Moisture content in a home under construction
In late June/early July I'm moving into a new flat. The building has been under construction since the start of last year, the walls have taken in a lot of water, and even now after it rains it's wet inside (the roof is still being put on). I'm planning on laying Barlinek floorboard (ash). How long should the house be dried out before I can lay the boards? Does Barlinek floorboard have to be lain as a floating floor, or can it be glued to the screed? What are the requirements regarding screed moisture content?
Of course the Barlinek floorboard can be glued. The drying time depends on the environmental conditions and cannot be predicted. There are buildings which dry out immediately, and those which take an eternity. One thing is certain - the contractor has to measure the moisture content of the underlay and surrounding air. The permissible moisture content of the underlay is 2% CM, and air humidity 45-60%. These values are included in the inserts in every pack.
