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!

Straight staircase – why?

kaho674•16 Feb 2017 11:54

Answers: 14

kaho674 • 16 Feb 2017 21:08

Self-Building a Staircase

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Roppo•12 Feb 2017 17:32

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Iktinos • 14 Feb 2017 00:01

Erecting a temporary partition wall

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Lampe23•8 Feb 2017 14:36

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Lampe23 • 8 Feb 2017 14:36

Moisture Behind Vapor Retarder – Building Drying

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Dennis674•5 Dec 2016 21:51

Answers: 6

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Dennis674 • 26 Jan 2017 22:02

Indoor Stair Tread Covering – Tiles or Wood?

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ematic•23 Jan 2017 23:01

Answers: 2

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Braxman • 26 Jan 2017 16:53

Cracks in drywall after just a few months

markus2703•4 Jan 2017 13:12

Answers: 15

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Bieber0815 • 26 Jan 2017 10:18

Aligning the Substructure (Wood on Wood)

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tester23•21 Dec 2016 23:38

Answers: 7

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tester23 • 25 Jan 2017 15:23

Your experiences with soundproof drywall panels?

Hirscherlo•13 Dec 2016 13:39

Answers: 21

Pakon • 24 Jan 2017 15:00

Which type of staircase did you choose?

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Curly•3 Jan 2017 14:07

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ypg • 15 Jan 2017 20:25

Stair Planning: Tread Width

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TobiEFH•6 Jan 2017 10:41

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subsb74 • 7 Jan 2017 20:47

Plasterboard mounted to the wall using setting-type joint compound (drywall mud).

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raspido•29 Dec 2016 00:33

Answers: 4

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ypg • 29 Dec 2016 11:11

Solid structural timber vs. kiln-dried softwood

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Grym•24 Dec 2016 13:36

Answers: 1

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m_l_r_s • 27 Dec 2016 14:10

Wall thickness for an interior sliding door

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MarkusFie•29 Nov 2016 10:15

Answers: 6

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Lanini • 29 Nov 2016 18:05

HPL stringer staircase or steel frame construction?

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NOUSEFORANAME•20 Nov 2016 09:28

Answers: 1

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alter0029 • 20 Nov 2016 18:20

Issues with Door Dimensions

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sauerpeter•15 Nov 2016 12:25

Answers: 6

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sauerpeter • 15 Nov 2016 17:06

Repairing a drywall ceiling

sirhc•11 Nov 2016 14:16

Answers: 3

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garfunkel • 13 Nov 2016 12:57

Floor construction with a wooden substructure

Marcinho1405•3 Nov 2016 19:43

Answers: 21

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jan2110 • 11 Nov 2016 10:54

Price difference between oiled or lacquered beech staircase

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tiguanis•6 Nov 2016 14:32

Answers: 14

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Payday • 9 Nov 2016 18:46

Wood Roof Structure Treatment

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waterkant•13 Aug 2016 16:22

Answers: 6

AOLNCM • 7 Nov 2016 10:22

Thickness of the installation boards for the attic?

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SanSabin87•16 Oct 2016 10:18

Answers: 16

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Caspar2020 • 18 Oct 2016 13:07

Cost Estimate for Wall Opening

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solar1•3 Oct 2016 20:26

Answers: 1

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Mizit • 18 Oct 2016 12:21

Wooden staircase: oiled or lacquered

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daytona•16 Feb 2016 11:00

Answers: 32

Neige • 22 Sep 2016 14:36

Stairs were delivered without a handrail, and now I have to pay extra?

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Brandt123!•15 Sep 2016 07:56

Answers: 19

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Bieber0815 • 15 Sep 2016 14:53

Railing-supported staircase on screed or unfinished subfloor?

