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Question from WebSite - 12/28/2009
QUESTION:
New to the houseboat world and spending lots of time on our new to us boat. This winter we have found due to having glass that is uninsulated we get lots of condensation on our windows. What is a good way to prevent this condensation from happening while trying to heat the boat and it cold outside? Our fix has been to place a dehumidifier in the boat and it has pretty much solved our problem. There is still a little bit that accumaltes in the bottom of the front two windows and the window above the head of our bed.
ANSWER:
Hi Matt, First congradulations on becoming a houseboat owner. Now for the bad part welcome to the never ending list of things to do... As to the condensation issue unfortunately I have no quick fix for this. There used to be a product that was a clear plastic sheet that was applied to the interior of the window and and once installed a hair dryer was used to heat shrink it for a crystal clear tight fit. This served as a dead air space thus serving as insulation. I would also check for proper fit and sealer. Cold transmitting through walls and windows are a common issue with non-insulated boats. The correct cure would be to install insulated windows and remove all paneling and insulate the walls and the crawl space under the boat. I know none of this is exactly what you want to hear but with a little time and hard work anything is possible. Thanks for your question I'm just sorry I dont have a better answer for you. Uncle Ricky
Submitted by: Matt and Heather Newton-Skender
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