How are buildings constructed despite variable weather conditions without negative effects?

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There are so many examples I could use with this. The first obstruction I’m considering is rain. Some places receive rain all the time: such as Hawaii, Washington, Florida, etc. They have buildings like any other place, when these buildings are being constructed so open and exposed for months to constant rain and humidity, how does it not rot the wood, guarantee mold, stench, etc?

Another example is high amounts of dust and debris. I lived in the high planes of New Mexico for period of time and dust storms were very common. How do buildings in their construction process not become ridden with negative consequences from dust and wind?

I could keep going but I’ll stop here. You get the point.

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What would a bit of dust and wind do to the building? Make a mess? You just sweep up the dust when you’re done.

Water can be a big issue, but buildings are typically wrapped early on, and that wrap keeps water out. A bit of water won’t ruin wood, though, and only if the exposure is prolonged do you see issues.

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