ᐅ Insulation

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

Interior Insulation of Exterior Walls Without Polystyrene

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Claus70•28 Dec 2016 19:56

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nelly190 • 29 Dec 2016 13:33

Equipment room constantly "damp" – How to insulate it properly?

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Illo77•28 Dec 2016 14:15

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nelly190 • 28 Dec 2016 22:19

Insulation below the slab or above the slab?

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Roppo•23 Dec 2016 19:31

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Roppo • 23 Dec 2016 19:31

Properly insulated floor with underfloor heating (15–16 cm build-up height)

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19Chris84•20 Dec 2016 20:24

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sirhc • 21 Dec 2016 19:53

Moisture in the House

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Qnkel•19 Dec 2016 12:34

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Mycraft • 19 Dec 2016 14:13

Impact of Flush-Mounted Boxes in the Party Wall on Sound Insulation

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BigFlow•17 Dec 2016 15:18

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Mycraft • 17 Dec 2016 16:04

Sound insulation

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Offortris•8 Dec 2016 10:38

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Offortris • 16 Dec 2016 12:03

Complete Renovation of a Streif Bungalow Prefabricated House

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Fachwirt84•8 Dec 2016 09:59

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Tego12 • 10 Dec 2016 18:27

Reinforced concrete or timber beam ceiling/floor structure

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nistibee•27 Sep 2016 21:58

Answers: 6

Judyyy • 8 Dec 2016 14:10

13 cm lightweight partition wall – should it be fully or partially insulated for soundproofing?

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Illo77•6 Dec 2016 15:18

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nelly190 • 7 Dec 2016 18:48

Vapor Barrier – Should You Tape Down the Staples?

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Marko958•27 Nov 2016 23:19

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Marko958 • 7 Dec 2016 15:51

What kind of lightweight masonry block is this?

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b-nyco•3 Dec 2016 19:55

Answers: 4

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Bauexperte • 4 Dec 2016 19:44

Exterior Insulation for an Apartment in a Farmhouse

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Snotmann•4 Dec 2016 15:59

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Snotmann • 4 Dec 2016 15:59

Is this mold?

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stefanb•30 Nov 2016 15:47

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stefanb • 30 Nov 2016 16:31

Who can help with mold issues?

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hbf12•30 Nov 2016 07:19

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Bauexperte • 30 Nov 2016 15:41

Procedure for Ceiling Insulation

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goebke•24 Nov 2016 12:26

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goebke • 24 Nov 2016 12:26

Polystyrene Insulation or Mineral Wool in Winter

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deichwacht•17 Nov 2016 14:47

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Tego12 • 18 Nov 2016 13:56

What is the typical degree of heat loss overnight?

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Brandt123!•14 Nov 2016 07:38

Answers: 19

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Legurit • 18 Nov 2016 07:42

Interior Insulation for a Mid-Terrace House: Flooring, Ceiling, and Soundproofing

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Umbauer_1234•7 Nov 2016 21:33

Answers: 7

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Umbauer_1234 • 11 Nov 2016 18:34

Soundproofing in Apartments – Normal Speaking Volume

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Peyta•7 Nov 2016 21:07

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Peyta • 8 Nov 2016 11:47

Insulation for Steel Beam Exterior Wall Penetration

Marcinho1405•3 Nov 2016 19:28

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Marcinho1405 • 7 Nov 2016 18:12

KfW 115 or not – what do you think?

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munkel•31 Jul 2016 16:08

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Blackeagle • 1 Nov 2016 01:31

Facade Insulation

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spale•26 Oct 2016 18:06

Answers: 4

tomtom79 • 30 Oct 2016 23:52

Insulation of the Top Floor Ceiling

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dachfront•23 Oct 2016 17:27

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nelly190 • 23 Oct 2016 21:44

Thermal Insulation, Energy Saving Regulations, KFW 70 / 55 / 40 – Your Experiences

Häuslebau3r•17 Feb 2015 17:09

Answers: 31

Becker84 • 23 Oct 2016 13:48

Floor Construction for a New Single-Family House KfW55 Standard

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ElBoCaDiLlO•7 Apr 2016 08:17

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Manuel85 • 20 Oct 2016 22:58

Hollow-core slab damage. With pictures

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Ich445•13 Oct 2016 16:54

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Legurit • 13 Oct 2016 18:28

Renovation Costs of a Prefabricated Garage Roof

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miho•27 Sep 2016 22:26

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miho • 10 Oct 2016 23:20

Polyalpan 2000

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jan2110•8 Oct 2016 18:18

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jan2110 • 9 Oct 2016 13:15

Vapor Retarder vs. Vapor Barrier

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spassig•23 Sep 2016 15:57

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spassig • 2 Oct 2016 06:39

Installation blocks added later in the external thermal insulation composite system (ETICS)...

