With Sydney’s fair share of recent wet weather, it has
reminded us of the impact rain can have on a project.
Did you know that one days’ worth of rain, can lead to a
three (3) day delay in your project? Imagine the impact a two week period of regular
rain can have?
But wet weather can play a role in causing numerous problems
to your job site. We have outlined some examples below:
1. ROOFING , for obvious reasons. If you
are at a stage where the roof is off in preparation for a first floor addition
or a re-roof, this can leave clients exposed and increases the chances of leaks
in the event of wet weather. Although all attempts will be made by your builder
to cover the exposed areas, a heavy down pour, or excess amounts of water can
lead to water entering the premises.
2. POOLING OF WATER If the weather is wet
enough that the ground is sodden and even the water rises slightly, this can
cause problems with excavating basements and providing a dry environment in
which to contain working. Often this leads to excess pooling of water and can
require large sump pumps to be installed in order to attempt to remove water as
quickly as possible and to allow building works to proceed.
3. PROJECT SCHEDULE DELAYS As noted above, delays caused by
weather conditions are beyond the builder’s control, and could not have been anticipated
at the beginning of your project. From experience, a days’ worth of rain can
lead to a three day delay in your schedule, which causes frustration for all involved. This snowball
affect also impacts other trades (i.e. plumbers and electricians). Setting back
the completion date isn’t something most builders want to do, but sometimes
they are inevitable.
4. SAFETY, not only does wet weather have
an impact on your project, it also possess a greater risks to your building
team such as slips, trips and falls. These dangers are particularly evident
when working in elevated positions such as on roofs, when using scaffolding,
hand holds, stairs and ladders. In addition, the usage of “power tools”’ in the
rain or wet condition can result in electrocution.
Be sure to raise any concerns regarding wet weather with your builder.
Because our top priority is you. We dedicate our time and resources to guarantee that your experience throughout
the entire project is fantastic, simultaneously transforming your dreams into a reality. A quality build should be
an expectation and not a “Feature”. Your building experience will be remembered long after the price is forgotten!