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building new house. Roofing question

13 years ago
So I'm building a new house and my builder got the framing and roofing (minus shingles) complete 9 weeks ago. Problem is that it has been a very wet summer and the house is getting wet inside over and over and over. Should I be getting concerned yet or is this normal and nothing to worry about. Please let me know your thoughts.

Comments (5)

  • PRO
    13 years ago
    The framed house will dry out once the proper roof sheathing and roofing has been put in place.
  • 13 years ago
    So no worries with the integrity of the plywood flooring?
  • PRO
    13 years ago
    I would not be happy about this. If the sheathing is on the roof, then I would think the black felt paper should have been applied to help shed water while waiting on the roofers to get the shingles on. (Nine weeks is a long time to wait for a roofer, btw, even with the labor shortage we are currently experiencing in the construction industry.) If the framing was done 9 weeks ago, I don't understand why water is getting into the house. The house wrap should be on and the window areas should have remained covered with the house wrap until the actual windows could be installed. Unless it is a really unusual, specialty window, we order our windows before anything starts and they are there to be installed as the house is framed. If we have to wait on them, we cover all openings until they arrive.
  • 13 years ago
    Deborah is 100% right. I'm thinking it's time for a Come to Jesus meeting with your builder. Nine weeks waiting on the roofer is absurd.. Properly installed roofing felts (tar paper) would handle most rain showers and shed the water off. You might have some leakage if the rain is wind blown. I'm guessing that due to the fact he's waiting on the roofer for shingles, I'm betting it doesn't have any roofing paper on the roof, which means your getting a lot of leakage inside. Depending on just how much water you're getting on the plywood flooringl is cause for concern. Plywood will de-laminate if exposed to enough water, causing buckling and a drop in the structural integrity of the system. Problem is the stud walls are all sitting on the plywood.....it's sandwiched in between the wall sole plate and the joist or floor truss. Plywood sub-flooring that has de-laminated may and usually does result in a squeaky floor later on.......... I would have an independent knowledgeable party inspect it for you before your builder assures you there is no problem slaps on the under-lament layer.

    Most conscientious builders will have the house dried in ASAP......unfortunately, it doesn't sound like your builder is one of them.
  • 13 years ago
    Some of the flooring is a little soft to the touch now. I'm meeting him monday to discuss the issue. Im very surprised by this issue as everyone says there a good builder. Seems like building 101 to me to add shingles as soon as possible. Now weather is turning cooler and will take even longer to dry out.