ᐅ Letting a solid masonry structure freeze through the winter
Created on: 4 Sep 2017 15:12
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Hausbau184 Sep 2017 15:12Hello everyone,
our self-built home project is still in the "decision-making phase." However, for various reasons, we are leaning towards a solid construction method. Now, opinions on this topic can be quite divided. So, my question to you is... Is it advisable to let a solid structure "dry out" over the course of one winter before starting the interior work, or is that just a waste of time?
We are familiar with this approach from older practices, but considering modern building materials, things might have changed somewhat.
Thank you in advance for your answers (which we hopefully will receive)
Best regards
P.S.: Due to a slight slope on the plot, the house is expected to have a basement...
our self-built home project is still in the "decision-making phase." However, for various reasons, we are leaning towards a solid construction method. Now, opinions on this topic can be quite divided. So, my question to you is... Is it advisable to let a solid structure "dry out" over the course of one winter before starting the interior work, or is that just a waste of time?
We are familiar with this approach from older practices, but considering modern building materials, things might have changed somewhat.
Thank you in advance for your answers (which we hopefully will receive)
Best regards
P.S.: Due to a slight slope on the plot, the house is expected to have a basement...
Leaving the shell structure standing over a winter is no longer necessary nowadays, but it certainly doesn’t do any harm. As Robson already mentioned, construction no longer involves using that much water.
In our case, for example, the interior finishing can only continue after the winter break due to scheduling constraints.
In our case, for example, the interior finishing can only continue after the winter break due to scheduling constraints.
Most of the moisture enters a building through plaster and screed, not just through the bare masonry.
If it is to be effective, plaster and screed need to be applied first, followed by plenty of airflow and a period of rest. After applying plaster and screed, we let it sit for 9 and 7 weeks respectively, ventilating regularly to dry everything thoroughly. Karsten
If it is to be effective, plaster and screed need to be applied first, followed by plenty of airflow and a period of rest. After applying plaster and screed, we let it sit for 9 and 7 weeks respectively, ventilating regularly to dry everything thoroughly. Karsten
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Hausbau1816 Oct 2017 15:27Thank you very much for your replies!!!
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