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krenzwo•28 Sep 2016 19:41

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krenzwo • 30 Sep 2016 08:43

Exposure of wood fiber insulation boards to weather conditions

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world-e•19 Sep 2016 09:11

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world-e • 22 Sep 2016 12:44

Material for Exterior Insulation

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garfunkel•20 Sep 2016 20:42

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garfunkel • 20 Sep 2016 20:42

How to Seal a Drywall Partition Wall with Insulation (Interior Bathroom Wall)?

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garfunkel•14 Sep 2016 22:39

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garfunkel • 14 Sep 2016 22:39

Insulating a Garage Roof: Correct Order of Installation

tomtom79•3 Jun 2016 10:52

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AOLNCM • 6 Sep 2016 10:48

30 cm Thick Exterior Wall – Compliant with the 2014 Energy Saving Regulation?

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Silent010•1 Sep 2016 13:28

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Grym • 2 Sep 2016 09:22

Insulation of Chimney and Fireplace

Chriscross•4 Aug 2016 06:59

Answers: 7

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Sebastian79 • 19 Aug 2016 19:22

Interior insulation or wall construction problematic?

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LowMagnificio•1 Aug 2016 11:07

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garfunkel • 1 Aug 2016 19:53

airtight layer junction boxes

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kevchock•31 Jul 2016 20:49

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Gartenfreund • 1 Aug 2016 01:52

Introduction to My KfW 55 + 40 Concept

Becker84•22 Jul 2016 18:29

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Legurit • 22 Jul 2016 18:43

Waterproofing membrane or bitumen sheet?

Laureus•7 Jul 2016 19:58

Answers: 14

Uwe82 • 10 Jul 2016 15:46

Is it acceptable to fasten downpipes using insulation anchors?

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barcardi•6 Jul 2016 00:40

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Bieber0815 • 8 Jul 2016 00:46

Damp Spot in the Basement Corner (with Photos)

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Cattiy•3 Jul 2016 13:43

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Cattiy • 3 Jul 2016 13:43

Energy Performance Certificate – Ventilation System / Solar Thermal Collectors

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MatzeGalle•26 Jun 2016 11:36

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MatzeGalle • 26 Jun 2016 11:36

Which type of sewage lifting system is suitable for an attic?

Baumeister60•11 Jun 2009 07:51

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Bauexperte • 25 Jun 2016 19:40

Insulating a ceiling made of aerated concrete blocks / cellular concrete blocks

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-Steffen-•21 Jun 2016 15:14

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-Steffen- • 21 Jun 2016 15:14

Mistakes Drilling into Sand-Lime Brick up to Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems (EIFS)

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kevchock•18 Jun 2016 14:54

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toxicmolotof • 19 Jun 2016 08:56

Basement floor insulation – Heating cost savings

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expose•15 Jun 2016 19:59

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Bauexperte • 16 Jun 2016 09:58

Moisture issue with interior plaster after installing external insulation using ventilated rainscreen system

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StefanPoe•5 Jun 2016 11:28

Answers: 20

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Peanuts74 • 15 Jun 2016 06:52

Glass door for thermal insulation? What alternatives are available?

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86bibo•13 Jun 2016 18:24

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86bibo • 13 Jun 2016 22:45

Results – Does Insulation Fulfill Its Purpose? Exterior Thermal Insulation Composite Systems (ETICS) – A Myth?

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theoretiker•4 Jun 2016 00:06

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garfunkel • 4 Jun 2016 22:13

Roof connection between garage and main house

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xyztestuser•29 May 2016 20:01

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xyztestuser • 29 May 2016 20:01

Timber Extension – Thermal Bridge at Floor – Moist Floor During Sauna Use

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Vatos83•11 Jan 2016 11:09

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fach1werk • 24 May 2016 14:35

Multipor – information needed on suitable anchors for rods

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goldi03421•23 May 2016 16:43

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Bauexperte • 24 May 2016 10:03

Moisture

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aleweber0711•7 May 2016 08:02

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Ulrich Fuckert • 9 May 2016 18:37

New Construction – Proper Sequence: Roof Covering vs. Insulation

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Mo Nique•26 Apr 2016 18:15

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Mo Nique • 26 Apr 2016 18:15

Energy Efficiency Certificate KfW55 – Target KfW40 – Question: Steps & Costs

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world-e•19 Apr 2016 13:26

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Rübe1 • 25 Apr 2016 16:23

Floor insulation for a hobby room: thick foil insulation, vapor barrier?

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RalfK•18 Apr 2016 17:00

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RalfK • 18 Apr 2016 17:00

Floor construction with effective sound insulation and thermal insulation

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tenorb•18 Apr 2016 09:36

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tenorb • 18 Apr 2016 16:02

Sealing the vapor retarder tightly: Are there alternative solutions?

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kanick•16 Apr 2016 10:11

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kanick • 16 Apr 2016 10:11

Plastic Window Well – Should the Insulation Be Revisited?

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Dieter_SLS•17 Nov 2015 23:48

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tomtom79 • 14 Apr 2016 12:16

Foam glass gravel: yes or no?

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jazer•30 Oct 2015 13:23

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SimonMoers • 10 Apr 2016 16:32

Wood ceiling in new construction: which option provides better sound absorption?

