ᐅ Roof

Learn what to consider when planning and constructing your roof to ensure your home is well-protected, energy-efficient, and durable!

How to Construct a Covered Entrance for a House

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KonstantinW•1 Jul 2021 14:17

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hanghaus2000 • 2 Jul 2021 14:42

Photovoltaic Systems Installed On-Site – Warranty Regarding Roof Watertightness?

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Reltaw2021•30 Jun 2021 07:18

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Reltaw2021 • 30 Jun 2021 07:18

Bird Nests Under the Roof – What Should You Do?

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Marco1978•21 Jun 2021 11:51

Answers: 10

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haydee • 25 Jun 2021 09:48

Moisture in the Attic / Vapor Retarder

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Baufragende•18 Jun 2021 10:53

Answers: 2

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Baufragende • 19 Jun 2021 14:37

Installation of Roof Tiles and Tiles on the Dormer

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TheMaverick•14 Jun 2021 20:29

Answers: 1

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hampshire • 15 Jun 2021 09:23

Emergency Overflow for Flat Roof Drainage

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Miwi2009•8 Jun 2021 13:18

Answers: 6

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k-man2021 • 8 Jun 2021 19:25

New Flat Roof – Parapet Dripping

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basti009•18 May 2021 13:39

Answers: 1

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basti009 • 18 May 2021 13:50

Is it possible to file a fictional claim for hail damage on the roof?

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Hausi99•19 Apr 2021 14:49

Answers: 7

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apokolok • 17 May 2021 14:05

Wasps in the attic (new build) – indication of construction defects?

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Herr Stein•10 May 2021 16:25

Answers: 6

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Sir_Batman • 11 May 2021 18:36

Shed Roof or Preferably Hip Roof for a Bungalow?

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chris909•20 Apr 2021 14:59

Answers: 35

RomeoZwo • 9 May 2021 09:02

Junction Between Interior Wall Insulation and Roof Insulation

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Mayooox•28 Apr 2021 20:53

Answers: 1

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Mayooox • 1 May 2021 11:05

Making a cold roof with OSB walkable – which battens to use as a sub-batten?

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SweetHome•27 Apr 2021 16:34

Answers: 5

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SweetHome • 27 Apr 2021 20:04

Leaf guard for a 6-section gutter system

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KarstenM86•22 Apr 2021 16:43

Answers: 5

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haydee • 23 Apr 2021 19:01

Continuous insulation above rafters desired with existing photovoltaic system

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Proeter•18 Apr 2021 21:16

Answers: 11

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pagoni2020 • 20 Apr 2021 22:59

Open roof structure or ceiling?

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Maxwell8•7 Apr 2021 21:59

Answers: 28

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ypg • 8 Apr 2021 12:07

Patio Cover: Fixed or Retractable?

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Pwnage619•29 Mar 2021 09:13

Answers: 7

Musketier • 29 Mar 2021 11:16

Attic with space-saving staircase > Living space?

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herrschmidt•20 Mar 2021 11:15

Answers: 5

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herrschmidt • 24 Mar 2021 19:39

Poor workmanship during the assembly of the roof framework

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flavahBS•21 Mar 2021 15:31

Answers: 5

tomtom79 • 22 Mar 2021 01:39

Planning the location of the attic staircase for future conversion?

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Stefan001•20 Mar 2021 16:27

Answers: 6

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Nordlys • 21 Mar 2021 20:53

Eaves covered, with 1 cm of the rafter exposed?

sayword•20 Mar 2021 09:35

Answers: 8

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icandoit • 21 Mar 2021 08:26

Flat roof leaking: repair or build a pitched roof structure over it?

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Rolexianer•11 Feb 2021 06:58

Answers: 24

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Rolexianer • 19 Mar 2021 14:08

Comparison Offer Roof Pitch

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mondbau•1 Mar 2021 16:58

Answers: 9

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icandoit • 2 Mar 2021 18:49

Insulating a Mortar-Covered Roof

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Dennisw7f•28 Feb 2021 13:09

Answers: 1

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Dennisw7f • 28 Feb 2021 13:29

Stains on the underlayment membrane and roof beams

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Brainstorming•18 Feb 2021 16:57

Answers: 10

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parcus • 22 Feb 2021 17:35

Dormer Windows According to the New Bavarian Building Regulations

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Gille D•19 Feb 2021 09:47

Answers: 1

11ant • 19 Feb 2021 12:51

Correct Installation of Vapor Retarder at Knee Wall / Knee Wall Partition

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Jörg H.•18 Feb 2021 11:57

Answers: 3

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parcus • 18 Feb 2021 15:41

Flat Roof Renovation on an 80 sqm Older Building

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basti009•13 Feb 2021 19:42

Answers: 14

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caspar.1 • 15 Feb 2021 21:11

Replacing the roof covering, roof tiles not possible

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rennschnecke•20 Jun 2020 14:12

Answers: 45

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pagoni2020 • 14 Feb 2021 12:49

One-story building design with a pitched roof > attic or loft?

