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Then you just have to keep believing or simply google.

I didn't say what I believe. Of course, I wouldn't have minded if the roof was put on before Christmas.

What I've heard is the same as what Lumpi wrote, the greater the temperature differences, the better. Although that's always also a matter of belief.

The fact that a shell construction should stand through the winter to dry out only works if there is no more water ingress, but if there is no roof on it, then nothing dries in at all.

The idea that a shell construction should dry out is also outdated; in the past, thick mortar beds were used, which contained a lot of water that needed to dry. Today, the bricks are larger and the adhesive less and with even less water; nothing needs to dry anymore.

Most of the water gets into the house with interior plaster and screed; by then the windows are already in and the heating is running.

The temperature difference helps with drying because warm air can absorb more moisture.

Let's assume the screed is finished in winter and needs to dry; then you bring the dry cold outside air into the house, where the air warms up and absorbs a lot of moisture, then you ventilate crosswise for 10 minutes and bring in dry cold air again.

That is also the reason why you can remove moisture from a house better in winter.

Even if the roof is on: moisture ingress through the window openings and over the unplastered masonry on the weather side should not be underestimated either. Acquaintances were often in their shell construction and shoveled out snow. During heavy rain and wind, puddles regularly stood under the windows im house. Of course, it dries out again, but with the next rain, the game starts all over again.

And to exactly counter this problem, the window openings are sealed with construction foil, then everything stays bone dry.

How I love my wooden house - now with windows and roof, previously everything securely covered with [Folie]!

The garage was also fixed today.

To great delight, the sun came out today.

But see for yourself.