ᐅ Water inside a fully enclosed shell structure

Created on: 7 Jan 2022 06:49
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Antonio2908
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Antonio2908
7 Jan 2022 06:49
Hello everyone,

We are currently in the construction phase of our single-family house. Current status: shell structure complete, roof installed, windows fitted, and sanitary rough-in finished.

Due to increased rainfall lately, I have noticed water appearing on the walls only on the ground floor and first floor, on the side where the bay window is installed, causing visible water puddles as shown in the photos.
I am unsure if this is normal.

Our general contractor will only be available again next week, but I would like to gather some information in advance and hear your opinions on this.

Thanks in advance and Happy New Year.

Best regards

Unfinished basement room in shell structure with large windows and standing water


Unplastered interior space at construction site with standing water puddle, large glass doors to the exterior


Unfinished interior made of bricks: two windows, wet floor and visible pipes


Unfinished interior with brick walls, hanging cables, pipes, window and glass door leading outside


Unfinished interior with brick walls, concrete ceiling, loose cables and water puddle on the floor


Shell structure room with exposed brick wall, blue and black cables, door frame on the left


Shell structure made of red bricks on a building facade with two windows; gravel floor
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HilfeHilfe
7 Jan 2022 06:54
Hello, are there still any leaks?
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Antonio2908
7 Jan 2022 07:05
HilfeHilfe schrieb:

Hello, are there still any leaks?

It has to be, right?!
But is it normally the supply line? Is it only sealed in a later construction phase?!
Mycraft7 Jan 2022 07:25
The complete waterproofing is still missing, so this is not surprising.
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Antonio2908
7 Jan 2022 07:41
Ok, thanks. That means we don’t currently need to worry about any potential shoddy work being done;)

Best regards
Mycraft7 Jan 2022 08:02
Well, you always have to worry about poor workmanship, especially when it comes to waterproofing.

But at this stage, nothing can really be completely sealed yet.