Musterfrau•7 Feb 2021 13:05

Answers: 4

11ant • 8 Feb 2021 15:53

Planning Ideas – Where to Place the Staircase for a Loft Conversion?

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exeH3454•5 Feb 2021 20:44

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exeH3454 • 6 Feb 2021 08:43

Moisture in the attic. Heat is coming from the interior wall.

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bwradar•2 Feb 2021 18:22

Answers: 11

bauenmk2020 • 5 Feb 2021 15:00

Does a snow and ice load gutter require a heat trace (heating cable)?

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lesmue79•19 Jan 2021 19:51

Answers: 7

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Kokovi79 • 2 Feb 2021 15:12

Drafts or wind between the roof joists in the converted attic space

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rbert•2 Feb 2021 08:36

Answers: 2

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rbert • 2 Feb 2021 10:35

Flat Roof Renovation for Older Buildings: Is a Budget of 24,000 Euros Realistic?

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basti009•1 Feb 2021 17:00

Answers: 1

Winniefred • 1 Feb 2021 17:14

Moisture Between Rafters

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MarcoGol•25 Jan 2021 14:04

Answers: 2

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MarcoGol • 25 Jan 2021 18:31

Mold on Attic Hatch 5 Months After Moving In

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Reluctance•24 Jan 2021 21:09

Answers: 5

Schimi1791 • 25 Jan 2021 07:03

New Construction – Mold on the Roof Beams

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TitusPullo•7 Jan 2021 20:23

Answers: 12

Nida35a • 15 Jan 2021 00:32

EPDM Roofing Membrane (Weight vs. Seams)

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daytona•6 Jan 2021 20:32

Answers: 6

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apokolok • 11 Jan 2021 09:40

Knee wall: yes or no, and what height?

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C.beckmann1986•29 Dec 2020 16:56

Answers: 15

11ant • 30 Dec 2020 16:37

Attic Floor Interior Insulation – Roof Starts at the Upper Floor

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Fragensteller2•5 Nov 2020 11:24

Answers: 2

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Fragensteller2 • 29 Dec 2020 20:18

Add a roof to the conservatory and insulate it

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lipapipa•26 Dec 2020 17:44

Answers: 6

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lipapipa • 27 Dec 2020 16:49

Affordable large-format facade or roofing panels / manufacturers?

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Jansepp•25 Nov 2020 00:38

Answers: 5

11ant • 27 Dec 2020 16:23

Converting the attic space of a semi-detached house into a living area

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Connilein•26 Dec 2020 13:07

Answers: 8

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Olli-Ka • 27 Dec 2020 05:23

Aerated concrete solid roof designed as a pyramid roof on an urban villa

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Amel_NRW•21 Dec 2020 09:52

Answers: 31

11ant • 23 Dec 2020 14:30

Wasp nest under the roof still inhabited in December

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Pìnkgini•4 Dec 2020 02:40

Answers: 10

11ant • 5 Dec 2020 14:02

Roof Insulation: On the Floor of the Top Story or Under the Roof?

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Skyfall91•26 Sep 2020 12:32

Answers: 5

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ypg • 23 Nov 2020 22:09

Roof Pitch for Glass Walkway – Is 2 Percent Realistic?

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Schubbiano•10 Nov 2020 20:33

Answers: 6

11ant • 22 Nov 2020 18:50

Patio Roof with Sunshade Sail – Looking for Solutions for Downpipe Integration

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Corini1985•19 Nov 2020 10:28

Answers: 2

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cschiko • 19 Nov 2020 11:08

Noise level of a metal roof on a single-sloped roof (also known as a shed roof)

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frsytiwo•13 Nov 2020 20:39

Answers: 3

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BobRoss • 15 Nov 2020 00:48

Is a Wood Fiber Board Necessary Under the Roof?

