikeSushi • 3 Nov 2016 09:59

Single-family Home on a Hillside – Many Planning Considerations

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little.grisu•15 Oct 2016 10:53

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ypg • 2 Nov 2016 20:20

Land Use Plan: Interpretation of Building Regulations

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Pacey82•2 Nov 2016 07:23

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ypg • 2 Nov 2016 13:44

Property developers in North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW). Can anyone recommend reliable developers?

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Olgus2016•1 Nov 2016 16:00

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Bauexperte • 1 Nov 2016 21:48

Parcel mailbox – Who has one or is planning to get one?

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Silent010•31 Oct 2016 17:14

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Pumbaa • 1 Nov 2016 21:46

Vacation Home in Scandinavia

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knucKles•1 Nov 2016 20:34

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knucKles • 1 Nov 2016 20:34

Home Construction, Legal Aspects

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ah-1986•31 Oct 2016 13:53

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Doc.Schnaggls • 31 Oct 2016 14:51

How expensive is building with flood-resistant measures?

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lanciatore•13 Nov 2015 15:24

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WildThing • 31 Oct 2016 13:21

Planning a Single-Family Home. Thank you for your feedback.

Rollothemachine•25 Oct 2016 16:06

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kbt09 • 31 Oct 2016 09:07

Is it Practical to Build a Single-Family Home as a Single Person?

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p2007•28 Oct 2016 23:34

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Rollo83 • 31 Oct 2016 08:44

Heating the screed using the main utility provider?!

Nafetsm•26 Oct 2016 22:01

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ONeill • 31 Oct 2016 06:34

Cracks in the New Roof Frame

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Marko958•30 Oct 2016 11:15

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Marko958 • 30 Oct 2016 20:50

House Design for a Complex Site with a Sloped Terrain

Bremediana•22 Oct 2016 14:55

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DG • 30 Oct 2016 20:47

Multi-family residential building as an investment property in a city with an aging population

MaxPower90•2 Oct 2016 12:08

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Climbee • 30 Oct 2016 10:37

Shell home – Is the price for the mentioned service acceptable?

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andywin•8 Nov 2010 14:05

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tomtom79 • 29 Oct 2016 21:14

Timber frame construction or solid construction

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koettel89•26 Oct 2016 23:46

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Curly • 29 Oct 2016 09:27

Driveway Renovation – Costs

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Anna74•24 Oct 2016 16:14

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Bieber0815 • 25 Oct 2016 16:58

Building Permit Granted – Can the Neighbor Still Object?

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Svetta16•25 Oct 2016 08:57

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Svetta16 • 25 Oct 2016 15:31

Designing a Living Room Gallery with Energy Efficiency in Mind

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Schluffi0815•24 Oct 2016 21:45

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Legurit • 25 Oct 2016 14:25

Slope at the driveway?

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skyboy89•21 Oct 2016 18:34

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MarcWen • 25 Oct 2016 09:12

"Room-in-Pool Concept" – As a Recording Studio

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Dadoo82031•22 Oct 2016 20:23

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Dadoo82031 • 24 Oct 2016 20:36

Building the terrace

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Felix23•20 Oct 2016 16:23

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Teyla • 24 Oct 2016 18:18

€350,000 – Is that enough for my house?

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Ahnungsloser•24 Oct 2016 08:39

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Climbee • 24 Oct 2016 10:19

Experiences with Long-Term Renovations?

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garfunkel•29 May 2016 21:46

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garfunkel • 23 Oct 2016 19:39

How to Soundproof the Floor/Ceiling in a Multi-Family Building?

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phi77•13 Oct 2016 19:15

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phi77 • 23 Oct 2016 13:00

Incorporating steel reinforcement?

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peterbocholt•23 Oct 2016 11:52

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peterbocholt • 23 Oct 2016 11:52

Facing bricks in the basement when the ground floor and attic are already clad with brick veneer?

Kaspatoo•22 Oct 2016 20:54

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Kaspatoo • 23 Oct 2016 11:41

What are the options for protecting against swallows?

andimann•20 Oct 2016 13:11

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torsan • 22 Oct 2016 21:31

Installation Height of Window Wells

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Turbomicha•22 Oct 2016 15:22

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MarcWen • 22 Oct 2016 16:39

TO-DO List Before Construction Starts

Winterkind•20 Oct 2016 23:03

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Winterkind • 22 Oct 2016 10:35

Sewer Works – Conflict with Pile Foundation and General Questions

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titoz•21 Oct 2016 19:28

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titoz • 21 Oct 2016 19:28

Is it Worth Keeping a Construction Blog?

