ᐅ Roof

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

Underside of roof / recessed eaves painting guideline

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hululu0•13 Jun 2014 21:58

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RFR • 13 Jun 2014 22:58

Green Roof Costs

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zovima15•13 Jun 2014 08:43

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Masipulami • 13 Jun 2014 13:33

Is a canopy like this really feasible?

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Pat83•8 Jun 2014 09:08

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Pat83 • 8 Jun 2014 14:33

Should you include a patio roof in the floor plan?

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milkie•17 Mar 2014 10:10

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ypg • 4 Jun 2014 00:04

Cost of insulation between rafters for a new roof

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Zaus09•27 May 2014 18:39

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€uro • 29 May 2014 14:12

Roof Cleaning: When and By Whom?

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mina8•27 May 2014 13:37

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ypg • 28 May 2014 21:30

Split gable roof or split shed roof???

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Schloddi•15 May 2014 15:44

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ypg • 15 May 2014 21:09

Mold in the Attic

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downundaman•13 May 2014 09:41

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downundaman • 14 May 2014 13:06

Attic space with a ridge height of 9.00 m?

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jx7•9 May 2014 13:38

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jx7 • 12 May 2014 13:30

Slip sheet/separation layer between masonry and roof beams?

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Elektro1•9 May 2014 08:35

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Elektro1 • 9 May 2014 09:16

Roof window adjacent roofing tiles

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hululu0•3 May 2014 20:34

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nordanney • 3 May 2014 21:42

Roof: Should insulation be replaced when possible?

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Paulemann•1 May 2014 18:00

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Paulemann • 1 May 2014 18:00

Combination of a shed roof and a flat roof

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nilles84•21 Apr 2014 11:37

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Bauexperte • 29 Apr 2014 10:53

Insulating and Ventilating the Attic Space?

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SvShS•25 Apr 2014 13:48

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f-pNo • 25 Apr 2014 17:34

Undershooting the standard roof pitch? Installing a waterproof underlay

Fantamoax•22 Apr 2014 06:36

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Bauexperte • 22 Apr 2014 09:50

Setback from public road, roof planning permission / building permit

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freizeitpilot•10 Mar 2014 10:13

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DG • 10 Mar 2014 21:13

Attic Conversion – Is Adding Insulation to the Knee Wall / Short Wall Necessary or Beneficial?

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killbill•27 Feb 2014 20:52

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K1300S • 7 Mar 2014 11:14

Insulating a Roof – What Makes Sense?

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Nipf270•19 Feb 2014 10:22

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E.Curb • 19 Feb 2014 11:09

Are storm anchors (hurricane ties) mandatory for roof sheathing on new constructions in North Rhine-Westphalia?

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Markusch•26 Jan 2014 10:24

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Bauexperte • 17 Feb 2014 10:38

Wood question for the roof structure of a single-family house with a cold roof – is engineered timber (KVH) necessary?

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stefanh•30 Jan 2014 08:00

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Bauexperte • 30 Jan 2014 10:46

Is roof insulation like this acceptable?

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MODERATOR•9 Apr 2013 12:44

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Mineral wool instead of batts for attic insulation

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MartinK84•18 Jan 2014 00:02

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Mycraft • 18 Jan 2014 09:07

Attic Insulation Using Wood Fiber Insulation

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Baufuchs1•5 Jan 2014 13:51

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Baufuchs1 • 5 Jan 2014 13:51

Covered porch – yes or no?

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Julialein•29 Dec 2013 10:13

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Julialein • 2 Jan 2014 07:08

What is an appropriate roof overhang for a single-sloped roof?

