ᐅ Insulation

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

Combination of different thermal conductivity classes (stone wool)

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martin50939•19 Jun 2018 13:03

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Hausbauer1 • 19 Jun 2018 22:27

Insulation / Drywall 2018 – Request for a Brief Update

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recycler•14 Jun 2018 12:22

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recycler • 17 Jun 2018 14:20

How to Best Connect a Katja Sprint?

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katara1337•6 Jun 2018 12:43

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katara1337 • 6 Jun 2018 12:43

How to Properly Install a Drainage Membrane at the Foundation Base – Any Experience?

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Steve_D•23 May 2018 09:49

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readytorumble • 24 May 2018 13:24

A tightly sealed, well-insulated wooden house without plastic? (Vapor barrier)

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Specki•30 Jan 2018 08:11

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chand1986 • 20 May 2018 10:13

Ultra-Low-Budget Insulation for an Old Cottage

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bwing•16 May 2018 23:31

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bwing • 16 May 2018 23:31

Issues with Wood Cladding Including Insulation on the Exterior Wall

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AnMes•15 May 2018 20:11

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AnMes • 16 May 2018 19:37

Perimeter insulation for a brick veneer house

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Freedark•5 May 2018 09:35

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Freedark • 6 May 2018 06:53

Moisture in Exterior Wall Insulation in the Stairwell Area

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Michael-Erich•16 Apr 2018 19:48

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readytorumble • 22 Apr 2018 14:37

Insulating brick masonry????

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TMLKW•20 Apr 2018 17:48

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TMLKW • 20 Apr 2018 17:48

Thermal insulation anchors in ETICS with 100 mm Neopor insulation

Topanga•19 Mar 2018 14:02

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Sina • 19 Apr 2018 08:49

Connecting a Garage to an Exterior Wall with an External Thermal Insulation Composite System (ETICS) – What to Consider

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Sina•19 Apr 2018 07:59

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Sina • 19 Apr 2018 07:59

Facade insulation on a semi-detached house: what and how approval from neighbors is required

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erogluoe•9 Apr 2018 08:56

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Meicel • 17 Apr 2018 19:45

Attic Conversion / Insulation of a Bungalow with Timber Frame Construction

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TobiHann•29 Mar 2018 09:03

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TobiHann • 29 Mar 2018 09:03

Ventilation: How to Route the Ducts Through the Vapor Barrier?

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Basel•14 Mar 2018 19:24

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Basel • 15 Mar 2018 00:11

Crack in the External Insulation – Potential Issue with Water or Moisture?

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lolerloler•20 Feb 2018 21:30

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lolerloler • 1 Mar 2018 23:02

Vapor Barrier Tightness in New Construction: Are Screws a Problem?

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Skyfire•20 Feb 2018 13:40

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Skyfire • 20 Feb 2018 14:59

Cavity Wall Insulation or Air Gap? Advantages and Disadvantages?

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Jappson•19 Feb 2018 14:19

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Knallkörper • 19 Feb 2018 18:15

Rising Damp on the Exterior Wall (Black Tank Waterproofing)

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italiano83•18 Feb 2018 17:49

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italiano83 • 18 Feb 2018 18:43

Insulation and Health – Which Option Is Best?

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Umbau_22222•16 Feb 2018 13:38

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garfunkel • 17 Feb 2018 00:12

Which type of vapor retarder is recommended for this construction assembly?

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Markus31•4 Feb 2018 13:09

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garfunkel • 14 Feb 2018 14:56

The vapor barrier is discolored brown, and the insulation is damp.

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tomthomson•4 Feb 2018 17:40

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saar2and • 6 Feb 2018 15:04

The builder wants to apply a bitumen coating to the fully plastered base of the building?

305er•2 Feb 2018 21:47

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hemali2003 • 3 Feb 2018 22:04

Calculating Roof Height Based on a Floor Plan?

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Marcello•25 Jan 2018 09:17

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Marcello • 25 Jan 2018 09:53

Are brick facades recommended for self-built houses?

