ᐅ Construction Planning

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

How to Best Approach a Project Involving an Existing House When Using Own Equity

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AJAM_2022•9 Oct 2022 10:33

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xMisterDx • 11 Oct 2022 18:08

Timber for substructure in trapezoidal sheet roofing

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stephax•10 Oct 2022 21:35

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stephax • 10 Oct 2022 21:35

Roof removed, waterproofing membranes applied, yet water intrusion still occurs.

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Bayerwaldler•9 Oct 2022 11:57

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ypg • 9 Oct 2022 21:59

Requirements for Temporary Power Distribution Boxes / Construction Site Power Panels

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Oberhäslich•7 Oct 2022 13:05

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PhiIipp • 8 Oct 2022 13:20

Official Surveying, Technical Surveying, Q&A Session

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Niels2201•4 Oct 2022 20:25

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Niels2201 • 5 Oct 2022 06:15

Final inspection of new construction despite missing heat pump. Is this a major defect?

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HessamA•18 Sep 2022 17:35

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allstar83 • 3 Oct 2022 20:10

Connection via approximately 35 meters – costs?

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Buddy0505•1 Oct 2022 13:38

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Nida35a • 1 Oct 2022 22:42

Is it possible to connect to a neighbor’s utility line?

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MeinHaus45•28 Sep 2022 16:26

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Patricck • 30 Sep 2022 15:07

Is the concrete slab, masonry, and insulation all in good condition?

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DominicHannove•27 Sep 2022 22:32

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Tolentino • 30 Sep 2022 07:27

Is the construction boom still ongoing?

Mycraft•19 Sep 2022 12:45

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haydee • 29 Sep 2022 19:24

Developers with Limited Fixed-Price Commitment – Price Increases

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DominicHannove•27 Sep 2022 21:42

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xMisterDx • 28 Sep 2022 10:39

One large house or three smaller houses?

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robertradar•26 Sep 2022 12:08

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ypg • 26 Sep 2022 18:16

Is retrofitting external venetian blinds too expensive?

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Stefan67422578•25 Sep 2022 11:23

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i_b_n_a_n • 25 Sep 2022 15:04

From what knee wall height is a story considered a full floor?

2023HausBochum•20 Sep 2022 20:53

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ypg • 21 Sep 2022 23:40

Camera / mobile phone for documentation in the workshop or on the construction site

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Stromfresser•20 Sep 2022 06:42

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Stromfresser • 21 Sep 2022 12:29

Looking for a 3D planning software with extensive features.

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Thore_E.•19 Sep 2022 15:27

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11ant • 19 Sep 2022 22:35

Prices excessively high for ventilation system and electric aluminum roller shutters (roller blinds).

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DominicHannove•17 Sep 2022 09:31

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11ant • 18 Sep 2022 17:54

A gable roof for an older building or an extension – any experiences?

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matt231•17 Sep 2022 09:37

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K a t j a • 17 Sep 2022 14:17

Experiences with Choosing a Prefabricated House Provider?

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Hitokiri-1978•23 Aug 2022 18:51

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Hitokiri-1978 • 9 Sep 2022 17:33

Novum Innovativbau from Zweibrücken – Has anyone had any experience with them?

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wibble•28 Nov 2020 17:12

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kati1337 • 9 Sep 2022 16:56

Is an old soil survey still valid?

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Mokus95•2 Sep 2022 21:14

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xMisterDx • 6 Sep 2022 20:20

Spacious Villa: Recommendations & Cost Estimates

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Trockentest•29 Aug 2022 22:13

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Stefan001 • 2 Sep 2022 08:07

Renovating the Canopy Over the Basement Entrance

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FrankRZ•1 Sep 2022 21:52

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FrankRZ • 1 Sep 2022 21:52

Demolition of 270-Year-Old House and Construction of a Modern Multi-Use Building

i_b_n_a_n•17 Nov 2021 10:10

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i_b_n_a_n • 1 Sep 2022 15:28

How to seal a garage that is attached to the neighbor’s garage?

