ᐅ Roof

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

Roof Garden in the Saarland Region

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Nutellarina•7 May 2017 10:03

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ypg • 7 May 2017 23:53

Costs of a walkable flat roof

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DeepB•21 Apr 2017 10:09

Answers: 13

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DeepB • 24 Apr 2017 12:33

Is it possible to convert an attic into a living space under an old building plan?

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.hannes•19 Apr 2017 15:06

Answers: 4

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.hannes • 22 Apr 2017 19:14

Dormer not possible due to the knee wall being too high.

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jeti79•3 Sep 2016 20:07

Answers: 12

11ant • 16 Apr 2017 17:28

Is the roof of this new build leaking?

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christian82_2•3 Jan 2017 17:23

Answers: 4

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SV-Bau01 • 4 Apr 2017 20:15

Insulating the Roof – How Do I Reach the Very Top?

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elano•2 Apr 2017 08:16

Answers: 1

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ypg • 2 Apr 2017 09:08

Making an unheated attic space accessible?

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fire26lars•23 Feb 2017 21:32

Answers: 14

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fire26lars • 16 Mar 2017 12:28

Stepped upper floor (townhouse) or Frisian-style house with a flat roof gable?

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CarinaJ•15 Mar 2017 14:13

Answers: 26

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CarinaJ • 16 Mar 2017 08:42

Roof design / Mandatory use of the second floor in buildings with two full stories

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mertmk3•8 Mar 2017 16:29

Answers: 23

11ant • 10 Mar 2017 20:40

Repairing the underlayment beneath roof tiles

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raspido•5 Mar 2017 20:13

Answers: 2

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raspido • 5 Mar 2017 21:08

Cold Roof Ridge Ventilation versus Moisture Ingress from Outside

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LowMagnificio•21 Feb 2017 21:29

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LowMagnificio • 21 Feb 2017 21:29

Difference in zoning plan regulations for ground floor, roof, and single-story buildings

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Bautraum2018•18 Feb 2017 12:38

Answers: 17

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Bautraum2018 • 21 Feb 2017 20:14

Insulation for ventilated roof tiles and the roofing process

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saftnase2000•18 Feb 2017 23:59

Answers: 1

RobsonMKK • 19 Feb 2017 10:08

Converting a Roof Terrace into Living Space

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JahneKess•6 Jan 2017 18:00

Answers: 4

11ant • 2 Feb 2017 02:29

How to Verify the Quality of Offered Clay Roof Tiles?

Kaspatoo•20 Jan 2017 12:00

Answers: 5

Kaspatoo • 1 Feb 2017 20:42

Roof covering for a single-slope roof with a 10° pitch

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bvlgari•27 May 2016 18:32

Answers: 5

11ant • 1 Feb 2017 15:58

Experience with low roof pitch

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Manusch•15 May 2016 10:52

Answers: 12

11ant • 1 Feb 2017 15:48

Moisture / Mold in the Attic

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Lile08•28 Jan 2017 23:40

Answers: 7

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Lile08 • 31 Jan 2017 09:26

Satellite Dish on Flat Roof – Installation and Cable Routing

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world-e•25 Jan 2017 14:21

Answers: 11

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Knallkörper • 26 Jan 2017 14:51

Roof orientation, legal requirements?

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Iba07•17 Jan 2017 13:24

Answers: 3

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Iba07 • 17 Jan 2017 14:20

Roof framework: with or without wood preservative?

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Redsonic•12 Jan 2017 00:49

Answers: 2

Mycraft • 12 Jan 2017 16:22

Insulation between external roof rafters

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Robens•9 Jan 2017 11:18

Answers: 1

AOLNCM • 9 Jan 2017 16:57

Attic dampness? Condensation?

