ᐅ New Construction and Heavy Rain Affecting Foundations

Hello everyone,

Our shell construction is gradually taking shape, and the exterior walls as well as some interior walls of the ground floor are already standing. Construction started on October 24, 2019. Unfortunately, it has been raining every day since then, and I am concerned about the moisture.

Do you have any advice on how to handle this situation?

Thank you very much and best regards

Yes, relax. It will dry again.

Use a dehumidifier if necessary as soon as the house is weather-tight.

I wouldn’t take that for granted right away. For example, the open wall crowns could be covered.
I believe I remember that depending on the type of bricks, this is sometimes even specified by the manufacturers.

Maybe you can find processing guidelines for your type of stone? Do you have a neutral expert who could support you with this?

Best regards! mini_g!

If the blocks have insulation filling, the wall crowns need to be covered. Everything else will dry out again. Or is it a timber-framed house?

You can’t really do anything until the roof is on! Water will always leak in somewhere.

We only got our basement "dry" (at least no more rain was coming in) after the roof was installed. We had to remove the puddles ourselves with buckets, a shovel, and cloths in freezing temperatures.