ᐅ Roof

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

Installation of ridge roll, clamps seem questionable – any experiences?

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Bachi13•5 Dec 2018 11:05

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Bachi13 • 5 Dec 2018 11:05

Odors in the Attic!?

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Chad82•22 Nov 2018 20:04

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Kenn_schmidt • 1 Dec 2018 12:38

Flat Roof Renovation Alternatives – Gable Roof for Additional Living Space?

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s_zimmermann•29 Oct 2018 17:43

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DerIngo • 28 Nov 2018 10:03

Roof insulation penetration for photovoltaic cabling

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AndreasPlü•17 Aug 2018 07:59

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Domski • 15 Nov 2018 23:23

Removing old expanded polystyrene (EPS) insulation boards between roof rafters

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Garfield2412•21 Oct 2018 10:22

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Garfield2412 • 22 Oct 2018 07:58

Modern Flat Roof Construction – Current Best Practices?

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Dark_Templar•18 Oct 2018 23:18

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Lumpi_LE • 19 Oct 2018 11:19

Roof types: which is best in different situations and why? Seeking experiences and insights

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Tim Müller•17 Oct 2018 00:22

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Mottenhausen • 18 Oct 2018 15:31

Considerations for Renovating the Roof Structure Regarding Old Wood Treatment

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Bounder•7 Oct 2018 01:11

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Bounder • 7 Oct 2018 01:11

Roof Tiles: Replace the Bottom Row Using a Drip Edge?

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Ostfriese•25 Sep 2018 12:41

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Ostfriese • 25 Sep 2018 12:41

Extension to a Prefabricated House with a Pitched Roof – Is This Possible?

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AnneS•22 Sep 2018 09:25

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AnneS • 22 Sep 2018 09:25

Front View of an Urban Villa: Hip Roof or Pyramid Roof?

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Curly•19 Oct 2016 11:43

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11ant • 31 Aug 2018 17:18

Roof framing beam has cracks on the weather-exposed side – defect or normal?

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4Motion•12 Aug 2018 22:57

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Payday • 13 Aug 2018 14:23

Improving Insulation Between Rafters in Older Homes

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Schaffe123•1 Aug 2018 19:13

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garfunkel • 2 Aug 2018 19:50

Thatched Roofs in Lower Saxony – Is the Climate Too Humid? Risk of Mold?

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knalli•27 Jul 2018 16:50

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11ant • 29 Jul 2018 15:47

Improving Roof Insulation from the Inside After Construction

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Mischa•5 Jun 2018 21:17

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Zaba12 • 12 Jul 2018 14:22

Cost of a Gable Roof with Beam Framework

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pffreestyler•9 Jul 2018 09:15

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niri09 • 9 Jul 2018 14:03

Exposed Roof Structure – Where Should the Vapor Retarder Be Installed?

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Snowy36•23 Jun 2018 11:52

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Snowy36 • 4 Jul 2018 08:31

Is it possible to build a mono-pitched roof under an existing development plan? Any experiences or tips?

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Ortsvorsteher•1 Jul 2018 11:31

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Ortsvorsteher • 2 Jul 2018 19:08

Additional Roof Insulation (Built in 1978)

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deewd•31 May 2018 22:45

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dertill • 29 Jun 2018 12:38

Looking for Specialists in Thatched Roof Single-Family Homes for Property Developers!

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knalli•26 Jun 2018 14:02

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11ant • 27 Jun 2018 14:57

Flat Roof – Is It Really Waterproof or Are There Issues with Water Intrusion?

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HomeToGo•27 Jun 2018 11:03

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Nordlys • 27 Jun 2018 12:31

Which roof tiles are better, ABC Modena11 or ABC TG10, glossy or matte?

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zizzi•16 Jun 2018 06:59

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Nordlys • 16 Jun 2018 16:00

Hip Roof / Pyramid Roof: Is it possible to create usable living space through attic conversion?

