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!

Enlarging a dormer window downward?

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Kanjuga•21 Apr 2019 13:56

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Kanjuga • 26 Apr 2019 08:28

Change in the size of roof windows after building permit approval

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chrisw81•27 Mar 2019 10:20

Answers: 37

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chrisw81 • 20 Apr 2019 08:36

Do tall doors fit well in rooms with standard ceiling heights?

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Lenschke•8 Apr 2019 07:40

Answers: 20

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Lenschke • 9 Apr 2019 20:07

Latch lock for glass sliding door...

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jimmyone•1 Apr 2019 21:52

Answers: 0

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jimmyone • 1 Apr 2019 21:52

Reinforcing the Ring Beam for Window Installation

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martink2806•5 Jun 2018 13:36

Answers: 3

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gaston4u • 27 Mar 2019 19:43

Height of terrace door in floor plan drawing

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Juanito•25 Mar 2019 12:46

Answers: 4

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Grantlhaua • 26 Mar 2019 07:36

Remove roller shutter mounting brackets and shaft supports in an older building

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AndreasBauer•10 Mar 2019 20:52

Answers: 1

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AndreasBauer • 25 Mar 2019 23:38

Interior Window Sills in Case of Change of Use

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wilsumer•7 Mar 2019 16:07

Answers: 2

wrobel • 20 Mar 2019 18:34

Soundproofing Interior Wall with Wood Fiber / Interior Doors

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Reini1234•19 Mar 2019 10:50

Answers: 8

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Reini1234 • 19 Mar 2019 22:02

Window quotes as different as day and night

kaho674•5 Feb 2019 11:04

Answers: 80

11ant • 19 Mar 2019 17:12

Annoying Storm Damage to the Patio Door

kaho674•14 Mar 2019 20:38

Answers: 11

kaho674 • 15 Mar 2019 14:15

Sealing natural stone windowsills on the interior side?

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Babelbernd•16 Feb 2019 00:06

Answers: 3

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Babelbernd • 4 Mar 2019 23:28

Order windows from an online store?

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Driveshaft84•27 Feb 2019 14:24

Answers: 6

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Anoxio • 27 Feb 2019 23:21

Windows (French balcony or divided)

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RIZ_ARI•25 Feb 2019 00:26

Answers: 7

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kbt09 • 27 Feb 2019 06:36

Roof windows – Costs with and without installation

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nms_hs•26 Feb 2019 11:45

Answers: 4

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Nordlys • 26 Feb 2019 13:30

Drainage channels in front of patio doors

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m-i-s-c-h-a•24 Feb 2019 17:59

Answers: 1

rick2018 • 24 Feb 2019 22:25

Advantages and Disadvantages of Roof Window Blinds/Shutters?

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benkler1401•8 Feb 2019 14:04

Answers: 8

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benkler1401 • 15 Feb 2019 14:28

Window Handles

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Hans-Maulwurf•13 Feb 2019 09:16

Answers: 27

11ant • 15 Feb 2019 13:54

How soundproof are windows?

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Niloa•13 Feb 2019 08:47

Answers: 15

11ant • 15 Feb 2019 02:29

Front door on the south side

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Garfield-1978•10 Feb 2019 21:40

Answers: 3

11ant • 11 Feb 2019 18:02

Window Installation – Looking for Help and Ideas

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Brickleberry•3 Feb 2019 18:05

Answers: 12

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dertill • 6 Feb 2019 16:22

Which front door with a motorized lock?

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ivenh0•4 Feb 2019 21:43

Answers: 4

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Zaba12 • 5 Feb 2019 09:45

CPL Interior Doors – Edge Finish with Banding on the Top of the Door Leaf

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Anderl•15 Oct 2018 21:19

Answers: 16

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Wickie • 4 Feb 2019 13:04

Sound Insulation for Interior Doors – Door Openings Too Large

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Flori80•3 Feb 2019 13:36

Answers: 1

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nordanney • 3 Feb 2019 18:38

RAL colors for window frames..

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Jacky233•1 Feb 2019 12:35

Answers: 7

11ant • 2 Feb 2019 21:41

Improving Door Security Against Burglary?

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Anoxio•21 Jan 2019 14:14

Answers: 18

11ant • 28 Jan 2019 19:05

Are any modifications needed for interior doors due to a controlled residential ventilation system?

