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Zerchdach from A-Z: advantages and disadvantages, slope and construction

The roof can appear in many ways. It is also able to create added value in terms of design or use for the most varied of roof shapes. Here you can find out useful things about the mid-roof, from construction to possible uses and additional, interesting information.When a roof is betweenFirst of all, one might be reminded of the dwarf in the concept of the mid-roof. This assumption would not be absurd either, since a mid-roof describes the roof of a transverse structure on a main structure wit...

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Laying the vapor barrier: where does the vapor barrier have to go?

Vapor barrier and vapor barrier are important elements when building or expanding rooms. You can find out how far they are to be relocated here.Vapor barrier or vapor barrier?Although the terms are often used interchangeably, they are different materials. A vapor barrier is used when the sd value is between 0.6 and 1,500 meters. The vapor barrier is used from 1,500 meters.The sd value stands for "water vapor diffusion equivalent air layer thickness" and indicates the resistance the material h...

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Loft: OSB or Rauspund as roof boarding?

When roof boarding has to be installed, one of the questions that arises is the right materials. Both OSB and Rauspund are suitable for the attic.What is OSB?The abbreviation stands for "Oriented S.trand B.oard ", which roughly means" board made of aligned wood shavings "in German. Chipboard is also a synonym for this. The wood shavings are aligned in one direction and connected to one another by pressure and glue. This creates a light and easy-to-work material that is suitable for numerous p...

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Flat roof from A-Z: information on structure, advantages and disadvantages and inclination

Previously reserved primarily for low-cost functional buildings, the flat roof has also enjoyed great popularity in residential and representative buildings since the classic modern era from the 1020s. Its structure is just as diverse as its use. Here we explain the most common flat roof constructions and explain their advantages and disadvantages.The general structureLike all other roof shapes, the flat roof must generally meet three basic requirements. These can be provided by one and the s...

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Barrel roof information: structure and prices

The arched shape of the barrel roof can only be found on a few residential buildings in our latitudes. However, technical progress and the creative courage to innovate are making this unusual roof structure more and more widespread. Advantages and disadvantages are explained below, as well as general information about the barrel roof helps to understand its structure and the technical constraints.The barrel roofOriginally, the barrel roof was mainly known from the area of ​​sacred buildings, ...

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Tent roof: information on structure, advantages and disadvantages and inclination

Where the tent roof got its name from is unmistakable. But this roof shape has long since made it into the circle of creative stylistic devices in residential building. It stands out from other roof shapes through some elementary advantages. We explain these differences and also provide numerous facts worth knowing about the tent roof.Shape and originOf course, just because of the name, the relationship between the tent roof and the real tent is unmistakable. But the design is also visually r...

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Roof shapes from A-Z: an overview of 15 house roof types

The formal language of architecture today is more diverse than ever. Because in addition to established styles, technical progress and new creative attitudes keep creating new elements or reinterpreting known shapes. Nowhere is this more evident than on the subject of roofs. In the following overview you will find numerous archetypes, but also sub-forms of the most defining and sometimes also the largest component of a building.Gable roofThat Gable roof is considered in large parts of Germany...

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Monopitch roof information: structure, inclination and construction

Hardly any other roof appears as simple and simple as the monopitch roof. Nevertheless, or perhaps because of it, it has proven to be extremely versatile in its use and at the same time adaptable to the most varied of current requirements. You can find out everything you need to know about this interesting roof shape below.The creation of the pent roofWhen and where the pent roof was built cannot be reconstructed. Due to its simplicity, however, it must be assumed that it has existed for a ve...

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Saddle roof from A-Z: information on structure, advantages and disadvantages and inclination

The gable roof has been found in a wide variety of cultural regions and on a wide variety of building typologies for thousands of years. This already historically established and at the same time versatile use is no coincidence. Because the saddle roof impresses with its enormous flexibility and changeability. Everything you need to know about this archetype of a roof, which is still brand new today, can be found here.The origin of the gable roofThe origin of the gable roof is unclear and is ...

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Mansard roof: 10 advantages and disadvantages

The early years and the turn of the century will probably go through the minds of many people when they see a mansard roof. The establishment of the roof shape goes back much further in history. However, in its well thought-out construction it has lost none of its topicality to this day. We explain the advantages and disadvantages and provide helpful information on the construction.Form and originThe mansard roof was created in the 16th century. and 17. Century, where it was used to give repr...

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