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Jacob•1 Dec 2014 11:13

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M.Bull • 10 Apr 2016 08:20

Insulation for radiator recess

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krawaldi•8 Apr 2016 17:06

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EveundGerd • 9 Apr 2016 23:00

Mold in the Home

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Brat_Wurst•8 Apr 2016 17:04

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Brat_Wurst • 9 Apr 2016 22:26

Wall construction: which material is best for sound insulation? Calcium silicate brick?

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bf-therock•4 Apr 2016 14:18

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ypg • 6 Apr 2016 23:51

Odor Assessment / Contaminant Analysis

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Sandrale•4 Apr 2016 06:59

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Bieber0815 • 4 Apr 2016 23:05

Prefabricated House – Wall Construction

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HausBammental•3 Apr 2016 08:47

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jochi79 • 4 Apr 2016 12:17

The building’s thermal envelope...???

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Duke Nukem•29 Mar 2016 22:37

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Duke Nukem • 30 Mar 2016 23:38

Exterior wall without additional insulation

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Phil24•12 Mar 2016 13:50

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taxpayer • 30 Mar 2016 21:43

2016 KfW Efficiency House 55 based on reference values (U-values)

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world-e•5 Oct 2015 21:40

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world-e • 30 Mar 2016 07:40

Sound insulation/soundproofing for the bedroom

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stevenson30•29 Mar 2016 14:53

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stevenson30 • 29 Mar 2016 14:53

Time Required for Screed Insulation Installation

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elVincent•24 Mar 2016 09:12

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elVincent • 26 Mar 2016 19:25

Sound Insulation / Thin Walls in Prefabricated Houses, Solution by Okal Company

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C.Krommen•19 Mar 2016 10:54

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Bauexperte • 19 Mar 2016 23:01

Reinforcement mesh on discolored insulation?

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kfw40plus monolithic solid construction – tips and experiences?

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bellamuc•8 Mar 2016 17:25

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MarcWen • 11 Mar 2016 16:16

Vapor diffusion resistance of exterior plaster and its impact on insulation

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Michael CH•6 Mar 2016 20:00

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Michael CH • 6 Mar 2016 20:00

Timber frame construction

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Aerated Concrete vs. Sand-Lime Brick Interior Walls

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nils1985•3 Mar 2016 08:55

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nils1985 • 3 Mar 2016 09:21

How do I waterproof a basement wall?

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Is aerated concrete with a density class of 30 sufficient for a KfW 70 energy-efficiency house?

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Entrance vestibule – Why is it no longer commonly used today?

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Should concrete be waterproof or permeable?

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mystd•3 Feb 2016 17:52

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Peanuts74 • 9 Feb 2016 13:06

Facade Insulation Material Selection

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Sina86•28 Jan 2016 07:32

Answers: 6

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Sina86 • 5 Feb 2016 07:59

Monolithic concrete with floor insulation?

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Kaffeebart-1•23 Oct 2015 19:01

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Multipor mineral insulation board

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Sound Insulation in Open-Web Wood Trusses

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ManuelaE•18 Jan 2016 09:28

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ManuelaE • 18 Jan 2016 09:28

When should the perimeter insulation strip be removed?

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Why Use a Vapor Retarder?

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Legurit•15 Jan 2016 18:52

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Legurit • 16 Jan 2016 08:53

Roof Insulation in the Attic Space for New Construction

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michael1978•14 Jan 2016 18:19

Answers: 9

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michael1978 • 15 Jan 2016 09:37

Attic OSB board measuring device

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Majo83•2 Jan 2016 19:17

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Bieber0815 • 12 Jan 2016 21:32

Gutter / Downspout – Annoying Noise Issues

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ostsee•20 Mar 2010 17:33

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Rinnelaut • 11 Jan 2016 21:27

Electrician's chases – how to fill them?

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Ramona_91•31 Dec 2015 10:28

Answers: 10

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SirSydom • 8 Jan 2016 13:10

Sound Insulation for Upper Floor Partition Walls

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andreasg.•3 Jan 2016 10:01

Answers: 13

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Peanuts74 • 8 Jan 2016 12:14

Are Cold Corners Still Acceptable in New Construction Today?

Toni83•6 Jan 2016 20:24

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nordanney • 7 Jan 2016 22:53

Vapor retarder for combined insulation

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ManuelaE•4 Jan 2016 13:05

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ManuelaE • 4 Jan 2016 13:05

Health Aspects of Insulation Wool

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mello00•27 Dec 2015 18:08

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mello00 • 28 Dec 2015 18:40

Single-Family Home Energy Saving Regulation 2016: Is Additional Insulation Recommended by Developers Worthwhile?

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ölschlamm•17 Dec 2015 22:22

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Legurit • 24 Dec 2015 09:37

Installation level / wall construction

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world-e•22 Dec 2015 13:44

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world-e • 22 Dec 2015 13:44

Interior Soundproofing

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pulsar86•9 Dec 2015 22:00

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archimedes • 17 Dec 2015 09:54