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!

Any personal experiences with windows from Poland?

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KLUwe12•26 Dec 2019 10:25

Answers: 21

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Nordlys • 21 Jan 2020 08:49

Adding an exterior windowsill after installing external wall insulation (EWI)

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denz.•10 Jan 2020 18:23

Answers: 8

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fragg • 20 Jan 2020 10:24

Paint or coating for window frames that is "highly weather-resistant"

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Bauherr am L•18 Jan 2020 16:07

Answers: 4

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Bauherr am L • 20 Jan 2020 08:25

Security ratings RC2, RC2N, and electronic intruder protection

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Bauherr am L•17 Jan 2020 08:51

Answers: 25

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tumaa • 17 Jan 2020 19:01

Experience with Aluminum Exterior Doors from Various Manufacturers – Security Rating RC3

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ludwig88sta•15 Jan 2020 18:05

Answers: 16

rick2018 • 16 Jan 2020 15:54

Buying Guide for Windows in New Construction

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Ben-man•7 Jan 2020 16:00

Answers: 18

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tempestas • 8 Jan 2020 00:18

Minimum Height of Roller Shutter Box

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Marcel74•6 Jan 2020 21:35

Answers: 7

Vicky Pedia • 7 Jan 2020 22:10

Decommissioning and sealing roller shutter boxes

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Peter Silie•6 Jan 2020 15:42

Answers: 1

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guckuck2 • 6 Jan 2020 18:56

Windows – Installation / Insulation / Sealing / Execution

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alive&kicking•4 Dec 2019 13:03

Answers: 16

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Bauherr am L • 5 Jan 2020 15:57

Insulating the window reveal on the interior side?

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ludwig88sta•2 Jan 2020 14:36

Answers: 5

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ludwig88sta • 3 Jan 2020 20:14

Sealing of the interior window sills?

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Skyfire•12 Dec 2019 17:33

Answers: 1

Vicky Pedia • 3 Jan 2020 10:48

Cleaning the windows after construction completion

Golfi90•29 Dec 2019 20:22

Answers: 11

Vicky Pedia • 2 Jan 2020 16:59

The front door is sticking; which type of door opener should I use?

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qwertzuiop•23 Feb 2019 20:12

Answers: 1

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qwertzuiop • 1 Jan 2020 02:04

Silicone Sealant for Door Frames in Dry Rooms?

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B.Baumeister•30 Dec 2019 16:18

Answers: 6

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B.Baumeister • 31 Dec 2019 13:14

What fall protection is recommended for floor-to-ceiling windows? Advantages/Disadvantages

Subwkloofer•17 Dec 2019 07:20

Answers: 26

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Piotr1981 • 29 Dec 2019 11:21

Fence height adjacent to the neighbor and windows in the boundary wall

Climbee•28 Nov 2019 09:58

Answers: 59

11ant • 24 Dec 2019 15:21

The windows are smaller than specified in the building permit/planning permission or construction plans.

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Sunshine12345•22 Dec 2019 18:57

Answers: 40

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dab_dab • 24 Dec 2019 14:56

Trefz windows prices and user experiences?

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Zeltli•1 Jan 2015 10:02

Answers: 14

11ant • 20 Dec 2019 18:05

Window Selection: Double or Triple Glazing?!?

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X_SH5_X•18 Dec 2019 09:13

Answers: 6

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X_SH5_X • 18 Dec 2019 14:37

Color difference between window frame and windowsill

Golfi90•15 Dec 2019 11:42

Answers: 11

Golfi90 • 16 Dec 2019 21:19

Burglary Protection for Windows and Floor-to-Ceiling Windows on the North Side

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immermehr•13 Dec 2019 20:18

Answers: 9

rick2018 • 14 Dec 2019 08:36

Additional Costs Due to Incorrectly Designed Ventilation System and Floor-to-Ceiling Windows?

305er•29 Nov 2016 01:14

Answers: 50

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michert • 3 Dec 2019 14:50

Condensation on Aluminum Exterior Door

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fattdogg•27 Nov 2019 14:04

Answers: 12

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fattdogg • 28 Nov 2019 15:04

The windows are exposed to rain, including the electric roller shutters.

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buzzi_cement•17 Nov 2019 14:08

Answers: 1

rick2018 • 17 Nov 2019 20:54

The windows are exposed to rain, including the electronic roller shutters.

