ᐅ Timber construction / Carpentry

Discover how you can create a personalized and sustainable home using timber construction and carpentry – learn what you need to consider along the way!

What size opening is needed for a new staircase, and is it possible to preserve the existing plaster moldings or beams? Also, how extensive is the work involved?

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Chris1234567•10 May 2026 15:29

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Chris1234567 • 11 May 2026 23:58

Closing metal railings with drywall (?) – looking for advice!

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chris2026•19 Mar 2026 19:30

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Jesse Custer • 20 Mar 2026 07:40

Experience and Cost Estimates Regarding: Concrete Staircase Cladding

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Per.ry1707•4 Mar 2026 18:05

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Per.ry1707 • 19 Mar 2026 09:15

Staircase Junior by Treppenmeister – what type of finish is this?

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MarcomitZeh•1 Mar 2026 18:04

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nordanney • 1 Mar 2026 18:42

Worst-case scenario – water pipe burst, screed damp

andimann•12 Mar 2017 22:40

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Alex2023 • 4 Jan 2026 16:54

Making the Attic Walkable: Cross Battens and OSB – Practical Solution or Overkill?

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Sven2617•1 Jan 2026 12:46

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Nida35a • 2 Jan 2026 19:55

Squeaky Wooden Staircase – Defect or Normal? Rights & Solutions

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Henning•21 Dec 2025 15:10

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wiltshire • 23 Dec 2025 08:15

Securing Heavy Items to a Drywall Partition

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tadeus321•18 Dec 2025 19:59

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neo-sciliar • 19 Dec 2025 14:45

Open Attic Space – Partition Wall and Door Design

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Sonnengarten•2 Dec 2025 09:13

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Sonnengarten • 6 Dec 2025 08:42

Cross lathing on existing stud framework

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TomFM95•25 Nov 2025 17:26

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TomFM95 • 25 Nov 2025 17:26

Roof beams as a sound bridge?

Martin Bauer•13 Oct 2025 10:44

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Grundaus • 14 Oct 2025 14:47

Experienced Drywall Installers / Plasterers / Masons / Tilers Wanted

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villafortuna•7 Sep 2025 14:19

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Martin Bauer • 13 Oct 2025 10:39

Water Damage in Ceiling Construction of Timber Frame Buildings

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Fleissiger•13 Aug 2025 17:36

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Fleissiger • 15 Aug 2025 17:45

How to Join Wooden Beams in a Garden Shed?

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Coletrickle_7808•4 Aug 2025 08:27

Answers: 3

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Coletrickle_7808 • 4 Aug 2025 12:04

Warping of Wooden Staircases and Cracks in Wood

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bau_clem•11 Jul 2025 20:10

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MachsSelbst • 25 Jul 2025 14:52

Installing a suspended ceiling using the existing furring strips

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yorolf87•3 Jul 2025 12:11

Answers: 7

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Teimo1988 • 11 Jul 2025 16:22

Separating a Niche with Folding Doors – Closet Space

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Sonnenseite122•30 Jun 2025 18:33

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ypg • 2 Jul 2025 23:47

The attic heats up significantly.

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Jimy3435•14 May 2025 12:03

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Jimy3435 • 16 May 2025 12:20

How do I properly paint wood to achieve a smooth finish?

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Burningfog•5 May 2025 22:00

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Burningfog • 7 May 2025 16:57

Screws with flush-mounted attachments through the vapor barrier

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Flitz86•3 May 2025 19:42

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Flitz86 • 3 May 2025 19:42

White edges on attic floorboards—is that mold?

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Hafenguy•16 Feb 2025 08:29

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ypg • 12 Mar 2025 22:23

Seal OSB boards together on the ceiling using tape.

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Vivusorg•8 Mar 2025 08:42

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Jesse Custer • 8 Mar 2025 12:42

Cantilever staircase is unstable; the stair builder is not a true specialist.

