ᐅ Windows / Doors

Find out what to consider when selecting and installing windows and doors to ensure your home is safe, energy-efficient, and stylish!

Replastering Window Reveals and Closing Openings – What Is the Correct Procedure?

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dietrichd•28 Apr 2026 11:26

Answers: 8

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dietrichd • 18 May 2026 12:18

Basement light well – water does not drain or soak away

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dnmnn•10 May 2026 17:56

Answers: 3

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FKuent • 10 May 2026 19:28

18 Windows in a New Build: Internorm or Josko?

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Forsberg21•3 May 2026 17:17

Answers: 6

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Forsberg21 • 10 May 2026 11:00

Interior finish for roller shutter box cover

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Kaiser99•6 May 2026 10:34

Answers: 3

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FKuent • 6 May 2026 14:50

Sealing or covering old roller shutter boxes

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Dennysch•6 May 2026 07:34

Answers: 0

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Dennysch • 6 May 2026 07:34

Who is right? Window planning regarding ventilation & thermal insulation, cost & value, installation effort

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Chris1234567•25 Apr 2026 11:34

Answers: 4

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Chris1234567 • 27 Apr 2026 21:49

Connecting Drywall to PVC Windows

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Steffen_34•15 Apr 2026 18:41

Answers: 2

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Steffen_34 • 16 Apr 2026 09:00

New windows – insufficient foam in the middle layer?

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Hesch•31 Mar 2026 07:15

Answers: 1

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Hesch • 31 Mar 2026 07:18

Close the cavity wall heating recess.

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Roman78•30 Mar 2026 12:54

Answers: 0

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Roman78 • 30 Mar 2026 12:54

Poor Workmanship When Replacing a Front Door – Is This Acceptable?

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Taehti•25 Mar 2026 07:56

Answers: 4

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MachsSelbst • 25 Mar 2026 15:55

Roller shutter torn at the top near the mounting bracket

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Axel900•14 Mar 2026 11:06

Answers: 1

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profil65 • 21 Mar 2026 11:54

Help, we're struggling with replacing our windows

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PurpleBee•18 Mar 2026 19:57

Answers: 5

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profil65 • 21 Mar 2026 11:48

Large Cracks in Terrace Window Wall - Defects, Causes & Recommended Actions

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YaHa2211•19 Mar 2026 07:30

Answers: 3

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sascha-t4-le • 19 Mar 2026 12:55

Window frame without slope, causing water to accumulate on the surface

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broegele•10 Mar 2026 20:12

Answers: 17

11ant • 13 Mar 2026 16:10

Replacing windows while preserving the window reveal, preliminary selection of suppliers

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ostseekind•24 Jan 2022 20:27

Answers: 6

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ostseekind • 1 Mar 2026 15:18

Condensation on window frames in a newly built home from 2023

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Ubibubi•22 Feb 2026 16:58

Answers: 3

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nordanney • 23 Feb 2026 20:28

Old tilt-and-slide door broken – Repair or replace?

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Matt123•17 Feb 2026 22:20

Answers: 3

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Matt123 • 21 Feb 2026 08:16

Questions About Replacing Windows and Roller Shutters

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Biene32•19 Feb 2026 09:56

Answers: 2

11ant • 19 Feb 2026 14:06

Conservatory glazing replacement: panoramic glass or muntins?

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lottiene•18 Feb 2026 08:36

Answers: 5

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Gerddieter • 18 Feb 2026 17:44

German windows or alternatives

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a_v_s•10 Feb 2026 10:53

Answers: 1

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nordanney • 10 Feb 2026 11:06

Flush Baseboards – Where to Use, How to Install, Costs, and Experiences

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tobiwim•7 Feb 2026 17:35

Answers: 13

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derdietmar • 10 Feb 2026 00:39

Location of cables when installing external venetian blinds

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Fabian3000•8 Feb 2026 16:58

Answers: 0

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Fabian3000 • 8 Feb 2026 16:58

Sliding door in the knee wall (under the roof slope) with drywall panels

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Tom•3 Feb 2026 18:10

Answers: 0

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Tom • 3 Feb 2026 18:10

Terrace door gap at installation joint with floor connection

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Buddy0505•3 Feb 2026 07:11

Answers: 1

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Buddy0505 • 3 Feb 2026 07:23

Building Wall Sliding Panels with Double-Walled Polycarbonate Sheets

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KaNuBa•27 Jan 2026 13:27

Answers: 0

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KaNuBa • 27 Jan 2026 13:27

Installation of Slate Window Sills Indoors / Drywall Construction

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Baendax•25 Jan 2026 18:49

Answers: 0

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Baendax • 25 Jan 2026 18:49

Damage to corner edge profile caused by window sash

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Raiweired•22 Jan 2026 01:03

Answers: 1

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Steffi33 • 22 Jan 2026 09:00

Burglary Protection for Side Entrance Doors and Hörmann Garage Doors

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mk_2021•26 Dec 2025 01:06

Answers: 9

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Gerddieter • 20 Jan 2026 16:05

Is repainting paneled doors too time-consuming?

