Excess moisture from drying concrete,
lumber, drywall mud, and paint
can release as much as a ton of water
into a house during the first heating
season. This usually shows up as condensation
on windows and skylights,
but it can also accelerate other problems,
such as mildew growth or rot, if
other moisture sources exist or if the
house is poorly ventilated.
In addition, drywall mud can take
forever to dry during a humid spell in
the summer, or as temperatures drop
in the fall, delaying schedules. If the
finish flooring and trim is on site
while drywall mud dries or a basement
slab cures, the wood will take
on moisture. This can lead to open
miters and