We plan to build a single-family house next year that meets the KFW 55 efficiency standard.
I am personally very fond of a timber frame construction, but my father-in-law constantly criticizes it. He says a wooden house is very susceptible to moisture damage, and if something leaks, mold will develop immediately. He also claims it is noisier and, of course, more fire-prone than a masonry house.
I think these are all prejudices, but I am not 100% sure myself. What are the real disadvantages?
I am personally very fond of a timber frame construction, but my father-in-law constantly criticizes it. He says a wooden house is very susceptible to moisture damage, and if something leaks, mold will develop immediately. He also claims it is noisier and, of course, more fire-prone than a masonry house.
I think these are all prejudices, but I am not 100% sure myself. What are the real disadvantages?
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herrmann-15 Oct 2014 20:55For me, this is not really a proper construction method. The contract is drawn up, then some time passes and the date arrives, but unfortunately, the weather is unfavorable. The deadline must be met, so the prefab house is installed in the rain.
Conclusion: The moisture damages the building.
Conclusion: The moisture damages the building.