RESEARCH EXPLAINER
Drying and detailing
Protect the build while it becomes a home.
Protect the build while it becomes a home. Get project-specific advice before committing.
Plan for construction moisture
Wet processes introduce moisture. Ask the system designer how drying is assessed before closing up or finishing, and how the programme changes with season and exposure.
Keep unwanted water out
Bases, openings, roof junctions and temporary weather protection deserve coordinated details. Breathable materials do not excuse leaks or missing drainage.
Understand timber interfaces
Research on a Danish wall identified initial moisture, timber position and completion season as factors in modelled mould risk. Treat that as a prompt for project-specific design, not a universal recipe.
Sources & further reading
FROM CURIOSITY TO A CLEARER BRIEF
What could your home become?
Five simple questions. A useful starting point, not a technical specification.