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!

Mineral wool insulation dampened by rain – damage to insulation

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buzzi_cement•27 Dec 2019 21:09

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guckuck2 • 27 Dec 2019 21:12

Staircase – Which Material and Design?

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Bertram100•17 Dec 2019 20:17

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Nordlys • 20 Dec 2019 22:57

Experiences with Fermacell in Interior Construction

Winniefred•30 Nov 2019 17:59

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Winniefred • 15 Dec 2019 17:09

Screw head is pushing through the drywall surface

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nms_hs•7 Nov 2019 20:37

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nms_hs • 8 Nov 2019 15:38

Timber stringer staircase – balusters (rail posts)

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Andre77•23 Oct 2019 16:49

Answers: 15

Dr Hix • 6 Nov 2019 22:21

Stringer partially in front of window – should the stringer be notched out?

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chrisw81•25 Oct 2019 10:51

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chrisw81 • 1 Nov 2019 10:43

Install tongue-and-groove boards in the attic

Golfi90•17 Oct 2019 06:02

Answers: 9

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Nordlys • 18 Oct 2019 09:54

Issue with Kitchen Bulkhead / Ventilation

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Bertram100•5 Oct 2019 23:37

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Mottenhausen • 5 Oct 2019 23:57

Is the roofing underlayment installed correctly?

Golfi90•18 Sep 2019 21:45

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Golfi90 • 30 Sep 2019 19:55

Custom Wardrobe Cabinet Layout by a Carpenter

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NeuMünchner•29 Sep 2019 11:04

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hampshire • 30 Sep 2019 09:45

Wooden treads on a concrete staircase?

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Mizit•12 May 2017 00:16

Answers: 24

xxsonicxx • 27 Sep 2019 15:45

Steel stringer staircase: any recommended and affordable manufacturers?

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Häuslebauer19•25 Sep 2019 13:20

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Häuslebauer19 • 25 Sep 2019 21:32

Attic conversion using OSB boards and vapor barrier

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TheKMKM•19 Sep 2019 22:37

Answers: 7

Dr Hix • 20 Sep 2019 10:19

Renovating a House with Smoke Damage – Ideas and Advice

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Sanierungsmüd•9 Sep 2019 22:17

Answers: 16

rick2018 • 10 Sep 2019 18:25

Install a fall protection edge or guardrail on the loft floor for final inspection approval

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hampshire•14 Aug 2019 17:26

Answers: 12

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hampshire • 2 Sep 2019 10:29

Drywall: How should the joint be finished?

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katara1337•7 Aug 2019 15:27

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Lumpi_LE • 7 Aug 2019 15:41

Doors and Flooring Color/Wood Type

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Miss_Jane•31 Jul 2019 19:39

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Miss_Jane • 2 Aug 2019 09:11

Sloped Ceiling: Advantages, Disadvantages, and Costs

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Bauherr am L•28 Jul 2019 11:42

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guckuck2 • 29 Jul 2019 06:57

Partition wall for a heavy washbasin

BugsBunny•17 Jul 2019 21:49

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BugsBunny • 22 Jul 2019 22:25

Drywall construction, partially lowering the ceiling for indirect lighting

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denz.•6 May 2019 08:12

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denz. • 6 May 2019 08:12

Laminated beech wood boards show very different results after oiling.

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Steffi33•10 Apr 2019 17:42

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miho • 11 Apr 2019 14:26

Where can you get panels with a concrete finish?

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Matthias 40•17 Feb 2019 13:50

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Traumfaenger • 17 Feb 2019 21:47

Staircase Design in New Construction: Landing Staircase

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Matthias 40•14 Feb 2019 21:43

Answers: 5

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Snowy36 • 17 Feb 2019 09:54

Looking for a good lighting solution for the attic space

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tumaa•8 Feb 2019 19:37

Answers: 20

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tumaa • 10 Feb 2019 18:46

Solid wood or MDF stair treads with veneer edging

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Matthias 40•4 Feb 2019 11:33

Answers: 5

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hampshire • 5 Feb 2019 00:35

Converting an attic into living space – Alternatives to OSB and particle boards

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Aufbauschrank•4 Feb 2019 21:18

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Caspar2020 • 4 Feb 2019 22:19

Is there mold in the wall or moisture present?