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hg6806•30 Dec 2013 22:28

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Bauexperte • 31 Dec 2013 10:08

How should the house dry out / roof battens and bad weather

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mcburns•10 Dec 2013 11:45

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mcburns • 13 Dec 2013 14:23

Renewing a Roof

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Hausmeister85•29 Nov 2013 18:45

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DaniA • 11 Dec 2013 21:50

Cold Roof – Insulating the Floor of an Upper Storey

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webistefan•24 Nov 2013 21:49

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AallRounder • 25 Nov 2013 14:01

Gap between wall and roof

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Brett•19 Nov 2013 19:28

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Brett • 20 Nov 2013 09:23

Should I insulate the sloped ceiling or not?

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sicky•17 Nov 2013 20:38

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sicky • 18 Nov 2013 16:27

Rafter roof instead of a purlin roof without prior consultation

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Bofod•29 Oct 2013 15:31

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Bofod • 29 Oct 2013 15:31

Home Renovation/Attic Conversion/What Is Allowed? When Can You Convert an Attic?

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LittleBee•11 Oct 2013 17:02

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LittleBee • 14 Oct 2013 11:52

Dew Point in Exterior Roof Insulation / Insulation Options

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aus-dem-Gebirge•23 Sep 2013 16:33

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aus-dem-Gebirge • 23 Sep 2013 16:33

Effective Insulation for an Attic Space

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Hausmeister72•20 Sep 2013 20:52

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AallRounder • 20 Sep 2013 21:32

Cold Roof Insulation – Detailed Planning – Common Mistakes?

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jfhde•12 Sep 2013 17:23

Answers: 5

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AallRounder • 17 Sep 2013 14:22

Roof Insulation for a Workshop

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Nell•11 Sep 2013 23:06

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Nell • 12 Sep 2013 21:06

Thermal Insulation of a Gable Roof

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ploppbier•4 Sep 2013 11:57

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€uro • 4 Sep 2013 13:23

Preliminary Cost Estimate for Loft Conversion

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Ram_master_g•27 Aug 2013 21:41

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Ram_master_g • 28 Aug 2013 12:36

Is a roof terrace possible with a minimum required roof pitch of 15°?

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hg6806•12 Aug 2013 19:31

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Bauexperte • 12 Aug 2013 21:51

Roofing felt emits an oily odor.

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funnyrabbit21•6 Aug 2013 10:25

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funnyrabbit21 • 6 Aug 2013 10:25

Clay roof tiles or concrete roof tiles???

Vit84•13 Jul 2013 02:16

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Bauexperte • 15 Jul 2013 11:05

Unventilated Wooden Flat Roof – Waterproofing and Insulation?

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chris.12•2 Jul 2013 09:56

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chris.12 • 2 Jul 2013 09:56

Is it necessary to insulate the roof of an older building—YES or NO?

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Gibson1979•29 Jun 2013 10:01

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Gibson1979 • 29 Jun 2013 10:51

A Gable Roof House as a Permanent Residence?

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Nurdach•26 Jun 2013 16:16

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Nurdach • 26 Jun 2013 17:49

Gable roof / Insulation up to the ridge or up to/on the intermediate ceiling?

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Philiboy83•21 May 2013 09:22

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TinaW • 25 Jun 2013 10:50

Insulating the Roof of an Older House

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Tanja87•14 Jun 2013 17:25

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Wegener SV • 14 Jun 2013 22:45

Black engobed roof tiles / Faster intense heating / Upper floor?

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Philiboy83•13 May 2013 09:25

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K.Brodbeck • 13 Jun 2013 13:50

Roof over balcony or sunshade sail as rain and sun protection

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olali2•30 May 2013 09:11

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olali2 • 30 May 2013 09:11

Roof pitch 12 degrees – no waterproofing planned

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ato•22 May 2013 07:03

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Bauexperte • 22 May 2013 20:12

Moisture – Roof Structure – Walls and Timber

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JohnnyChicago•20 Jan 2013 15:54

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B. Botermann • 29 Apr 2013 12:32

Roof insulation: 40mm Styrodur C3035 instead of vapor barrier film – dew point?