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Tommes78•23 Dec 2016 10:45

Answers: 8

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Tommes78 • 23 Dec 2016 12:11

Ceiling height on the upper floor up to the roof

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00000•22 Dec 2016 13:42

Answers: 5

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Knallkörper • 23 Dec 2016 11:05

Roof tiles – only available in red or brown now

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titoz•14 Dec 2016 23:51

Answers: 3

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Curly • 22 Dec 2016 14:23

Insulation for Shed Roof

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Growsser•9 Dec 2016 17:07

Answers: 3

Basti2709 • 16 Dec 2016 12:12

Photovoltaics on a hip roof or pyramid roof

Judyyy•4 Dec 2016 21:04

Answers: 7

Judyyy • 5 Dec 2016 12:08

Roof framing structure

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sauerpeter•28 Nov 2016 14:59

Answers: 10

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Bieber0815 • 29 Nov 2016 21:49

Roof demolition of an old masonry barn

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knallfrosch•23 Nov 2016 14:09

Answers: 8

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knallfrosch • 24 Nov 2016 14:02

Costs for a 2.5- or 2-Story Flat Roof Building

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DeepB•3 Oct 2016 13:38

Answers: 1

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Lisa.M • 15 Nov 2016 19:58

Experiences with Solid Roof Construction

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Elnino•11 Nov 2016 00:19

Answers: 1

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ypg • 11 Nov 2016 01:38

Roof Extension (Hipped Roof) – Options – Solutions – Ideas

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deifel•9 Nov 2016 12:49

Answers: 1

tomtom79 • 9 Nov 2016 15:57

Opinions on Interior Roof Insulation

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roadrun87•1 Nov 2016 13:42

Answers: 0

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roadrun87 • 1 Nov 2016 13:42

Roof Renovation on a 25-Year-Old House

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iiuuzz•17 Oct 2016 12:09

Answers: 9

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iiuuzz • 25 Oct 2016 10:30

Naming a Part of the Roof

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LuziEva•23 Oct 2016 15:57

Answers: 6

blockhauspower • 23 Oct 2016 16:12

Experiences with thatched roofs

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ashley•23 Oct 2016 09:24

Answers: 1

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Legurit • 23 Oct 2016 09:51

Summer in a penthouse apartment!

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JanDG•20 Oct 2016 19:06

Answers: 8

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JanDG • 22 Oct 2016 09:31

Roof windows in a sandwich roof?

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rabox•19 Oct 2016 16:14

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rabox • 19 Oct 2016 16:14

Roofing Materials – Clay Tiles or Concrete Tiles?

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hetjam9•15 Apr 2014 12:41

Answers: 16

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Knallkörper • 9 Oct 2016 15:10

Flat Roof Waterproofing

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olfuchs2•27 Sep 2016 16:58

Answers: 1

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olfuchs • 4 Oct 2016 11:11

Planning a Roof Renovation from 1963

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chef1568•24 Sep 2016 10:23

Answers: 12

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spassig • 1 Oct 2016 21:17

Transparent / opaque patio roof

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Payday•19 May 2016 09:21

Answers: 17

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daniels87 • 28 Sep 2016 07:58

No attic space with insulated roof deck installation

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garfunkel•24 Sep 2016 23:41

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garfunkel • 24 Sep 2016 23:41

Cold roof construction and brick veneer facade: what is the correct method?

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Knallkörper•21 Sep 2016 14:47

Answers: 0

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Knallkörper • 21 Sep 2016 14:47

Extending walls above the roof line!?

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bauherr85•19 Sep 2016 11:20

Answers: 43

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Otus11 • 20 Sep 2016 17:12

Gable Roof Used as Usable Space

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Thomas1980•11 Sep 2016 11:42

Answers: 12

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Thomas1980 • 13 Sep 2016 17:33

What is the average wall height for a half-hipped roof?

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Jens13•8 Jan 2013 22:58

Answers: 2

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DG • 7 Sep 2016 00:52

Who has a tent roof with a low pitch?

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Silent010•1 Sep 2016 13:25

Answers: 1

tomtom79 • 1 Sep 2016 13:46

Roof: What material should be used for the gable board? No overhang on the pitched roof.

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Otus11•30 Aug 2016 13:53

Answers: 2

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Otus11 • 30 Aug 2016 23:30

Coating on Rhepanol Roof Membrane

bvb09•19 Aug 2016 17:52

Answers: 1

bvb09 • 26 Aug 2016 22:27

Mold in the Attic/Roof Space

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malu76•11 Aug 2016 21:40

Answers: 2

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Sebastian79 • 22 Aug 2016 21:45

Roof Renovation of a Multi-Family Building: Responsibilities

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tbb76•20 Aug 2016 08:55

Answers: 4

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Otus11 • 20 Aug 2016 13:05

Installing a concrete canopy as an addition.