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Bobbe1981•12 Jun 2018 18:31

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11ant • 12 Jun 2018 19:40

Roof Renovation and Attic Conversion: Help, Tips, and Advice

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Powerman01•30 May 2018 17:54

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Powerman01 • 30 May 2018 18:29

Zinc Roof Dormers – Is Grounding Required?

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XxJoelxX•21 May 2018 19:15

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Knallkörper • 21 May 2018 21:09

Installing a sunroom under the panoramic roof window

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garfunkel•29 Apr 2018 23:08

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garfunkel • 19 May 2018 23:01

Insulating the attic floor under a pitched roof

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rLz4u•4 May 2018 06:50

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rLz4u • 4 May 2018 06:50

Raising Knee Wall Height After Building Permit Approval – Excessive Additional Costs?

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brokeron•30 Apr 2018 19:40

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brokeron • 2 May 2018 21:31

Roof covered with incorrect tiles – house approved.

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SilentGalaxy•20 Mar 2018 15:24

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Payday • 20 Apr 2018 08:45

Roofing / Aluminum Prefa / affordable galvanized steel trapezoidal sheet panels

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NOUSEFORANAME•12 Aug 2016 19:08

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NOUSEFORANAME • 19 Apr 2018 19:18

Roof tiles: Clay or concrete – Do clay tiles really last that much longer?

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CiJay•7 Mar 2018 07:33

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blaupuma • 12 Apr 2018 08:48

Development plan: roof space with roof pitch between 30 and 50 degrees

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Vanadis85•4 Apr 2018 11:42

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Egon12 • 6 Apr 2018 06:52

Patio Roofing and Design

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meister keks•22 Feb 2017 23:16

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ypg • 5 Apr 2018 13:24

Differences in Quality of Clay Roof Tiles. Does Anyone Know the Manufacturer Koramic?

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Baerich0815•29 Mar 2018 20:43

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Baerich0815 • 31 Mar 2018 09:31

Development plan for accessory roofs / outbuildings / roof pitch

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niri09•27 Mar 2018 13:52

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Escroda • 27 Mar 2018 19:58

Converted Attic Space: How to Handle Existing Insulation?

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ssewe•9 Mar 2018 18:03

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garfunkel • 23 Mar 2018 15:20

What counts as attic floor area under the two-thirds rule?

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Dutch•21 Mar 2018 21:00

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Trasher19 • 22 Mar 2018 10:05

New gutter is dripping—normal or a defect?

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Paulus16•2 Mar 2018 22:22

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Paulus16 • 12 Mar 2018 22:59

Green Roofs on Flat Roofs – What Are the Advantages and Disadvantages?

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Driveshaft84•9 Mar 2018 12:16

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Alex85 • 9 Mar 2018 18:48

Roof truss rises by almost 2 cm!

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ChristopherST•26 Feb 2018 19:04

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ChristopherST • 1 Mar 2018 02:25

Vapor barrier foil between exposed rafters – how should it be installed?

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phi77•19 Feb 2018 00:46

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Lumpi_LE • 19 Feb 2018 08:44

Roof Structure on a Conservatory Construction – Legal Issue

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bvbole•10 Feb 2018 18:40

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11ant • 15 Feb 2018 19:03

Improving Existing Roof Insulation to Comply with the 2014 Energy Saving Regulations

Luzyferia•18 Jan 2018 10:34

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wpic • 9 Feb 2018 21:21

Building Inspector Costs – Due to Cracks at the Roof Overhang

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HilfeHilfe•27 Jan 2018 15:47

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Baumfachmann • 28 Jan 2018 11:02

Price for patio roof covering – single-slope roof, powder-coated

Volkmann•26 Jan 2018 14:32

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Müllerin • 26 Jan 2018 22:42

Single-Story Construction – Is It Possible to Include a Dormer in the Upper Floor?

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arbeiter01•19 Jan 2018 21:36

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Escroda • 21 Jan 2018 14:42

Flat roof without parapet wall

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jochi79•29 Feb 2016 21:11

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Knallkörper • 19 Jan 2018 09:44

Place tongue-and-groove boards between the rafters. Without installing a breathable membrane or insulation.