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Marcello•16 Jan 2018 15:53

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hemali2003 • 17 Jan 2018 20:11

Install a moisture sensor on the basement wall

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jeandado•10 Jan 2018 22:01

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toxicmolotof • 11 Jan 2018 00:12

Waterproofing Basement Walls or Interior Moisture Protection?

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Shadowblues•10 Jan 2018 10:48

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Shadowblues • 10 Jan 2018 10:48

Is it worth paying extra for KFW55 energy standard, or not?

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4Motion•17 Dec 2017 11:35

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Joedreck • 7 Jan 2018 14:41

OSB boards used as a vapor retarder, with a suspended ceiling installed below

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Crimson•5 Jan 2018 09:12

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Knallkörper • 5 Jan 2018 19:43

Connecting a vapor retarder to Ytong masonry

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Bauherr30•26 Dec 2017 19:53

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Bauherr30 • 27 Dec 2017 18:40

House Gift – Complying with Energy Saving Regulations – Meeting Requirements

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Kimi190•15 Dec 2017 12:02

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Payday • 24 Dec 2017 22:51

Sound Insulation Assessment for a 1965 Semi-Detached House

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Pascal2311•17 Dec 2017 19:28

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11ant • 20 Dec 2017 02:24

Pressurized water penetrates the reinforced concrete wall into the basement.

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Fürst•17 Dec 2017 23:06

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Fürst • 17 Dec 2017 23:06

Foam glass or high-compressive-strength alternatives for perimeter insulation

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jeti79•9 Dec 2017 11:10

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jeti79 • 9 Dec 2017 12:30

Insulation of the top-floor ceiling (attic floor)

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Specki•19 Nov 2017 13:36

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Specki • 2 Dec 2017 10:56

Can you glue drywall directly onto concrete?

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roki500•16 Nov 2017 19:27

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garfunkel • 20 Nov 2017 23:36

Damp Basement: Which Renovation Method Is the Most Effective?

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BastlWasdl•12 Nov 2017 19:28

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BastlWasdl • 14 Nov 2017 12:40

The basement walls look terrible!

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patrikmueller•13 Oct 2017 15:36

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Crezza • 12 Nov 2017 11:15

Is discoloration on the exterior wall harmful?

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Scharlie•10 Nov 2017 08:26

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toxicmolotof • 10 Nov 2017 20:05

Use of Expanding Foam for a Hole in the Exterior Wall Insulation

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Troete44•10 Nov 2017 13:02

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Bau-Schmidt • 10 Nov 2017 13:12

Vapor Barrier Under Attic Floor or Ceiling?

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Tobias87•24 Oct 2017 23:13

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Kaspatoo • 1 Nov 2017 20:25

Retrofit installation in external thermal insulation composite systems (ETICS) / external wall insulation (EWI)

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Stockheim•26 Oct 2017 12:57

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Ippebson • 27 Oct 2017 11:57

Insulation for a Two-Family House – Installing a Climate Membrane Beneath the Insulation

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Oliver74•25 Oct 2017 13:49

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Oliver74 • 25 Oct 2017 13:49

Roller Shutter Box – Acoustic Question

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Tommes78•24 Oct 2017 09:40

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11ant • 25 Oct 2017 13:21

Should the finish coat be repainted or not?

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Susi1503•15 Oct 2017 21:13

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Nordlys • 16 Oct 2017 08:18

Waterproofing on Extruded Polystyrene (XPS) Insulation?

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GerdBuchholz•21 Jul 2016 23:21

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Alex85 • 11 Oct 2017 20:03

Waterproofing of the building envelope

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Marchonisch•7 Oct 2017 14:59

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lastdrop • 7 Oct 2017 19:34

Should the “attic space” in a barn be ventilated or should insulation be applied to the wall?

