ᐅ Roof

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

Re-roofing: Yes or No?

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roadrun87•21 Feb 2016 13:00

Answers: 2

Bodo! • 22 Feb 2016 11:21

Is Counter-Battening Necessary on a Pitched Roof?

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cheakyboy•19 Nov 2015 21:20

Answers: 3

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Sebastian79 • 22 Feb 2016 11:03

Insulating an Unused Attic Without a Vapor Barrier?

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Hoodoo•5 Feb 2016 11:31

Answers: 4

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Hoodoo • 20 Feb 2016 14:12

Roof pitch of a hipped roof

satisfied•15 Feb 2016 22:44

Answers: 4

satisfied • 16 Feb 2016 16:01

Martens in the roof space of a new build? Construction defect?

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kklaus•26 Jan 2016 15:17

Answers: 31

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daniels87 • 8 Feb 2016 13:29

Roofer intends to install without a vapor retarder.

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Answers: 6

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Is the porch roof above the entrance too dark?

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Legurit•3 Feb 2016 20:05

Answers: 20

Jochen104 • 5 Feb 2016 13:19

Development plan roof dormer width

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blackened•4 Feb 2016 04:46

Answers: 2

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Bauexperte • 4 Feb 2016 10:38

Shed Without Roof – Covering

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sauerpeter•4 Feb 2016 08:57

Answers: 0

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sauerpeter • 4 Feb 2016 08:57

Insulation of the roof with insulation wool installed between the rafters

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Robigo•26 Jan 2016 09:29

Answers: 6

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Robigo • 26 Jan 2016 12:57

Is it possible to specify the ridge direction for a flat roof?

MaJu2016•23 Jan 2016 09:49

Answers: 9

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Bauexperte • 24 Jan 2016 13:11

New Single-Family Home Construction: Roof Framework and Roof Covering Costs

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kupfertoni•13 Jan 2016 21:06

Answers: 1

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Sebastian79 • 14 Jan 2016 00:04

Dormer height

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DimisG•12 Jan 2016 13:10

Answers: 1

wpic • 12 Jan 2016 13:18

Costs of Flat Roof vs. Pitched Roof—Detailed Information Needed

f-pNo•2 Sep 2013 22:13

Answers: 8

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Grym • 4 Jan 2016 00:23

Removable Roof Insulation – Ideas

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georgs_town-1•28 Apr 2015 13:04

Answers: 7

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Insulation between and under rafters: Does this require a double vapor barrier?

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Grym•19 Dec 2015 10:31

Answers: 5

One00 • 21 Dec 2015 23:23

Facade and Roofing Materials

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Willem81•15 Dec 2015 17:45

Answers: 4

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Willem81 • 15 Dec 2015 22:40

Building Permit Application for a Different Roof Pitch

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Millerj2988•11 Dec 2015 10:40

Answers: 6

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Bauexperte • 15 Dec 2015 12:08

Use metal flashings or verge tiles for finishing the edges of the roof?

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-•5 Dec 2012 19:12

Answers: 4

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Facade insulation or roof insulation, home insulation, building consultant?

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ReLaX•27 Nov 2015 10:11

Answers: 9

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Grym • 1 Dec 2015 23:16

Insulating a Top-Floor Apartment to Keep It Cool in Summer

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Dosenbier•7 Jun 2015 23:48

Answers: 1

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abo68 • 29 Nov 2015 01:53

Reduced cost reimbursement for concrete roofing

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WaveRebel•25 Oct 2015 15:22

Answers: 2

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WaveRebel • 25 Nov 2015 22:02

Roof Insulation Energy Saving Regulation 2009

FlorianA•18 Nov 2015 20:52

Answers: 4

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Sebastian79 • 19 Nov 2015 14:25

Cracks between the roof slope and the exterior wall

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itsmemario•12 Nov 2015 14:20

Answers: 1

Jochen104 • 12 Nov 2015 15:28

The dormer is probably leaking, wasps in the attic.

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StarAce•10 Nov 2015 21:50

Answers: 2

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StarAce • 11 Nov 2015 20:25

Choosing the Color and Quality of the Roof Tile

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Steffi33•31 Oct 2015 22:22

Answers: 11

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Sebastian79 • 4 Nov 2015 19:03

What type of insulation is most suitable for the attic?