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world-e•8 Sep 2016 13:30

Answers: 2

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world-e • 8 Sep 2016 15:46

Partial Renovation of a Bungalow

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Crazy Leg•26 Aug 2016 16:03

Answers: 5

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munkel • 31 Aug 2016 23:01

Wood beam ceiling is sagging

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moserg•26 Aug 2016 11:24

Answers: 1

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Elina • 27 Aug 2016 15:14

Drywall sheets damaged and only patched up :-(

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5schwaben5•26 Aug 2016 10:38

Answers: 5

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Bauexperte • 26 Aug 2016 22:53

Bathroom installation in an old house with wooden floorboards

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ViperQ•21 Aug 2016 21:20

Answers: 3

KlaRa • 24 Aug 2016 16:13

Brush strip positioned well away from the roller shutter, with a gap of about 3 cm (approximately 1.2 inches).

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rudiherbert•16 Aug 2016 11:17

Answers: 3

Neige • 16 Aug 2016 11:51

Pleated Blinds – Poor Workmanship or Standard Quality?

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Payday•4 Apr 2016 19:54

Answers: 10

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Bauexperte • 13 Aug 2016 09:25

Daylight Entry – Electric Roller Shutters Do Not Close Properly

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fraubauer•27 Jun 2016 10:38

Answers: 34

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Donnerknall • 2 Aug 2016 18:05

Steel staircase with real wood treads or fully wooden staircase?

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Milanni123•2 Aug 2016 09:21

Answers: 4

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nasenmann • 2 Aug 2016 11:29

Recommendation for Roller Shutter Motors

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Baumhaus.Bau•28 Jul 2016 12:58

Answers: 3

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nasenmann • 28 Jul 2016 16:17

Break through interior bathroom wall

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raspido•25 Jun 2016 21:45

Answers: 18

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garfunkel • 19 Jul 2016 23:15

Wall Design – Cladding in Living Areas?

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under•17 Jul 2016 13:29

Answers: 7

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garfunkel • 18 Jul 2016 18:57

Installing a new wall in an existing room of an older building

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beta2k•15 Jul 2016 12:28

Answers: 2

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Elina • 16 Jul 2016 14:37

Help! Replacement Part for Conservatory Blinds

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bedaben•15 Jul 2016 17:44

Answers: 1

Sir_Kermit • 16 Jul 2016 07:15

Wood and steel staircase or a concrete staircase covered with wood?

Winterkind•14 Jul 2016 10:26

Answers: 7

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Elina • 15 Jul 2016 12:21

curved plaster finish

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garfunkel•13 Jul 2016 20:38

Answers: 1

Neige • 13 Jul 2016 22:52

Waves on the ceiling caused by increased indoor humidity?

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Bauherr16•13 Nov 2013 09:38

Answers: 2

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Leistenprofi • 12 Jul 2016 11:51

Main entrance door (PVC) does not latch properly, door latch mechanism.

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fraubauer•27 Jun 2016 10:43

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Legurit • 27 Jun 2016 10:46

Roller shutter box (also known as roller shutter housing or casing) is the enclosure that contains the rolled-up shutter curtain above a window or door. It protects the shutter mechanism from weather and dust while allowing the shutter to be operated smoothly. Proper insulation of the roller shutter box is important to prevent thermal bridging and improve the overall energy efficiency of the building. Installation requirements and dimensions may vary depending on local building codes and the type of wall construction.

lavendel•14 Jun 2016 11:57

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lavendel • 16 Jun 2016 14:11

Optimal Floor Construction

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Drunkdolphin•12 Jun 2016 02:12

Answers: 3

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Elina • 14 Jun 2016 13:23

Staircase to the attic (or loft)

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Szymonn•28 May 2016 07:41

Answers: 1

blockhauspower • 28 May 2016 20:55

Wooden ceiling creaks and cracks

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dotwin•23 May 2016 13:58

Answers: 6

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dotwin • 23 May 2016 16:57

OSB Boards for the Attic "Required," Yet Additional Charges?

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tlactar•19 May 2016 14:56

Answers: 33

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T21150 • 20 May 2016 12:16

Plastering a natural stone foundation base

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Basti09•28 Apr 2016 08:32

Answers: 1

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Selbstwerker • 18 May 2016 13:55

Aluminum Front Door OBI

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mrksf•16 May 2016 19:15

Answers: 7

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Caspar2020 • 16 May 2016 21:10

Looking for a door closer for interior mounting on a secondary entrance door.

