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We are now right in the middle of the building process; the foundation slab was poured a week ago. We are planning a solid bungalow with wood cladding. Our original schedule aimed for completion by the end of April. This included a significant time buffer, but we have already used up that buffer due to various delays in obtaining the building permit / planning permission.
Our architect (who is also our builder) says that the weather plays only a minor role. The groundwork is completed, and now it is important to finish the shell soon so that the weather has less impact. After that, the rest will be managed with dryers and similar equipment. However, a friend who is also involved in construction was quite surprised that the shell and related work are planned for these weeks since “it will never be dry” at this time.
From past experience, I know that most construction activities used to pause during winter. Are the new materials really better suited for this? Should we expect delays, or is there even a risk of later damage because construction is happening in freezing or cold conditions?
We are now right in the middle of the building process; the foundation slab was poured a week ago. We are planning a solid bungalow with wood cladding. Our original schedule aimed for completion by the end of April. This included a significant time buffer, but we have already used up that buffer due to various delays in obtaining the building permit / planning permission.
Our architect (who is also our builder) says that the weather plays only a minor role. The groundwork is completed, and now it is important to finish the shell soon so that the weather has less impact. After that, the rest will be managed with dryers and similar equipment. However, a friend who is also involved in construction was quite surprised that the shell and related work are planned for these weeks since “it will never be dry” at this time.
From past experience, I know that most construction activities used to pause during winter. Are the new materials really better suited for this? Should we expect delays, or is there even a risk of later damage because construction is happening in freezing or cold conditions?
markus270315 Nov 2016 12:20We also faced significant time pressure during our construction project. Honestly, I can't imagine it being finished by the end of April if the groundwork is just completed. Your shell construction will then fall right into December/January. It tends to be cold during that time, and rain or snow are unpredictable. Not to mention the turn of the year, which usually takes about two weeks off due to holidays, during which nothing progresses.
So, if everything doesn't go perfectly, your shell construction might only be enclosed in January or even later, and then meeting the deadline will be impossible. But of course, it could also work out; as mentioned, no definite prediction can really be made.
Our schedule: groundwork from 16.02.2016 (February 16) – 3-week break due to weather – foundation slab on 9.3.2016 (March 9) – topping out ceremony on 29.03.2016 (March 29) – screed on 07.06.2016 (June 7) – move-in on 22.08.2016 (August 22), although still not completely finished.
Except for the 3-week weather-related break, work continued without interruption.
So, if everything doesn't go perfectly, your shell construction might only be enclosed in January or even later, and then meeting the deadline will be impossible. But of course, it could also work out; as mentioned, no definite prediction can really be made.
Our schedule: groundwork from 16.02.2016 (February 16) – 3-week break due to weather – foundation slab on 9.3.2016 (March 9) – topping out ceremony on 29.03.2016 (March 29) – screed on 07.06.2016 (June 7) – move-in on 22.08.2016 (August 22), although still not completely finished.
Except for the 3-week weather-related break, work continued without interruption.
Well, but according to your schedule, it could still work – the foundation slab is already in place. Then 20 days until the topping-out ceremony – in our case, that would still be before Christmas. For the interior work, 3 to 4 months are planned, provided all trades coordinate well. Since only two companies need to coordinate here, one of which is within our network and where we can also apply good pressure, I’m hopeful.
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Bauexperte15 Nov 2016 13:04Svetta16 schrieb:
The foundation slab is already in place. Then 20 days until the topping-out ceremony—which, in our case, would still be before Christmas. And for the interior work, 3 to 4 months are planned, assuming all trades coordinate well. The topping-out ceremony means the carpenter’s work is done—you won’t have seen anything from the roofer by then; so in your planning scenario, the shell construction remains open over Christmas.
When will the windows be delivered? It’s important that the workers can leave materials and equipment on site.
Svetta16 schrieb:
Since only two companies need to coordinate at this point, one of which is from a circle of acquaintances where we can also apply some pressure, I’m hopeful. Acquaintances + applying pressure—I think I can already see how that plays out 😀
Regards, Bauexperte
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