Hello!
I am facing the following problem:
Our house (solid brick construction) is finished except for the jointing of the drywall ceiling (only on the upper floor leading to the attic), and we want to move in before Christmas. However, the jointing or plastering of the ceiling element is now delayed by about 2 months due to “internal company issues.”
My question is whether we can still move in or if the increased indoor humidity (5-person household) during that time will cause problems with the vapor barrier and potentially lead to damage such as mold?
I am concerned that a 2-month delay might be too long to rule out follow-up damage. On the other hand, I cannot do the work myself, and the company said they would fairly reduce the price because of the delay.
The structure leading to the attic is as follows:
- ventilated cold roof
- wooden battens (“attic floor”)
- wooden beams and insulation (support structure/ insulation wool)
- vapor barrier
- wooden battens (support for drywall panels)
- drywall panels
I would appreciate your experience or (professional) opinion!
Thank you!
I am facing the following problem:
Our house (solid brick construction) is finished except for the jointing of the drywall ceiling (only on the upper floor leading to the attic), and we want to move in before Christmas. However, the jointing or plastering of the ceiling element is now delayed by about 2 months due to “internal company issues.”
My question is whether we can still move in or if the increased indoor humidity (5-person household) during that time will cause problems with the vapor barrier and potentially lead to damage such as mold?
I am concerned that a 2-month delay might be too long to rule out follow-up damage. On the other hand, I cannot do the work myself, and the company said they would fairly reduce the price because of the delay.
The structure leading to the attic is as follows:
- ventilated cold roof
- wooden battens (“attic floor”)
- wooden beams and insulation (support structure/ insulation wool)
- vapor barrier
- wooden battens (support for drywall panels)
- drywall panels
I would appreciate your experience or (professional) opinion!
Thank you!
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nordanney12 Dec 2019 21:02Freddi75 schrieb:
My question now is whether we can still move in or if the increased indoor humidity (5-person household) might cause problems with the vapor retarders or later lead to damage (mold)?What does this have to do with the missing joint filler? You have so much moisture in your new build that having four or five people does not make much difference. I bet you will actually have less moisture in the house once you live there – the key is proper ventilation – than if the house stands empty.Otherwise, please refer to the advice from the previous poster!
Regarding moisture and so on, I wouldn’t worry about it. However, you should negotiate a reasonable price now. You can use the savings to hire movers to clear everything out and then a cleaning crew afterward.
Yes, the dust really spreads EVERYWHERE. But if you insist on it, you have to accept that.
If possible, depending on the rental period and so forth, I would prefer to move in only afterward.
If you choose otherwise, you will face the mentioned drawbacks.
The house itself will not be damaged.
Yes, the dust really spreads EVERYWHERE. But if you insist on it, you have to accept that.
If possible, depending on the rental period and so forth, I would prefer to move in only afterward.
If you choose otherwise, you will face the mentioned drawbacks.
The house itself will not be damaged.
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