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!

Window measurement – where to measure the sill height: from the top of the floor?

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netzplan•27 Sep 2020 21:43

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netzplan • 27 Sep 2020 22:15

What cleaning products are recommended for final construction cleaning, including windows and tiles?

kati1337•18 Sep 2020 16:01

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kati1337 • 22 Sep 2020 19:15

Poor Window Installation

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saege•20 Sep 2020 17:01

Answers: 15

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saege • 22 Sep 2020 10:40

Window Replacement Following RAL Installation Standards

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andi2333•24 Jun 2020 20:41

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11ant • 21 Sep 2020 15:25

Glass door does not close properly – how to adjust it?

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X_SH5_X•13 Sep 2020 08:27

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X_SH5_X • 14 Sep 2020 16:41

New Garage Construction Question Regarding Window Reveals

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Hobbymaurer123•8 Sep 2020 20:00

Answers: 7

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Hobbymaurer123 • 9 Sep 2020 20:33

What happens to the shutter box cover?

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Alessandro•8 Sep 2020 08:08

Answers: 18

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Alessandro • 9 Sep 2020 12:59

Floor-to-ceiling windows or double French doors with a Juliet balcony?

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allstar83•5 Sep 2020 12:13

Answers: 25

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Reini1234 • 8 Sep 2020 10:27

Is it possible to combine insect screens with external sunshades?

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Bertram100•6 Sep 2020 08:07

Answers: 8

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Müllerin • 7 Sep 2020 22:53

White painted interior doors always get dirty quickly

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neo-sciliar•26 Aug 2020 14:14

Answers: 8

Pinky0301 • 7 Sep 2020 15:21

Privacy screen for the bathroom window

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Maria16•10 Oct 2016 22:52

Answers: 33

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pagoni2020 • 5 Sep 2020 18:58

New Front Door for a Timber-Framed House

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Chamois•2 Sep 2020 15:00

Answers: 5

manohara • 3 Sep 2020 12:40

Is it still possible to adjust the window sash/drift?

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Heidi1965•30 Aug 2020 18:53

Answers: 5

11ant • 31 Aug 2020 17:02

Crack in the window frame (PVC/plastic)

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Stefan890•24 Aug 2020 21:41

Answers: 20

Winniefred • 25 Aug 2020 18:20

Which Color Should You Choose for Interior Doors?

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Heidi1965•19 Aug 2020 21:55

Answers: 7

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Alessandro • 20 Aug 2020 13:37

3-meter-wide hanging sliding door (which type?)

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Ybias78•18 Aug 2020 10:11

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Wintersonne • 19 Aug 2020 13:08

How are windows properly installed nowadays?

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Seven1984•3 Jul 2020 09:12

Answers: 7

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daniel1985ffo • 5 Aug 2020 17:56

White Interior Doors – CPL or White Lacquer?

Pinky0301•27 Jul 2020 08:53

Answers: 16

Pinky0301 • 28 Jul 2020 17:43

Damaged Roof Window During Shell Construction

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mmeyer1974•23 Jul 2020 13:36

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mmeyer1974 • 23 Jul 2020 14:14

Reflective film on large south-facing windows – effective?

chewbacca123•22 Jul 2020 21:57

Answers: 16

Mycraft • 23 Jul 2020 10:50

Reading Drawings – What Do Elevation Measurements Mean?

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Heidi1965•22 Jul 2020 22:00

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Curly • 23 Jul 2020 08:53

Importing Windows? CE Marking or RAL Quality — What Matters?

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Moritzz•13 Jul 2020 21:30

Answers: 11

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Moritzz • 17 Jul 2020 07:00

Warranty on movable components. Door handles on patio doors.

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danixf•15 Jul 2020 11:03

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HilfeHilfe • 15 Jul 2020 17:41

"Laminated glass 6 mm" or "P4A security glazing"

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annab377•10 Jul 2020 21:46

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11ant • 13 Jul 2020 19:12

Scratches on the Window – Defect?