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Fenix34•30 Jan 2025 16:37

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Allthewayup • 2 Feb 2025 20:14

New Construction – Vapor Retarder in a Pitched Roof More Challenging Than Expected

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Maraum91•5 Jan 2025 16:50

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Teimo1988 • 9 Jan 2025 19:57

Renovation of Old Wooden Staircase – Joint Between Tread and Riser

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ThorbenFunk•2 Jan 2025 09:27

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ThorbenFunk • 2 Jan 2025 09:27

1970s attic ladder, but ceiling joist spacing is only 69 cm

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Jens Kaufmann•30 Dec 2024 21:21

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hanghaus2023 • 31 Dec 2024 12:50

Installing Parquet Flooring – Expansion Gap for Screeds of Different Heights

xxsonicxx•15 Dec 2024 19:20

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xxsonicxx • 19 Dec 2024 13:49

Nailing wood panels directly onto old wood panels? Risk of mold?

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PATPATPAT•30 Nov 2024 13:04

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ateliersiegel • 15 Dec 2024 12:29

Height adjustment on wooden mezzanine

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Flitz86•12 Dec 2024 00:06

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Flitz86 • 13 Dec 2024 20:21

Temporary drywall partition for a room divider intended for 5 years

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Thiery28•13 Nov 2024 11:12

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Thiery28 • 13 Nov 2024 13:16

What type of wood is this – experiences?

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Rolando•28 Oct 2024 12:55

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Rolando • 29 Oct 2024 19:57

Nergo Staircases from Poland – Stringer Staircase with Risers

Tolentino•16 Jun 2020 09:53

Answers: 4

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marathon999 • 29 Sep 2024 10:43

Rafters Not Aligned Flush – Is an Expansion Joint Needed?

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MaxJen93•1 Sep 2024 19:21

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11ant • 1 Sep 2024 22:35

Determining the Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of a Timber Facade?

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Neuling249•21 Jul 2024 19:34

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Jesse Custer • 23 Jul 2024 10:12

Oak Office Desk: 20mm Deep Tongue Groove with 40mm Board Thickness?

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FriesKP•22 Jul 2024 00:30

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elminster • 22 Jul 2024 20:33

Garden table material tabletop

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Prager91•9 Jul 2024 08:15

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Prager91 • 22 Jul 2024 11:36

Renovate or Replace Old Floorboards?

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Martin..•20 Jun 2024 13:13

Answers: 5

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Martin.. • 24 Jun 2024 08:19

Creaking / Knocking Noises in the Attic

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Matsta123•16 Jun 2024 07:12

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Matsta123 • 16 Jun 2024 07:12

Install a drywall partition for the bathroom

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Axel900•30 May 2024 13:20

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Axel900 • 9 Jun 2024 21:38

Suspend ceiling with three-ply panels

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Spitfire000•30 May 2024 15:12

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rick2018 • 1 Jun 2024 13:41

Install a dropped ceiling by attaching wooden battens to the joists.

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Axel900•28 May 2024 17:41

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Axel900 • 28 May 2024 17:41

Bathroom flooring OSB, Fermacell shower waterproofing system

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Kai93Frei•18 May 2024 19:53

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Finch039 • 28 May 2024 15:55

Projection on the roof beam, despite being sanded down

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HubiTrubi40•11 May 2024 13:40

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Neubau31 • 11 May 2024 14:40

How to Install a Swing on a Drywall Ceiling with Beams

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Crimson•8 Apr 2024 09:11

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hanghaus2023 • 8 Apr 2024 16:00

Sanding wooden beams before oiling or just brushing them

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harkonsen•22 Mar 2024 12:33

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ypg • 23 Mar 2024 15:01

Installation level including insulation – impact on exterior wall insulation?

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Flitz86•26 Feb 2024 15:01

Answers: 12

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dertill • 14 Mar 2024 10:44

Staircase with stringers: railing on one side, masonry wall on the other?

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bekkimal•26 Feb 2024 13:57

Answers: 8

Tolentino • 27 Feb 2024 15:57

Lowering the ceiling – experiences with acoustic ceilings

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Numrollen•4 Feb 2024 19:47

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Tolentino • 20 Feb 2024 19:27

Black stains on the rhombus siding

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Holzfassade141•9 Feb 2024 15:27

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kbt09 • 12 Feb 2024 20:46

Damp spot on the wall near the front door

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MIkro1986•21 Jan 2019 23:21

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Jack Cursor • 7 Feb 2024 16:33

Concerns About Using Finger-Jointed Wood in Timber Staircases?

