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how long can a framed house be exposed to the elements without siding?

8 years ago
House was framed in April

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  • PRO
    8 years ago
    last modified: 8 years ago

    is this the same Amy from the "my bathroom ceiling slopes too low" discussion? Looking for more angles to bring to the meeting with the builder/developer?

    Would this happen to be the house (lower photo)?

  • 8 years ago

    Depends a lot on how wet it has been and for how long it was wet. Occasional rain with no standing water for more than a day and completely dry before getting wet again once or twice should be fine. If there is a mold/mildew problem it will be evident.

    The better plan now is to do a mold/mildew remediation on the affected areas and make sure the wood is completely dry before covering with siding/drywall.

    Years ago, I was involved in building several Habitat for Humanity homes that were not dried in for several months in early spring to summer. Three had trusses installed that were wet when installed and not dried out when sheathed. All had nail pops in wall/ceiling drywall for several subsequent years.

    We also learned to paint the subfloors to prevent plywood from being damaged by standing water.

  • PRO
    8 years ago

    I think this is a different Amy.

  • 8 years ago
    Looks like the same Amy. Really!!!!! Hope I am wrong.
  • 8 years ago
    Amy’s house (from other post) is way beyond framed IMO. That wrap and windows have a ton of protection. I think this is a different Amy.
  • 8 years ago
    Different Amy. Roof is on but windows are not in
  • PRO
    8 years ago
    Roof is good. After awhile the sun will dry & discolor the wood, but its still viable. Normally builder projects are closed in within a few months but I've seen many DIY homes go 1-2 years before cover.

    Last task before insulation is straightening studs & shimming headers as they shrink.
  • 8 years ago
    Thought the photos were posted via OP. Doubt now it is the same person.
  • PRO
    8 years ago

    If the home has house wrap installed, you'll need to consider how long the house wrap can be left exposed. In the case of Tyvek Homewrap, you have 120 days to cover it up.

  • 8 years ago
    There is no wrap on the house and it is on the bay
  • 8 years ago
    last modified: 8 years ago

    If work will be delayed without wrap, you need to tell us what kind of sheathing including the brand and if joints are sealed. You said the roof is on but is the roofing installed? To get useful responses you need to give us very specific information.

    If it will be wrapped, it can last indefinitely if you are willing to replace the wrap.

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