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!

Contractor Requests “Helping Out”

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Elina•10 Dec 2014 22:14

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DerBjoern • 17 Dec 2014 10:32

Costs for Tile Installation, Painting, and Vinyl Flooring Installation

Mel~Anie•26 Nov 2014 11:52

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emer • 26 Nov 2014 14:29

Remove wood cladding

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Gitanni•3 Nov 2014 23:01

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Elina • 5 Nov 2014 12:41

What is the most effective way to construct wall, floor, ceiling, and roof assemblies?

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MStorm•31 Oct 2014 11:39

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MStorm • 31 Oct 2014 12:01

Are wood fiber insulation boards suitable for thermal insulation?

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Conversion of the attic space, staircase access

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tabi5•15 Oct 2014 10:52

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tabi5 • 15 Oct 2014 11:03

Online shop offering rustic sinks – where to find one?

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ojdanadana•24 Jun 2014 13:13

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BamBamBam • 29 Sep 2014 17:44

We are not satisfied with the wooden staircase (possibly beech).

Volkmann•12 Jul 2014 11:43

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Musketier • 21 Jul 2014 16:46

Filling drywall joints (on gypsum fiber boards) using joint compound with reinforcing tape

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ratzec•20 Jun 2014 11:28

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One00 • 20 Jun 2014 22:37

Unauthorized modification of the floor retractable ladder

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steffima•31 May 2014 07:24

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steffima • 19 Jun 2014 18:19

Wooden Stair Treads...

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ypg•20 Nov 2013 19:19

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Tim H. • 22 May 2014 12:41

Laminate Flooring in the Bathroom

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Kasa•23 Sep 2013 11:39

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FreddyBaum • 25 Apr 2014 15:11

Shrinkage Cracks – Acceptable Width

f-pNo•2 Apr 2014 15:56

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f-pNo • 4 Apr 2014 21:20

Complaint Regarding Steps on Steel Stringer Stair with 2cm Gap

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Jules05•20 Mar 2014 20:56

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Kisska86 • 1 Apr 2014 07:23

Blower Door Test Not Conducted During Construction – What Now?

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Sanguinius•11 Feb 2014 16:13

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€uro • 13 Feb 2014 18:57

Drywall contractor causes damage

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MCHaus•3 Nov 2013 20:08

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Wastl • 11 Feb 2014 08:58

Storing Gypsum Boards

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Holes in the roofing underlay

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xdiver•19 Jan 2014 15:17

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merlin667 • 22 Jan 2014 11:47

Beam ceiling in the auxiliary building

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Rapsfeld64•4 Dec 2013 19:02

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Rapsfeld64 • 4 Dec 2013 19:02

manual roller shutters / winding mechanisms very loud

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Hilaria•18 Oct 2013 09:20

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BaumeisterBob71 • 3 Dec 2013 15:55

Government Incentives for Pellet Wood Stoves

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Stefan29122•30 Oct 2013 19:54

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€uro • 2 Nov 2013 14:34

Birds Removing Insulation Through Unintended Gaps in the House Envelope

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Razupaltuff•29 Oct 2013 08:44

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Bauexperte • 29 Oct 2013 13:22

Drywall installation in the utility basement – before or after the screed?

One00•26 Oct 2013 10:22

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One00 • 27 Oct 2013 18:59

Wallpaper the ceiling?

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Ahnungslos•14 Oct 2013 07:06

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Ahnungslos • 16 Oct 2013 19:24

Installing drywall on an existing wall after construction

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PhoenixDH•10 Oct 2013 18:43

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Wastl • 11 Oct 2013 10:13

Stainless steel railing -> Remove surface rust -> Abrasive mesh pad

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schnitzelmichel•7 Oct 2013 10:04

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schnitzelmichel • 7 Oct 2013 11:14

Which type of staircase is cost-effective? Half-turn staircase

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Philiboy83•19 Sep 2013 17:34

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ypg • 19 Sep 2013 19:21

Is it even possible to convert the attic into a living space?

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Thomas-M•17 Aug 2013 15:05

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Thomas-M • 18 Aug 2013 20:32

Stair railing with horizontal balusters

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Orschel•13 Nov 2012 12:53

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tuxedo • 13 Aug 2013 10:23

Questions and Experiences Regarding Steel Stringer Staircases

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tuxedo•12 Aug 2013 14:05

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tuxedo • 13 Aug 2013 09:58

Roof Ventilation – What Do You Recommend?

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Atschi•17 Jul 2013 19:02

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Atschi • 17 Jul 2013 19:02

Underlay membrane leaking?

