ᐅ Insulation

Find out how using the right insulation can help you save energy and make your home comfortable and cozy!

Vapor Retarder Membrane / Vapor Retarder Paper

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fun-ta•17 Dec 2012 16:41

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fun-ta • 24 Dec 2012 11:35

Internal insulation can be problematic and increases the risk of mold growth.

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meisterlampe•20 Dec 2012 15:58

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€uro • 21 Dec 2012 10:45

Garage ceiling, Styrodur insulation, cold from double garage

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Schudi•4 Dec 2012 09:33

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Schudi • 12 Dec 2012 13:56

Best mineral-based insulation material that prevents algae growth on masonry?

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tulamidan•10 Dec 2012 14:25

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€uro • 11 Dec 2012 12:00

Insulation for cavity between ceiling joists

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MODERATOR • 9 Dec 2012 19:12

undefined masonry surface, wall insulation, air duct heating

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Chef Boss•28 Nov 2012 15:09

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Chef Boss • 28 Nov 2012 15:09

Installation, house construction, white or black bathtub, steam

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shenja85•23 Nov 2012 19:38

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Bauexperte • 25 Nov 2012 22:00

Insulation in the 1970s Compared to Today, Modern Insulation, Heating Costs

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meisterlampe•5 Nov 2012 10:29

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Häuslebauer40 • 8 Nov 2012 07:48

T8 (with perlite insulation) instead of KfW70 heating system? How to improve energy performance?

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spiderchristian•30 Oct 2012 07:32

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€uro • 30 Oct 2012 17:21

"Cavity wall construction," wall formwork, aerated concrete masonry

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Christian1982•18 Oct 2012 16:27

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€uro • 22 Oct 2012 15:17

Replacing Wet Fiberglass Insulation?

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Insulating a concrete floor with rigid foam boards and then installing tiles on top?

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MODERATOR • 16 Sep 2012 17:41

Single-Wall Masonry vs. Cavity Wall with External Thermal Insulation Composite System (ETICS)

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Wallace•3 Jul 2011 22:01

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Häuslebauer40 • 7 Sep 2012 19:21

Vapor retarder for exterior walls

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MODERATOR • 9 Aug 2012 20:40

Increased Fire Risk Associated with Polystyrene Insulation

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Sealing collars for pipe penetrations?

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MODERATOR • 19 Jul 2012 23:23

Glass wool or hemp fibers

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MODERATOR • 11 Jul 2012 21:28

Manufacturer KMB, Wet Layer Thickness, Floor Moisture

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wadi1982•8 Jul 2012 15:48

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wadi1982 • 8 Jul 2012 15:48

Ventilated facade and expanded polystyrene (EPS), protective insulation layer for the facade

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home4lau•15 May 2012 01:32

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TomTom1 • 15 May 2012 07:26

Install the vapor barrier afterward—how should the vapor barrier film be covered?

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Hansi 65•7 May 2012 21:25

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Hansi 65 • 10 May 2012 22:50

Plastering the base / rendering the foundation wall

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ciddy77•27 Apr 2012 07:40

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ciddy77 • 27 Apr 2012 10:46

Issues with Insulation in Prefabricated Homes

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Peter3979•25 Apr 2012 20:17

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Der Da • 26 Apr 2012 07:30

Draft coming through the electrical outlets

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Hanseatic•22 Apr 2012 08:11

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E.Curb • 23 Apr 2012 19:13

Planning a gable roof and roof slope

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PeterXYZ•6 Apr 2012 09:38

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Boergi • 13 Apr 2012 11:57

Roof Insulation for KfW70 Energy Standard House – Concerns About Moisture Damage

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booger•2 Apr 2012 19:36

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E.Curb • 4 Apr 2012 17:15

Plastic-effect interior wall, walls must be breathable, acrylic, polycarbonate

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xaver220•27 Mar 2012 17:09

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S.D. • 1 Apr 2012 08:23

Strong wind blows down the unfinished exterior wall.

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abnnn•30 Mar 2012 21:03

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Neubau2013 • 30 Mar 2012 23:17

Water is seeping through the walls and floor into the parking garage.

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Luzern1901•20 Mar 2012 10:45

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Bauexperte • 20 Mar 2012 16:14

What can a blower door test reveal? Which house performance values are measured?

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kako78•16 Feb 2012 09:30

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Häuslebauer40 • 29 Feb 2012 13:40

Single-family house with rooftop terrace

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emkwadrat•21 Feb 2012 15:05

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Bauexperte • 21 Feb 2012 20:11

Condensation on door frame

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Concrete blocks behind external thermal insulation composite systems (ETICS), block type or joint masonry, costs

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Behaim•29 Jan 2012 16:38

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NorbertKoch • 31 Jan 2012 18:54

Mold on grout due to condensation?

