January 2020

Advantages of a chimney cover

If a house has a chimney, it is possible to install a chimney cover. A chimney cover has many advantages. It provides the chimney with a protective function, for example, from sooting and from rain. It also protects against birds and bird nests nesting in the chimney and prevents the roof from being damaged by flying sparks. If the house is located in the...

The advantages of parquet floors

Parquet floors in living rooms have been very popular since the 19th century. Even today, many residents of apartments and houses want a real parquet floor. No wonder, because a floor made of wood transforms any room into a cozy home and also brings many other advantages. Thus, parquet floors are considered extremely durable and long-lasting, moreover, they are...

New web tool aims to reduce property damage caused by extreme weather

Due to climate change, there will be more and more extreme weather situations in the future, such as hail, heavy rain, winter storms and even earthquakes, floods and forest fires. In order to assess and reduce the risk of damage to real estate, the Federal Institute for Research on Building, Urban Affairs and Spatial Development (BBSR) has developed the web tool "GIS ImmoRisk Naturgefahren". This...

Tip: aluminum, copper and stainless steel roofs

A roof made of sheet metal is no longer a rarity these days. Whether made of aluminum, copper or stainless steel, each material brings different advantages. For example, an aluminum roof has a very low weight and is easy to form. Copper can also be formed well, especially at low outside temperatures. In addition, copper is well suited for complicated building connections and...

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