ᐅ Insulation

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

Is insulation between rafters installed correctly?

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asaid10•10 Oct 2024 00:57

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asaid10 • 10 Oct 2024 00:57

How do you install a vapor retarder in hard-to-reach areas?

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handwerk97•7 Oct 2024 19:24

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handwerk97 • 9 Oct 2024 16:09

Waterproofing insulation in the terrace area with a bitumen-based coating

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Reavon123•8 Oct 2024 18:05

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Reavon123 • 8 Oct 2024 18:05

U-Value Table for New Construction 2024 – What Are the Standards?

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patalmtt•1 Oct 2024 20:04

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nordanney • 1 Oct 2024 21:49

Renovation but uninsulated base area in warehouse

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starbacks•1 Oct 2024 10:17

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11ant • 1 Oct 2024 13:46

Perimeter and Basement Insulation / Waterproofing on Insulation Boards?

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WollGei•29 Sep 2024 20:25

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WollGei • 29 Sep 2024 21:15

Experiences with Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems (EIFS) from Different Manufacturers?

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Zizou_Bh•23 Aug 2024 05:48

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11ant • 25 Sep 2024 15:53

Selitron insulation boards for interior use

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strebermeister•19 Sep 2024 19:11

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nordanney • 25 Sep 2024 10:36

Insulating the Stairwell Wall in the Attic?

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handwerk97•31 Aug 2024 19:20

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handwerk97 • 21 Sep 2024 18:19

Installing Additional Insulation in the Attic

daFraunz•14 Sep 2024 09:26

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nordanney • 14 Sep 2024 14:31

Is noise from a street effectively reduced by a house or garage?

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mm56789•8 Sep 2024 12:18

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11ant • 9 Sep 2024 14:51

Insulating a mezzanine floor ceiling, roof box (eaves box)?

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Diplomator•27 Aug 2024 19:19

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Diplomator • 27 Aug 2024 19:19

Insulate the Roof or the Ceiling? Or Both?

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handwerk97•25 Aug 2024 14:53

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handwerk97 • 25 Aug 2024 15:25

Energy-efficient renovation does not pay off! What can be done?

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PATPATPAT•23 Aug 2024 11:27

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profil65 • 24 Aug 2024 13:16

New Build Apartment: Moisture Issues in the Walls

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NeueWohnung24•22 Aug 2024 10:15

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nordanney • 22 Aug 2024 11:47

Damp Basement Built in 1962 – Exterior Waterproofing / Drainage?

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Badaboocha•16 Aug 2024 14:16

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Badaboocha • 16 Aug 2024 21:39

Moisture at the Base of the Exterior Wall – Any Experiences?

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Nadini89•9 Aug 2024 18:32

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ypg • 9 Aug 2024 20:50

Insulation of the top floor ceiling in an older building

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Didges723•4 Aug 2024 21:17

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nordanney • 5 Aug 2024 17:14

Basement Renovation: Waterproofing and Insulating / Loose Old Plaster

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Sven223•25 Jul 2024 18:05

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Sven223 • 28 Jul 2024 15:37

Attach XPS insulation boards to the garden fence wall using perimeter foam adhesive.

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chri1985•26 Jul 2024 16:13

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Buchsbaum066 • 26 Jul 2024 23:26

Dimple membrane edge profile without drilling

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jani83•20 Jul 2024 22:25

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Harakiri • 21 Jul 2024 11:46

End Terraced House Purchase, Roof Insulation Not Visible

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asaid10•17 Jul 2024 12:37

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asaid10 • 17 Jul 2024 15:16

Installing a drainage membrane for a house without a basement

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Ruedi006•15 Jul 2024 09:14

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ypg • 16 Jul 2024 22:32

Retrofit basement slab with insulation

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TimoMth•15 Jul 2024 12:13

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HWTIGGER • 16 Jul 2024 10:02

Soundproofing Interior Walls in a Bungalow

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barnuta•9 Jul 2024 07:30

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barnuta • 9 Jul 2024 07:30

Handling of Bitumen Exterior Cladding Panels from 1968

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022002F•18 Jan 2023 09:43

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Nickname52 • 7 Jul 2024 18:38

Issues with damp walls, roof, insulation, or cracks?