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Keishadow•21 Dec 2018 09:54

Answers: 6

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Keishadow • 30 Jan 2019 07:14

Partition Wall for Shower - How to Construct?

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denz.•28 Jan 2019 11:04

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pffreestyler • 29 Jan 2019 14:54

Prefabricated house leaking. We feel deceived.

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yvimarkus•16 Jan 2019 12:24

Answers: 30

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miho • 18 Jan 2019 11:34

Drywall construction/hallway for wooden staircase to expandable attic space

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hauspeter•14 Jan 2019 22:39

Answers: 9

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hauspeter • 16 Jan 2019 00:08

Expansion joint between drywall and masonry

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Franz78•10 Jan 2019 00:32

Answers: 4

Dr Hix • 11 Jan 2019 01:37

LED spotlights above the shower – waterproofing?

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sco0ter•5 Jan 2019 23:58

Answers: 6

Mycraft • 8 Jan 2019 09:53

Steel Stringer Staircase | Possible Design Flaw? Your Opinions

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TeChrJu•9 Dec 2018 13:37

Answers: 35

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Müllerin • 23 Dec 2018 22:25

Rafter Insulation – Recommended Thickness and Costs?

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Mat91•29 Nov 2018 13:29

Answers: 3

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dertill • 30 Nov 2018 07:45

Sanding and Finishing a Wooden Staircase

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mensch123•5 Nov 2018 22:07

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Nordlys • 7 Nov 2018 23:13

Installing OSB panels as a floating floor on a wooden joist ceiling

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cargoliner•18 Mar 2017 15:58

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Olli69 • 7 Nov 2018 20:16

Concern About Vapor Barrier – Air Flow from Ceiling Vent

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Gunnar76•30 Oct 2018 08:45

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Bookstar • 31 Oct 2018 10:55

Intermediate ceiling with composite panels – Is a vapor barrier necessary?

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Garniclel•31 Oct 2018 09:21

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Garniclel • 31 Oct 2018 09:21

Tiles on a quarter-turn staircase – Does anyone have experience with this?

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sco0ter•15 Oct 2018 18:02

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sco0ter • 22 Oct 2018 23:46

Drywall ceiling hangs lower than expected – what to do?

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sco0ter•29 Sep 2018 23:21

Answers: 14

Dr Hix • 11 Oct 2018 18:27

Different Stair Coverings on a Concrete Staircase – Any Concerns?

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sco0ter•16 Sep 2018 18:25

Answers: 6

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sco0ter • 30 Sep 2018 22:02

Constructing a Garage Loft with Beams – Request for Tips

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Garasche•27 Aug 2018 10:24

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Garasche • 27 Aug 2018 10:24

Solid wood construction – what wall thickness and costs should you expect?

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TheZim•22 Aug 2018 19:47

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TheZim • 22 Aug 2018 19:47

Is the soundproofing on the ground floor of a condominium sufficient?

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Iceweasel•20 Aug 2018 11:38

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HilfeHilfe • 22 Aug 2018 06:02

Tension cord in Venetian blind has snapped. Is this covered under warranty by the builder/developer?

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italiano83•4 Aug 2018 10:06

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Payday • 13 Aug 2018 14:19

Double Carport – Experiences and Tips on Ridge Beams and Purlins

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Illo77•7 Aug 2018 10:48

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Illo77 • 7 Aug 2018 10:48

Sound Insulation: What Thickness for Cavity Wall Insulation on Interior Walls?

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Don_Mikele87•9 Jul 2018 16:26

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Caidori • 19 Jul 2018 23:03

Ceiling construction with exposed beams – who has experience with this?

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wilsumer•6 Jul 2018 13:31

Answers: 5

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wilsumer • 18 Jul 2018 16:21

Wooden Staircase to Vinyl Flooring – What Works Well and What Doesn’t?

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Ev-Marie86•14 Jul 2018 15:45

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Ev-Marie86 • 16 Jul 2018 21:02

Darkening of spruce in exposed roof trusses?

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garfunkel•17 Jun 2016 18:38

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garfunkel • 23 Jun 2018 12:48

Costs for Interior Railings / Handrails – Any Experiences?