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marma123•1 Jul 2020 17:31

Answers: 5

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hampshire • 11 Jul 2020 13:19

Gap between door leaf and floor

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Bauer90•9 Jul 2020 19:53

Answers: 7

11ant • 10 Jul 2020 12:33

Widening Door Openings in Older Buildings to Meet DIN Standards

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Nanopixel•6 Jul 2020 11:17

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Nanopixel • 7 Jul 2020 23:23

The external venetian blind does not stay within the guide rail.

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Stefan890•6 Jul 2020 21:36

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Stefan890 • 7 Jul 2020 17:22

Cold Roof – Are Roof Windows Necessary for Cross Ventilation?

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Julchen_76•9 Feb 2016 21:47

Answers: 41

Tolentino • 7 Jul 2020 10:15

Equip lift-and-slide doors with insect screens

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dumdidum!•1 Sep 2019 13:46

Answers: 25

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pagoni2020 • 1 Jul 2020 15:51

Recommendation for Interior Doors in Rooms with Very High Ceilings

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Seven1984•18 Jun 2020 11:33

Answers: 7

Vicky Pedia • 27 Jun 2020 19:07

The window was relocated, but the concrete lintel was not adjusted.

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uti-pepe•18 Jun 2020 20:34

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uti-pepe • 19 Jun 2020 12:00

How to properly adjust your front door?

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50_Cent•16 Jun 2020 12:08

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50_Cent • 16 Jun 2020 15:52

Installation of Juliet Balconies in Front of Floor-to-Ceiling Windows

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Heimwerker2079•16 Apr 2020 12:35

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Nida35a • 16 Jun 2020 15:51

Security key at the front door: yes or no?

Golfi90•12 Mar 2020 09:02

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pagoni2020 • 15 Jun 2020 16:46

Wood-Aluminum Windows vs. uPVC (PVC) Windows

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exto1791•15 May 2020 07:41

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Snowy36 • 14 Jun 2020 19:14

Are interior doors made of wood or are they doors with a laminate finish?

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Umbau01•12 Jun 2020 23:10

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nordanney • 13 Jun 2020 10:00

Windows have different sill heights – still within tolerance?

Mbk84•11 Jun 2020 18:36

Answers: 8

Nummer12 • 12 Jun 2020 14:41

Replacement of Window Glass (Georgian Bars)

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renovierli•8 Jun 2020 12:08

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Snowy36 • 8 Jun 2020 17:11

Floor-to-ceiling windows – Why choose floor-to-ceiling windows? Advantages and disadvantages?

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ypg•27 Jul 2018 16:45

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Yosan • 3 Jun 2020 07:12

Windows – Maximum Length 3 meters?

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derChaos78•31 May 2020 09:31

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hampshire • 1 Jun 2020 22:07

Gap between window units

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SP-Man!•16 May 2020 15:46

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SP-Man! • 17 May 2020 22:49

Window layout with two-thirds fixed glazing and one-third operable sections

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KundF_Hof•3 May 2020 17:56

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ypg • 16 May 2020 01:05

Aluminum window sills of poor quality

Brüllheidi•11 May 2020 20:10

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HilfeHilfe • 15 May 2020 06:36

Proper Window Installation? Resistant to Driving Rain?

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Mr.m00h•30 Apr 2020 07:46

Answers: 25

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pffreestyler • 14 May 2020 15:57

Window Supplier Experiences

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Doubleshooter•11 May 2020 00:07

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11ant • 14 May 2020 14:30

How can you identify soundproof windows (Class 4)?

Mbk84•13 May 2020 16:46

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Mbk84 • 14 May 2020 06:44

Soundproof doors for ventilation system D

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Bertram100•13 May 2020 08:58

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rick2018 • 13 May 2020 22:02

Completely damaged roller shutter curtain

Brüllheidi•13 May 2020 08:59

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borderpuschl • 13 May 2020 16:15

Damage to uPVC windows

Brüllheidi•13 May 2020 06:48

Answers: 22

Mycraft • 13 May 2020 11:43

After replacing the window, the window reveal is no longer present.