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RiversideHouse•18 Jan 2026 11:10

Answers: 2

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RiversideHouse • 18 Jan 2026 11:18

Roof window stains in the corner

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stromneuling•18 Dec 2025 18:45

Answers: 13

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stromneuling • 14 Jan 2026 21:15

PVC balcony door warped: How to temporarily seal a 4 mm gap?

JanStu8•8 Jan 2026 17:34

Answers: 9

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profil65 • 13 Jan 2026 15:09

Is it possible to retrofit Schüco window frame ventilators?

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julia123•10 Jan 2026 11:49

Answers: 5

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profil65 • 12 Jan 2026 15:12

New Construction: Affordable Window Suppliers from Abroad

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Localhorst•21 Dec 2025 13:20

Answers: 8

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Abenteuer • 9 Jan 2026 11:37

Schüco Living-S sliding door sticks after closing – causes and possible repairs?

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julia123•6 Jan 2026 16:41

Answers: 0

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julia123 • 6 Jan 2026 16:41

Comparing Interior Doors & Frames: CPL, Melamine, Hollow Core – Is the Extra Cost Worth It?

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afriend•1 Jan 2026 10:12

Answers: 9

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afriend • 5 Jan 2026 19:53

Window Installation Without Interior Sealing – Professional Practice or Construction Defect?

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MichaelUU10•5 Jan 2026 14:07

Answers: 1

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MichaelUU10 • 5 Jan 2026 14:28

Sound Insulation at Door Openings: Why Does Using a Shelf Instead of a Door Provide Little Noise Reduction?

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Jerrylein•15 Dec 2025 13:47

Answers: 4

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Jerrylein • 2 Jan 2026 08:21

Replace the roller shutter strap or switch to electric operation?

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afriend•1 Jan 2026 11:00

Answers: 0

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afriend • 1 Jan 2026 11:00

Issue: Daily Condensation Inside the Window Frame

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Blinker•28 Dec 2025 11:44

Answers: 9

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Jesse Custer • 31 Dec 2025 10:13

Aluminum roller blind: slat popped out in cold weather – how can it be properly reinserted?

Mahri23•27 Dec 2025 09:47

Answers: 3

Mahri23 • 29 Dec 2025 17:41

Leveling the window sill after replacement

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Baumschubser•20 Dec 2025 09:20

Answers: 2

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Nauer • 20 Dec 2025 21:02

Add a secondary weather seal to wooden windows (existing building)

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GreatScott83•25 Nov 2025 20:57

Answers: 1

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NeuerAlter • 17 Dec 2025 18:01

Cleaning Many Windows in a New Build – Tips for uPVC Frames?

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Marcelo84•7 Dec 2025 10:09

Answers: 10

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profil65 • 14 Dec 2025 09:26

Double or triple glazing for a building from 1981 with a cavity wall?

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sanjo91•12 Dec 2025 08:22

Answers: 2

11ant • 12 Dec 2025 14:45

Reverse the tilt of the external venetian blind (or sunshade) when fully lowered

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Schwabe23•5 Dec 2025 20:03

Answers: 1

i_b_n_a_n • 9 Dec 2025 14:23

Corner of the roof window is always damp!

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ADOLFIUS•8 Dec 2025 15:42

Answers: 0

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ADOLFIUS • 8 Dec 2025 15:42

New doors installed, gap between door frame and wall

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lula2702•6 Dec 2025 08:12

Answers: 10

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lula2702 • 8 Dec 2025 08:33

3-part door hinge has warped – Repair

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Jawilule•7 Dec 2025 10:56

Answers: 2

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Jawilule • 7 Dec 2025 17:01

Floor-to-ceiling windows: Persistent drafts at the base area despite repairs

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MelCRoe•11 Nov 2025 21:48

Answers: 14

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MelCRoe • 3 Dec 2025 11:22

Is a long fixed-glass window in the dining and sleeping areas practical?