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buzzi_cement•17 Nov 2019 14:04

Answers: 7

Mycraft • 17 Nov 2019 16:57

Windows develop condensation on internal seals when it is cold outside.

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Bauernhaus1829•14 Nov 2019 18:29

Answers: 14

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Snowy36 • 17 Nov 2019 10:05

Windows with roller shutters in new construction, a solution for planning challenges?

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EinMarc•9 Nov 2019 09:12

Answers: 10

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EinMarc • 17 Nov 2019 09:37

Having roof windows installed by a roofer who is not a GU-certified installer?

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Andre77•11 Nov 2019 00:03

Answers: 5

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danixf • 12 Nov 2019 21:04

Floor-to-ceiling window in the attic

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Egberto•8 Nov 2019 19:00

Answers: 2

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Egberto • 8 Nov 2019 19:34

Köster Front Doors – Defect Rectification

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Wilu2922•7 Nov 2019 17:19

Answers: 3

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Wilu2922 • 7 Nov 2019 23:50

Window operator for staircase windows

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NeuMünchner•6 Nov 2019 18:17

Answers: 13

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NeuMünchner • 7 Nov 2019 19:41

Wooden corner jambs for interior doors?

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Matt123•19 Oct 2019 18:24

Answers: 3

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Matt123 • 4 Nov 2019 22:50

Fall protection: installed outside the window or within the window reveal?

Golfi90•4 Nov 2019 11:58

Answers: 7

Golfi90 • 4 Nov 2019 19:11

Sliding door – floor-to-ceiling – wood / glass

xxsonicxx•2 Nov 2019 21:32

Answers: 3

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ivenh0 • 3 Nov 2019 09:02

Repairing interior window reveals: calcium silicate boards or polystyrene panels?

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ssewe•2 Nov 2019 17:21

Answers: 0

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ssewe • 2 Nov 2019 17:21

What is the maximum size of a single-pane window?

Golfi90•24 Sep 2019 10:05

Answers: 32

Tarnari • 1 Nov 2019 19:58

Water Inside the Wall Frame: Construction Defect? (Shell Construction)

Bauherr&-frau•18 Oct 2019 21:17

Answers: 15

seat88 • 27 Oct 2019 14:36

Gap in the uPVC window causing drafts.

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AD1988•26 Oct 2019 13:05

Answers: 3

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guckuck2 • 27 Oct 2019 07:05

Painting Window Frames – How Many Coats?

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miho•24 Oct 2019 21:13

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ypg • 25 Oct 2019 23:27

Insulated escape window in an insulated cold attic space

Golfi90•25 Oct 2019 07:32

Answers: 1

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Mottenhausen • 25 Oct 2019 08:51

Delivery of interior doors delayed by almost one year

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Baumwiese•22 Oct 2019 17:09

Answers: 4

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HilfeHilfe • 22 Oct 2019 20:29

ScanHaus Windows Insect Screens – Kneer South-Facing Windows

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Flori2904•15 Oct 2019 21:08

Answers: 1

Lucrezia • 20 Oct 2019 08:16

Interior window sills made of diamond-honed granite

bauenmk2020•12 Oct 2019 10:12

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bauenmk2020 • 12 Oct 2019 10:12

Replacing Basement Windows – Foundation Grounding Wire in the Way

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Ramius•8 Oct 2019 12:22

Answers: 2

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danixf • 8 Oct 2019 18:57

Addendum Sliding Door 11.5 cm Masonry Wall

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Chaaali•7 Oct 2019 18:04

Answers: 3

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Mottenhausen • 8 Oct 2019 14:12

Triple-point locking system for a ground floor apartment entry door?

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NeuMünchner•7 Oct 2019 19:39

Answers: 9

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NeuMünchner • 8 Oct 2019 07:43

Soundproof Door for Bedroom / Children's Room

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Dahejul•30 Sep 2019 17:51

Answers: 23

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haydee • 1 Oct 2019 15:04

Condominium unit on the 2nd floor: RC2N, RC1, or standard?

