ᐅ Insulation

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

Insulation of the ground floor slab / underfloor heating if applicable

Winniefred•18 Feb 2021 13:42

Answers: 12

Winniefred • 22 Feb 2021 16:02

Insulating a Garden Shed

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wolf_2d•19 Feb 2021 09:53

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parcus • 20 Feb 2021 12:49

New construction left without insulation and without exterior plaster/render through the winter?

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KonstantinW•8 Dec 2020 20:25

Answers: 21

tomtom79 • 19 Feb 2021 07:18

Does a strip footing need to be insulated?

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M. Gerd•23 Jan 2021 18:21

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parcus • 18 Feb 2021 11:24

Insulation of a Single Room in a Barn

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knappknacksliv•13 Feb 2021 11:01

Answers: 8

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icandoit • 13 Feb 2021 15:44

How to Properly Seal Cables Passing Through Masonry for a Blower Door Test

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annab377•7 Feb 2021 17:29

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Mycraft • 7 Feb 2021 20:40

The bitumen waterproofing membrane is missing under the staircase.

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Schulzki•7 Feb 2021 09:06

Answers: 4

bauenmk2020 • 7 Feb 2021 16:55

Is Balcony Renovation Subject to Energy Saving Regulations?

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Theoooo•31 Jan 2021 12:26

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Theoooo • 31 Jan 2021 17:55

Professional sealing/plastering above a light well?

Mbk84•24 Jan 2021 18:36

Answers: 3

Mbk84 • 29 Jan 2021 11:41

Vertical waterproofing → Horizontal waterproofing

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RundUmsHaus•21 Jan 2021 16:48

Answers: 4

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RundUmsHaus • 25 Jan 2021 08:20

Blower Door Test – At Which Stage of Construction Should It Be Performed?

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BananaJoe•22 Jan 2021 14:34

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ypg • 22 Jan 2021 17:54

Retrofitting Insulation in a Condominium with Mold-Prone Areas

DaSch17•19 Dec 2020 14:39

Answers: 30

DaSch17 • 19 Jan 2021 23:15

Condensation – how to seal the gap between the exterior wall and insulation

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Tx-25•13 Jan 2021 17:50

Answers: 3

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Tx-25 • 18 Jan 2021 13:47

Dimpled membrane not sealed

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Dude2000•14 Jan 2021 07:21

Answers: 16

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Zaba12 • 15 Jan 2021 15:12

Renovated Extension – Insulation Installed Unprofessionally

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Kesselfunken•8 Jan 2021 15:17

Answers: 7

Winniefred • 11 Jan 2021 10:30

Is the waterproofing of the underlay membrane installed correctly?

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susanne1234•9 Jan 2021 15:28

Answers: 9

Wolkensieben • 10 Jan 2021 15:55

Condensation in the shell construction around the ring beam

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hippjoha•6 Jan 2021 09:54

Answers: 2

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hippjoha • 8 Jan 2021 08:08

Floor insulation using Austrotherm Resolution

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Eyko123•5 Jan 2021 17:15

Answers: 1

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nordanney • 5 Jan 2021 17:43

Insulation of the bathroom ceiling

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Izuu32•8 Dec 2020 19:38

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Trademark • 22 Dec 2020 22:08

Attached garage – Where is the roof bearing point secured?

Patkia•15 Oct 2018 10:03

Answers: 20

Patkia • 17 Dec 2020 15:57

Insulate concrete ceiling of upper floor

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chippy79•27 Oct 2020 15:31

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nordanney • 15 Dec 2020 14:58

Myth or Reality? “Breathable Walls” – What Is the Truth?

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Specki•6 Mar 2020 07:02

Answers: 54

Nida35a • 27 Nov 2020 12:14

New construction mold on wall before final inspection

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immermehr•16 Nov 2020 07:36

Answers: 8

Mycraft • 18 Nov 2020 20:11

Subfloor Construction Without Screed for Solid Wood Planks – Experiences

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pagoni2020•9 Nov 2020 19:04

Answers: 29

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pagoni2020 • 12 Nov 2020 00:17

Insulation damaged by excavation work. Serious issue?