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Frank69•28 Mar 2013 10:25

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Frank69 • 28 Mar 2013 10:25

Knee wall height generally 1 meter, door threshold, construction plan / building permit

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nordanney•27 Mar 2013 11:39

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ypg • 27 Mar 2013 13:31

Additional cost for clay roof tiles and staircase

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James•21 Mar 2013 19:35

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TomTom1 • 25 Mar 2013 15:02

Retrofitting insulation in a wooden ceiling of an attic roof, removing the old insulation

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RabbitGti•14 Mar 2013 13:54

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RabbitGti • 14 Mar 2013 13:54

Is an eave overhang practical for a bungalow?

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Bluebyte•11 Mar 2013 13:42

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Bluebyte • 11 Mar 2013 13:42

Staggered shed roof allowed for functional use

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warp•23 Feb 2013 16:44

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Bauexperte • 25 Feb 2013 14:39

Question about Adding Roof Insulation Afterwards

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Hausbesitzer123•21 Jan 2013 13:36

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Homi • 28 Jan 2013 19:51

Question about roof overhang concerning increased costs

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rennem01•18 Jan 2013 12:50

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rennem01 • 24 Jan 2013 12:25

Icicles forming on the balcony beneath the gutter near the bird protection screen?

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maddoc•22 Jan 2013 09:55

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maddoc • 22 Jan 2013 17:33

Construction of flat roof terrace insulation with living space below

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kininger•18 Jan 2013 14:25

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kininger • 18 Jan 2013 14:25

Roof Access in Multi-Family Residential Buildings

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lupus•13 Jan 2013 08:28

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lupus • 14 Jan 2013 11:21

Insulating an Attic – Experiences

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Woodynrw•11 Jan 2013 07:59

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Woodynrw • 11 Jan 2013 07:59

Shed roof with tile or metal roofing?

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Flo1981•31 Dec 2012 11:19

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Flo1981 • 31 Dec 2012 11:19

Single-family house roof structure costs for a traditional gable roof, 170 m²

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haus22•23 Nov 2012 14:29

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fun-ta • 19 Dec 2012 11:28

Energy Saving Regulations for Full-Formwork Construction, Roofer, Balcony with Full-Formwork

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Karl57•14 Dec 2012 15:27

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€uro • 14 Dec 2012 17:06

Attic floor panels for insulating living spaces? Loose fill insulation for thermal protection

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Zvonko•20 Nov 2012 07:36

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Eichelen • 20 Nov 2012 11:35

Roof frame 12 cm too low

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matziradfahren•10 Nov 2012 15:07

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Häuslebauer40 • 13 Nov 2012 21:40

Vapor barrier in the attic, insulation with EPS 035 expanded polystyrene, concrete ceiling

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Bommel1302•8 Nov 2012 13:39

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Bommel1302 • 9 Nov 2012 08:49

Attic Insulation. Ceiling between floors, 5 residential units, cost sharing?

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Konek•2 Nov 2012 23:23

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Konek • 2 Nov 2012 23:56

Replacing a Roof – Flat Roof Tiles and Ridge Tiles from Your Own Manufacturer?

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dome.123•19 Oct 2012 09:14

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Claus • 28 Oct 2012 16:33

It had been raining for two and a half weeks, causing water to seep into our insulation.

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famlog•6 Oct 2012 14:54

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Wegener SV • 15 Oct 2012 06:46

How to Insulate an Upper Floor Ceiling? Using Polystyrene Boards, Floor as Thermal Mass

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Ruine•13 Oct 2012 12:48

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Ruine • 13 Oct 2012 12:48

Insulating a pitched roof, thermal bridge? Drywall boards with insulation layer

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chris81•18 Sep 2012 22:20

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E.Curb • 8 Oct 2012 16:25

General – Roof Pitch / Dormer

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Patao•7 Oct 2012 20:06

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Patao • 8 Oct 2012 12:44

Attic height in a 28-degree pitched roof

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VanTide•29 Sep 2012 16:23

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VanTide • 1 Oct 2012 22:51

Adding Insulation to a Prefabricated House Yourself, Affordable Polystyrene Options

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VanTide•18 Sep 2012 09:23

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€uro • 22 Sep 2012 08:46

Insulation with batt or panel materials, floor/ceiling between stories, freeze-thaw cycles, membrane materials?