RFR•11 May 2016 11:21

Answers: 4

RFR • 13 May 2016 08:04

Retrofitting a mushroom-head lock

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miho•27 Apr 2016 16:52

Answers: 3

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Payday • 1 May 2016 17:37

Wood pest inspection for old buildings: House longhorn beetle and woodworm

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Cut1977•28 Apr 2016 17:28

Answers: 7

wpic • 29 Apr 2016 12:04

Folding door

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Makita•5 Apr 2016 13:13

Answers: 12

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ypg • 6 Apr 2016 22:29

Drywall Mold?

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oggear51•21 Feb 2016 18:15

Answers: 57

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oggear51 • 4 Apr 2016 17:21

Attic conversion with dormer in an outdoor area

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Spitzbua•31 Mar 2016 08:35

Answers: 4

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Escroda • 31 Mar 2016 20:17

Double or single drywall installation

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Nupogodi•21 Mar 2016 22:18

Answers: 5

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Bieber0815 • 23 Mar 2016 22:20

Did I forget something with the first drywall partition?

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Hagiman2000•22 Mar 2016 08:59

Answers: 14

Neige • 23 Mar 2016 11:11

Black mold on OSB ceiling panels

Toni83•9 Mar 2016 14:37

Answers: 7

EveundGerd • 14 Mar 2016 15:11

Profiled boards for roof overhang / eaves

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Watcher78•10 Mar 2016 07:31

Answers: 6

Musketier • 11 Mar 2016 12:41

Columns through subflooring

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Answers: 7

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Roller shutters with insect screens

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Clovi•9 Feb 2016 13:32

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daytona • 16 Feb 2016 10:52

Renovating an Art Nouveau house, underfloor heating, high ceilings, suspended ceilings

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neomaxx•5 Feb 2016 21:44

Answers: 4

wrobel • 9 Feb 2016 11:21

Balcony railings; issues regarding top-mounted brackets

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micha1804•7 Jan 2016 14:41

Answers: 5

EveundGerd • 18 Jan 2016 21:15

Stability of OSB Panels

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-•24 Jul 2012 19:17

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Cladding collar beams in the attic / making them walkable

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Laie2303•24 Nov 2015 11:01

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Laie2303 • 26 Nov 2015 15:22

Beams in the attic

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mbinguel•23 Oct 2015 14:00

Answers: 4

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mbinguel • 23 Oct 2015 18:02

Eaves Overhang Cladding

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axellent•21 Oct 2015 21:06

Answers: 3

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axellent • 22 Oct 2015 17:58

Install a walkable ceiling, thickness of the rafters

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-•30 Sep 2009 17:43

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- • 9 Oct 2015 07:07

Carpenter’s Error

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Bagira•7 Oct 2015 06:29

Answers: 2

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Bagira • 7 Oct 2015 12:43

Offer – Too expensive?

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Elandria•25 Aug 2015 20:16

Answers: 7

Basti2709 • 11 Sep 2015 08:39

Sun protection with Soltis fabric, fabric covers, vertical blinds

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Answers: 5

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- • 21 Aug 2015 14:44

Using the Attic Space in a New Urban Villa

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kielersprotte•22 Jul 2015 08:09

Answers: 21

Masipulami • 23 Jul 2015 21:52

Especially durable coated reversible panels

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-•25 Oct 2008 21:34

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Attic Ladder Clearances?

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bauelk_gw•16 Jul 2015 09:31

Answers: 6

Musketier • 16 Jul 2015 13:31

Load-bearing capacity of an old house, wooden beam ceiling, single-family home

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-•9 Dec 2010 11:19

Answers: 6

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- • 11 Jul 2015 17:55

What is the best way to cover a ceiling?