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gamer456•7 Nov 2020 17:33

Answers: 9

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danixf • 8 Nov 2020 13:16

Perimeter insulation not mechanically fastened

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TobSte20•4 Nov 2020 11:03

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Lumpi_LE • 4 Nov 2020 18:27

Exterior wall construction material selection: aerated concrete, fiber insulation boards, mortar joints, and facing bricks (cladding)

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Mateo84•28 Oct 2020 20:16

Answers: 6

11ant • 30 Oct 2020 19:46

Watertight concrete basement and perimeter drainage for our house?

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Berhane•25 Oct 2020 11:37

Answers: 5

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Bookstar • 28 Oct 2020 19:09

Balcony Waterproofing (Schöck Isokorb) for Pedestal Support Construction

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Joscha15•6 Oct 2020 18:46

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Jann St • 26 Oct 2020 21:59

Insulating a Concrete Ceiling on the Upper Floor / What to Consider?

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Piotr1981•20 Oct 2020 21:57

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WingVII • 25 Oct 2020 22:51

Moisture-adaptive vapor retarder for residential/office containers?

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mikekasky•23 Oct 2020 22:26

Answers: 3

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mikekasky • 25 Oct 2020 17:53

Uncertainties in Roofing Work – Garage / Intermediate Roof

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Bau_Bambi•9 Oct 2020 14:17

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Snowy36 • 9 Oct 2020 18:51

Insulation and waterproofing of a balcony on a bay window

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unser_schloss•28 Sep 2020 00:23

Answers: 6

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unser_schloss • 30 Sep 2020 01:25

Sound insulation for geothermal heat pump in the utility room

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fab101•26 Sep 2020 12:27

Answers: 17

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fab101 • 27 Sep 2020 12:46

XPS with the same thermal conductivity – different thermal resistance (R-value)

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annab377•25 Sep 2020 18:59

Answers: 4

KingJulien • 27 Sep 2020 09:19

Missing plastering around ventilation ducts on the interior.

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Stefan2.84•24 May 2020 12:46

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Bookstar • 10 Sep 2020 17:59

Interior plaster and exterior render at the same time?

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quattro123•7 Sep 2020 09:12

Answers: 8

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pffreestyler • 8 Sep 2020 08:46

How should the connection to the sunroom be properly insulated?

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Heidi1965•30 Aug 2020 19:25

Answers: 4

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Heidi1965 • 30 Aug 2020 20:34

Renovating an Older Building: Which Insulation Is Suitable for Exterior Walls and, If Needed, the Basement?

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Holzwurm80•28 Aug 2020 09:05

Answers: 7

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nordanney • 28 Aug 2020 12:58

Facade insulation with mineral foam boards?

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Manuel B.•25 Aug 2020 21:03

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knalltüte • 27 Aug 2020 12:55

How to Install a Vapor Barrier?

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quattro123•29 Jul 2020 18:56

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quattro123 • 18 Aug 2020 13:59

Flat Roof Garage with Corrugated Metal Roofing on OSB Boards – Black Stains

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MarkW1981•12 Aug 2020 17:40

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MarkW1981 • 12 Aug 2020 21:50

Floor construction with insulation for the ground floor

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Kazuzu90•12 Aug 2020 09:24

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Lumpi_LE • 12 Aug 2020 11:00

Cladding of facade/base before applying splash protection

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Hagemann.chris•6 Aug 2020 13:00

Answers: 1

tomtom79 • 6 Aug 2020 13:18

Traffic Noise – What Can I Expect from Soundproofing?

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Curzon Dax•5 Aug 2020 09:09

Answers: 1

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Scout • 5 Aug 2020 09:22

Perimeter insulation 12 or 16 cm extruded polystyrene (XPS)

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annab377•29 Jul 2020 13:50

Answers: 13

K1300S • 3 Aug 2020 10:32

Sealing the open side of a "single" semi-detached house?

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quattro123•29 Jun 2020 20:23

Answers: 4

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Curly • 29 Jul 2020 17:02

Noise Issues and Soundproofing for New Semi-Detached Houses

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Denex07•5 Jul 2020 14:32

Answers: 38

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apokolok • 16 Jul 2020 15:29

Incorrect Construction Methods: Drywall and Insulation from Knauf?

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Infuso00•15 Jul 2020 12:10

Answers: 9

11ant • 16 Jul 2020 15:03

Insulating glass blocks with a secondary glazing panel

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hansvas•12 Jul 2020 17:21

Answers: 9

Nida35a • 14 Jul 2020 13:38

Water Stain in the Basement: Should I Seal the Waterproof Membrane and Perimeter Insulation?