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exto1791•1 Nov 2020 10:08

Answers: 12

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Kalter.Kaffee • 2 Nov 2020 18:50

Snow guard mesh all around a hip roof?

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nxtgenhaus•27 Oct 2020 22:14

Answers: 6

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haydee • 30 Oct 2020 05:36

Internal roof gutter: How to implement cost-effectively?

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Mudo1991•17 Oct 2020 11:56

Answers: 3

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Nice-Nofret • 18 Oct 2020 13:56

Rafters: diagonal cross brace spanning multiple rafters

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Rettungstauche•7 Oct 2020 15:38

Answers: 8

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Rettungstauche • 9 Oct 2020 11:43

What is the purpose of the beams in the roof?

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Opera2000•19 Sep 2020 23:11

Answers: 3

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Nice-Nofret • 20 Sep 2020 16:34

Vapor Retarder on Roof – Should Staple Pins Be Sealed?

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Anton18•12 Sep 2020 12:54

Answers: 10

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pffreestyler • 14 Sep 2020 09:02

Insulation and Vapor Barrier for Roof

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Kazuzu90•9 Sep 2020 18:05

Answers: 6

HausiKlausi • 12 Sep 2020 23:40

Canopy – What Are the Minimum Dimensions Based on Experience?

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Shiny86•15 May 2020 17:58

Answers: 24

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Curly • 9 Sep 2020 07:00

OSB or tongue-and-groove boards in the attic floor

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quattro123•4 Sep 2020 07:51

Answers: 1

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HarvSpec • 4 Sep 2020 11:25

Retrofit wall connection for porch roof on external thermal insulation composite system (ETICS)

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Changeling•18 Aug 2020 10:42

Answers: 2

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Simon-189 • 25 Aug 2020 13:18

Green Roof on Flat Roofs: Managing External Drainage Outlets

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kwakz1984•11 Aug 2020 13:39

Answers: 6

Vicky Pedia • 17 Aug 2020 22:55

Insulation of a 1960s Flat Roof Bungalow

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Labmann•16 Aug 2020 20:51

Answers: 3

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nordanney • 17 Aug 2020 06:51

Plastic under-roof membranes?

aytex•22 Aug 2013 14:19

Answers: 14

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T_im_Norden • 16 Aug 2020 14:53

Insulation of the Attic in an Old Country House

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Mayooox•28 Jul 2020 22:04

Answers: 14

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Mayooox • 16 Aug 2020 12:08

Attic Height – How Much Storage Space Is It Really?

hausnrplus25•25 Jun 2020 12:16

Answers: 22

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shenja • 12 Aug 2020 16:58

Specifications in the zoning plan – is there an eave height requirement for flat roofs?

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marcor1980•11 Aug 2020 15:06

Answers: 4

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marcor1980 • 11 Aug 2020 18:38

Incorrect Terrace Roof Profiles

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Steven•15 Jul 2020 11:27

Answers: 31

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Steven • 4 Aug 2020 07:56

Forgotten wooden beam above the main entrance (for canopy/roof covering)

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vaderle•3 Aug 2020 08:34

Answers: 5

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Scout • 3 Aug 2020 15:43

Glass or louvered roof as a terrace covering

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Seisler•1 Nov 2016 07:14

Answers: 56

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Schewski22 • 22 Jul 2020 09:06

Challenges with interior roof insulation and later photovoltaic installation?

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handyaner•2 Jul 2020 14:24

Answers: 1

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knalltüte • 3 Jul 2020 17:38

Roof replacement with insulation and thermal shielding

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Haus_käufer•11 Feb 2020 23:35

Answers: 7

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dr.evil96 • 24 Jun 2020 08:07

Insulation of sloped ceilings. Vapor barrier or interior membrane?

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Peter Silie•10 May 2020 18:00

Answers: 4

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Peter Silie • 14 Jun 2020 14:05

Discoloration of Soffits: Investigating the Causes

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odw-bauen•8 Jun 2020 17:13

Answers: 1

HausiKlausi • 11 Jun 2020 22:48

Patio roof with sliding roof. Any experiences?