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Ffabhausbau•1 Jul 2024 20:41

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Ffabhausbau • 2 Jul 2024 01:28

Basement in a Hillside House – Why Not Choose Insulation Materials Designed for the Future?

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Besenkammer84•16 Jun 2024 22:00

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Besenkammer84 • 16 Jun 2024 22:00

Roof insulation installed in 1999 on a roof originally built in 1940.

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Karl-Ingo•13 Jun 2024 22:54

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Karl-Ingo • 13 Jun 2024 22:54

Use of Insulation Fixings for Patio Roofs

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susanne556•3 Jun 2024 19:06

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susanne556 • 3 Jun 2024 22:31

Renovating Roof Insulation Due to Building Energy Regulations?

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chwe.90•29 May 2024 19:13

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nordanney • 30 May 2024 10:12

Mineral wool soaked through during construction phase

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Zizou_Bh•21 Apr 2024 19:32

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Zizou_Bh • 23 May 2024 02:04

Should the exterior window reveal be plastered when using compressible foam tape?

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handyaner•21 May 2024 21:55

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Buchsbaum066 • 22 May 2024 12:27

Home Purchase – Experiences with Roof Insulation?

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chrbrnr•7 May 2024 21:13

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chrbrnr • 16 May 2024 19:27

Does installing a foundation insulation make sense for our situation?

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Leoo2014•8 May 2024 15:54

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Leoo2014 • 8 May 2024 16:02

Patio roof with thermal insulation anchors

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susanne556•5 May 2024 12:19

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nordanney • 7 May 2024 14:21

Basement Insulation for a Single-Family Home – Retrofitted Brick Veneer and Insulated Exterior Wall

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peterbeckurts•28 Apr 2024 19:19

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nordanney • 3 May 2024 11:36

Is a dimpled membrane (used around terraces) necessary?

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hausbau-hausi•30 Apr 2024 20:03

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hausbau-hausi • 30 Apr 2024 20:03

Condition of Insulation Between Rafters in Residential Renovation

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Patrickonice•21 Apr 2024 14:38

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Patrickonice • 21 Apr 2024 14:38

Insulation of the top floor ceiling, followed by insulated roof sheathing?

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MiMaMux•21 Apr 2024 09:55

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MiMaMux • 21 Apr 2024 09:55

Waterproofing of Terrace Areas to Prevent Moisture Ingress

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Ben85Bawü•16 Apr 2024 07:33

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Allthewayup • 16 Apr 2024 14:04

Moisture Behind the Dimpled Membrane – What Could Be Causing the Issue?

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crion•25 Feb 2024 17:39

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tumaa • 9 Apr 2024 15:54

Can you mix cavity insulation materials with thermal conductivities of 0.040 and 0.035 W/m·K?

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boerboer•8 Apr 2024 21:57

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dertill • 9 Apr 2024 06:55

How to Insulate Water Pipes Outdoors / Underground?

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Jansepp•28 Mar 2024 16:41

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Jansepp • 29 Mar 2024 14:02

How to Insulate an Exterior Wall Against Moisture?

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Tim_210•29 Mar 2024 09:16

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Tim_210 • 29 Mar 2024 09:16

Basement wall insulation with uneven wall surface

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OB77777•24 Mar 2024 08:25

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OB77777 • 24 Mar 2024 08:25

Garage in the basement: Looking for solutions to insulation challenges

ed_2022•21 Mar 2024 13:57

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Harakiri • 21 Mar 2024 15:22

Facade Insulation: Implications for Windows, Roller Shutter Boxes, and Extensions

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MarkFalk•27 Feb 2024 18:16

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alterego134 • 15 Mar 2024 02:04

Replace lightweight aggregate concrete blocks in the roof with insulation between the rafters

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Feelix5•28 Feb 2024 19:46

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Feelix5 • 28 Feb 2024 19:46

The previous owner made some modifications to the insulation. Do I need to take any action?

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Rammler•24 Feb 2024 11:30

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Tolentino • 25 Feb 2024 12:41

Ventilated Timber Cladding on Gable

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Purplekincaid•23 Feb 2024 11:49

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Purplekincaid • 23 Feb 2024 11:49

Insulation for brick walls of varying thickness

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MaKamme•18 Feb 2024 15:01

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MaKamme • 22 Feb 2024 18:21

What type of insulation is recommended for a 50-year-old house?