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altbauarndt•20 Sep 2012 16:28

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E.Curb • 20 Sep 2012 18:02

How much roof overhang is recommended for a knee wall height of one meter?

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gigi•19 Aug 2012 23:23

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Häuslebauer40 • 22 Aug 2012 22:36

Nelskamp DS5 large-format roof tiles

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BratacDD•9 Aug 2012 11:37

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Bauexperte • 9 Aug 2012 23:25

Roof Insulation Following Fire Damage

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MODERATOR • 31 Jul 2012 13:10

Uneven roof battens

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Lärry•25 Jul 2012 11:21

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Lärry • 25 Jul 2012 11:21

Costs for Removing Neighbor’s Roof Overhang. Who Is Responsible?

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Hilaria•9 Jul 2012 21:25

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bauhans • 11 Jul 2012 15:28

Removed Roof Insulation – Possible Causes?

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MODERATOR • 28 Jun 2012 22:55

Roof made of aerated concrete (Ytong)

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evieb•19 Jun 2012 22:31

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evieb • 19 Jun 2012 22:31

Roof Coating with Climate Benefits?

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MODERATOR • 13 Jun 2012 00:02

Roof insulation combined with a heat pump – disadvantages if the attic is heated?

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Otti•31 May 2012 17:14

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€uro • 31 May 2012 18:17

Attic Conversion with 20 cm Insulation between Drywall Panels, Mold Issues

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Migo•19 May 2012 07:20

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€uro • 19 May 2012 08:29

Retrofit interior insulation, bay window extension, mold issues

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MS177•3 May 2012 12:09

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MS177 • 3 May 2012 12:09

Insulating a Roof with Thermal Conductivity Class 032 or 035?, 180mm Mineral Wool

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jonny666111•27 Apr 2012 12:01

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jonny666111 • 2 May 2012 13:22

Insulation: Attic Floor or Roof?

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E.Curb•20 Apr 2012 16:56

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E.Curb • 24 Apr 2012 18:15

Townhouse with a half-hipped roof?! Does something like this exist?

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eifohn•12 Apr 2012 19:06

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eifohn • 13 Apr 2012 16:38

Insulation according to flat roof guidelines

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marky2780•12 Apr 2012 11:21

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marky2780 • 12 Apr 2012 11:21

The roof was poorly insulated (photos attached)

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Tucon•9 Apr 2012 07:58

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S.D. • 9 Apr 2012 09:51

Insulation for sloped ceilings, moisture in the attic, drywall panels

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Thomas xxx•18 Mar 2012 18:30

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Bauexperte • 19 Mar 2012 10:39

Roof Renovation from the Exterior – Pavatex

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S.D.•18 Mar 2012 20:48

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S.D. • 18 Mar 2012 20:48

Blown-in Insulation with Knauf Supafil. Any experiences from Fira Grozema?

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osmi711•19 Feb 2012 22:33

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osmi711 • 24 Feb 2012 14:31

Roof Covering / Roof Tiles – Color and Type

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ostsee•23 Dec 2011 19:42

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Bauexperte • 30 Dec 2011 11:46

Attic conversion, laundry storage, existing room insulation

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MrMoods•8 Dec 2011 15:07

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MrMoods • 8 Dec 2011 15:07

Insulation of the attic or roof space

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Gonzo baut•14 Oct 2011 16:55

Answers: 5

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Shorty • 29 Nov 2011 13:56

Replacing Roof Insulation in an Older Home?

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elvsiett•26 Aug 2011 14:11

Answers: 4

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Shorty • 15 Nov 2011 02:23