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KonstantinW•25 Aug 2022 11:47

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KonstantinW • 25 Aug 2022 11:47

Certificate of Non-Encumbrance / Negative Certificate in Land Purchase

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meingrundstück•5 Aug 2022 17:33

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xMisterDx • 24 Aug 2022 23:33

Renovate or demolish and rebuild?

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Reim2022•24 Aug 2022 12:10

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ypg • 24 Aug 2022 19:48

Dark Floors, Light Doors: Do They Clash?

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BauherrFranken•23 Aug 2022 19:12

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motorradsilke • 24 Aug 2022 13:01

User-friendly planning software for landscaping and gardens

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Illya-Berlin•26 Jan 2020 12:58

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blubbernase • 24 Aug 2022 11:34

Relocating the kitchen to a new room: What is the effort involved in moving the utility connections?

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Blaustift•22 Aug 2022 20:11

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ypg • 23 Aug 2022 10:43

Renovation of an occupied semi-detached house.

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tukaram•23 Aug 2022 07:54

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WilderSueden • 23 Aug 2022 09:52

Does anyone have experience with Elastopave?

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Rennich•15 Jul 2019 09:32

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Weste123 • 22 Aug 2022 21:06

Slab foundation is in place – How long does the construction take?

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Cori&Patrick•21 Aug 2022 20:49

Answers: 9

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Cori&Patrick • 22 Aug 2022 09:58

Dismantling a Concrete Staircase: Enlarging the Upper Floor

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Blaustift•21 Aug 2022 12:35

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Blaustift • 21 Aug 2022 12:35

How to underpin a strip foundation?

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aciiiiiii•20 Aug 2022 21:29

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aciiiiiii • 20 Aug 2022 21:29

Experiences with stone foundations and heat pumps?

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Heiko2022•19 Aug 2022 15:57

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Reggert • 19 Aug 2022 20:22

Are cracks in window sills normal?

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Jacy0505•17 Aug 2022 12:59

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SaniererNRW123 • 18 Aug 2022 14:30

Single-family house with main bathroom on the upper floor: experiences with bathroom planning?

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doolittle•16 Aug 2022 10:35

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K a t j a • 18 Aug 2022 13:16

Costs Incurred When Cancelling a Construction Project

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Davy1983•9 Aug 2022 20:40

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Snowy36 • 17 Aug 2022 21:31

Tender phase with different companies

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Benzeller•15 Aug 2022 09:43

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WilderSueden • 16 Aug 2022 09:57

Is it acceptable to fill the trench for the electrical and fresh water pipes with screed sand?

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Lukas_N•10 Aug 2022 14:29

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SaniererNRW123 • 10 Aug 2022 15:19

I am looking for high-quality black facing bricks.

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Vonkala•9 Aug 2022 17:25

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Vonkala • 9 Aug 2022 17:25

Is a partial demolition down to the basement considered new construction or a renovation of an existing building?

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Vierpommes•20 Jul 2022 14:43

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Axolotl-neu • 8 Aug 2022 12:06

Costs for Excavating a Basement Without Waste Removal

HalloClarissa•3 Aug 2022 19:56

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MarkoW. • 8 Aug 2022 11:36

Location of Combustion Appliances / LED Spotlights / LED Panels

RemusLazar•4 Aug 2022 19:45

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RemusLazar • 5 Aug 2022 13:54

Next Steps for a New Single-Family Home Construction Project

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fyaylmf•3 Aug 2022 08:31

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jrth2151 • 5 Aug 2022 13:39

Post-and-beam facade – what are the options for electrical installation?

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Flitz86•3 Aug 2022 23:29

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Flitz86 • 3 Aug 2022 23:29

Insulation of the Concrete Slab and Floor Construction in a 146 m² Bungalow

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Sorrow87•29 Jul 2022 01:13

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Sorrow87 • 29 Jul 2022 01:13

Are settlement cracks normal? Or do they depend on the type of ground?

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Bauenaberwie•28 Jul 2022 13:50

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Bauenaberwie • 28 Jul 2022 22:32

Wall construction for wall heating in a partially exposed basement

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maxpd•11 Jul 2022 13:11

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maxpd • 28 Jul 2022 11:28

Building Energy Act Calculations – Are They Required? And Who Prepares Them?

