There’s an apartment complex being built by me and they have most, if not all the framing done. At my job, there’s a huge emphasis on keeping white wood lumber from getting wet because it will ruin the wood. But whenever I drive by this construction site, I see so many studs just exposed. It’s rained a decent amount since they began the project, so I’m wondering if any of the studs are damaged or will become in the future. How will they last the building lifespan after being soaked?
It is currently pouring as I type this and I can’t help but think what damage is currently being done. Someone put my mind at ease lol.
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For the most part wood that gets wet while it’s still in a bundle on the ground laying around Etc we’ll tend to Warp. Wood soaks the water and when it starts to dry out, it evaporates unevenly and causes the wood to Crown or twist.
Once the structure is built the Fasteners used hold it in place for the most part. There can still be some warping going on but for the most part it is controlled. Now the mold issue, it can get moldy of left uncovered for a long period of time. A little rain won’t cause a lot of issues. Sometimes when there is a project and it suddenly stops, and left outside for months, mold can form.
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