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Pädda•22 Jan 2019 06:19

Answers: 12

Dr Hix • 22 Jan 2019 13:33

Has anyone had experience with Reform windows?

Pakon•24 Dec 2018 10:59

Answers: 9

ziegelstein • 21 Jan 2019 15:02

Paint is peeling off

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Crimson•17 Jan 2019 08:56

Answers: 4

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HilfeHilfe • 17 Jan 2019 10:22

House Under Construction – Ideas for Details Such as Windows, Materials, and More

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SupaCriz•5 Jan 2019 23:25

Answers: 21

11ant • 14 Jan 2019 01:20

Insulating a Glass Pane from the Inside

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Lesum05•12 Jan 2019 18:45

Answers: 2

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Lesum05 • 13 Jan 2019 19:32

Received unexpected quote for windows

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Karstenkrass•11 Jan 2019 01:44

Answers: 13

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HilfeHilfe • 12 Jan 2019 09:51

Can double glazing have advantages over triple glazing?

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Theodorius•11 Jan 2019 12:08

Answers: 10

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Mottenhausen • 11 Jan 2019 14:48

Window Sill Height in Kitchen and Living Room

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Stege90•5 Jan 2019 21:34

Answers: 5

11ant • 8 Jan 2019 21:56

What safety standards did you choose for your windows?

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Alex85•15 Apr 2018 07:19

Answers: 30

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Obstlerbaum • 7 Jan 2019 17:43

Replace folding doors with standard door panels

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Haus_käufer•3 Jan 2019 22:26

Answers: 3

11ant • 4 Jan 2019 20:22

Interior cleaning of roller shutters on fixed windows

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Theodorius•2 Jan 2019 22:09

Answers: 9

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Theodorius • 4 Jan 2019 14:31

Duration of electrical installation (for approximately 300 switches/outlets)

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wilsumer•2 Jan 2019 21:14

Answers: 1

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Bookstar • 2 Jan 2019 22:21

Front door handle cannot be removed

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DerRoman•1 Jan 2019 13:22

Answers: 2

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DerRoman • 1 Jan 2019 16:09

Damp Basement - Window Replacement - What Should Be Considered?

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Altbau_Berlin•28 Dec 2018 16:39

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Altbau_Berlin • 28 Dec 2018 16:39

Price Differences for Windows and Doors

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Hans-Maulwurf•27 Dec 2018 08:30

Answers: 11

11ant • 28 Dec 2018 02:20

Key for the Front Door During the Construction Phase

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cybergnom•27 Dec 2018 03:05

Answers: 7

11ant • 27 Dec 2018 15:17

Is it advisable to omit basement windows in a ventilated cellar?

andimann•12 Feb 2016 11:26

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ypg • 26 Dec 2018 11:09

What size should interior doors be? 90 cm or 100 cm width / 211 cm height?

blaupuma•13 Apr 2018 08:56

Answers: 36

11ant • 17 Dec 2018 19:15

Floor-to-ceiling corner window

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Mat91•29 Jun 2017 16:21

Answers: 12

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EdStark • 9 Dec 2018 07:36

Insulate and finish the lintel after replacing the window

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jessi7755•5 Dec 2018 19:46

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jessi7755 • 5 Dec 2018 19:46

WC window in guest bathroom next to the front door – is that now considered a no-go?

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Garten2•2 Dec 2018 21:30

Answers: 44

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Domski • 4 Dec 2018 19:56

Roller Shutter Slats for the Upper Floor – Plastic or Aluminum? Looking for Experiences.

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haukee•28 Nov 2018 07:40

Answers: 12

Mycraft • 29 Nov 2018 21:50

Windows and window handles vary partially in the new build.

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bene1981•26 Nov 2018 15:07

Answers: 10

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hemali2003 • 29 Nov 2018 19:54

Front Door – Scratches After Installation – Who’s Responsible?

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bau2018•28 Oct 2018 18:32

Answers: 13

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Frank Hartung • 29 Nov 2018 17:13

Plastering Over a Motorized External Blind Box? Any Tips? What’s the Best Approach?

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Oliver696•26 Nov 2018 10:06

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Oliver696 • 26 Nov 2018 10:21

Double glazing has stains between the panes – is this a defect?

