Hello everyone,
The drying program for the screed was originally supposed to start on Wednesday. However, since the electrician has not yet installed the distribution board and the meter, the air-to-water heat pump cannot be put into operation. Stiebel Eltron does not allow a connection to the temporary construction power supply. Because of this, the drying program is delayed by about one week. My contractor advised me to set up electric heaters as a temporary solution to keep the building heated. He said that every day without heating is harmful to the construction. He also mentioned that the screed dries from the top down and moisture trapped in the lower layers cannot escape upward.
Two architect friends told me that these heaters are not necessary and that the delay is not a big deal—just that I would be able to move in a week later, which is not a problem for me. Oh, and I have been running dehumidifiers for the past two weeks, which also generate a little heat.
Could this delay cause any problems later on (such as mold or damage to the screed)?
I would appreciate hearing your opinions. Thanks and best regards.
The drying program for the screed was originally supposed to start on Wednesday. However, since the electrician has not yet installed the distribution board and the meter, the air-to-water heat pump cannot be put into operation. Stiebel Eltron does not allow a connection to the temporary construction power supply. Because of this, the drying program is delayed by about one week. My contractor advised me to set up electric heaters as a temporary solution to keep the building heated. He said that every day without heating is harmful to the construction. He also mentioned that the screed dries from the top down and moisture trapped in the lower layers cannot escape upward.
Two architect friends told me that these heaters are not necessary and that the delay is not a big deal—just that I would be able to move in a week later, which is not a problem for me. Oh, and I have been running dehumidifiers for the past two weeks, which also generate a little heat.
Could this delay cause any problems later on (such as mold or damage to the screed)?
I would appreciate hearing your opinions. Thanks and best regards.
Addendum to the last question:
No, do not set up a construction dryer for just one week (or even two weeks) of delay.
The money for it (and the energy costs are considerable) can be saved and better spent at the Italian restaurant around the corner. For a nice dinner for two, together with a "nice" bottle of wine ....
No, do not set up a construction dryer for just one week (or even two weeks) of delay.
The money for it (and the energy costs are considerable) can be saved and better spent at the Italian restaurant around the corner. For a nice dinner for two, together with a "nice" bottle of wine ....
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lars-steina11 Oct 2017 07:15Thank you, KlaRa, for your reassuring words. On around October 18th, the air-to-water heat pump will be put into operation, and the heating program will start. Now, 40 days after the screed installation, the heating-up process will begin instead of after 30 days, as specified by the builder. I have not installed any electric heaters. The construction dryers also emit heat. Should the construction dryers be left running until there is no more water in the tank? They cost me 250 € per week, including electricity. I have been running them for 3 weeks now, and I have to empty the 5-liter (1.3 gallons) tanks three times a day. It’s starting to get really expensive. I would like to hear your opinions. Best regards
Using a dehumidifier under these conditions makes no sense!
I would have just relied on cross-ventilation to dry anyway. In 95% of cases, that is completely sufficient if the external climatic conditions are “right.”
And in the past weeks, they have been. The screed has probably already reached its final strength, meaning it no longer cracks from drafts.
So: turn off the dehumidifier, open all the windows wide, and ventilate intensively using cross-ventilation!
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Regards, KlaRa
I would have just relied on cross-ventilation to dry anyway. In 95% of cases, that is completely sufficient if the external climatic conditions are “right.”
And in the past weeks, they have been. The screed has probably already reached its final strength, meaning it no longer cracks from drafts.
So: turn off the dehumidifier, open all the windows wide, and ventilate intensively using cross-ventilation!
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Regards, KlaRa