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Johann1986•15 Aug 2016 19:56

Answers: 1

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Sebastian79 • 16 Aug 2016 07:47

Roof insulation installed only above the living areas?

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PeterPan1234•29 Aug 2013 13:00

Answers: 1

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Horsti • 16 Aug 2016 06:45

Roof Design Experiences / Ideas?

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Knallkörper•12 Aug 2016 20:35

Answers: 3

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Legurit • 13 Aug 2016 14:57

Remove white wood stain from roof tiles

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nenni06•19 Jun 2016 21:23

Answers: 1

Sgt.Lapdance • 12 Aug 2016 17:54

How to Reinforce Roof Beams by Doubling Up

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Östringer•4 Aug 2016 22:45

Answers: 1

f-pNo • 5 Aug 2016 10:19

Cost Savings Through a Setback Gable Roof

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berndn•24 Jul 2016 11:18

Answers: 22

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toxicmolotof • 2 Aug 2016 10:21

Insulating the Attic

Pfälzer•28 Jul 2016 14:04

Answers: 2

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garfunkel • 28 Jul 2016 17:37

Dormer Cladding: Titanium Zinc or Prefinished Metal Panels?

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DasLamm•24 Jul 2016 19:28

Answers: 7

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DasLamm • 28 Jul 2016 09:36

Is Installing Wood Fiber Insulation Above Rafters a Good Solution for Uninsulated Attics?

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world-e•19 Jul 2016 08:08

Answers: 6

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world-e • 22 Jul 2016 06:48

Flat Roof Insulation – 5 Tradespeople, 5 Opinions

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Schmello•19 Jul 2016 12:34

Answers: 13

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garfunkel • 21 Jul 2016 15:19

Flooring in the attic

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Nordlicht70•20 Jul 2016 22:55

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Nordlicht70 • 20 Jul 2016 22:55

Attic Conversion, Building Regulations

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Tim3008•16 Jul 2016 19:05

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garfunkel • 18 Jul 2016 19:17

Roof overhang and rafter ends, painted white, by a company such as Sikkens?

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ronnystritzke•10 Apr 2016 17:31

Answers: 2

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ronnystritzke • 18 Jul 2016 14:52

New Insulation Between and Under Rafters: Effective Measures Against Summer Heat?

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GHovx•13 Jul 2016 17:25

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GHovx • 13 Jul 2016 17:25

Roof insulation: which type or form?

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Zeltli•25 Jun 2016 20:24

Answers: 1

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Zeltli • 29 Jun 2016 22:10

Retroactive Roof Insulation

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Renovator•27 Jun 2016 13:56

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garfunkel • 28 Jun 2016 20:55

Shed Roof Canopy Over Balcony!? What Should Be Considered?

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fraubauer•28 Jun 2016 17:54

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ypg • 28 Jun 2016 17:57

Searching for clay roof tiles

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expose•19 Jun 2016 03:16

Answers: 2

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Sebastian79 • 19 Jun 2016 21:17

Storage space in a staggered shed roof?

hb-julia•18 Jun 2016 14:51

Answers: 4

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ypg • 18 Jun 2016 20:51

Dormer connection – alternatives?

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Emeda•11 Jun 2016 18:31

Answers: 15

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ypg • 14 Jun 2016 19:36

Insulating a roof when the wall plate rests on the ceiling joists

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JanuaryW•5 Apr 2016 11:00

Answers: 2

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kanick • 2 Jun 2016 13:24

New Construction: Insulation of Collar Beam Ceiling and/or Roof?