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Neos2c•19 Jan 2015 08:38

Answers: 12

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Scome • 21 Oct 2015 12:17

Copper chimney cap on roof ridge

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Ngm0043•10 Sep 2015 13:00

Answers: 4

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Sebastian79 • 28 Sep 2015 15:45

Can a roof balcony be cantilevered?

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Absalon•13 Sep 2015 12:39

Answers: 2

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toxicmolotof • 14 Sep 2015 07:59

Roof drainage, downspouts below sewer level for a house on a slope

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bortel•1 Sep 2015 06:14

Answers: 1

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Tubifex • 2 Sep 2015 19:43

Incorrect roof tiles: glossy instead of matte

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Legurit•26 Aug 2015 17:57

Answers: 27

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Sebastian79 • 1 Sep 2015 20:45

DIY Insulation of Roof Space Between Rafters – What Materials to Use?

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roadrun87•20 Aug 2015 09:24

Answers: 0

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roadrun87 • 20 Aug 2015 09:24

Greening of Roofs on Storage Rooms

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HilfeHilfe•13 Aug 2015 07:23

Answers: 3

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Bieber0815 • 17 Aug 2015 22:29

Shed roof insulation

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evomeno•23 Jul 2015 15:00

Answers: 3

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jupartner • 14 Aug 2015 15:55

Vapor Barrier in Workshop, Re-roofing? (Including Photos)

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Hanske•10 Aug 2015 00:56

Answers: 4

Musketier • 14 Aug 2015 10:37

Setback requirements for entrance stairs and their canopies

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jx7•7 Aug 2015 09:02

Answers: 5

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DG • 12 Aug 2015 09:55

Roof Style Bay Window – Is a Flat Roof Allowed Despite Vapor Barrier/Waterproofing Requirements in the Development Plan?

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Grym•8 Aug 2015 20:38

Answers: 2

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Grym • 9 Aug 2015 11:06

Shed roof with a 6-degree slope... which design option?

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evomeno•8 Aug 2015 18:48

Answers: 1

wrobel • 8 Aug 2015 22:54

Flat roof or shed roof

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SirSydom•20 Jul 2015 19:38

Answers: 7

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Curly • 22 Jul 2015 07:16

Is the wall plate considered part of the structural shell or the roof?

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Bauherren2015•20 Jul 2015 20:36

Answers: 3

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Sebastian79 • 21 Jul 2015 12:48

Installing Rolled Roofing Felt / Ceiling Felt in the Attic

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doschtinator•13 Jul 2015 08:43

Answers: 1

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jupartner • 19 Jul 2015 21:25

Ideal Knee Wall Height for a Gable Roof

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Tommes78•14 Jul 2015 11:35

Answers: 24

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Sebastian79 • 16 Jul 2015 12:59

Patio Roof with Glass or Plastic Panels?

Vit84•11 Jul 2015 13:33

Answers: 2

Musketier • 13 Jul 2015 13:36

Questions About Roof Insulation

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kanick•12 Jul 2015 12:24

Answers: 2

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kanick • 12 Jul 2015 21:27

Roof Coating Company Harry Knodel

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Thomas S.•8 Jul 2015 22:15

Answers: 2

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Thomas S. • 10 Jul 2015 00:35

Clay roof tiles instead of concrete roof tiles – Is the additional cost justified?

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Häusle77•30 Jun 2015 15:04

Answers: 1

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Bauexperte • 30 Jun 2015 15:19

Sealing a Flat Roof – Liquid Waterproofing Membrane

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chrischn•29 Jun 2015 10:55

Answers: 5

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chrischn • 29 Jun 2015 16:06

Roof Renovation for a Mid-Terrace House – Cost Estimate

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netmaster•25 Jun 2015 00:55

Answers: 2

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netmaster • 25 Jun 2015 10:24

Increase the knee wall height from 62.5 cm to 75 cm.

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Häusle77•19 Jun 2015 11:48

Answers: 16

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Legurit • 21 Jun 2015 11:37

Flat Roof – What Are Your Experiences and Would You Do It Again?

