Englische Vokabeln für Bau und Renovierung: renovation, construction, repair, remodel, contractor, builder, architect, plumber. Werkzeuge und Materialien sowie das Gespräch mit dem Handwerker.
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Bedeutung
renovationThe kitchen renovation took about three months
Renovierung; Sanierung
constructionThe construction of the new house has started
Bau; Bauwesen
repairThe roof needs urgent repair before winter
Reparatur
remodelThey decided to remodel the entire bathroom
umbauen; umgestalten
contractorWe hired a contractor to build the garage
Auftragnehmer; Bauunternehmer
builderThe builder finished the walls ahead of schedule
Bauarbeiter; Baumeister
architectThe architect designed a modern open-plan house
Architekt
plumberCall the plumber to fix the leaking pipe
Klempner; Installateur
electricianThe electrician rewired the whole apartment
Elektriker
carpenterThe carpenter built custom shelves for the office
Schreiner; Zimmermann
painterThe painter will finish the bedroom tomorrow
Maler; Anstreicher
inspectorThe building inspector approved the final plans
Bauinspektor; Prüfer
foundationA strong foundation is essential for any building
Fundament
wallThey knocked down the wall between two rooms
Wand; Mauer
ceilingThe ceiling in the living room is very high
Decke
floorWe installed hardwood floors throughout the house
Boden; Fußboden
roofThe old roof started leaking during the storm
Dach
beamThe wooden beam supports the entire second floor
Balken
columnThe concrete columns hold up the building structure
Säule
frameThe frame of the house is made of steel
Rahmen; Gerüst
staircaseThey replaced the old staircase with a modern one
Treppe; Treppenhaus
doorwayWe widened the doorway to fit larger furniture
Türrahmen; Durchgang
window frameThe window frame needs to be replaced soon
Fensterrahmen
insulationGood insulation keeps the house warm in winter
Dämmung; Isolierung
drywallThey covered the walls with new drywall panels
Gipskarton; Trockenbau
plasterThe old plaster on the ceiling is cracking
Putz; Gips
concreteThe workers poured concrete for the new patio
Beton
cementMix cement with sand and water carefully
Zement
brickThe house is built from red brick
Ziegel; Backstein
tileWe chose white tiles for the bathroom walls
Fliese; Kachel
lumberBuy the lumber before prices go up again
Bauholz; Schnittholz
plywoodThey used plywood to cover the subfloor surface
Sperrholz
hardwoodHardwood flooring lasts for many years
Hartholz
laminateLaminate flooring is cheaper than real hardwood
Laminat
groutApply grout between the tiles evenly
Fugenmörtel; Fugenmasse
mortarThe bricklayer spread mortar between each brick
Mörtel
sealantUse sealant around the edges of the bathtub
Dichtmittel; Dichtmasse
adhesiveApply adhesive to the back of each tile
Klebstoff; Kleber
primerAlways apply primer before painting the walls
Grundierung
paintWe need two coats of paint per wall
Farbe; Anstrich
varnishApply varnish to protect the wooden surface
Lack
stainThe wood stain gives a rich dark color
Beize; Holzbeize
wallpaperThey decided to hang new wallpaper in the hallway
Tapete
hammerPass me the hammer from the toolbox please
Hammer
nailUse nails to attach the wooden boards firmly
Nagel
screwTighten each screw with a screwdriver
Schraube
screwdriverYou need a Phillips screwdriver for this screw
Schraubenzieher; Schraubendreher
drillUse the drill to make holes in the wall
Bohrmaschine; bohren
sawHe cut the boards with an electric saw
Säge
wrenchGrab the wrench to tighten the bolts
Schraubenschlüssel
pliersUse pliers to pull the old nails out
Zange
levelCheck with a level that the shelf is straight
Wasserwaage
tape measureAlways measure twice with the tape measure first
Maßband; Zollstock
sandpaperSmooth the surface with fine sandpaper first
Schleifpapier; Schmirgelpapier
ladderHe climbed the ladder to reach the ceiling
Leiter
scaffoldWorkers set up scaffold around the building exterior
Gerüst; Baugerüst
wheelbarrowThe worker pushed a wheelbarrow full of sand
Schubkarre
bucketFill the bucket with water for mixing cement
Eimer
trowelSpread the plaster evenly with a flat trowel
Kelle; Maurerkelle
paintbrushUse a small paintbrush for the window edges
Pinsel; Malerpinsel
rollerA paint roller covers large walls much faster
Farbroller; Walze
chiselThe carpenter shaped the wood with a sharp chisel
Meißel; Stemmeisen
boltSecure the shelf bracket with a strong bolt
Bolzen; Schraube
nutTighten the nut to hold the bolt firmly
Mutter; Schraubenmutter
washerPlace a washer between the nut and surface
Unterlegscheibe
bracketAttach the bracket to the wall for support
Halterung; Winkel
hingeThe door hinge is squeaking and needs oil
Scharnier; Türangel
pipeThe old pipe is leaking under the sink
Rohr; Leitung
faucetWe installed a new faucet in the kitchen
Wasserhahn
valveTurn the valve to shut off the water
Ventil
drainThe bathroom drain is clogged with hair again
Abfluss
wireThe electrician replaced all the old wires safely
Kabel; Draht
outletWe need more outlets in the living room
Steckdose
switchReplace the broken light switch in the hallway
Schalter; Lichtschalter
circuit breakerThe circuit breaker tripped during the storm
Sicherungsautomat
fuseCheck the fuse box if the lights go out
Sicherung
wiringThe old wiring in the house needs replacing
Elektroinstallation; Verkabelung
voltageMake sure the voltage matches your equipment needs
Spannung
blueprintThe architect showed us the blueprint for approval
Bauplan; Blaupause
permitYou need a building permit before any construction
Genehmigung; Baugenehmigung
estimateThe contractor gave us an estimate for repairs
Kostenvoranschlag
budgetWe went over budget on the kitchen renovation
Budget; Haushalt
deadlineThe project deadline is the end of September
Frist; Termin
demolitionDemolition of the old garage begins next Monday
Abriss; Abbruch
excavationExcavation for the new pool started yesterday
Aushub; Ausgrabung
layoutThe open layout makes the apartment feel spacious
Grundriss; Raumaufteilung
flooringWe are choosing new flooring for the bedrooms
Bodenbelag; Fußbodenbelag
roofingThe roofing material should last at least twenty years
Dachdeckung; Bedachung
plumbingThe plumbing in this old house needs an upgrade
Sanitärinstallation; Klempnerarbeit
ventilationProper ventilation prevents mold in the bathroom
Belüftung; Lüftung
waterproofingWaterproofing is essential for the basement walls
Abdichtung; Wasserdichtung
soundproofingWe added soundproofing between the bedroom walls
Schalldämmung; Schallschutz
fixtureThey replaced all the light fixtures in the kitchen
Armatur; Einbauleuchte
radiatorThe old radiator barely heats the living room
Heizkörper; Heizung
thermostatSet the thermostat to keep the house warm
Thermostat
ductThe air ducts need cleaning once a year
Lüftungskanal; Luftschacht
gutterClean the gutters before the rainy season starts
Dachrinne; Regenrinne
downpipeThe downpipe carries rainwater from the roof
Fallrohr; Regenrohr
sidingThe vinyl siding protects walls from weather damage
Fassadenverkleidung
shingleSeveral roof shingles blew off during the storm
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