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kassiopeia•30 May 2016 19:50

Answers: 3

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FrankH • 31 May 2016 09:28

Vapor Barrier for a Gable Roof

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Kerbit•22 May 2016 16:38

Answers: 1

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Elina • 23 May 2016 16:06

Roof Tile Slope

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garfunkel•19 May 2016 19:53

Answers: 2

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Kleberson • 19 May 2016 21:20

ABC facing brick roof tile

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nils1985•9 May 2016 08:10

Answers: 1

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Payday • 19 May 2016 15:23

Terrace Roof for a Semi-Detached House

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Norddeutscher•12 May 2016 21:09

Answers: 1

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Escroda • 14 May 2016 20:46

Water Stain on Wall: Suspected Thermal Bridge. How to Proceed?

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fraubauer•12 May 2016 11:08

Answers: 10

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Legurit • 13 May 2016 10:35

Is a vapor barrier always required with exterior (above-rafter) insulation?

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S.Brandt•11 May 2016 06:16

Answers: 1

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S.Brandt • 11 May 2016 07:06

Knee Wall and Number of Storeys – Knee Wall Height?

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texel55•23 Apr 2016 19:22

Answers: 8

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Payday • 5 May 2016 13:21

Insulating the roof: Loose-fill, boards, or batts

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Komposthaufen•6 Jan 2016 17:33

Answers: 17

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Sebastian79 • 5 May 2016 10:20

Roof Pitch & Knee Wall Height, Recommendations?

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Waldifix•4 May 2016 11:40

Answers: 7

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Payday • 4 May 2016 15:45

Attic Conversion: How to Choose the Right Insulation?

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mabü11•2 May 2016 20:39

Answers: 0

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mabü11 • 2 May 2016 20:39

Attic Conversion – Insulation, Battens, and More

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Escandiel•27 Apr 2016 11:09

Answers: 4

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Escandiel • 2 May 2016 09:36

Roof Renovation Costs and Efficiency

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AnnesHaus•5 Apr 2016 10:07

Answers: 1

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tbb76 • 28 Apr 2016 11:32

Additional Costs for Doubling Roof Rafters Due to Unevenness

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matzmann09•25 Apr 2016 08:49

Answers: 5

Koempy • 25 Apr 2016 11:51

Roof design – Only gable roof or half-hipped roof permitted (also known as clipped gable roof)

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Evolith•18 Apr 2016 11:36

Answers: 15

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Evolith • 20 Apr 2016 09:21

Patio Roof: Laminated Safety Glass (VSG) vs. Polycarbonate

Patchwork•18 Apr 2016 14:52

Answers: 2

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ypg • 18 Apr 2016 19:04

Eaves overhang on gable end built too small

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jx7•15 Apr 2016 11:43

Answers: 19

Nofret • 16 Apr 2016 16:06

Two-story detached house with a gable roof or flat roof

hb-julia•6 Apr 2016 13:47

Answers: 37

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Sebastian79 • 14 Apr 2016 15:00

Catslide dormer on a house without a knee wall

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S.D.•11 Apr 2011 01:38

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MV285 • 6 Apr 2016 09:46

Eaves of an urban villa with a hipped roof

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Baufish•26 Mar 2016 00:10

Answers: 12

Häuslebau3r • 29 Mar 2016 13:09

Vapor barrier between collar beams in an insulated roof?

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ralf_bank•28 Mar 2016 13:48

Answers: 1

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Sebastian79 • 29 Mar 2016 10:16

Renovating an Older Building – Balcony, Heating System, and Roof

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Stewwert1983•28 Mar 2016 14:39

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Stewwert1983 • 28 Mar 2016 14:39

Choosing the Roof Pitch – Seeking Advice

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beaga87•23 Mar 2016 10:59

Answers: 11

Musketier • 24 Mar 2016 14:17

Metal roof planned! Is lightning protection required?

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IGORR•22 Mar 2016 09:28

Answers: 5

andimann • 23 Mar 2016 17:12

Patio Roof for Bungalow Style Home

BrosBrosBros•17 Feb 2016 18:11

Answers: 4

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Explosiv • 15 Mar 2016 06:21

Which type of roof?

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Ddorfer•7 Mar 2016 23:18

Answers: 8

wrobel • 8 Mar 2016 21:05

Mold in the roof structure discovered before final inspection. What now?

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LunaBluna•22 Feb 2016 13:38

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Kikolool • 22 Feb 2016 16:40