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Jupiter1234•7 Oct 2018 15:52

Answers: 4

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Jupiter1234 • 24 Nov 2018 12:51

Clear ceiling height and window height. Provider’s standard: 262.5 cm

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chrisw81•7 Dec 2017 13:20

Answers: 26

11ant • 23 Nov 2018 18:17

Interior Window Sills – Wood, Natural Stone, or Which Material?

chewbacca123•18 Nov 2018 09:55

Answers: 21

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Traumfaenger • 21 Nov 2018 18:11

Switch for roller shutters at the window or the door?

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Hendrik007•27 Apr 2017 11:26

Answers: 38

seth0487 • 21 Nov 2018 16:25

What type of interior window sills do you have? Engineered stone or wood?

blaupuma•18 Nov 2018 22:06

Answers: 1

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kbt09 • 18 Nov 2018 22:28

The vapor barrier extends from the window reveal / window jamb.

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Milanni123•15 Nov 2018 10:41

Answers: 1

Winniefred • 15 Nov 2018 18:48

Very wet windows overnight.

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frauherrmann•4 Nov 2018 08:15

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Elina • 8 Nov 2018 22:49

Offer for Windows and Exterior Blinds / Shutters

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fullkehr•5 Nov 2018 21:44

Answers: 11

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apokolok • 6 Nov 2018 16:04

The patio window with door has a slight gap near the tile.

Kaspatoo•30 Oct 2018 14:15

Answers: 4

Kaspatoo • 1 Nov 2018 10:41

Side Entrance Door from Hardware Store – Any Recommendations?

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Pommes01•23 Oct 2018 22:21

Answers: 4

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Bookstar • 26 Oct 2018 21:26

Roof window fogs up heavily, and water collects in the edges.

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hippjoha•22 Oct 2018 11:00

Answers: 10

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Mottenhausen • 25 Oct 2018 10:15

Window profile Feba Novotherm 76 with a U-value of 0.94 or 85 with a U-value of 0.83?

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schmidt1904•20 Oct 2018 01:01

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dertill • 23 Oct 2018 13:56

Replace windows in a house built in 1967, or keep the old ones?

BendFlad•18 Oct 2018 11:43

Answers: 3

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Mottenhausen • 18 Oct 2018 15:24

Bathroom: Poorly executed transition detail between tiles and door

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Sophia1979•16 Oct 2018 13:42

Answers: 16

Winniefred • 17 Oct 2018 16:56

Compressible foam tape between cladding and window with an air gap

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Celerdain•4 Oct 2018 10:25

Answers: 9

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dertill • 17 Oct 2018 07:09

Window Quote Evaluation – Is This Acceptable?

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Oliver696•12 Oct 2018 14:49

Answers: 25

Dr Hix • 15 Oct 2018 14:04

Topping-Out Ceremony – Which Type of Membrane Should Be Used to Seal Window Openings?

blaupuma•10 Oct 2018 21:20

Answers: 5

Climbee • 11 Oct 2018 08:26

New Basement Windows or Automatic Ventilation?

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caudexpflanze•5 Oct 2018 12:43

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caudexpflanze • 5 Oct 2018 12:43

Sound insulation for windows: Why is it important?

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ufr123•23 Sep 2018 14:07

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Bookstar • 23 Sep 2018 14:41

Adhesive has oozed out between the window panes – is this a defect?

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Snowy36•12 Aug 2018 12:00

Answers: 27

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Snowy36 • 21 Sep 2018 18:29

Sealing a patio door. Which trade or specialist handles this?

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Snowy36•8 Sep 2018 09:17

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Bookstar • 11 Sep 2018 11:26

Room height in relation to windows and interior doors

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Aliban2014•6 Sep 2018 07:55

Answers: 7

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hampshire • 9 Sep 2018 14:45

Windows in House Construction: What Options Are Available?

Bien-Zenker•4 Sep 2018 16:46

Answers: 17

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hanse987 • 5 Sep 2018 14:58

Insufficient sealing of main entrance door / patio door

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Jan Latta•5 Sep 2018 12:35

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Nordlys • 5 Sep 2018 12:41

Has anyone had real-life experience with window frame ventilation? How effective is it for sound insulation?

blaupuma•31 Aug 2018 11:12

Answers: 8

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Egon12 • 4 Sep 2018 13:35

Installation of Windows – Sliding Patio Doors Long-Term Experience

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pffreestyler•27 Apr 2018 08:25

Answers: 25

11ant • 28 Aug 2018 14:14

Insulate the cavity between the window and the wall structure!