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Michi77•6 Oct 2017 21:54

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Michi77 • 6 Oct 2017 21:54

Insulating and Cladding Exposed Ceiling Beams – Soundproofing

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Illo77•18 Sep 2017 15:57

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Kaspatoo • 28 Sep 2017 15:02

Alternative insulation with a thermal conductivity of 0.035 W/(m·K) instead of 0.032 W/(m·K)

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HRG83•27 Sep 2017 06:31

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HRG83 • 27 Sep 2017 14:40

Is a vapor retarder necessary for the ceiling of the top floor?

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krischaaan•30 Aug 2017 23:24

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Kaspatoo • 26 Sep 2017 15:34

Adding a dormer to a hipped roof using timber construction – which insulation is best?

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deifel•21 Sep 2017 09:32

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11ant • 21 Sep 2017 13:51

Insulating a Sand-Lime Brick Wall / Upgrading the Construction for Energy Efficiency

DieScholz´ens•13 Sep 2017 12:59

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DieScholz´ens • 14 Sep 2017 08:51

New Construction: The Usefulness of Wood Fiber Insulation Boards for Thermal Insulation

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Crimson•11 Sep 2017 16:05

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Crimson • 13 Sep 2017 12:55

Wood flooring and wooden ceiling, insulation

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bahbah•25 Aug 2017 17:12

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bahbah • 25 Aug 2017 17:12

Exterior wall insulation or perimeter insulation? Change required by the construction supervisor

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ArneM•19 Aug 2017 20:39

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ArneM • 21 Aug 2017 09:55

Video door intercom system by Goliath

sven.conzi•21 May 2017 12:56

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sven.conzi • 11 Aug 2017 20:32

Insulating and sealing radiator recess for new underfloor heating installation

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Smutje1•10 Aug 2017 17:12

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Smutje1 • 10 Aug 2017 21:07

Looking for a solution: Parts of the exterior insulation are coming loose

DGlanem•8 Nov 2016 20:53

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DGlanem • 10 Aug 2017 11:09

Insulation of the Floor/Ceiling between Levels: Is This Installation Acceptable as Is?

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readytorumble•1 Aug 2017 08:57

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readytorumble • 1 Aug 2017 12:27

Insulating a house with 30 cm thick walls?

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DerZert•24 Jul 2017 23:53

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Joedreck • 29 Jul 2017 08:12

Interior Insulation of Load-Bearing Sand-Lime Brick Walls: Is It Feasible or Advisable?

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psi201•23 Jul 2017 16:10

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psi201 • 27 Jul 2017 14:39

Fluid screed / floating screed - intermediate floor insulation

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Timee•21 Jul 2017 20:15

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Timee • 26 Jul 2017 00:24

Repairing interior wall from brick veneer

A_aus_MG•23 Jul 2017 15:16

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A_aus_MG • 23 Jul 2017 15:16

How can you bypass energy-saving regulations and avoid bureaucratic hassle?

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Farilo•8 Jul 2017 19:26

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Altbau1930 • 19 Jul 2017 19:14

The outlines of the insulation are visible on the exterior wall.

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kaladze•2 Jan 2017 20:42

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Farilo • 11 Jul 2017 17:38

Vapor retarder installed incorrectly (installed the wrong way)

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Schluppi89•28 May 2017 12:03

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garfunkel • 2 Jul 2017 19:09

Smoothing the facade and energy efficiency regulations

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Eddy817•17 Jun 2017 22:14

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ypg • 26 Jun 2017 23:05

Changing the slope of the garage roof

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Gustav•7 Jun 2017 15:15

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ypg • 23 Jun 2017 09:48

Exterior Wall of a Wooden House: The Difficult Choice

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Swater•13 Jun 2017 23:23

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wpic • 14 Jun 2017 15:59

Estimating Mandatory Renovation Requirements

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Fruchtmixer•5 Jun 2017 21:17

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ypg • 6 Jun 2017 08:11

Preparation for Satellite System Installation

sven.conzi•27 May 2017 19:01

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sven.conzi • 30 May 2017 16:26

Renovating an older building: which insulation measures are mandatory?