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Heidi1965•11 Feb 2024 14:50

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nordanney • 18 Feb 2024 16:24

Roof insulation: modifying existing insulation in a single-family house, energy standard 55

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JJDTE123•4 Feb 2024 16:23

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Rübe1 • 5 Feb 2024 08:34

Mounting of Light Fixtures with EPS Rigid Foam Insulation and Brick Slips

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Adam26a•30 Jan 2024 12:04

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Adam26a • 30 Jan 2024 12:04

Efflorescence on the base coat plaster at the front door

andimann•26 Jan 2024 08:10

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andimann • 26 Jan 2024 10:10

Interior Insulation of Basement Wall in Stairwell – Condensation Issues

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harkonsen•25 Jan 2024 13:14

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harkonsen • 25 Jan 2024 13:14

Interior Insulation of Basement Wall in Stairwell – Condensation Issues

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harkonsen•25 Jan 2024 13:10

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harkonsen • 25 Jan 2024 13:10

Protect XPS insulation from UV exposure

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Hausbaer•23 Jan 2024 21:44

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Allthewayup • 24 Jan 2024 22:19

Insulation of crawl space between ground and ground floor slab

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Janosch07•23 Jan 2024 20:55

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Janosch07 • 23 Jan 2024 20:55

Insulation of a 1970s workshop with steel trusses.

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Messerjoe•6 Jan 2024 08:42

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dertill • 17 Jan 2024 10:50

Insulation / Underfloor Heating in a Partially Basemented House

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Daniel86•15 Jan 2024 11:12

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-LotteS- • 15 Jan 2024 15:49

Insulation between rafters (mineral wool) versus soundproofing (pumice stone)

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Butterslide•12 Jan 2024 22:05

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Butterslide • 12 Jan 2024 22:05

Insulation between rafters is already installed. Should the floor also be insulated?

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lzw011995•11 Jan 2024 15:01

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lzw011995 • 11 Jan 2024 15:01

Incorrect Installation of Interior Roof Insulation Caused Significant Damage

Winniefred•5 Jan 2024 15:23

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Winniefred • 9 Jan 2024 13:39

Insulating an Extension with Exterior Walls Only 12 or 24 cm (Approx. 5 or 10 Inches) Thick

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Fabian2024•5 Jan 2024 20:38

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Messerjoe • 6 Jan 2024 17:54

Insulating a vertical roof vent through the roof in a cold roof assembly?

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Chloe83•2 Jan 2024 20:34

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Allthewayup • 5 Jan 2024 13:58

Soundproofing for Children’s Bedrooms

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Galerie28•12 Jun 2018 13:37

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kkCosmo • 5 Jan 2024 12:10

Which type of anchor is suitable for fastening with 8 cm insulation?

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Gnadenpinsel•3 Jan 2024 15:53

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Tolentino • 4 Jan 2024 15:04

Soundproofing in Older Buildings – Decoupled Drywall with Expanded Clay Aggregate?

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EddySky•21 Dec 2023 11:52

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EddySky • 21 Dec 2023 11:52

Cold ceiling caused by balcony – any experiences?

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Nanopixel•11 Dec 2023 01:00

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Nanopixel • 11 Dec 2023 18:14

Interior corner of an older building feels very cold, but the wall itself seems fine. Could it be poorly insulated?

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feber55•15 Nov 2023 08:29

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feber55 • 5 Dec 2023 19:41

Vapor Barrier Connection to Bottom Plate / Sealing

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Mat91•29 Apr 2019 12:13

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BobRoss • 2 Dec 2023 21:43

Purchased a modern house. Is the roof poorly insulated?

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Rammler•28 Nov 2023 08:00

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hanghaus2023 • 29 Nov 2023 12:26

Insulation for glass folding element on the exterior due to continuous aluminum rail

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cokicoki•29 Nov 2023 09:11

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cokicoki • 29 Nov 2023 09:11

RDS Installation: Making Holes in the Rubber Yourself

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Franziii•21 Nov 2023 20:02

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Fuchur • 21 Nov 2023 22:55

Basement odors can transfer to items such as leather, cardboard boxes, and fabrics. Could it be mold?

