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l75igf9es19 Jan 2013 01:06Our house is currently in the shell stage. The windows are installed, and the flat roof has received an initial waterproofing layer. Unfortunately, something seems to have gone wrong with the chimney sealing, as moisture is still entering here, and the wall is damp.
Since the end of November, the general contractor (GC) has been arguing with the roofer about repairing this defective work. The interior walls were actually supposed to be plastered back in November. However, the plasterer refused due to the dampness in the shell structure. My research online also showed that plastering a damp wall can lead to defects within 3 to 5 years (cracks, plaster no longer adhering, and falling off the wall).
Yesterday I visited the construction site again and noticed that the ground floor and first floor have now been plastered, including a room where moisture is still coming in. The GC just said this probably shouldn’t be a problem. I took several pictures the day before plastering. I have attached a photo of a wall where the moisture level has not changed in the last 30 days (despite the use of drying equipment).
What do you think? Is it generally acceptable to plaster such a wall, a borderline case, or absolutely irresponsible? How should I best proceed if this is problematic?
Thank you very much for any feedback!
Since the end of November, the general contractor (GC) has been arguing with the roofer about repairing this defective work. The interior walls were actually supposed to be plastered back in November. However, the plasterer refused due to the dampness in the shell structure. My research online also showed that plastering a damp wall can lead to defects within 3 to 5 years (cracks, plaster no longer adhering, and falling off the wall).
Yesterday I visited the construction site again and noticed that the ground floor and first floor have now been plastered, including a room where moisture is still coming in. The GC just said this probably shouldn’t be a problem. I took several pictures the day before plastering. I have attached a photo of a wall where the moisture level has not changed in the last 30 days (despite the use of drying equipment).
What do you think? Is it generally acceptable to plaster such a wall, a borderline case, or absolutely irresponsible? How should I best proceed if this is problematic?
Thank you very much for any feedback!
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