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ISO1101•8 Jan 2018 19:35

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11ant • 10 Jan 2018 02:12

Experience with a special gutter system?

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del-x•6 Jan 2018 14:36

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11ant • 8 Jan 2018 16:13

Flat Roof vs. Hip Roof vs. Hip Roof with Exposed Rafters – A Cost Comparison

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Marcello•4 Jan 2018 09:06

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11ant • 4 Jan 2018 20:33

Uninsulated sloped ceiling. Is it possible to add insulation later?

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ChrisRe•1 Jan 2018 12:50

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Joedreck • 1 Jan 2018 13:59

Damp spot in the attic – what could it be?

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Cenk2511•12 Dec 2017 15:16

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Lumpi_LE • 12 Dec 2017 15:55

Insulation Between Rafters – What Thickness Should I Choose?

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Ickes•8 Dec 2017 17:45

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readytorumble • 9 Dec 2017 15:22

Roof Overhang on a Gable Roof as a Protection for the Building Façade?

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baschdieh•13 Sep 2016 21:00

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HERR_bau • 30 Nov 2017 20:39

How do you choose the right roof for your house?

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FrankStober•29 Nov 2017 13:53

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11ant • 30 Nov 2017 17:07

The roof overhang has cracks in the roofing - Am I still covered by the warranty?

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HilfeHilfe•17 Nov 2017 12:39

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Curly • 17 Nov 2017 14:59

Knee wall with a ridge height of 8.50 meters and a wall height of 4.50 meters

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hokkaido•13 Nov 2017 15:11

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Curly • 13 Nov 2017 15:23

Black mold inside the house and in the attic?

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Scharlie•10 Nov 2017 08:39

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Scharlie • 10 Nov 2017 12:22

Insulation of the Attic Floor in a Pitched Roof

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apokolok•4 Nov 2017 12:46

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garfunkel • 5 Nov 2017 20:05

Planning a Loft Conversion – Knee Walls and Sloped Ceilings

kaho674•25 Oct 2017 20:37

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kaho674 • 3 Nov 2017 07:12

Farmhouse has roof damage

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Paule&Steff•15 Oct 2017 16:26

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Farilo • 30 Oct 2017 22:59

The first line must not be interrupted – what does this mean?

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Pumuk•25 Oct 2017 11:48

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11ant • 25 Oct 2017 12:26

Request for insulation design proposal for ventilated roof underlay system needed

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kleinerschelm•20 Jul 2017 15:13

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kleinerschelm • 19 Oct 2017 16:25

Terraced House – Adding Side Insulation to Roof Dormers

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Reinhard84•11 Oct 2017 22:01

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nelly190 • 11 Oct 2017 22:26

Use of a Canopy – Is This Concept Feasible?

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LuziEva•22 Aug 2017 11:18

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Wickie • 27 Sep 2017 13:00

Odor trap for drain on flat roof

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DauerBauer•17 Sep 2017 12:10

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Bieber0815 • 18 Sep 2017 12:51

OSB panels in the pitched roof

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Marchonisch•12 Aug 2017 22:47

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Joedreck • 14 Sep 2017 08:57

Roof constructed with insufficient slope – contractor does not acknowledge the defect

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Redsonic•10 Sep 2017 14:57

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Redsonic • 12 Sep 2017 20:31

Roof Tiles – Analysis of the Roof and Dormer Watertightness

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prost2000•7 Sep 2017 15:13

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prost2000 • 11 Sep 2017 09:05

Roof insulation, knee wall, cold roof to warm roof conversion

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lameda•10 Sep 2017 11:58

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lameda • 10 Sep 2017 11:58

Flat Roof Insulation for a Garden Shed

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Robert123•3 Sep 2017 19:41

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Robert123 • 3 Sep 2017 19:41

Setback floor (or recessed storey), attic (or loft), gable roof, flat roof

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Hausbauer1•27 Aug 2017 10:23

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11ant • 30 Aug 2017 00:56

Patio Roof: Which Material Is Best Suited?

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Hip roof – ideal pitch?

