Drying out period in new build house... what can/ can't be done?

[Barrattnewbuild]

Can or can't I do any of the following straight away after moving into a new build? If no, how long do I need to wait?

• Put large items of furniture e.g. wardrobes against walls, leaving a small gap between item and wall
• Attach a small item of furniture directly onto a wall e.g. a shoe rack
• Put mirrors up on bathroom walls
• Put shelves up on walls

I know I can't do the following - how long do I need to wait? I have been advised varying things ranging from 9-24 months.

• Repaint walls
• Put up unnecessary items on walls e.g. picture frames and mirrors in other rooms

Thanks

 

[Swwils]

Do whatever you want to reduce the stress!

Generally a full year of weather and heating will have dried it out enough to make the cracks appear and then you can redecorate without having to redo it.

 

[Old Salt]

You can do anything you like its your house. Repainting using “breathable” paint will be fine.

 

[jj4091]

I would not recommend your first item if you are talking about external walls it may cause condensation mould spots to appear on the paint/plaster.

 

[foxhole]

Barrett home? , don’t hang anything, liable to collapse.