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Forsberg21•24 Nov 2025 20:09

Answers: 23

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wiltshire • 28 Nov 2025 09:11

Side entrance door/garage door as a sliding door

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Flitz86•24 Nov 2025 14:22

Answers: 8

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ypg • 24 Nov 2025 23:03

New windows installed crooked?

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Masab48•23 Nov 2025 22:52

Answers: 1

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HilfeHilfe • 24 Nov 2025 06:41

Condensation on the back side of the external venetian blind box

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DiabloMiles•18 Nov 2025 11:36

Answers: 1

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Nauer • 18 Nov 2025 11:52

Is it safe to shift a window by 1 mm?

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FrankChief•17 Nov 2025 08:41

Answers: 0

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FrankChief • 17 Nov 2025 08:41

Noise in New Residential Buildings (Housing Areas)

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AndBruNRW•1 Sep 2025 19:54

Answers: 20

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chand1986 • 11 Nov 2025 04:19

Fittings for Hoco patio door broken

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kuschelbaer57•10 Nov 2025 18:34

Answers: 1

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Firework • 10 Nov 2025 19:17

Removing a roller shutter box? Should the guide rail be taken off as well?

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krischaaan•1 Nov 2025 12:28

Answers: 9

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jehd • 2 Nov 2025 20:11

Experiences with Floor Hatches from Oman / StarStairs

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julianpe•13 Feb 2020 07:10

Answers: 2

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MatthiasK • 25 Oct 2025 19:58

How can you clean roller shutters on windows that do not open?

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EMA_112•22 Oct 2025 20:08

Answers: 3

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EMA_112 • 23 Oct 2025 17:41

Seating window under a sloped roof

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Baram4271•15 Oct 2025 11:48

Answers: 2

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kbt09 • 15 Oct 2025 14:11

Integrating terrace windows with a complex cross-section into terrace insulation

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Dirk2718•8 Oct 2025 13:40

Answers: 0

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Dirk2718 • 8 Oct 2025 13:40

Windows in New Construction – What Size, Quality, and Shutters to Choose?

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Forsberg21•4 Oct 2025 21:29

Answers: 8

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Bierwächter • 6 Oct 2025 02:18

Replacing windows / Is the quote fixed or negotiable?

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rennschnecke•25 Sep 2025 23:06

Answers: 29

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nordanney • 1 Oct 2025 07:29

Electric strike lock (lock case) for Unifi access control system

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muelli75•27 Sep 2025 15:30

Answers: 1

Musketier • 29 Sep 2025 08:33

Combining the main entrance door with a window

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masterblaster•18 Sep 2025 11:27

Answers: 7

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masterblaster • 24 Sep 2025 19:06

Various Damages on 20-Year-Old Timber Windows from WERU

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MarcomitZeh•13 Sep 2025 06:47

Answers: 5

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MarcomitZeh • 22 Sep 2025 16:15

Retrofitting Seal Between Aluminum Window Sill and Window Frame from the Outside

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Bauherr am L•19 Aug 2025 15:46

Answers: 3

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nordanney • 19 Aug 2025 19:35

New PVC Windows VEKA – Frame Widths

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espesse•10 Aug 2025 16:42

Answers: 2

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profil65 • 11 Aug 2025 13:32

Sliding door in an interior drywall partition, airtightness

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daytona•22 Jul 2025 12:51

Answers: 11

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bewobau • 10 Aug 2025 10:25

Proper Installation of Windows on Metal Supports? Older Building (Built in 1970)

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niko123•9 Aug 2025 14:42

Answers: 0

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niko123 • 9 Aug 2025 14:42

What type of blinds or external Venetian blinds are these? Do you know the manufacturer? (in a Regnauer house)

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raberabe•8 Sep 2024 17:00

Answers: 12

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bewobau • 9 Aug 2025 12:28

Cleaning high, hard-to-reach roof windows / skylights in the gallery?

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UnfähigerBeamt•7 Aug 2025 00:17

Answers: 12

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ypg • 9 Aug 2025 10:16

Roller shutter guide rails for wood-aluminum windows: looking for solutions with narrow reveals

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Esteo-45•22 Jul 2025 12:57

Answers: 1

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Joaquin • 25 Jul 2025 23:16

Sliding door running inside the wall. Knauf Pocket Kit / Wingburg Cavis?