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world-e•7 Jun 2020 16:07

Answers: 2

Musketier • 9 Jun 2020 12:44

Terrace Roof for Urban Villa

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exto1791•7 Jun 2020 14:35

Answers: 19

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exto1791 • 8 Jun 2020 11:28

Closed ridge / open ridge – Costs for additional features

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PyneBite•8 May 2020 21:49

Answers: 9

11ant • 11 May 2020 02:40

Construction Costs for a City Villa – Gable Roof

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exto1791•8 May 2020 13:12

Answers: 17

11ant • 8 May 2020 17:41

Converting an attic: cavity insulation

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Marco_zlb•5 May 2020 08:19

Answers: 2

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hauspeter • 7 May 2020 12:59

Roof insulation between rafters: Should you choose thin or thicker insulation wool?

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netzplan•26 Apr 2020 13:05

Answers: 11

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hauspeter • 6 May 2020 15:56

Breathable membrane at the ridge: open or closed with full rafter insulation?

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hgerike•4 May 2020 18:43

Answers: 9

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parcus • 5 May 2020 10:34

Roof Renovation of a 1957-Built Old House – Permits Required for Insulation?

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Eugen2610•3 May 2020 18:02

Answers: 1

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parcus • 4 May 2020 20:23

Roof insulation between rafters – 200 or 220 mm

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Appel2000•27 Apr 2020 21:58

Answers: 12

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Appel2000 • 4 May 2020 19:44

House entrance with a curved roof

manohara•14 Mar 2020 22:09

Answers: 52

manohara • 3 May 2020 17:50

Advantages and Disadvantages of Bitumen Roof Shingles

Pinky0301•2 May 2020 10:38

Answers: 3

seat88 • 2 May 2020 11:54

Eternit as an alternative roofing material to clay roof tiles?

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annab377•27 Apr 2020 10:38

Answers: 7

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annab377 • 27 Apr 2020 13:13

Which roofing material is best for a flat shed roof?

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kernm23•18 May 2015 12:47

Answers: 11

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JoKo295 • 27 Apr 2020 09:17

Flat Roof Waterproofing for Terrace / Floor Covering

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Kira1980•21 Apr 2020 14:12

Answers: 9

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Kira1980 • 23 Apr 2020 10:33

Outdoor Area, Patio Cover – Solid Roof or Awning?

chewbacca123•7 Apr 2020 17:43

Answers: 25

chewbacca123 • 20 Apr 2020 10:48

Roof Overhang on a Solid Roof Structure?

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Pianist•18 Apr 2020 09:36

Answers: 16

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Pianist • 19 Apr 2020 12:43

Can you roof an attached structure – connecting roofs at the intersection?

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Perlfred•13 Aug 2019 18:12

Answers: 13

manohara • 17 Apr 2020 07:46

Access path to chimney via roof ladder

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Grokobud•12 Apr 2020 22:22

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nordanney • 12 Apr 2020 22:55

Mandatory Floor Insulation in the Attic

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Grokobud•12 Apr 2020 22:04

Answers: 5

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Grokobud • 12 Apr 2020 22:23

Insulated drywall enclosure for controlled residential ventilation unit in the attic

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annab377•25 Mar 2020 19:01

Answers: 26

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annab377 • 12 Apr 2020 12:33

Eaves overhang of 50 or 60 cm for a gable roof bungalow with a height of 6.30 meters

blaupuma•24 Aug 2018 10:58

Answers: 9

hausnrplus25 • 12 Apr 2020 00:04

Insulation of an older building’s attic after gut renovation and roof refurbishment

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Markus Ludwig•2 Apr 2020 21:36

Answers: 2

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Markus Ludwig • 4 Apr 2020 09:40

Cost of Converting a Flat Roof into a Balcony

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eugensit•2 Apr 2020 23:40

Answers: 9

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hampshire • 3 Apr 2020 20:54

Cost of a patio roof / terrace covering

Tolentino•2 Apr 2020 20:29

Answers: 17

Tolentino • 3 Apr 2020 18:31

Flat roof construction with a self-supporting railing or similar structure

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Bocatoo•31 Mar 2020 19:02

Answers: 13

11ant • 1 Apr 2020 14:09

Cold roof – Insulation on concrete slab, ventilation behind?

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Grantlhaua•17 Mar 2020 13:37

Answers: 3

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Grantlhaua • 18 Mar 2020 09:35

Leaking internal roof gutter

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Babenhausen•17 Mar 2020 08:00

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Grundbuch • 17 Mar 2020 11:17

Insert insulation between rafters?

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QlriPower•12 Mar 2020 19:44

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QlriPower • 13 Mar 2020 11:33