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Elias_dee•14 Jun 2022 23:22

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Elias_dee • 25 Jul 2022 13:18

Bauhaus-style villa on a hillside, floor plans for five people

Mellina•22 Apr 2020 19:06

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TruFlow • 25 Jul 2022 09:41

Conduct/Consequences Regarding the Construction Company

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Kathi92•17 Jul 2022 13:40

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Tassimat • 21 Jul 2022 11:56

NRW – Terrace Renovation with Partial Glazing

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Member87•2 Nov 2021 11:08

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Member87 • 19 Jul 2022 12:09

Which compact ladder (tool)

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M. Gerd•17 May 2020 20:05

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martine12A • 17 Jul 2022 17:35

Concrete (solid) house construction companies in the Munich metropolitan area

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gregman22•16 Jul 2022 21:50

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gregman22 • 16 Jul 2022 21:50

Additional Costs Due to Revised Structural Engineering Calculations

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HnghusBY•15 Jul 2022 16:02

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HnghusBY • 16 Jul 2022 18:24

Is Buying Land and Building a House Too Risky in the Current Situation?

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Julchen7393•24 Jun 2022 10:14

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Chrisddorf • 16 Jul 2022 07:05

Outdoor Area: Should You Hire the General Contractor or Contract Individual Trades?

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NilsHolgersson•15 Jul 2022 00:14

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allstar83 • 15 Jul 2022 08:16

No Construction Start Date from the Home Builder! What Can We Do?

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Susa323•14 Jul 2022 05:41

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ypg • 14 Jul 2022 22:26

Timber house on a prefabricated basement: Which plaster or render to use?

HalloClarissa•30 Jun 2022 16:26

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Axolotl2022 • 13 Jul 2022 08:00

Development costs per meter in Tübingen

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Samsonite•12 Jul 2022 10:37

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RE-1407 • 12 Jul 2022 12:03

Experience Working with Property Developers

mayglow•6 Jul 2022 11:14

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ypg • 11 Jul 2022 12:49

Kitchen planning software, layout sketch (electrical outlets, water connections)

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darksun•11 Jun 2022 12:37

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maulwurf79 • 10 Jul 2022 18:40

Construction delay without completion. The house simply isn’t getting finished.

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Danieltt•30 Jun 2022 13:14

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Joedreck • 1 Jul 2022 09:06

Hiring trades separately or using a general contractor / turnkey solution?

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Elias_dee•1 Feb 2022 09:07

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Höhlenbewohner • 29 Jun 2022 08:21

Plot Facing Northwest – Tips

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gregman22•26 Jun 2022 11:01

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ypg • 27 Jun 2022 14:57

Renovation of a Single-Family House Built in 1936 – Options for Energy-Efficient Upgrades, Especially Heating Systems

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leschaf•24 Jun 2022 12:19

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Deliverer • 24 Jun 2022 19:57

Additional Costs After the Fixed Price Period Ends

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Sandro177•24 Jun 2022 08:17

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Sandro177 • 24 Jun 2022 15:31

Building According to Energy Saving Regulations – Is a Sustainability Loan Possible?

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Xuley•9 Jun 2021 09:46

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Bartmus • 23 Jun 2022 17:24

Single-Family Home Built in 2004 – Renovation Plan / Solar Power and More

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Acetone1424•22 Jun 2022 21:33

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Nida35a • 23 Jun 2022 10:54

Possible damage from driving over it?

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Mlt1402•20 Jun 2022 13:59

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Tolentino • 20 Jun 2022 15:32

Structural Engineering Quote for Single-Family Home: €13,000 – Is the Price and Scope Reasonable?

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fyaylmf•8 Jun 2022 19:42

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Kokovi79 • 18 Jun 2022 19:53

Choosing the material for the drainage channel

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Baumhaus.Bau•11 Jun 2017 17:34

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Gartenfreund • 18 Jun 2022 03:24

House Construction: Prefabricated House or Solid (Masonry) House? Experiences and Price Range

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ollininjo•10 Jun 2022 16:50

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ollininjo • 17 Jun 2022 00:31

Should I get quotes for the landscaping now or wait until next year?