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xycrazy•9 Jun 2015 22:57

Answers: 7

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italiano83 • 13 Jun 2015 16:49

Roof tiles and color scheme for a single-pitch roof house with a 15-degree slope

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tina12•5 Jun 2015 17:05

Answers: 3

wrobel • 7 Jun 2015 10:47

Weatherproofing/Insulation for Roof without Full Sheathing

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mikev•1 Jun 2015 12:54

Answers: 1

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mikev • 1 Jun 2015 14:14

Gable Roof vs. Hip Roof

Bautraum2015•28 May 2015 22:11

Answers: 7

Bautraum2015 • 29 May 2015 13:10

Two full stories or knee wall with a mono-pitch roof

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kernm23•27 May 2015 13:05

Answers: 1

wrobel • 27 May 2015 16:17

Size of the patio roof for shade

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kernm23•24 May 2015 21:42

Answers: 2

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Legurit • 25 May 2015 11:21

Alternative to a flat roof

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Sheriff•9 Oct 2014 14:12

Answers: 16

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Karl.A. • 22 May 2015 23:29

Affordable insulation for a wooden roof to achieve 0.24 W/(m²·K)?

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1080p•12 May 2015 17:37

Answers: 0

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1080p • 12 May 2015 17:37

Removable roof insulation

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georgs_town•29 Apr 2015 19:27

Answers: 8

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Bieber0815 • 11 May 2015 18:37

Knee Wall / Half Wall in a Townhouse?

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SimonMoers•5 May 2015 20:25

Answers: 9

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nordanney • 10 May 2015 10:08

Planning the Patio Roof: How Will It Affect Natural Light in the Rooms?

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Voki1•20 Aug 2014 15:40

Answers: 36

EveundGerd • 8 May 2015 21:23

Arranging the Floor Plan of a Penthouse Apartment – Some Different Ideas!

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garfunkel•23 Mar 2015 22:13

Answers: 11

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Bauexperte • 28 Apr 2015 11:07

Membrane or Zinc Sheet – Shed Roof with a 6° Pitch

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xray107•23 Apr 2015 15:05

Answers: 2

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xray107 • 27 Apr 2015 21:44

Discard new roof tiles; Divodämm K-Plus has a strong odor.

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Krolock•14 Apr 2015 19:13

Answers: 7

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Bauexperte • 16 Apr 2015 13:33

Product Liability Manufacturer Roof Insulation – Roofer Insolvent

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Krolock•19 Mar 2015 10:04

Answers: 1

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Voki1 • 19 Mar 2015 13:42

New roof has been emitting a bad smell for six months and cannot be removed.

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Krolock•16 Mar 2015 18:32

Answers: 0

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Krolock • 16 Mar 2015 18:32

Roof insulation using universal insulation boards combined with OSB panels?

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crusader•14 Mar 2015 20:02

Answers: 1

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Legurit • 14 Mar 2015 21:11

Insulation of the top-floor ceiling / roof in an older building

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Blackforest•8 Mar 2015 18:06

Answers: 0

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Blackforest • 8 Mar 2015 18:06

Roof Design for a Bungalow

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Illo77•3 Mar 2015 16:25

Answers: 11

wrobel • 4 Mar 2015 13:21

Basics: Wall and Roof Design / Insulation

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venraij•27 Feb 2015 12:01

Answers: 4

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venraij • 27 Feb 2015 12:56

Water on flat roof – double layers of roof waterproofing

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HilfeHilfe•24 Feb 2015 07:46

Answers: 11

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HilfeHilfe • 27 Feb 2015 09:19

Roof drainage system located on the interior side, behind a continuous parapet wall

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Sheriff•19 Feb 2015 21:04

Answers: 14

K1300S • 22 Feb 2015 20:01

Should I Replace the Roof Insulation or Not?

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Ahrimaan•20 Feb 2015 09:28

Answers: 1

blockhauspower • 20 Feb 2015 11:49

Experience Exchange: Terrace Use / Canopy Installation

Musketier•12 Feb 2015 08:54

Answers: 13

Musketier • 16 Feb 2015 10:07

Insulation of the attic or loft space

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FlowJoe•27 Jan 2015 14:20

Answers: 1

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Bauexperte • 28 Jan 2015 10:51

Roller shutter box with integrated ring beam and insulation

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Sonnenblu•25 Jan 2015 19:23

Answers: 8

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Bauexperte • 27 Jan 2015 16:11

Roof insulation between rafters / drywall insulation layer – polystyrene?

