How can a half-built house be left in the weather with no issues? I’m talking about a wood frame with plastic in the rain type of thing.
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The most sensitive things in a building regarding moisture is the insulation and the electrical work. Typically the order of operations allows a roof to be installed and at least an air barrier (plywood with tyvek building paper) barrier before insulation and electrical is done. If enough moisture is allowed to let the framing materials to get wet than many contractors will use fans and heaters before the drywall stage, but after roofing and siding, to correct the house to the proper humidity and moisture content.
Most plywood has an amount of time lt can be exposed before it degrades, and lumber can be dried. We always try to wrap our buildings before we let the plywood sit exposed.
Once it’s to “lockup” with doors and windows in, and roofing and siding on…the finish material can be safely installed.
50% of what we do is weather proofing for our buildings, when you see framing up in the rain, that’s half way done.
I’m a carpenter.
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