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roadrun87•14 Jun 2017 20:46

Answers: 4

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daytona • 22 Jul 2025 13:23

Self-Built Roller Shutters – Protection Against Rain

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carl_3000•14 Jul 2025 16:18

Answers: 5

ateliersiegel • 16 Jul 2025 17:35

Front door only closes with force

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Sockeldichtung•2 May 2025 00:08

Answers: 3

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Sockeldichtung • 13 Jul 2025 11:45

Are exterior roller shutters typically completely waterproof?

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TorstenKandt•26 Jun 2025 11:49

Answers: 11

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profil65 • 12 Jul 2025 12:50

How can the lock be replaced here?

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klaus66•3 Jul 2025 11:52

Answers: 3

tomtom79 • 3 Jul 2025 23:34

New Building with Exterior Insulation and Finish System (EIFS) – How to Handle Steps at the Front Door and Patio Door?

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der-patrick•2 Jul 2025 10:27

Answers: 2

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der-patrick • 2 Jul 2025 20:31

Wasps/Bees in the roller shutter box

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HilfeHilfe•30 Jun 2025 09:52

Answers: 3

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wiltshire • 30 Jun 2025 12:21

Patio door won’t open anymore – warranty?

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Alex7788•28 Jun 2025 07:57

Answers: 3

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hanghaus2023 • 30 Jun 2025 08:29

Are exterior venetian blinds incorrectly adjusted?

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BoPaDi24•24 Jun 2025 19:50

Answers: 2

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BoPaDi24 • 27 Jun 2025 13:00

Roller shutter guides too short?

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Maulwurfbau•21 Jun 2025 20:35

Answers: 19

schubert79 • 25 Jun 2025 06:44

Retrofit catches on lightweight metal windows

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X-Ray7903•20 Jun 2025 14:36

Answers: 0

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X-Ray7903 • 20 Jun 2025 14:36

Windows and doors from a single provider or separate? – Experiences?

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FireflyKobold•18 Jun 2025 09:36

Answers: 13

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wiltshire • 18 Jun 2025 18:00

Window Replacement, Reveal Insulation, and Window Sill Installation

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atomic2000•9 Jun 2025 23:56

Answers: 7

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nordanney • 12 Jun 2025 07:47

Window fall protection closed

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harkonsen•21 May 2025 13:38

Answers: 4

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Hausbauer23 • 2 Jun 2025 09:55

Roller Shutter Curtains and Motors – A Guide to Choosing

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actross•21 May 2025 22:19

Answers: 1

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redtatoo • 26 May 2025 12:19

Reusing High-Quality Windows?

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ruby27•11 May 2025 10:27

Answers: 5

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ypg • 11 May 2025 22:18

Experiences with Ringo Interior Doors

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brueningt•3 Sep 2024 16:47

Answers: 1

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brueningt • 4 May 2025 11:24

Window Installation in Sandwich Panel Construction

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bolle01•8 Apr 2025 12:22

Answers: 2

Lüftermax • 2 May 2025 00:49

Window Seal Replacement Defective?

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Mike_80•24 Apr 2025 10:34

Answers: 4

Lüftermax • 2 May 2025 00:16

Appearance question: Choosing the right window color to match roof tiles

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Salvator2025•14 Apr 2025 08:51

Answers: 43

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Bierwächter • 28 Apr 2025 00:21

Selling new Rekord window, 80 cm x 120 cm (approx. 31.5 in x 47.2 in)

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Clau D.•22 Apr 2025 19:59

Answers: 0

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Clau D. • 22 Apr 2025 19:59

Door frame without casing – cost-effective option

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Prager91•15 Apr 2025 15:20

Answers: 6

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Prager91 • 22 Apr 2025 08:06

Electrically operated door opening/closing

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rennschnecke•5 Apr 2025 18:29

Answers: 6

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nordanney • 8 Apr 2025 11:10

Reverse doors with full-height paneling up to the ceiling

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Kati2022•13 Feb 2024 19:46

Answers: 6

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ArminJG22 • 1 Apr 2025 10:54

Strike plate and smart door lock (Nuki / Bold)

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netzplan•8 Mar 2025 11:37

Answers: 24

OWLer • 31 Mar 2025 15:50

Wood/aluminum windows with Helopal or aluminum exterior window sills (also called window ledges or window boards)?

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bwollowb•21 Mar 2025 13:08

Answers: 10

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profil65 • 29 Mar 2025 21:34

Detecting Leaky Windows Using Thermal Imaging

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majojo96•23 Mar 2025 12:14

Answers: 1

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nordanney • 23 Mar 2025 15:25