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Altbau1930•26 May 2017 09:11

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11ant • 26 May 2017 16:15

Impact sound transmits through the ceiling

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blueeyes•6 May 2017 10:31

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KlaRa • 21 May 2017 10:57

Insulation Introduction

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koolkoe•14 May 2017 23:01

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koolkoe • 16 May 2017 07:02

New Construction of Condominium Unit Sound Transmission

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Cross213•21 Nov 2016 20:32

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Cross213 • 12 May 2017 17:08

How to Properly Insulate an Older Home?

Stefanseiner•10 Apr 2017 22:09

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Elina • 1 May 2017 21:28

Insulating an Old House with Thin Walls: Should You or Shouldn't You?

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Susi1503•29 Apr 2017 22:54

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11ant • 1 May 2017 16:03

Buying a House – How to Deal with Cold Exterior Walls?

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NFA123•27 Apr 2017 18:55

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wpic • 28 Apr 2017 00:53

Apartment above a ground-level garage – sound insulation and thermal insulation

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ahnungslos123•23 Apr 2017 14:52

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ares83 • 23 Apr 2017 17:59

Thin interior insulation in addition to exterior insulation (risk of condensation?)

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world-e•21 Apr 2017 13:01

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world-e • 21 Apr 2017 13:01

Quality Differences in Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) Boards for Thermal Insulation?

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Susi1503•19 Apr 2017 23:02

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Lumpi_LE • 20 Apr 2017 13:47

Soundproofing a Partition Wall in an Older Residential Building

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clemente•15 Mar 2017 11:42

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Nordlys • 8 Apr 2017 21:12

Upper floor ceiling – additional insulation? What makes sense?

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rupapu•4 Apr 2017 09:46

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rupapu • 6 Apr 2017 11:47

Attic / Laundry Room

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chris55•30 Mar 2017 23:17

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chris55 • 30 Mar 2017 23:17

24 cm Ytong blocks plus insulation or 36.5 cm Ytong blocks

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astron•28 Feb 2017 19:32

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Tego12 • 27 Mar 2017 19:26

Costs of a Blower Door Test?

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Gatho•16 Mar 2017 08:58

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Bieber0815 • 19 Mar 2017 14:22

Failed the blower door test, should we start troubleshooting?

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DFH_2016•14 Mar 2017 14:13

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Knallkörper • 14 Mar 2017 22:48

Insulating Penetrations Through the Building Envelope?

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stiff80•26 Feb 2017 09:28

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Knallkörper • 2 Mar 2017 21:35

What are NOWESTA PANELS?

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srichter•27 Feb 2017 22:01

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11ant • 28 Feb 2017 00:07

Do we need an expert to assess potential consequential damages?

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Luccarian•6 Feb 2017 07:33

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Luccarian • 7 Feb 2017 15:51

Insulating a New Build with 36.5 cm Aerated Concrete Blocks?

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bygoran•17 Jan 2014 14:00

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Nordlys • 6 Feb 2017 21:13

Insulation of the upper floor ceiling

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Kusserob•5 Feb 2017 15:34

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DragonyxXL • 6 Feb 2017 14:23

Vapor Barrier or Vapor Retarder: Is It Better to Use One or Skip It?

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Maddin77•21 Jan 2017 10:25

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Maddin77 • 25 Jan 2017 16:48

Soundproofing timber beam ceiling (accessible only from below) plus insulation

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Umbauer_1234•18 Dec 2016 12:17

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Braxman • 25 Jan 2017 09:01

Can existing insulation be used as perimeter insulation?

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Braxman•25 Jan 2017 07:31

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Braxman • 25 Jan 2017 07:31

Insulating a Garage Floor

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MODERATOR • 23 Jan 2017 19:00

Floor construction of the attic workspace

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Ole_l•23 Jan 2017 13:48

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Ole_l • 23 Jan 2017 13:48

Insulation – External Thermal Insulation Composite System (ETICS) – using Multipor

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thib01•12 Oct 2016 10:27

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rossix • 22 Jan 2017 19:57

Insulation between rafters in a roof built in 1971

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tune82•12 Jan 2017 23:58

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tune82 • 12 Jan 2017 23:58