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Fränky•5 Jan 2012 21:10

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Fränky • 8 Jan 2012 13:24

Hollow clay blocks with insulation filling

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Tatze•4 Jan 2012 17:50

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Tatze • 4 Jan 2012 17:50

Base coat plaster is flaking off – is it due to frost?

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laluna•2 Jan 2012 21:55

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laluna • 2 Jan 2012 21:55

Moisture on the vapor retarder layer

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Hanseatic•18 Nov 2011 17:13

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Hanseatic • 31 Dec 2011 16:50

Vapor barrier film or nothing at all?

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Alex60•24 Nov 2011 14:34

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Alex60 • 15 Dec 2011 08:33

Insulate the water meter to protect it from freezing.

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ronnystritzke•14 Nov 2011 16:03

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ronnystritzke • 14 Nov 2011 16:03

Unusual Roof Support

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frettkatze•9 Nov 2011 14:39

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frettkatze • 10 Nov 2011 12:53

Blower Door Test and Leak Detection – Experiences

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BauherrCS•6 Nov 2011 13:17

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BauherrCS • 6 Nov 2011 13:17

Terraced house with service shaft transmits noise from neighbor

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fanalord•4 Nov 2011 20:00

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fanalord • 4 Nov 2011 20:00

Passive electro-osmosis

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MODERATOR • 4 Nov 2011 12:35

What does DÄM20 mean?

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RB79•13 Oct 2011 07:42

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RB79 • 13 Oct 2011 13:58

Replacement for twin-wall polycarbonate sheets on shed roof

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Maddin•2 Oct 2011 17:22

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Maddin • 2 Oct 2011 17:22

Looking to Exchange Experiences: Exterior Cladding

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winnetou•18 Aug 2011 19:16

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winnetou • 18 Aug 2011 19:16

Insulation Between Collar Beams vs. Between Rafters – Risk of Mold Growth?

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Clint Eastwood•9 Aug 2011 22:31

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€uro • 10 Aug 2011 12:02

How to Properly Seal a Vapor Retarder?

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Doppelhaus0815•2 Aug 2011 11:20

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€uro • 2 Aug 2011 12:08

Energy Performance Certificate for KfW55 and KfW40 Standard Compliance

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murby81•31 Jul 2011 11:37

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€uro • 31 Jul 2011 18:30

Moisture between the calcium silicate block wall and the external insulation system

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Langnese•25 Jul 2011 15:23

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Bauexperte • 26 Jul 2011 11:27

Construction of sloped insulation for a basement entrance area

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otty82•22 Jul 2011 11:58

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€uro • 25 Jul 2011 13:01

Shell airtightness

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MODERATOR • 25 Jul 2011 10:48

New Roofing Guidelines for Storm Protection

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gufril•3 Jun 2011 22:41

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Bulla2000 • 11 Jul 2011 19:59

Is this wall insulation setup suitable for a KfW 70 energy-efficiency house?

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Livestrong•8 Jul 2011 21:25

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Livestrong • 10 Jul 2011 15:37

Green Roof Installation

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knuffievi•3 Jul 2011 21:06

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SchaffeSchaffe • 7 Jul 2011 17:55

Thermography

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Thermo2•28 Mar 2010 10:05

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Planlosaktiv • 6 Jul 2011 15:15

Timber frame construction 1969 – external thermal insulation composite system (ETICS) on Heraklith boards

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charminbaer78•28 Jun 2011 18:30

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charminbaer78 • 28 Jun 2011 18:30

New Construction: What Type of Insulation Is Appropriate?

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Maya2011•9 Jun 2011 10:46

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€uro • 14 Jun 2011 09:07

Thermal Bridge During Final Inspection of a House

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Harma•2 Jun 2011 18:09

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€uro • 5 Jun 2011 11:51

Roof at the edge of the village

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Moenchen87•25 May 2011 13:07

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E.Curb • 26 May 2011 14:19

Costs for Dormer Roof Covering

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annerubia•23 May 2011 17:47

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annerubia • 23 May 2011 17:47

Your opinion/experience on comfortable roof overhangs

Cascada•2 May 2011 16:18

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E.Curb • 2 May 2011 16:59

Insulating the tank room

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External blinds versus built-in blinds

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veti99•17 Jan 2010 09:48

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csba • 5 Mar 2011 14:26

Timber Frame Construction – Prone to Mold?

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lockwitzer•2 Mar 2011 11:28

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E.Curb • 4 Mar 2011 08:35

Which type of brick is recommended when building with facing bricks (clinker bricks)?

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Martin_S•3 Mar 2011 08:15

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E.Curb • 3 Mar 2011 12:46

Approximately 25 m² extension with a walkable roof

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geson•21 Feb 2011 21:00

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blurboy • 22 Feb 2011 11:58

How can I insulate my exterior wall?

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Building a House: What Are Good Insulation Values?