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hindi63•4 Jul 2013 10:39

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hindi63 • 17 Jul 2013 01:51

Snow guard hooks – is this installation example practical?

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Lilik•12 Jul 2013 18:31

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Irgendwoabaier • 13 Jul 2013 14:35

Installing Partition Walls on Hardwood Floors with Underfloor Heating

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UKBauherrin•9 Jul 2013 13:18

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einfachichKO • 9 Jul 2013 17:40

Mold – Desperate, Should I Move Out?

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Sascha81•11 Aug 2011 15:05

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Der Da • 27 Jun 2013 14:42

Poor Installation of Wooden Treads on Concrete Staircase in New Construction

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bierbaron•14 Jun 2013 18:24

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bierbaron • 15 Jun 2013 12:48

Experiences with rolled lead flashing for chimney sealing?

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Seatdriver87•30 Apr 2013 07:17

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Seatdriver87 • 30 Apr 2013 07:19

Construction of a Timber Beam Ceiling – Requesting Assistance

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Joschka80•19 Apr 2013 10:03

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Bauexperte • 19 Apr 2013 12:35

Improper installation of drywall systems

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Titus•4 Mar 2013 23:21

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Titus • 18 Mar 2013 02:28

Dimensional Accuracy of Drywall Partitions in Prefabricated Houses

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luffi1•22 Feb 2013 13:28

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Bibo • 17 Mar 2013 13:27

How to Properly Finish an Attic in a Massa Haus GmbH Home in Simmern?

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ronnystritzke•23 Feb 2013 08:08

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ronnystritzke • 26 Feb 2013 20:55

Shell construction completed – costs for interior finishing?

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mrniceguy1980•22 Feb 2013 00:01

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carthamen • 22 Feb 2013 23:39

Old woodworking machines (technical terms wanted)

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crowny23•7 Feb 2013 09:19

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1980Martin • 11 Feb 2013 13:11

Cut down the entire wooden wall?

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Terje•21 Nov 2012 21:38

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Homi • 22 Jan 2013 17:17

Thickness of OSB boards

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gruenberg•25 Oct 2012 08:12

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gruenberg • 25 Oct 2012 08:12

Help!! Wooden beam ceiling ruined

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sks•6 Aug 2012 13:29

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Der-H • 18 Aug 2012 21:17

Sound insulation; mid-terrace house on the street-facing side, room-in-room construction method

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Kai-Uwe•23 Mar 2012 18:18

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Kai-Uwe • 15 Aug 2012 11:08

Stairs

Der Da•16 Jul 2012 12:40

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Musketier • 23 Jul 2012 11:45

Mold appearing after 2 weeks

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Cleaner•19 Jul 2012 12:19

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Cleaner • 20 Jul 2012 17:59

How long does it take to deliver a staircase?

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niekohle78•17 Jul 2012 13:39

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MWT • 18 Jul 2012 09:25

How much weight can a drywall partition support?

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Rennmaus•12 Jul 2012 15:34

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BratacDD • 12 Jul 2012 16:49

Cheapest Fire Protection Materials

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MODERATOR • 23 Apr 2012 11:24

Cellulose insulation, timber frame construction new build house

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cleotessa•8 Apr 2012 18:17

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cleotessa • 8 Apr 2012 18:17

Roof Structure Issues with the Carpenter

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Bob75•12 Jul 2011 18:08

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friedrich27 • 15 Jan 2012 09:18

The Staircase Question

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Krolock•5 Mar 2011 10:47

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friedrich27 • 15 Jan 2012 08:39

Significant defect in the beech wood staircase

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tobi-hausbau•12 Jan 2012 22:50

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Thommi • 14 Jan 2012 18:25

Question about gable anchors

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inputtera•2 Jan 2012 12:52

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E.Curb • 2 Jan 2012 21:10

Interior Finishing – What Should You Pay Attention To?

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sevenofnine•29 Nov 2011 20:24

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sevenofnine • 30 Nov 2011 09:17

Special drawer(s) in the storage space under the stairs

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ostsee•27 Nov 2011 11:52

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perlenmann • 27 Nov 2011 13:39

Change the battens?

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danie87•21 Sep 2011 14:12

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danie87 • 17 Nov 2011 19:14

Wall decals

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lindner79•28 Oct 2011 11:24

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wadi1982 • 28 Oct 2011 11:43

Walls in Attic Conversions?