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Advii99•17 Jan 2024 10:27

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jens.knoedel • 18 Jan 2024 11:03

Poor workmanship on the interior staircase, or is this something I just have to accept?

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Berlinho2•6 Jan 2024 11:18

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kati1337 • 13 Jan 2024 19:57

Are large vertical joints in the structural shell still acceptable, or do they count as defects?

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Kishihmen•14 Dec 2020 11:59

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Spiderman1982 • 2 Jan 2024 22:43

Experience with Dekozell acoustic panels and plaster?

Araknis•1 Jan 2024 17:29

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Araknis • 1 Jan 2024 17:29

Railings for Spiral Staircases (Surface-Mounted vs. Side-Mounted Installation)

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julian113•29 Dec 2023 12:51

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hanghaus2023 • 1 Jan 2024 13:32

Stairwell area 3.04 m x 2.25 m – 15 or 16 steps

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Gregor_K•10 Dec 2023 13:50

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Simon-189 • 20 Dec 2023 11:39

Reinforcing or doubling up an OSB wall

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Barnhouse•26 Nov 2023 10:42

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Grundaus • 5 Dec 2023 11:34

Installing Tongue-and-Groove Boards in the Attic – Tips

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Bau-beendet•15 Oct 2023 15:50

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xMisterDx • 15 Nov 2023 08:34

Is it acceptable to insulate an attic space without a vapor barrier?

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THaus22•31 Oct 2023 21:17

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WilderSueden • 1 Nov 2023 16:38

Exposed wooden rafters in the living room on a subframe and drywall?

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eNdless2k•30 Sep 2023 09:58

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hanghaus2023 • 19 Oct 2023 15:36

Placement of a landing step on a 90° spiral staircase

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Mal Bauen•17 Sep 2023 22:00

Answers: 2

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Mal Bauen • 19 Sep 2023 23:01

Missing Balusters in Stair Railings

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Josiestaat•13 Sep 2023 17:16

Answers: 9

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Josiestaat • 14 Sep 2023 20:46

How to Refinish Solid Oak – But Which Type of Finish to Use?

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lars-steina•13 Sep 2023 18:07

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KarstenausNRW • 13 Sep 2023 18:38

Staircase tread width below DIN standard: Defect and price reduction in euros (€)

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Mimi123•10 Sep 2023 21:13

Answers: 9

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xMisterDx • 12 Sep 2023 21:03

New Floor Structure for Renovated Buildings

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master2006•11 Sep 2023 12:19

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master2006 • 11 Sep 2023 12:19

Crack in Oak Wood Stair Landing Shortly After Installation

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Paul aus BB•5 Sep 2023 12:28

Answers: 2

ateliersiegel • 6 Sep 2023 13:31

Triple-layer drywall installation on individual interior walls

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RobertHell•26 Aug 2023 23:40

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HarvSpec • 1 Sep 2023 11:25

Acoustic ceiling for reducing echo and reverberation

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LostWolf•13 Aug 2023 19:32

Answers: 23

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Grundaus • 24 Aug 2023 16:19

Laying Rigidur Panels on Rigidur Boards – What Is the Best Approach?

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Finch039•10 Aug 2023 11:58

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Finch039 • 10 Aug 2023 11:58

Is construction adhesive suitable as a substitute for wood glue?

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pystein•31 Jul 2023 10:35

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Buchsbaum • 2 Aug 2023 21:08

Looking for a sturdy board to mount a pendant lamp

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schildkroete•23 Jul 2023 21:47

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schildkroete • 24 Jul 2023 19:09

Staircase Construction in New Homes – Tips for DIY Building or Finding a Contractor

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lgrs1993•22 May 2023 17:01

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11ant • 22 May 2023 19:06

Which insulation material is recommended?

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frankmehlhop•22 Apr 2023 18:18

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frankmehlhop • 23 Apr 2023 13:05

How to Soundproof a Wooden Beam Floor Between Levels?

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Audiobampa•11 Apr 2023 12:18

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Audiobampa • 12 Apr 2023 03:24

Staircase Renovation Carpenter Costs?