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Stefan2.84•26 Jun 2020 07:31

Answers: 1

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Jann St • 13 Jul 2020 08:05

Is it common practice not to fill up to the top edge (e.g., the finished floor level)?

Lucrezia•9 Jun 2020 21:38

Answers: 7

Lucrezia • 19 Jun 2020 22:28

Facade Insulation (Garden Shed) – Any Tips?

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netzplan•29 May 2020 14:20

Answers: 5

wrobel • 16 Jun 2020 06:07

Result after exterior wall insulation – acceptable?

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BauLaiin•14 Jun 2020 11:38

Answers: 15

11ant • 16 Jun 2020 00:52

Installation: Antenna Mast Mounted on House Exterior with External Thermal Insulation Composite System (ETICS)

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Strahleman•11 Jun 2020 20:15

Answers: 6

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Strahleman • 12 Jun 2020 18:05

Insulation of knee walls, ceiling joists penetrating masonry walls

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Dan2020•10 Jun 2020 11:16

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Dan2020 • 10 Jun 2020 17:25

Install vapor retarder around collar beam with rafter tie anchor

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billiebillson•2 Jun 2020 14:09

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billiebillson • 3 Jun 2020 23:21

Insulation of Older Homes with Natural Stone / Sandstone Cellars

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schnouv•2 Jun 2020 09:26

Answers: 4

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T_im_Norden • 2 Jun 2020 14:05

Interior Insulation of Basement Walls: Proper Construction Method

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Michael CH•26 May 2020 22:31

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Michael CH • 27 May 2020 19:37

Insulating the Floor or Screed in a Vacation Home: Yes or No?

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Ferienhaus•10 May 2020 12:50

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Ferienhaus • 11 May 2020 09:46

Interior insulation due to mold spots?

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kasimir_82•6 May 2020 11:19

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knalltüte • 9 May 2020 22:52

Insulation Installation for the Top Floor Ceiling (Attic Space)

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tiborb•7 May 2020 21:07

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Joedreck • 8 May 2020 22:02

Wall U-value 0.26 – Is that acceptable?

Bauherr&-frau•8 Oct 2018 19:34

Answers: 13

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KEVST • 7 May 2020 22:43

How to Integrate a Utility Room in the Basement Effectively Within the Thermal Envelope?

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voicepoint•2 May 2020 13:59

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voicepoint • 6 May 2020 12:01

Exterior walls made of 15 cm calcium silicate bricks (also known as sand-lime bricks)

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robinhood42•26 Apr 2020 20:26

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parcus • 4 May 2020 20:27

Moisture Around the Vent Pipe of a Mechanical Ventilation with Heat Recovery System

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Tx-25•28 Apr 2020 14:35

Answers: 3

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Tx-25 • 28 Apr 2020 16:16

Unipor Silvacor – Soundproofing? Any experiences?

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unser_schloss•28 Apr 2020 02:44

Answers: 2

11ant • 28 Apr 2020 11:52

Energy Saving Regulations for New Buildings from 2016 / Single Glazing / U-Values of Basement Windows

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rtit266•21 Apr 2020 14:18

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Lumpi_LE • 22 Apr 2020 08:34

Insulation remains intact and effective despite 2 years of UV exposure

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Minuk1234567•16 Apr 2020 13:38

Answers: 3

Vicky Pedia • 20 Apr 2020 19:21

Preserving the vapor retarder without an installation cavity

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Wurstsalat•20 Apr 2020 15:35

Answers: 1

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Wurstsalat • 20 Apr 2020 15:49

Insulation in a Construction Trailer: Vapor Retarder Yes or No?

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cube_maniac•29 Dec 2019 17:28

Answers: 12

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FamilieBausS • 13 Apr 2020 22:10

External wall insulation on old buildings, unheated basement: Is perimeter insulation for the basement wall recommended?

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lukas81•11 Apr 2020 16:21

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lukas81 • 11 Apr 2020 16:48

KfW 55 / Decentralized Ventilation / Exterior Wall

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Erik1990•9 Apr 2020 18:39

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ypg • 11 Apr 2020 00:17

Naber wall box for 540mm thick wall

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julianpe•10 Apr 2020 11:56

Answers: 3

Vicky Pedia • 10 Apr 2020 20:33

Insulation material for the exterior wall?