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JanEspunkt•15 Jun 2022 06:45

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i_b_n_a_n • 15 Jun 2022 07:14

Flooring in the Attic - Material Recommendations?

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Maxwell8•14 Jun 2022 17:56

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Hausbau 55 • 15 Jun 2022 00:06

To build up the plot or not?

Yaso2.0•27 Jun 2020 17:25

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Yaso2.0 • 13 Jun 2022 13:15

Increase in Excavated Soil Volume – How Much Is Allowable?

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TraumhausHH22•12 Jun 2022 14:32

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Tolentino • 13 Jun 2022 12:02

Glass Canopy Without Support Posts – What Type of Fixing Is Used with External Thermal Insulation Composite Systems (ETICS)?

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HoisleBauer22•8 Jun 2022 22:25

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WilderSueden • 12 Jun 2022 10:03

What is the ideal knee wall height for dormer windows?

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PeteDuke•10 Jun 2022 17:54

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PeteDuke • 10 Jun 2022 17:54

Cleaning, Preparing, and Painting the Facade of an Older Building

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walterhh40•6 Jun 2022 12:32

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walterhh40 • 6 Jun 2022 12:32

How to Repair Holes in the Concrete Slab Before Installing the Vapor Barrier – Recommended Methods?

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Harakiri•6 Jun 2022 10:22

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Harakiri • 6 Jun 2022 10:22

Having a Construction Contract Reviewed / By Whom? Is It Necessary?

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Andreas_79•13 May 2022 11:28

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Psymats • 4 Jun 2022 23:02

Building a Semi-Detached House in Phases – Is It Possible?

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NilsHolgersson•3 Jun 2022 11:20

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NilsHolgersson • 4 Jun 2022 22:47

Aluminum windows in RAL 7016, external blinds in RAL 9007?

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hornzii•21 May 2022 20:08

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ypg • 2 Jun 2022 00:18

Roof windows not possible due to fire safety regulations – what are the alternatives?

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nullhorn•28 May 2022 16:24

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ypg • 30 May 2022 10:13

Splash guard for roof overhang?

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Quickborner•27 May 2022 10:59

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WilderSueden • 30 May 2022 08:49

Are building plans reliable? When is the right time to terminate your rental lease?

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Pinkiponk•14 May 2022 08:29

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motorradsilke • 30 May 2022 08:23

Is underfloor heating possible in a timber frame house?

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Heidi1965•15 May 2022 20:13

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Araknis • 29 May 2022 14:41

Attach a roof or cover to a balcony or terrace

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mathias27•27 May 2022 08:18

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ypg • 29 May 2022 10:40

Floor construction for converting a garage into living space

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maxpd•27 May 2022 12:36

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maxpd • 27 May 2022 12:36

The frequency of tornadoes in Germany is increasing significantly

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Anoxio•21 May 2022 03:25

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Müllerin • 25 May 2022 10:39

Concrete the cover of the shaft, 1.5 x 1.5 meters, using the same construction method as the main structure.

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abc12345•10 Mar 2022 10:19

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abc12345 • 25 May 2022 10:28

Niesky’s Forgotten Houses – Timber Constructions of Worldwide Renown

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Steffi33•24 May 2022 20:22

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Musketier • 24 May 2022 20:46

Construction defects? What issues do I have to accept?

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Raffaderalte•30 Apr 2022 16:22

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Tassimat • 23 May 2022 21:59

Our topping-out ceremony is coming up; looking for planning tips

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Jacy0505•19 May 2022 19:05

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Jacy0505 • 22 May 2022 09:51

Talis Light Shaft

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Sheriff•24 Feb 2015 18:28

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Alois000 • 21 May 2022 20:23

Experiences with Modernstone Cladding Panels

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Verena84•20 May 2022 11:27

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Benutzer200 • 20 May 2022 22:32

Utility Room on the Upper Floor – Issues with Noise?

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SandyBlack•16 May 2022 19:28

Answers: 27

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goalkeeper • 20 May 2022 12:16