By Mike Hockenberry, Director of Residential Construction and Customer Service, EGStoltzfus Homes
Building a new home is an exciting journey, and at EGStoltzfus Homes, we know it can also come with a few moments of uncertainty, especially when you visit your home site during construction.
One of the most common questions we hear from homeowners is:
“Why is my house getting wet?”
The short answer: it’s completely normal, expected, and not a cause for concern.
With 55+ years of homebuilding experience and thousands of new construction homes built in Lancaster, York, Harrisburg, and Mechanicsburg, we can confidently say this is a standard and well-managed part of the EGStoltzfus building process.
Why Do Homes Get Wet During Construction?
Every new EGS home goes through multiple stages before it becomes fully enclosed and weather-tight.
Early in the build, during framing, roofing, and window installation, your home is temporarily exposed to the elements.
Rain, snow, and humidity are inevitable, especially in south central Pennsylvania where we experience all four seasons.
Seeing moisture during this phase can feel surprising, but it’s a normal part of building a home the right way.
Built to Withstand the Elements
The materials used in your EGStoltzfus home are specifically designed for this stage of construction.
Lumber, engineered wood, and subfloor systems are manufactured to handle temporary moisture exposure without compromising structural integrity.
Building codes and industry standards account for this reality, and our construction team plans each phase with weather exposure in mind.
With decades of proven processes behind us, we know exactly when exposure is acceptable, and when a home is ready to move forward.
What Happens After Exposure?
Once your home is officially “dried in” – meaning the roof, windows, and exterior barriers are in place – our focus shifts to inspecting installed materials and removing any remaining moisture before interior finishes begin.
By the time insulation and drywall are installed, the home is dry, secure, and ready for the next phase of construction.
Why You Don’t Need to Worry
Water during construction can look concerning, but when managed correctly, as it is at EGStoltzfus Homes, it doesn’t lead to long-term issues.
Simply put – your home is being built to last for decades, not just to survive a few wet construction days along the way.
Experience You Can Trust
At EGStoltzfus Homes, we’ve spent over five decades refining our building process and delivering thousands of new construction homes in Lancaster County and across south central Pennsylvania. Transparency and trust are core to everything we do.
We encourage homeowners to ask questions, stay involved, and enjoy the progress photos of their new home, but also to feel confident in the experience behind your build.
Building your dream home should be exciting, and we’re committed to making sure it stays that way.
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EGStoltzfus Homes builds new construction homes in Lancaster County and across south central Pennsylvania, in communities designed for how people want to live.
Explore our neighborhoods to find the one that’s right for you.
About the Author
Mike Hockenberry is the Director of Residential Construction and Customer Service at EGStoltzfus Homes.
He oversees the construction process across EGStoltzfus new home communities throughout Lancaster, York, Harrisburg, and Mechanicsburg. With decades of hands-on experience in south central Pennsylvania homebuilding, he brings expertise to the questions that buyers often have during their construction journey.
Mike currently serves as the President of the Building Industry Association of Lancaster County, leading BIA’s efforts to support and advocate for the local building industry.