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deguoxiaoma•12 Feb 2011 11:19

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deguoxiaoma • 13 Feb 2011 08:14

Old insulation

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Oldstyler•30 Jan 2011 14:41

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KPS • 1 Feb 2011 12:27

12 cm external thermal insulation, ventilation system required

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stephan84•10 Jan 2011 15:04

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Erik_I • 17 Jan 2011 11:38

Is Controlled Residential Ventilation Necessary with Thermo Walls?

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anni0207•23 Dec 2010 17:08

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anni0207 • 17 Jan 2011 09:25

Adding Insulation After Construction

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KPS•30 Dec 2010 14:42

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Karsten 244 • 5 Jan 2011 18:22

Spray Foam Insulation (Polyurethane Foam)

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Miro•27 Dec 2010 23:02

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dachspezi • 3 Jan 2011 10:28

Partition wall in a mid-terrace house

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KaiHawaii•17 Dec 2010 12:47

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BauLine • 21 Dec 2010 22:10

Condensation in the screed around support columns and intermediate floors

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MODERATOR • 17 Dec 2010 10:10

Use regular plastic sheeting as well?

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Sharky•27 Nov 2010 09:24

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KPS • 27 Nov 2010 14:06

Renovating Bathroom Interior Walls

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Joe´s Mercur•27 Dec 2009 21:05

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€uro • 8 Nov 2010 14:18

Insulation foam in prefab homes – any experiences?

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KPS•30 Jul 2010 05:55

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KPS • 22 Oct 2010 04:57

Insulation Between Rafters – Which Material?

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kalledom•23 Sep 2010 17:09

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kalledom • 23 Sep 2010 17:09

Making the Office Space Suitable for Winter Conditions

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MODERATOR • 20 Sep 2010 11:01

KfW70 Single-Family House: Masonry T10 or T9??

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Bulla2000•6 Sep 2010 10:06

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Bauexperte • 10 Sep 2010 17:57

Experiences with Shed Roof Designs?

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Herbert76•15 Aug 2010 16:50

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6Richtige • 15 Aug 2010 23:14

Safety glass: double or triple glazed?

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Slevin•6 Jun 2010 21:33

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Slevin • 8 Jun 2010 11:44

Roof tiles – battens spaced at 32 cm or 34 cm intervals

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schornstein•10 May 2010 10:55

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schornstein • 7 Jun 2010 15:43

There is a risk of waterlogging from rising seepage water on the property.

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Tiger_Woods•24 May 2010 15:53

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MartinW • 27 May 2010 11:40

Insulating Mezzanine Floors?

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rauebertochter•18 May 2010 16:32

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rauebertochter • 18 May 2010 16:32

Depth of gravel base around the house

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Christian B.•25 Apr 2010 11:28

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schornstein • 4 May 2010 22:49

Bike shelter integrated directly into the exterior insulation system

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Thommi•23 Apr 2010 17:29

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arturihno • 4 May 2010 11:44

Concrete roof tiles – glossy or glazed?

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schornstein•28 Apr 2010 14:27

Answers: 1

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schornstein • 30 Apr 2010 23:08

Waterproofing on a Sloped Site, Protecting the House

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Baufüchse•28 Apr 2010 10:54

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Baufüchse • 30 Apr 2010 10:12

Odor in the room – HELP

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saschae•3 Mar 2010 21:30

Answers: 2

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saschae • 19 Mar 2010 22:54

New Construction Project KfW 70: Accessibility Confirmed?

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Colonius•21 Feb 2010 14:17

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luemmelchris • 23 Feb 2010 08:58

Sun protection with solar control film on skylights?

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Janni1403•28 Jul 2008 00:49

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Unregistriert • 11 Jan 2010 17:52

Cracks and Distortions in Flat Roofs – Flat Roof Renovation

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sanon•6 Dec 2009 20:50

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dachspezi • 21 Dec 2009 16:09

New house – everything is damp

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ErikSchnerik•21 Nov 2009 13:55

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KPS • 19 Dec 2009 20:52

What factors should be considered when installing a new roof?

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Unregistriert•14 Jan 2008 19:52

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KPS • 18 Dec 2009 10:12

Pipe insulation

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antonB•23 Nov 2009 00:08

Answers: 1

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bangolo • 29 Nov 2009 08:30

Sizing of Purlins and Rafters for Garage Roof Structure

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weini•17 Sep 2009 20:37

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dachspezi • 17 Nov 2009 16:19

Height of the gutter in relation to the roofing material, according to roofing industry standards (DIN norm)

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Adriana•4 Oct 2009 01:10

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Oliver D. • 2 Nov 2009 07:01

Insulation using 20 mm expanded polystyrene (EPS) applied to an outer layer made of OSB (oriented strand board) panels.

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Mia09•24 Sep 2009 22:27

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Schakal • 27 Sep 2009 09:56