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Dahejul•21 Sep 2019 11:00

Answers: 16

11ant • 23 Sep 2019 00:17

Tolerance of Door Frame and Gap Between Wall and Ceiling

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NeuMünchner•19 Sep 2019 21:18

Answers: 12

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ypg • 21 Sep 2019 01:53

Window Issues in New Construction / Costs / Contractors

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Muc1985•19 Sep 2019 20:50

Answers: 8

rick2018 • 20 Sep 2019 22:49

External venetian blinds (mounted on the window)

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Ninaj04•15 Sep 2019 14:12

Answers: 6

11ant • 16 Sep 2019 15:08

Windows in New Construction: Triple Glazing with a Green Tint?

WildThing•14 Jun 2015 11:27

Answers: 21

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Bautitus • 16 Sep 2019 11:49

CO2 as an Insulating Gas in Windows?

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Fabian12•10 Sep 2019 08:55

Answers: 3

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Fabian12 • 10 Sep 2019 23:50

Costs of Windows with Sandstone Surrounds

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LeaLeoo•8 Sep 2019 19:30

Answers: 5

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Steffi33 • 10 Sep 2019 09:57

Tough topic: Front door. Which paneling?

Golfi90•6 Sep 2019 08:28

Answers: 6

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Mottenhausen • 7 Sep 2019 00:07

What dimensions should my T30 structural load-bearing wall have?

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immermehr•3 Sep 2019 20:48

Answers: 7

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immermehr • 5 Sep 2019 21:02

Do you buy from a local building supply store or order online?

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Mizit•13 May 2017 14:18

Answers: 44

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neubau2019 • 2 Sep 2019 18:31

Approximate Costs for Louver Upgrade & Model Recommendations

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matze007•21 Aug 2019 21:11

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Grantlhaua • 30 Aug 2019 10:57

Electronic front door with fingerprint access

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immermehr•23 Aug 2019 20:52

Answers: 22

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sla83 • 27 Aug 2019 22:14

Replacing a triple-glazed window pane, costs

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Lumpi_LE•25 Aug 2019 17:42

Answers: 11

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Lumpi_LE • 26 Aug 2019 22:31

Gable windows – we can’t decide.

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tumaa•3 Jul 2019 21:12

Answers: 22

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tumaa • 21 Aug 2019 13:50

TV mounted below the window sill

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Andre77•28 Jul 2019 11:45

Answers: 40

ziegelstein • 19 Aug 2019 23:47

Shading for trapezoid-shaped dormer windows

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Guido1980•18 Aug 2019 16:52

Answers: 5

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Guido1980 • 19 Aug 2019 07:48

Correct Installation of Windows in New Construction?

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Gigi888•15 Aug 2019 15:59

Answers: 6

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Gigi888 • 15 Aug 2019 18:22

Adding frame extensions to increase ceiling height for windows due to external blinds (e.g., roller shutters)

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Bauherr am L•11 Aug 2019 20:11

Answers: 5

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Bauherr am L • 12 Aug 2019 13:48

Is it possible to shorten a plastic door?

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d4n0xx87•11 Aug 2019 19:38

Answers: 4

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d4n0xx87 • 12 Aug 2019 09:51

Installing external venetian blinds on a shell construction that has been prepped for blinds

Golfi90•9 Aug 2019 09:12

Answers: 15

Golfi90 • 11 Aug 2019 12:14

Window size in relation to room size – any experiences?

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Patrickpr•7 Aug 2019 11:21

Answers: 20

11ant • 7 Aug 2019 22:12

Window Sizes and Interior Doors

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eddy8118•6 Aug 2019 08:48

Answers: 23

11ant • 7 Aug 2019 21:27

Danish or Scandinavian Windows

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Bauherr am L•6 Aug 2019 20:00

Answers: 6

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shenja • 7 Aug 2019 20:53

Additional cost for RC2 windows and front door

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lasa64•6 Nov 2017 15:01

Answers: 21

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hyaden • 7 Aug 2019 08:22

Are external blinds necessary on the east side?

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Bauherr am L•25 Jul 2019 18:43

Answers: 23

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Müllerin • 5 Aug 2019 22:06

Bullet-resistant glass?

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Theodorius•29 Jul 2019 13:11

Answers: 31

rick2018 • 2 Aug 2019 21:50

Interior doors for self-installation: standard size or larger?

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B.Baumeister•28 Jul 2019 09:25

Answers: 6

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B.Baumeister • 1 Aug 2019 20:37

Modern roof windows: What can they do?