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JohnFlury•1 Feb 2023 13:30

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kbt09 • 1 Feb 2023 19:48

Stair Safety Railings – Childproof Stair Protection

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Prager91•17 Jan 2023 13:27

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Prager91 • 30 Jan 2023 10:20

How to detach a wooden stringer and its fastenings?

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abc12345•24 Jan 2023 13:11

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Myrna_Loy • 24 Jan 2023 15:24

Sheathing of the timber frame in a prefabricated house

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EddyDeluxe•19 Jan 2023 12:27

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11ant • 19 Jan 2023 19:46

Renovating and Constructing a Timber Beam Ceiling

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Tillomatik•25 Sep 2022 00:15

Answers: 20

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Finch039 • 15 Jan 2023 11:49

Drywall Construction: Sequence for Installing Suspended Ceiling and Partition Walls

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Finch039•15 Dec 2022 14:18

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Finch039 • 15 Dec 2022 21:19

Structure of the Room Ceiling in a 1971 Okal House

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char032•14 Dec 2022 10:21

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Benutzer 1001 • 14 Dec 2022 14:36

Roof Framework: Is Warping of Roof Rafters Normal?

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HausbauSN•16 Nov 2022 17:39

Answers: 8

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Tassimat • 17 Nov 2022 11:46

Adjustment screws for substructure

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Tillomatik•15 Nov 2022 23:50

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Tillomatik • 15 Nov 2022 23:50

Drywall partition wall in an unheated room?

DASI90•8 Nov 2022 13:42

Answers: 8

Tolentino • 11 Nov 2022 09:29

CNC Contract Timber Framing – What Are the Costs?

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SolarHaus_08•6 Nov 2022 19:37

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SolarHaus_08 • 6 Nov 2022 19:37

Wood battens have discolorations—are these acceptable?

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Bauenaberwie•10 Oct 2022 08:57

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Bauenaberwie • 11 Oct 2022 14:38

Cold roof for storage purposes – membrane or fleece over the insulation

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junijulibaut•1 Oct 2022 20:13

Answers: 8

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Evolith • 7 Oct 2022 10:01

Loud Staircase Noise from Neighbor’s House – Is the Staircase Properly Decoupled?

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Baugreenhorn•20 Sep 2022 10:29

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ypg • 20 Sep 2022 23:56

Building a Partition Wall for a Workshop Using OSB Panels

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Oreider•29 Aug 2022 18:14

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borderpuschl • 30 Aug 2022 08:52

Cladding a Concrete Staircase with Wood | Experience & Costs

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ConnyJash•18 Aug 2022 20:39

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ateliersiegel • 24 Aug 2022 22:53

Should pine wood chairs be stained, varnished, or treated differently?

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HubiTrubi40•25 Jul 2022 20:43

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ypg • 2 Aug 2022 01:00

Beam thickness and spacing for a walkable intermediate floor?

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Chebno1•24 Jul 2022 07:06

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Nida35a • 29 Jul 2022 20:31

Adhering drywall studs to the floor

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Tushan79•18 Jul 2022 13:18

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Tassimat • 20 Jul 2022 14:42

Moisture in Exterior and Interior Walls

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Nepokat911•28 Oct 2019 10:52

Answers: 21

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Knüllwald • 4 Jul 2022 12:51

Should I seal the gap between the stairs on a wooden staircase with acrylic?

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reresch•20 Jun 2022 19:31

Answers: 1

Tolentino • 20 Jun 2022 20:06

Drywall on OSB boards, cracks?

ateliersiegel•2 Apr 2022 11:57

Answers: 21

ateliersiegel • 3 Jun 2022 16:29

Screw a wooden panel onto a concrete wall

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quattro123•4 May 2022 19:49

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Gartenfreund • 6 May 2022 06:51

Reduce the weight of a wooden box to make it easier to carry on the back.

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DerKistenmann•4 May 2022 17:04

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DerKistenmann • 4 May 2022 18:58

Walk-in closet with or without built-in wardrobes

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gmt94•18 Aug 2019 19:38

Answers: 64

Mahri23 • 28 Apr 2022 10:22

Insulation Between Rafters in a Dormer Roof

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Lickles•16 Apr 2022 13:40

Answers: 5

gutentag • 16 Apr 2022 17:24