Hello,
We are planning to start building our house (solid construction) later this year. However, the earliest we expect to begin is late October or early November. We would like to complete the shell of the building and then continue in spring. Our question now is whether it makes sense to just finish the shell or if it would be better to also install the roof to prevent rain and snow from getting inside the shell over the winter.
In that case, what would happen to the roof timber? It wouldn’t get wet from rain or snow, but since the building will still be open (windows, doors), it would be exposed to humidity all winter.
Do you have any ideas or advice?
Thank you in advance.
Best regards,
Tatze
We are planning to start building our house (solid construction) later this year. However, the earliest we expect to begin is late October or early November. We would like to complete the shell of the building and then continue in spring. Our question now is whether it makes sense to just finish the shell or if it would be better to also install the roof to prevent rain and snow from getting inside the shell over the winter.
In that case, what would happen to the roof timber? It wouldn’t get wet from rain or snow, but since the building will still be open (windows, doors), it would be exposed to humidity all winter.
Do you have any ideas or advice?
Thank you in advance.
Best regards,
Tatze
We are still at the shell construction stage. We have now reached the masonry work on the first floor. Therefore, I have two questions on the topic:
1. Is night frost an obstacle for masons?
2. Is the reinforced concrete ceiling (partly precast, partly poured on site) also at risk during night frost?
Thank you very much!
1. Is night frost an obstacle for masons?
2. Is the reinforced concrete ceiling (partly precast, partly poured on site) also at risk during night frost?
Thank you very much!
Bauexperte schrieb:
Hello,
That’s correct, a concrete slab needs to cure. To cure properly, it actually has to stay moist (which is why the current weather conditions are partly good; although unpredictable). Concrete only reaches its full strength after weeks or even months – that’s why concrete ceilings remain shored or supported for a long time. Usually, wall construction begins 3 to 4 days after the slab is poured.
It’s important that there is no ground frost for at least 4 days; if temperatures drop below freezing, masonry work is also halted!
Kind regards Thanks again for the reply. By the way, we were really lucky with the weather. The slab was poured when daytime temperatures were around 15°C (59°F) and nighttime temperatures didn’t drop below 5°C (41°F). We also had a light rain in the morning once. I think we couldn’t have wished for better conditions for the slab in November! Otherwise, the basement is now pretty much finished and the basement ceiling will be installed tomorrow!
As Stromberg would say: Going well!
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Häuslebauer201214 Nov 2011 14:18So, last week we had our foundation slab poured, and the next day the bricklayers started with the exterior walls right away. According to our master mason, temperatures down to 0°C (32°F) are not a problem.
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Bauexperte14 Nov 2011 20:45Hello,
As long as he also provides a warranty for that, this statement is perfect.
Kind regards
Häuslebauer2012 schrieb:
We had our foundation slab poured last week, and the next day the masons started on the exterior walls. According to our master mason, temperatures down to 0 degrees Celsius (32°F) are not a problem.
As long as he also provides a warranty for that, this statement is perfect.
Kind regards
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