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Haus_käufer•11 May 2020 00:10

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Joedreck • 11 May 2020 17:25

Window sills: aluminum or granite

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Tommes78•12 Mar 2016 09:33

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guckuck2 • 11 May 2020 13:02

Are "floor-to-ceiling windows" on the ground floor the same as "patio doors"?

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Pinkiponk•9 May 2020 09:27

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Pinkiponk • 10 May 2020 07:39

Optimize the upper floor of the townhouse. Install floor-to-ceiling windows.

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Coletrickle_7808•5 May 2020 18:37

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Coletrickle_7808 • 8 May 2020 23:46

Roof Window Durability, Care, and Maintenance

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Chrisi1906•5 May 2020 20:35

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Chrisi1906 • 7 May 2020 11:20

Window reveal preparation before installation... skim coat?

lin0r87•13 Apr 2020 13:22

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Mürker13 • 3 May 2020 12:43

Should interior window sills be installed before or after the interior plaster?

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Snowy36•30 Jun 2018 13:06

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Oakland • 2 May 2020 08:07

Gray window frames compared to white frames, as well as blinds and motors

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Coletrickle_7808•1 May 2020 13:17

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Mycraft • 1 May 2020 14:31

Colored acrylic-coated windows and KfW 55 energy-efficient house

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Rennratte•24 Apr 2020 18:42

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11ant • 1 May 2020 00:00

Plastic windows with woodgrain finish – recommendations and quality?

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annab377•23 Apr 2020 15:41

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rick2018 • 24 Apr 2020 06:18

Term for Door Frame Cover Strips Urgently Needed

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Daywalker700•16 Apr 2020 11:30

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11ant • 17 Apr 2020 00:50

The door lock is installed deep within the door. Is this normal?

Golfi90•15 Apr 2020 15:36

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seat88 • 16 Apr 2020 21:15

Textile sunshade / external venetian blinds quotation

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Aphrodithe•7 Apr 2020 11:40

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chokies126 • 16 Apr 2020 11:42

Window difference: Uw 0.67 versus 0.74

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Zigenpeter86•2 Apr 2020 15:25

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Zigenpeter86 • 15 Apr 2020 14:41

Bathroom window: frosted glass or clear glass?

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Guido1980•4 Apr 2020 19:27

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rick2018 • 11 Apr 2020 11:43

Raising the rabbet for insect screen installation

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thomas.brueck•8 Apr 2020 10:42

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thomas.brueck • 8 Apr 2020 10:42

Requirements for windows in KfW 55 standard?

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Familie HV•26 Mar 2020 11:44

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11ant • 26 Mar 2020 15:17

Replacing Internal Roller Shutter Boxes

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X_SH5_X•25 Mar 2020 15:53

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X_SH5_X • 25 Mar 2020 15:53

Issues with Adjusting a Patio Door

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ElBoCaDiLlO•22 Mar 2020 15:39

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ElBoCaDiLlO • 22 Mar 2020 15:39

Floor-to-ceiling windows – What types of curtains or window treatments do you use?

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Andre77•5 Dec 2019 21:10

Answers: 21

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crysel • 19 Mar 2020 11:03

Doors and frames from different suppliers?

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X_SH5_X•13 Mar 2020 20:18

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X_SH5_X • 17 Mar 2020 12:45

Roller shutters; shutter box color and construction type

lin0r87•15 Mar 2020 14:53

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lin0r87 • 15 Mar 2020 14:53

Bathroom windows (view out allowed / no view in)

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LostWolf•10 Mar 2020 07:10

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airliner • 11 Mar 2020 08:34

Bathroom: Should the window sill be sealed with silicone at the window junction?

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Nebukad•10 Mar 2020 15:17

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guckuck2 • 10 Mar 2020 18:43

Old aluminum front door – hinge is loose

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Odysseus18•7 Mar 2020 11:33

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Odysseus18 • 7 Mar 2020 18:51

Door frame does not fit / no sound insulation

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Reini1234•9 Jan 2020 10:14

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Gartenfreund • 7 Mar 2020 05:10

Is this the responsibility of the window installer or not?