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garfunkel•28 Jul 2019 20:56

Answers: 6

rick2018 • 30 Jul 2019 18:59

Roma roller shutter curtain – bent and scraping

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Macallan•18 Jun 2019 12:22

Answers: 9

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Macallan • 29 Jul 2019 17:05

Sliding glass door between hallway and living room

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Cleo165•24 Jul 2019 15:47

Answers: 4

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Bookstar • 24 Jul 2019 20:00

Window cracked – stress fracture or external impact?

M4rvin•22 Jul 2019 13:00

Answers: 11

andimann • 22 Jul 2019 16:30

New Construction: Window Sill Height for Guest Bathroom

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immermehr•23 Jun 2019 11:15

Answers: 30

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Kekse • 9 Jul 2019 07:50

Bungalow 1,450 sq ft: Floor Plan + Windows

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Reluctance•22 Jun 2019 20:33

Answers: 104

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Nordlys • 8 Jul 2019 20:30

Is the Funk Rollladenmotor Tubular Motor from Rohrmotor24 Recommended?

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deadlef•7 Jul 2019 12:00

Answers: 4

Mycraft • 7 Jul 2019 18:05

Floor plan finalized – window layout facing the garden (semi-detached house) fine-tuning

Mbk84•27 Jun 2019 12:03

Answers: 24

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kbt09 • 30 Jun 2019 15:31

Terrace Door Exterior Floor Waterproofing

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Oliver_De•23 Jun 2019 14:01

Answers: 0

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Oliver_De • 23 Jun 2019 14:01

Windows – Incorrect Advice, Wrong Window Product Installed

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Tasdi.bau•19 Jun 2019 06:45

Answers: 44

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ypg • 21 Jun 2019 23:37

Is the ceiling too high for tilt-and-turn windows?

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Bauherr am L•18 Jun 2019 12:58

Answers: 16

11ant • 20 Jun 2019 23:10

(Varying) installation depth of the window frame

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chrisw81•26 May 2019 19:30

Answers: 10

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chrisw81 • 17 Jun 2019 10:24

Exterior venetian blinds – which manufacturer? What are the differences?

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haeuslebau16•3 May 2018 12:55

Answers: 30

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Zaba12 • 12 Jun 2019 15:41

Front door, carpenter, additional cost agreements, front door lock

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Hana Müller•29 May 2019 22:40

Answers: 10

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Hana Müller • 30 May 2019 23:42

Costs for a skylight window with an electric blind

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Katdreas•29 May 2019 23:36

Answers: 4

Winniefred • 30 May 2019 17:46

Are honeycomb blinds with an aluminum coating sufficient for thermal insulation?

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Strahleman•26 May 2019 13:39

Answers: 7

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ypg • 26 May 2019 23:29

Corner joint for window sills with differing overhangs

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mue_ste•26 May 2019 11:01

Answers: 0

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mue_ste • 26 May 2019 11:01

Balcony Door and Window Sills – Deficiencies in New Construction

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drigli1984•22 Feb 2019 21:30

Answers: 28

11ant • 21 May 2019 23:21

Looking for mosquito and insect screens for windows

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world-e•21 May 2019 08:11

Answers: 1

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apokolok • 21 May 2019 14:15

Limit the door opening angle

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Andre77•18 May 2019 09:11

Answers: 11

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Andre77 • 18 May 2019 23:48

Sufficient lighting in the hallway? Requesting your opinion.

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chrisw81•2 May 2019 23:17

Answers: 12

M4rvin • 13 May 2019 14:05

Sealing of windows against standing water

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Roppo•12 May 2019 12:51

Answers: 0

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Roppo • 12 May 2019 12:51

Older house from the 1970s – were the doors made smaller than usual?

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Rumbi441•9 May 2019 23:14

Answers: 2

Winniefred • 11 May 2019 10:38

Alternative Window Sill Sealing Instead of Silicone

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Goldman•8 May 2019 22:01

Answers: 3

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Goldman • 9 May 2019 13:11

Installing a door frame / large openings

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d4n0xx87•6 May 2019 07:54

Answers: 4

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Anoxio • 6 May 2019 19:03

Windows in Scandinavian Timber Houses

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Cookie85•28 Apr 2019 11:30

Answers: 2

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Nordlys • 28 Apr 2019 22:02