We are demolishing the interior walls of the houseboat's living room. The interesting thing about demolition is that it reveals some of the history of the boat: how it was built and how it may have looked in the past. Many different types of wood and colours emerge. And sometimes you get a bit of a shock.
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While we're waiting for the go-ahead to rebuild the boat on the outside, we're working on the inside. We have demolished and widened the opening between the kitchen and the living room, as we want a wider staircase. Peter has also demolished one side of the wall (towards the living room, which will be rebuilt). The living room is not so nice right now, but it will be nice!
Can insulation be this thin?
We had a bit of a shock when we saw the insulation in the living room ceiling. They hadn't wasted any insulation, so to speak. This was the thinnest insulation Peter had ever seen ever. Good thing it was a nice winter... I'm actually fascinated that we haven't frozen more than we have!
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Ditte says:
What interesting discoveries you make! And as I said, it's lucky that the winter was kind... Otherwise it would be a fire for the crows. I think there are many boats that have poor insulation from the beginning, but most are not used in the colder part of the year and then you don't think about it. Difference of course with a houseboat where you live all the time.
I think you are incredibly good at getting it right. And what knowledge you have. Impressive!
Great fun to follow what is happening and in the next stream I will go by and look for your boat. Maybe it's not yellow anymore...
16 May 2014 - 22:57
BP says:
Quite apart from the fact that the picture is absolutely canon (yes, I know I am professionally injured;-)), there was at least some insulation - however thin it may have been.
Have you ever spent a night... or two in the (northern) English countryside?!!!! No, wouldn't think so;-)
16 May 2014 - 23:14
Marina says:
Can only agree with the previous speaker!!!
17 May 2014 - 3:23
Deciree says:
When you demolish and build new, you get to see what carelessness is underneath. We have seen this when Kjell demolished the houses we now own and own. Some people are really stingy and do a sloppy job. Luckily you are good and that Peter can also fix it. Good luck with your work.
17 May 2014 - 7:55
admin says:
Ditte, there's a bit of a difference between a regular boat (which you only use in the summer) and a houseboat that you live in all year round... We want better insulation, so that the heat stays on when you start a fire! Feel free to drop by and say hello if we happen to be home. Most of the boat is still yellow, although we have painted a small part in light grey.
BP, the English aren't known for building hot... so ok, we won't complain too much then!
😉
Deciree, yes, it's interesting to see what's behind it... There's a lot that's quite strangely built. Often it seems that you have chosen some budget variant, but some leftover pieces that you happen to have over... kind of.
😉
17 May 2014 - 8:55
Lennart says:
Well, it wasn't much!
The roof needs extra!
Hugs
17 May 2014 - 10:02
Znogge says:
There really wasn't much to cheer about! Thankfully the winter was as kind as it was!
17 May 2014 - 12:59
admin says:
Lennart, it will be thicker now that we are rebuilding!
Znogge, we should be glad that the winter was mild...
18 May 2014 - 10:32