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mertmk3•20 Jun 2018 16:13

Answers: 14

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Maria16 • 23 Jun 2018 10:08

Retroactive child safety feature for the staircase using a stainless steel rod

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DTvomHaus•4 Jan 2018 20:08

Answers: 11

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DTvomHaus • 21 Jun 2018 12:42

Wall-Mounting a TV on a Timber Stud Wall – How to Install?

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xola123•12 Mar 2018 20:31

Answers: 10

M.c East • 20 Jun 2018 23:33

The roofing underlay has small holes. Is this within the acceptable tolerance range?

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schwede133•12 Jun 2018 20:56

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does02 • 15 Jun 2018 07:50

Wall connections, corners, and joint formation with Fermacell

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world-e•15 Dec 2015 14:57

Answers: 7

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world-e • 5 Jun 2018 07:23

Wallpaper peeling off near the fireplace – Is it soot or mold?

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zultan32•28 May 2018 14:43

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zultan32 • 28 May 2018 17:32

Applying joint compound to gypsum fiberboard before the screed has fully dried?

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world-e•20 May 2018 11:22

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stefanc84 • 23 May 2018 12:44

Issue with Rafters / Eaves – Exterior Paint

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Trax101.P•1 May 2018 11:27

Answers: 11

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Witch • 1 May 2018 17:34

A handrail needs to be installed on the basement stairs. What are the typical costs?

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Mizit•26 Feb 2017 23:46

Answers: 11

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Tanita • 10 Apr 2018 08:05

Concrete staircase with varying step heights

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Harun54•22 Mar 2018 11:37

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Gustav Hobel • 9 Apr 2018 12:42

Steel beam in concrete ceiling – how to plaster around it?

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NOUSEFORANAME•25 Oct 2017 13:49

Answers: 13

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Bauking • 23 Mar 2018 03:52

Order of Installing Drywall and Plaster – Which Should Be Applied First?

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Paulus16•12 Mar 2018 23:01

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Caspar2020 • 13 Mar 2018 09:28

Which baseboards are suitable for our home? Vinyl flooring, white wallpaper

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Baumhaus.Bau•6 Mar 2018 09:48

Answers: 5

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MayrCh • 7 Mar 2018 13:14

Rhombus Wood Cladding on Bay Window/Extension: Can the Battens Be Attached Directly?

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MIA_SAN_MIA__•15 Feb 2018 07:21

Answers: 9

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Wickie • 23 Feb 2018 11:40

Issue with rafters / eaves from the outside – Mold or algae?

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readytorumble•20 Feb 2018 15:16

Answers: 3

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Nordlys • 20 Feb 2018 21:20

Roof windows – vapor barrier? Nails through the membrane

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krischaaan•14 Feb 2018 00:01

Answers: 4

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Baumfachmann • 14 Feb 2018 20:01

How much can wood expand and contract, and what amount of movement is considered normal?

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Mizit•12 Feb 2018 10:51

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RobsonMKK • 13 Feb 2018 08:33

Staircase with OSB Substructure Instead of Concrete – More Cost-Effective?

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roland76•5 Feb 2018 20:58

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Wickie • 9 Feb 2018 08:23

Balustrade handrail assembled using pipe connectors

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Tommes78•11 Jan 2018 07:43

Answers: 4

11ant • 11 Jan 2018 21:18

Construction of a wooden beam floor for a two-story single-family house with a pitched roof.

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Paulus16•25 Dec 2017 16:34

Answers: 14

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Paulus16 • 1 Jan 2018 18:01

Moisture Issues in Basement Apartment

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R.Hotzenplotz•20 Aug 2017 13:26

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lastdrop • 5 Dec 2017 16:55

Balcony support beam rotted after 9 years

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Roswitha•18 Nov 2017 10:19

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HilfeHilfe • 21 Nov 2017 07:18

Extend the attic using OSB panels

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sauerpeter•7 Nov 2017 13:54

Answers: 8

Kaspatoo • 10 Nov 2017 19:49

Unreliable contractors – is this becoming common in the industry?