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Valentin•1 Jul 2015 10:01

Answers: 1

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FrankH • 1 Jul 2015 17:19

Additional Cost for a Reinforced Concrete Staircase?

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SirSydom•24 Jun 2015 13:25

Answers: 6

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Bieber0815 • 24 Jun 2015 22:18

Wooden staircase, one step worn unevenly

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sauder•29 May 2015 22:28

Answers: 3

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sauder • 30 May 2015 21:00

Locking off stairwell access

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millionmiles•28 May 2015 13:40

Answers: 5

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ypg • 28 May 2015 18:35

Installing Exterior Roller Shutters Invisibly as a Retrofit (Timber Frame Construction)

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Illo77•21 May 2015 12:37

Answers: 8

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Illo77 • 28 May 2015 09:16

Advantages and disadvantages of MDF roof panels and underlay membranes?

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Selling an entire roof frame made of wood – how and where?

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Stuttgarter•19 Apr 2015 16:58

Answers: 1

WildThing • 22 Apr 2015 09:50

Staircase Exhibition in Hannover and Surrounding Areas

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Neubau15•11 Apr 2015 09:26

Answers: 5

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Neubau15 • 13 Apr 2015 22:38

Relocating a roof penetration

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Franki1986•12 Apr 2015 12:02

Answers: 1

Jochen104 • 13 Apr 2015 07:55

Converting an Attic Space – OSB Panels or Formwork Boards?

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Pokoi•30 Mar 2015 09:18

Answers: 3

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Pokoi • 30 Mar 2015 17:52

Staircase Issue

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willWohnen•16 Mar 2015 18:08

Answers: 6

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willWohnen • 20 Mar 2015 18:12

Untreated wood flooring

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Arbeiter87•27 Feb 2015 08:21

Answers: 2

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miho • 9 Mar 2015 16:13

Creating an Attic with a Single-Pitched Roof

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morph•5 Mar 2015 16:27

Answers: 1

BauPaar • 8 Mar 2015 07:17

V100 boards or tongue-and-groove panels for the attic

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Voki1•2 Mar 2015 15:05

Answers: 16

EveundGerd • 5 Mar 2015 21:40

Discoloration Issues with Rehau Softline Profiles

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Groeni•25 Feb 2015 14:58

Answers: 6

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Groeni • 25 Feb 2015 20:35

Thin brick veneers on plastered surfaces?

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Elina•17 Feb 2015 18:53

Answers: 5

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Elina • 19 Feb 2015 12:13

White-stained stairs – any experiences?

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Manu1976•17 Feb 2015 22:20

Answers: 4

Masipulami • 18 Feb 2015 10:04

What does drywall construction include?

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Lynyah•15 Feb 2015 17:19

Answers: 8

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Bauexperte • 16 Feb 2015 10:17

Attic Conversion / Plastering Drywall Sheets

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Handsan•14 Feb 2015 00:50

Answers: 1

lastdrop • 14 Feb 2015 08:23

Is a folding attic ladder worth it?

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willWohnen•12 Feb 2015 23:19

Answers: 7

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willWohnen • 13 Feb 2015 16:47

Door handles in brass, bronze, and copper

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willWohnen•5 Feb 2015 19:10

Answers: 2

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willWohnen • 11 Feb 2015 12:43

Metal or timber stud framing for interior walls?

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Illo77•5 Feb 2015 11:59

Answers: 1

Bowlstriker • 11 Feb 2015 09:09

Interior wall damp from rain

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OlliD.•6 Jan 2015 20:33

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OlliD. • 27 Jan 2015 14:29

Is OSB adequate as a vapor barrier?

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Matze575•25 Jan 2015 19:20

Answers: 4

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Matze575 • 26 Jan 2015 20:41

How should I properly construct the ceiling? Which materials should I use? Maybe drywall panels?

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-•21 Oct 2013 19:13

Answers: 6

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- • 23 Jan 2015 11:40

Are ventilation slots necessary? Gypsum boards / drywall panels, Partition wall / drywall wall, Metal framing / metal stud framework for walls

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