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tumaa•4 Mar 2020 22:17

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Vicky Pedia • 5 Mar 2020 07:24

Exterior Window Solar Control Film

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Illo77•12 Mar 2015 13:17

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LorenzMainz • 4 Mar 2020 17:09

Retractable insect screens do not effectively keep insects out.

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Hausbau0101199•2 Mar 2020 21:08

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Ibdk14 • 4 Mar 2020 13:50

Window sills: with or without drip groove?

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tumaa•2 Mar 2020 16:19

Answers: 19

11ant • 4 Mar 2020 00:12

Sealing of the entrance door and sliding door at the floor level

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McLovin•2 Mar 2020 08:42

Answers: 1

Vicky Pedia • 2 Mar 2020 14:26

Moisture Beneath Exterior Window Sills

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julianpe•1 Mar 2020 21:46

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Vicky Pedia • 2 Mar 2020 14:23

Venetian Blinds and Roller Shutter Motors – Is It Possible to Retrofit Wireless Remote Control?

Golfi90•16 Jan 2020 11:08

Answers: 35

Golfi90 • 27 Feb 2020 21:10

Recommendation for window manufacturers in Cologne / Rhein-Erft district?

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jolt•26 Feb 2020 09:39

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jolt • 26 Feb 2020 09:39

Color of the side profiles for roller shutters

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tauber19•6 Feb 2020 13:42

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11ant • 19 Feb 2020 18:05

Cladding for oversized window frames made from lightweight material

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Denis Beck•1 Feb 2020 13:09

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Vicky Pedia • 18 Feb 2020 22:57

Which anchors are suitable for installing uPVC windows in brick masonry?

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PaulSch•12 Feb 2020 02:24

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PaulSch • 18 Feb 2020 00:20

Quality Differences in Interior Doors

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M. Gerd•17 Feb 2020 19:30

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M. Gerd • 17 Feb 2020 20:53

Front door with door release or motorized lock for fingerprint access

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Grantlhaua•21 Oct 2019 12:57

Answers: 12

Mycraft • 16 Feb 2020 15:43

Window Replacement in Older Homes – Which Glazing Option?

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cabaLLero_•14 Feb 2020 21:16

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Joedreck • 15 Feb 2020 15:18

Door manufacturers/suppliers, can it be done better?

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tumaa•13 Feb 2020 09:21

Answers: 22

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tumaa • 14 Feb 2020 13:38

Which type of glazing? Thickness, laminated safety glass (LSG), heat-reflective glass, toughened/tempered glass, and so on?

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Bauherr am L•9 Jan 2020 15:59

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annab377 • 13 Feb 2020 13:52

As shallow as possible blind boxes/casings (goal: maximize window height)

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sanftmut•7 Feb 2020 15:17

Answers: 9

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sanftmut • 8 Feb 2020 12:41

Facing brickwork for anchor installation on windows in brick veneer construction

axelnpunkt•5 Feb 2020 08:54

Answers: 1

11ant • 5 Feb 2020 17:30

Which color should be chosen for the front door, window sills, and roller blinds?

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Laufi92•5 Feb 2020 16:36

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hampshire • 5 Feb 2020 17:05

Plastering window reveals on the inside: use cement-based plaster or something else?

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PaulSch•2 Feb 2020 14:11

Answers: 2

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PaulSch • 2 Feb 2020 19:42

Fewer operable windows with mechanical ventilation with heat recovery

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Smarti99•7 Jan 2020 08:05

Answers: 30

rick2018 • 29 Jan 2020 10:17

Visible defect yes/no? Height differences in door frames

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ivenh0•22 Jan 2020 20:13

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Curly • 23 Jan 2020 11:24

Solid block steps, durable aluminum threshold, or natural stone window sill?

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lesmue79•19 Jan 2020 21:59

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fragg • 22 Jan 2020 10:25

Scratches on Front Window – Construction Company Claims No Defect

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Pommbaer•21 Jan 2020 08:53

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Pommbaer • 21 Jan 2020 13:45