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R.Hotzenplotz•13 Aug 2017 13:06

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11ant • 21 Aug 2017 14:53

Attic size with a knee wall height of 1.50 meters

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Marc1•16 Aug 2017 15:26

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planfix • 21 Aug 2017 13:14

Change of roof pitch from 25 degrees

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ferber•12 Aug 2017 23:27

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ypg • 13 Aug 2017 22:22

Eaves on an Urban Villa: Wood or Plastic?

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koettel89•2 Aug 2017 06:43

Answers: 12

11ant • 10 Aug 2017 13:45

Roof Cladding / Eaves Box – Additional Costs

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NYC76•17 Jul 2017 09:07

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NYC76 • 9 Aug 2017 14:56

Insulating the Roof Above the Upper Floor with Loose-Fill EPS

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Ostfriese•8 Aug 2017 13:50

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Joedreck • 9 Aug 2017 02:35

Attic Conversion Exposed Beams / Proper Insulation Installation

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galsan•6 Aug 2017 22:52

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Lumpi_LE • 6 Aug 2017 23:06

Is a screed necessary? Unfinished but insulated attic space

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Holleradhiho•3 Aug 2017 13:07

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Knallkörper • 5 Aug 2017 11:07

Attic Conversion – Architect or Contractor?

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Arons•4 Aug 2017 23:36

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wpic • 5 Aug 2017 00:01

Cold roof – house built in 1995

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PeterX•30 Jul 2017 15:11

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PeterX • 30 Jul 2017 15:11

35-degree pitched roof with concrete tiles

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Karlstraße•14 Jul 2017 14:35

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Karlstraße • 16 Jul 2017 14:16

Corner bungalow: should the terrace be fully or partially covered?

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winnetou78•7 Jul 2017 20:05

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11ant • 12 Jul 2017 14:33

Insulating and sealing the roof – dealing with mice!

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renof2003•6 Jul 2017 18:43

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renof2003 • 6 Jul 2017 18:43

Roof Construction – Which Type of Vapor Retarder?

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Pommes01•13 Jun 2017 20:57

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Kaspatoo • 1 Jul 2017 00:08

Are Roof Terraces Practical?

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Hausbauer1•24 Jun 2017 21:23

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matte • 28 Jun 2017 10:12

Gable Roof or Flat Roof – Experiences?

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Hausbauer1•23 Jun 2017 21:47

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montessalet • 25 Jun 2017 20:48

Roof renovation with aluminum, is it recommended?

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Altbau1930•15 Jun 2017 18:28

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Altbau1930 • 22 Jun 2017 20:44

Maintenance Costs Green Roof – Flat Roof or Single-Slope Roof for a Single-Family Home

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paulb8•16 Jun 2017 12:44

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Bieber0815 • 19 Jun 2017 10:26

Permissible roof pitch on the 3rd and 4th gable?

zehn0813•16 Jun 2017 18:11

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Escroda • 17 Jun 2017 20:11

Is a stepped upper floor permitted if the development plan requires a flat roof?

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Hausbauer1•14 Jun 2017 21:22

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11ant • 17 Jun 2017 12:41

Raise the roof structure

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kim-princess•24 May 2017 09:01

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Lumpi_LE • 24 May 2017 09:48

Roof Structure Replacement: What Are Your Costs?

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Altbau1930•22 May 2017 21:22

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Altbau1930 • 22 May 2017 21:22

Snow guards for the roof – experiences?

cip&ciop•3 Apr 2017 22:42

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GoodCompany • 18 May 2017 22:20

What is the approximate additional cost for a lower roof pitch?

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hg6806•24 Dec 2013 00:22

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Nordlys • 15 May 2017 17:36

Transition from Gutter to Patio Roof Covering

BrosBrosBros•15 May 2017 11:47

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BrosBrosBros • 15 May 2017 11:47

New Construction: Is the Attic Suitable for Conversion or Not?

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Thomas1980•9 Apr 2017 09:35

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Grym • 14 May 2017 21:47

Roof Insulation for New Construction

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Alpandian89•11 May 2017 23:04

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Knallkörper • 12 May 2017 17:08