Will rain water damage a building under construction?

Will rain water damage a building under construction?
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Often, yes, if you do it wrong. It’s usually not a problem if the bones of the building get a bit wet before the roof goes on; things dry out easily before you install insulation and wall paneling. Larger buildings are all metal, glass and concrete until the exterior is done, so even less problems with water.
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