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HGD•25 Jul 2011 10:52

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E.Curb • 26 Jul 2011 09:10

Staircase and Railing Renovation

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SmithGates•6 Jun 2011 08:59

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TomTom1 • 14 Jun 2011 10:10

Install drywall over an existing wall to create a flush, even surface?

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Laie1981•8 May 2011 11:11

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E.Curb • 20 May 2011 11:12

Patio Roof – What Is the Cost of Twin-Wall Polycarbonate Sheets?

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Chris•8 Feb 2011 17:04

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moni • 27 Feb 2011 22:39

Installing a vapor retarder on the gable / battens

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basti175•14 Dec 2010 22:43

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€uro • 15 Dec 2010 13:56

Calculating Interior Fit-Out Costs Accurately?

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swix112•15 Nov 2010 15:17

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giftmischer • 16 Nov 2010 20:19

Costs of Loft Conversion / Attic Renovation

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nullnummer•3 Oct 2010 09:39

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Bauexperte • 5 Oct 2010 16:33

Tearing down a wall / demolishing a wall

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bettina•5 Oct 2010 10:05

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Bauexperte • 5 Oct 2010 15:38

Schwörerhaus Ceiling Height

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rockford•10 Sep 2010 19:27

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6Richtige • 10 Sep 2010 23:26

Sound insulation for the ceiling

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Dicker1904•19 Aug 2010 19:33

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KPS • 21 Aug 2010 16:18

Wooden House on a Campsite

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kawum69•26 Jul 2010 19:51

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kawum69 • 26 Jul 2010 19:51

Double or triple glazing

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knaecke•14 Apr 2010 09:48

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Andreas Euler • 21 Apr 2010 16:38

Insulating the upper floor ceiling. The ceiling construction consists of panels mounted on battens.

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MaikS•3 Jul 2009 11:33

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MaikS • 26 Mar 2010 08:23

Sealing the Gable Wall During Attic Conversion

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bastiundanne•6 Feb 2010 18:04

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KPS • 6 Feb 2010 19:52

Upgrading a Solid Wood Staircase

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Patrick•24 Jan 2010 13:20

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Patrick • 25 Jan 2010 11:53

Converting a studio apartment into a one-bedroom apartment

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Babsina•18 Jan 2010 20:11

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Thommi • 20 Jan 2010 21:30

Wood Beam Ceiling – Is It Possible to Construct a Wall Anyway?

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baurik•5 Jan 2010 17:38

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Bunnyguard • 16 Jan 2010 00:31

Gypsum Board versus Fiber Cement Board

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ansgarm74•2 Jan 2010 09:19

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KPS • 2 Jan 2010 17:47

Converting an Attic Space in a Single-Family Home

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bastiundanne•20 Dec 2009 07:40

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KPS • 21 Dec 2009 08:04

Closing a beam ceiling

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lox_2•22 Nov 2009 11:14

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Thommi • 26 Nov 2009 17:14

Conversion of storage room into workshop

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Stefan8485•26 Oct 2009 09:00

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Danton • 27 Oct 2009 10:28

Renovation of an Older Building

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Holly68•9 Jun 2009 13:55

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Andreas Euler • 20 Sep 2009 16:16

Interior Construction Costs – Overall Cost Planning

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undwasnun•15 Jul 2009 22:00

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Schakal • 11 Aug 2009 23:36

Where do you start when remodeling?

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Dani99•18 Jul 2009 19:25

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JOERG24 • 20 Jul 2009 08:39

horizontal wall (ceiling/floor)

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haus_ony•12 Jun 2009 17:45

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Danton • 24 Jun 2009 09:50

White bathtub waterproofing using precast wall elements – high risks during construction?

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ricochico•21 Jun 2009 22:28

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ricochico • 23 Jun 2009 21:39

Costs of Finishing a Timber Frame House

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Kero•9 Jan 2009 21:53

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Kero • 13 Jan 2009 20:59

Built-in Closet: Pros and Cons

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zimmerone•21 Oct 2008 12:39

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Dassins • 3 Jan 2009 16:24

Costs of interior finishing?

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Unregistriert•30 Nov 2008 20:16

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Dassins • 12 Dec 2008 17:31

What is included in the category of interior finishing?

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senor•5 Sep 2008 23:47

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marida • 7 Sep 2008 20:19

Stud frame used as a wall extension.

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Tarzan•25 Jul 2008 19:41

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fuchs • 29 Jul 2008 13:58

Partition wall in the basement, also for a toilet and shower area

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seifert•20 Jan 2008 11:32

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Roland • 14 Mar 2008 19:07