ᐅ Letting a solid masonry structure freeze through the winter

Created on: 4 Sep 2017 15:12
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Hausbau18
4 Sep 2017 15:12
Hello 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...
RobsonMKK4 Sep 2017 15:16
During the shell construction, hardly any water gets inside (except from rain).
Either adhesive is used or thin-bed mortar is applied.
Bierbrauer844 Sep 2017 15:25
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.
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Nordlys
4 Sep 2017 20:11
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
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Joedreck
5 Sep 2017 17:23
I also believe it was about settlement cracks, right?
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Hausbau18
16 Oct 2017 15:27
Thank you very much for your replies!!!