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sOKRATEs100•3 Jan 2015 11:17

Answers: 4

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sOKRATEs100 • 25 Jan 2015 17:18

Flat Roof – Facade Protection

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Answers: 6

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Which insulation wool is best for the roof?

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Answers: 5

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Ridge line direction

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baunewbiene•16 Jan 2015 16:36

Answers: 12

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baunewbiene • 20 Jan 2015 14:22

Roof support beam, poor condition of the roof substructure timber framing

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jkdfkjöjg•2 Jan 2015 22:06

Answers: 6

K1300S • 8 Jan 2015 12:42

Humidity in the Attic

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hg6806•7 Dec 2014 21:39

Answers: 5

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Bieber0815 • 10 Dec 2014 20:47

New Insulation for Attic (Between and Under Rafters)

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bruzzler•18 Nov 2014 14:15

Answers: 4

One00 • 23 Nov 2014 11:45

Roofing invoice too high?

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Manni1980•24 Oct 2014 15:40

Answers: 3

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ypg • 24 Oct 2014 22:45

The roofer did not seal the membrane.

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Martha13•23 Oct 2014 10:23

Answers: 3

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Bauexperte • 23 Oct 2014 15:00

Roof Insulation Issues During Renovation

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polokrausi•22 Oct 2014 17:35

Answers: 0

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polokrausi • 22 Oct 2014 17:35

Structure of pitched roof insulation beneath a warm roof system

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Egos89•17 Oct 2014 01:35

Answers: 0

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Egos89 • 17 Oct 2014 01:35

Urban villa or classic pitched roof house? Advantages? Costs?

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Panama17•24 Sep 2014 12:07

Answers: 51

nathi • 14 Oct 2014 23:28

Bungalow120 Roofing Design: Opinions, Tips, and Experiences

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Bungalow120•1 Oct 2014 19:38

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Bungalow120 • 1 Oct 2014 19:38

Wall structure of a dormer

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lammbock•19 Sep 2014 17:35

Answers: 0

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lammbock • 19 Sep 2014 17:35

Roofing defects

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haussucher•11 Sep 2014 09:18

Answers: 9

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BamBamBam • 12 Sep 2014 09:29

Roof color – approval by architect

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Artis1986•7 Sep 2014 18:12

Answers: 7

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Bauexperte • 8 Sep 2014 09:59

Shed Roof or Gable Roof? We Need to Make a Decision

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Mattes82•27 Aug 2014 09:34

Answers: 16

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Naddl • 3 Sep 2014 12:18

Flat Roof – Noisy Roof Drainage

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Jassy31388•26 Aug 2014 09:17

Answers: 2

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klblb • 26 Aug 2014 10:20

Open Attic Space in a Tuscan-Style House

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buddy2014•21 Aug 2014 18:40

Answers: 18

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buddy2014 • 23 Aug 2014 18:14

Insulation on Upper Floor Concrete Slab / Roof as DIY Work – Vapor Retarder?

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Harald1982•14 Aug 2014 11:24

Answers: 10

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Harald1982 • 21 Aug 2014 08:32

Roof renovation and adding an additional floor using masonry, compliant with energy saving regulations

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elTorito•7 Aug 2014 10:55

Answers: 1

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elTorito • 7 Aug 2014 11:22

Patio Roof Without Glass or Multiwall Polycarbonate?

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sisqonrw•26 Jul 2014 13:27

Answers: 3

Cascada • 30 Jul 2014 15:30

Is solar thermal on a north-facing roof cost-effective?

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hg6806•22 Apr 2014 15:31

Answers: 9

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Elina • 13 Jul 2014 15:25

Crack in the roof cross beam – should the beam be replaced?

f-pNo•7 Jul 2014 09:58

Answers: 2

f-pNo • 7 Jul 2014 12:57

Snow melts faster from the roof compared to neighboring houses.

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-•30 Jan 2013 20:12

Answers: 8

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