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goubilas•24 Aug 2018 09:13

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Bookstar • 24 Aug 2018 13:35

Are light rust stains possible on brushed stainless steel door handles?

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rudiherbert•21 Aug 2018 08:39

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Nordlys • 23 Aug 2018 21:41

Wood-aluminum windows in new buildings often produce loud creaking noises.

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Wollie•15 Aug 2018 16:21

Answers: 8

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Wollie • 16 Aug 2018 15:56

Determine the installation position of the window

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Thomas1980•12 Aug 2018 17:22

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Thomas1980 • 13 Aug 2018 21:06

Installation of floor-to-ceiling window and Juliet balcony, old building, 4th floor

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Simon2•8 Aug 2018 23:58

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niri09 • 10 Aug 2018 20:37

Roma or Warema external venetian blinds – which would you recommend?

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Grantlhaua•9 Aug 2018 06:42

Answers: 1

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Grantlhaua • 9 Aug 2018 10:59

T30-RS door – bottom seal not covering the full width

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holzdieb•6 Aug 2018 14:31

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holzdieb • 6 Aug 2018 14:31

Window size in the plans – How should it be correctly interpreted?

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Bratpirat123•1 Aug 2018 20:05

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Zaba12 • 2 Aug 2018 16:43

KfW Document/Certificate for Uw Value (Standard Window)

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Verfolger79•23 Jul 2018 11:57

Answers: 7

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dertill • 30 Jul 2018 16:01

Did you have RC2 windows installed?

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Curly•7 Jul 2016 11:05

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Mycraft • 28 Jul 2018 11:56

Sectional door according to DIN EN 13241: Protection against crushing, cutting...

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Dark_Templar•25 Jul 2018 23:04

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EinMarc • 27 Jul 2018 16:48

What window widths are typically installed?

xxsonicxx•26 Jul 2018 15:29

Answers: 12

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ypg • 27 Jul 2018 16:29

Patio Door: Swing Door, Lift-and-Slide Door, or Parallel Slide-and-Tilt Door?

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kernm23•18 May 2015 07:39

Answers: 16

11ant • 24 Jul 2018 19:42

Would adding an extra window make sense in terms of lighting? What are your thoughts?

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lasa64•23 Jul 2018 20:59

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ypg • 23 Jul 2018 23:46

Shading of Roof Windows in the Living Room – Experiences and Tips?

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Flauti•19 Jul 2018 17:09

Answers: 28

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Username_wahl • 21 Jul 2018 18:49

Too Many Windows for the 2016 Energy Saving Regulations

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Ilalei•28 Jun 2018 22:06

Answers: 12

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Payday • 20 Jul 2018 19:29

Issue with Calculating the Parapet Height When the Worktop Runs Into the Window

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Christian NW•19 Jul 2018 13:56

Answers: 24

11ant • 20 Jul 2018 11:55

Urban villa with large window facade – plenty of open space and expansive windows!

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Stadtvilla19•13 Jul 2018 17:19

Answers: 24

11ant • 17 Jul 2018 22:15

Sizing and positioning windows in stairwells – any tips?

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and1986•15 Jul 2018 20:59

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ivenh0 • 15 Jul 2018 21:13

Corners of the new windows are very poorly finished or scratched

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cybergnom•22 Jun 2018 18:49

Answers: 46

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Wickie • 13 Jul 2018 08:05

Exterior venetian blinds with blackout function – does anyone have experience?

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Grantlhaua•11 Jul 2018 19:18

Answers: 10

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fach1werk • 12 Jul 2018 16:28

Replacing Windows with Roller Shutter Boxes versus Without

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DRDRWHO•29 Jun 2018 20:33

Answers: 3

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DRDRWHO • 2 Jul 2018 06:34

Front Door from Splendoor – Buy at the Hardware Store or Preferably from a Carpenter?

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pilleno1•21 Jun 2018 01:21

Answers: 1

M.c East • 29 Jun 2018 13:36