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jenshie•10 Nov 2023 15:55

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jenshie • 20 Nov 2023 17:20

Mold behind radiator on exterior wall

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Kirschkugel•13 Nov 2023 21:51

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Kirschkugel • 15 Nov 2023 11:19

Floor construction without underfloor heating

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whoracle•6 Nov 2023 13:05

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KarstenausNRW • 6 Nov 2023 14:12

Floor construction and insulation for bathroom and shower base

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Barnhouse•4 Nov 2023 12:06

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Barnhouse • 4 Nov 2023 12:06

EIFS with Rhombus Cladding – How to Construct the Substructure?

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LostWolf•2 Nov 2023 11:11

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guckuck2 • 3 Nov 2023 09:32

Condensation-Proof Flush-Mounted Mailbox

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Chloe83•1 Nov 2023 12:57

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xMisterDx • 1 Nov 2023 20:56

Completion of External Thermal Insulation Composite System (ETICS)

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Dietrich73•29 Oct 2023 21:57

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Benutzer 1001 • 30 Oct 2023 07:20

Wood fiber insulation, mineral wool, or expanded polystyrene (EPS) insulation

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DHH-Sanierung•20 Oct 2023 09:57

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KarstenausNRW • 20 Oct 2023 10:58

Roof insulation of a one-and-a-half-story detached house built in 1964 using mineral wool

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patrick8549•16 Oct 2023 12:37

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patrick8549 • 16 Oct 2023 21:13

Moisture Issues with Isover Vario Climate Membrane KM Duplex UV

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hd45899•15 Oct 2023 07:42

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Tolentino • 16 Oct 2023 15:30

Base coat plaster cracks along the joints of the insulation boards

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Urade3499•1 Oct 2023 22:35

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stjoob_at • 10 Oct 2023 15:10

Omitting the Vapor Retarder with Wood Fiber Insulation

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cryptoki•28 Sep 2023 19:27

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Malunga • 28 Sep 2023 22:34

Mold in a corner, ground floor, detached house, built in 1968

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Slamill•21 Sep 2023 14:30

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dertill • 25 Sep 2023 12:44

Mineral Wool Insulation vs. Wood Fiber Insulation in Prefabricated Houses

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Catibu74•17 Sep 2023 19:14

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Catibu74 • 24 Sep 2023 16:34

Optimizing Insulation for a Gable Roof

In der Ruine•13 Sep 2023 09:17

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parcus • 20 Sep 2023 15:28

Is it acceptable to insulate a toilet pre-wall installation with leftover glass wool?

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Finch039•23 Aug 2023 09:13

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dertill • 24 Aug 2023 07:45

Airtight cavity insulation as a base layer for a vapor retarder

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xxv1nxx•27 Jul 2023 12:31

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xxv1nxx • 27 Jul 2023 12:31

Insulating the interior side of a garage wall with XPS foam?

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Fragehiersel•19 Jul 2023 10:13

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Fragehiersel • 19 Jul 2023 10:13

Plaster facade with external thermal insulation composite system (ETICS) using mineral wool – brown stains

wp.seeker•13 Feb 2023 21:27

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wp.seeker • 17 Jul 2023 21:09

No insulation between the gable wall plate and the roof overhang

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haus55EE2022•11 Jul 2023 21:34

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WilderSueden • 12 Jul 2023 08:49

Is sound insulation according to DIN 4109-1 sufficient for a mid-terrace house?

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Twist21•30 Dec 2021 14:51

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Pacmansh • 27 Jun 2023 09:38

Flush-mounted video doorbell in external wall insulation system. Should it be pre-installed or prepared in advance?

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sysrun80•22 Jun 2023 20:18

Answers: 11

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Malunga • 24 Jun 2023 23:21

VHF vs ETICS Facade – 1970s Older Building with Concrete/Brick Structure

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paulch7•2 Nov 2022 20:43

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paulch7 • 15 Jun 2023 11:25

Ventilation of Prefabricated House Exterior – Should It Be Sealed or Replaced?

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SteGraFan•7 Jun 2023 10:28

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SteGraFan • 7 Jun 2023 10:28