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dr.evil96•1 Apr 2020 08:33

Answers: 10

11ant • 2 Apr 2020 18:23

Is a vapor barrier necessary in the basement with waterproof concrete and underfloor heating?

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Oakland•27 Mar 2020 09:37

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gnika77 • 30 Mar 2020 11:48

Perimeter insulation at the foundation

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quattro123•21 Mar 2020 10:31

Answers: 1

K1300S • 21 Mar 2020 12:33

Insulating from the inside: yes or no?

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Peter M.•15 Mar 2020 20:05

Answers: 4

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Grundaus • 19 Mar 2020 10:29

Insulation of the top-floor ceiling, walkable without a vapor retarder

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Schaffe123•15 Mar 2020 14:14

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Schaffe123 • 15 Mar 2020 14:14

Extension of Entrance Vestibule and Thermal Bridge

HardyHard•25 Feb 2020 16:55

Answers: 2

HardyHard • 7 Mar 2020 09:28

Insulation for an Outbuilding with a Basement

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Hugo1968•26 Feb 2020 10:19

Answers: 3

11ant • 28 Feb 2020 16:16

Is cavity insulation effective with a 3 cm air gap?

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Schroedi•11 Feb 2020 17:56

Answers: 1

Vicky Pedia • 18 Feb 2020 22:06

Is insulation necessary for masonry in contact with the ground?

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Stadtvilla19•2 Feb 2020 10:03

Answers: 1

Vicky Pedia • 17 Feb 2020 23:28

House Mold – Is Mold Removal Necessary?

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HilfeHilfe•15 Feb 2020 14:03

Answers: 25

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-XIII- • 16 Feb 2020 18:26

Drywall Construction – Sound Transmission Caused by Recessed Lighting

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Stefixx•13 Feb 2020 07:00

Answers: 4

Mycraft • 13 Feb 2020 19:08

Soundproofing for laundry chutes

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Traum2019•7 Feb 2020 22:07

Answers: 11

11ant • 10 Feb 2020 21:42

Is the insulation for underfloor heating sufficient?

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Tx-25•5 Feb 2020 14:13

Answers: 3

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hegi___ • 5 Feb 2020 19:37

Sound insulation regulations for extensively renovated older residential buildings

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nightmehr•2 Feb 2020 20:01

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Bookstar • 2 Feb 2020 21:12

Experiences with Drytech Systems

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TiSa1920•13 Jan 2020 15:09

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TiSa1920 • 13 Jan 2020 15:09

Insulation of the top floor ceiling (110 m² collar beam ceiling)

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ChristianKro•8 Jan 2020 16:44

Answers: 2

Dr Hix • 9 Jan 2020 01:22

Attic Insulation

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buzzi_cement•27 Dec 2019 21:16

Answers: 2

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Nordlys • 2 Jan 2020 18:36

Condensation / Mold – Insufficient Insulation

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bo_1991•30 Dec 2019 11:36

Answers: 3

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bo_1991 • 1 Jan 2020 22:44

Click vinyl flooring & possible underlay options?

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Drakiiii•31 Dec 2019 00:08

Answers: 5

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Scout • 1 Jan 2020 13:19

Vapor barrier / vapor retarder

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buzzi_cement•28 Dec 2019 10:11

Answers: 3

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danixf • 28 Dec 2019 10:24

OSB boards directly on top of expanded polystyrene (EPS) insulation boards?

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speer•20 Dec 2019 11:58

Answers: 4

wpic • 23 Dec 2019 14:52

Log cabin made from 70 mm thick logs

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Schmadding•10 Dec 2009 14:02

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meisterbauer96 • 17 Dec 2019 20:57

Habitable without plaster? Experiences?

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Freddi75•12 Dec 2019 20:29

Answers: 7

Winniefred • 13 Dec 2019 18:40

Facade Insulation – Removal of Cladding, External Thermal Insulation Composite Systems (ETICS), and Partial Interior Insulation

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robert2158•10 Dec 2019 13:33

Answers: 4

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robert2158 • 12 Dec 2019 13:23

Alternatives to Polystyrene (External Thermal Insulation Composite Systems)?

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M. Gerd•10 Dec 2019 10:04

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haydee • 11 Dec 2019 13:58

Battens screwed onto vapor barrier for drywall installation

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Tx-25•9 Dec 2019 12:34

Answers: 6

Dr Hix • 9 Dec 2019 23:04