Winterkind•20 Oct 2016 22:09

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Teyla • 21 Oct 2016 09:44

Prefab house / shell house (or DIY home)

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gueray•16 Oct 2016 14:56

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Caspar2020 • 21 Oct 2016 09:25

Which heating system is best for a household of 2 people, later expanding to 4?

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Markus1900•18 Oct 2016 11:38

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Markus1900 • 21 Oct 2016 06:31

Where is the best location to install warm air vents from a fireplace?

Nafetsm•17 Oct 2016 22:24

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Nafetsm • 20 Oct 2016 13:27

Overwhelmed... Is my calculation or knowledge correct?

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Schwabenland•10 Aug 2016 20:15

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brandt5 • 18 Oct 2016 17:51

Question about property law

Nafetsm•4 Oct 2016 15:59

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Climbee • 18 Oct 2016 08:35

I need help with redesigning a house.

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miniflexalex•17 Sep 2016 12:13

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miniflexalex • 17 Oct 2016 18:10

Door swing to living/dining area and kitchen lighting

ares83•16 Oct 2016 15:22

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Knallkörper • 17 Oct 2016 14:41

Question about the crawl space / knee wall

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Der-w•16 Oct 2016 17:06

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Bauexperte • 17 Oct 2016 01:33

Which type of stone is best for a garden or guest house?

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karlshöhe•16 Oct 2016 16:29

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Legurit • 16 Oct 2016 17:36

Steel staircase or wooden staircase? Pros and cons? Feedback welcome.

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sven0924•16 Oct 2016 09:38

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sven0924 • 16 Oct 2016 14:18

Twins—How to Create Living Space?

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elkanina•13 Oct 2016 16:56

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Evolith • 14 Oct 2016 10:14

Adding an Additional Floor. Use the Same Brick as the Ground Floor? Insulation of the Existing Structure?

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HausbauWI2016•11 Oct 2016 14:35

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Bauexperte • 14 Oct 2016 09:12

Quotation Review

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m_c_tom•13 Oct 2016 14:51

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Bauexperte • 13 Oct 2016 20:46

Wood cladding on Poroton blocks as thermal bridges?

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m_c_tom•30 Sep 2016 13:27

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m_c_tom • 13 Oct 2016 13:55

Additional Bathroom Adjacent to the Bedroom or a Storage Room Instead?

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sauerpeter•12 Oct 2016 11:22

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Andre-Jana • 13 Oct 2016 13:54

Ideas for Remodeling – Ceiling Solutions for Damp Rooms

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xola123•13 Oct 2016 13:47

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xola123 • 13 Oct 2016 13:47

KfW55 Expert – What Does the Process Involve?

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Grym•11 Oct 2016 16:52

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MarcWen • 12 Oct 2016 12:38

Building Biology / Healthy Construction / Ecological Building

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Grym•10 Oct 2016 20:55

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haydee • 12 Oct 2016 11:55

Knee wall height lowered afterwards

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Jecca•10 Oct 2016 13:46

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Bieber0815 • 12 Oct 2016 08:02

Bathroom Renovation in a House Built in 1979

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janpfeiffer•8 Oct 2016 14:09

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janpfeiffer • 11 Oct 2016 19:32

Accessible Building – Bungalow or House with Stairlift?

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marcellueb•7 Oct 2016 13:30

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Neige • 11 Oct 2016 18:10

Attempted Fraud in Land Purchase – Have You Experienced This?

DReffects•13 Mar 2016 00:24

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ebay_jumky • 10 Oct 2016 23:17

From what point is it no longer possible for a screed to cup?

andimann•23 Sep 2016 11:03

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andimann • 10 Oct 2016 15:39

Time and Costs

surfer88•9 Oct 2016 13:20

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nelly190 • 9 Oct 2016 18:36

Single-family house, exterior corner wall made of window glass

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molchi•8 Oct 2016 22:40

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ares83 • 9 Oct 2016 14:22

Buying a house, demolition, and having a two-family home built

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titoz•4 Oct 2016 17:42

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titoz • 8 Oct 2016 23:40

New construction with Poroton T7 MW 36.5 blocks without a mechanical ventilation system

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Goldi09111•12 Aug 2016 18:00

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Grym • 8 Oct 2016 12:42