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Mizit•22 Aug 2017 13:31

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Altbau1930 • 10 Nov 2017 18:43

Surface cracks in the screed

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Marchonisch•6 Nov 2017 23:16

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Marchonisch • 8 Nov 2017 18:13

Drywall installation, sealing perimeter joints of gypsum boards with acrylic after applying smooth fleece wallpaper

Kaspatoo•20 Oct 2017 09:51

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Nordlys • 2 Nov 2017 20:05

Moving a Non-Load-Bearing Wall – What Should Be Considered?

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michael.w•1 Oct 2017 12:39

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ypg • 1 Oct 2017 21:37

Concrete staircase / traditional wooden staircase – cost comparison

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ostsee•19 Dec 2011 22:48

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matte • 19 Sep 2017 10:32

Drywall installation before plastering?

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skyboy89•11 Sep 2017 07:52

Answers: 2

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Joedreck • 11 Sep 2017 09:32

Looking for experiences navigating the KfW maze

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Mizit•24 Aug 2017 23:50

Answers: 8

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Joedreck • 27 Aug 2017 20:26

Interior Finish of New Attic Construction

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Jacob Jacob•18 Aug 2017 16:04

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ypg • 18 Aug 2017 23:53

Screed with 5% residual moisture after 8 weeks

BAUerMartin•24 May 2017 21:21

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Nordlys • 7 Aug 2017 13:03

Differences Between Grinding Tools?

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der_Schwede•16 Jul 2017 12:13

Answers: 7

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Nordlys • 31 Jul 2017 13:23

Wood fiber boards instead of roofing underlayment membranes

Kaspatoo•13 Feb 2017 00:43

Answers: 11

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PeterX • 29 Jul 2017 13:35

Working on a concrete ceiling

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skyboy89•24 Jul 2017 06:12

Answers: 4

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Alex85 • 24 Jul 2017 18:46

Over 400 euros for 20 liters of wood stain at a specialized retailer

kaho674•23 Jun 2017 22:57

Answers: 7

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world-e • 10 Jul 2017 08:24

Wall cladding in the bathroom

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roadrun87•30 Jun 2017 08:29

Answers: 14

11ant • 3 Jul 2017 14:02

Is it necessary to replace the drywall panels, or can the hole still be repaired with joint compound?

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Paddy007•2 Jul 2017 12:08

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11ant • 2 Jul 2017 20:55

Sanding, staining, and painting wood

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Susi1503•28 Jun 2017 23:07

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Nordlys • 28 Jun 2017 23:16

Buying Guide for Attic Stairs / Loft Ladder

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Sinus1986•8 Jun 2017 14:41

Answers: 1

AOLNCM • 9 Jun 2017 10:45

Diagonal beam on collar beam – tongue-and-groove sheathing

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Paddy007•21 May 2017 17:15

Answers: 4

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Paddy007 • 22 May 2017 18:11

Leave existing wooden floor in bathroom without additional layers?

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Altbau1930•8 May 2017 16:17

Answers: 14

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Altbau1930 • 15 May 2017 16:46

Experiences with Exterior Venetian Blinds (Raffstores)

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Curly•10 May 2017 07:33

Answers: 4

AOLNCM • 12 May 2017 10:07

Is the staircase installed correctly?

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Asatru89•10 May 2017 14:11

Answers: 2

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Asatru89 • 10 May 2017 15:13

Fermacell or gypsum board?

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Monikapello•8 May 2017 21:02

Answers: 3

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world-e • 9 May 2017 09:50

UV Protection for Wood to Prevent Darkening Over Time

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world-e•3 May 2017 13:33

Answers: 4

blockhauspower • 5 May 2017 13:56

Construction Defect – Staircase Not Properly Installed

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KrustyDerClown•27 Mar 2017 00:28

Answers: 12

11ant • 29 Mar 2017 13:45

Subfloor battens for solid wood planks leveled with plastic shims

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Steffi33•27 Feb 2017 21:58

Answers: 5

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Steffi33 • 28 Feb 2017 10:36

Conversion of the attic space above the extension

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raspido•25 Feb 2017 00:56

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raspido • 25 Feb 2017 00:56

Mixing Different Types of Wood: Ceiling and Floor – Appearance

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world-e•2 Feb 2017 19:55

Answers: 28

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ypg • 21 Feb 2017 15:51