In collaboration with Polygon Group, who are experts in damage control, including moisture damage.
When you have a house (or a houseboat for that matter) it is important to take care of it! Now we have finally finished building and organised everything in the houseboat - and we can say that it has been a turbulent year.
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ShareWhen we bought the boat, it was old and in urgent need of renovation. Neither the boiler nor the sewage pump worked as intended, and you may recall that we had several unwelcome floods in the boiler room...
Water seeping in
In addition, whenever it rained, water seeped in; water that somehow ran through the walls and ended up in the hull. Now we believe and hope that the conditions for the houseboat are good, but of course we have to keep an eye on the boat in the future as well. Having a houseboat is a bit like having a house: you have to take care of it constantly.
What have we learnt?
So what have we learnt about moisture and water? First of all, you need to build properly to avoid moisture and water getting in, and then you need to take care of your house regularly. For example, it is important that wooden panelling has drip edges that are properly painted, and that you repaint at regular intervals. It is also important to check roof drainage and to invest in good ventilation, especially in the bathroom.
In damp areas, a dehumidifier is also a great idea. If you still suffer from moisture damage depending on the extent of the damage, it may be best to seek expert help. This kind of help can often be provided by your insurance company. If you have a house, how do you avoid moisture and moisture damage?
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BP says:
When I read this post, I am soooooooo happy that I live in an apartment;-)
30 September 2014 - 17:17
Maggan and Ingemar says:
Yes, a few weeks ago we changed our roof tiles due to moisture damage. Saw last spring that we had moisture stains on wallpaper and in the ceiling in the hall. A concrete tile roof lasts about 30 years and ours was 34 years so it was high time. The same goes for keeping an eye on the motorhome, so you don't get moisture damage there too. Now we feel calm when everything is done.
You have a houseboat and it's in the water all the time, so it's really important to keep an eye on it, but you're doing well.
Goodbye.
30 September 2014 - 19:11
scottish moments says:
So don't get me started haha... if you live in an old Scottish stone cottage like me, you know more than you want to about moisture....
Dehumidifiers are my best friends so to speak haha.
Well, well... it's a good thing these cottages have charm, and a big fireplace!
30 September 2014 - 20:02
Ditte says:
Yes, moisture can be a problem, especially on boats. There is always moisture around, even on a houseboat. But just as you say, you need to be even more careful that everything is tight. I know from experience that water can drip in during rain and it is very difficult to know where it comes from.
It is good that you have now got everything sorted out, or at least I hope so, and that there will be no surprises on the negative side. Keep your fingers crossed.
You've gone through every single detail, which is quite a job, so it would be strange if everything wasn't OK.
30 September 2014 - 20:54
admin says:
BP, hehe, it has its advantages of course
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Maggan and Ingemar, what a shame about moisture damage! But nice to have fixed it now then! And it's important to keep an eye on the motorhome too!
Scottish Moments, understand that you know what moisture is then... all accommodation has its pros and cons...
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Ditte, I guess a lot can happen, but at least it doesn't leak through the walls now.
01 October 2014 - 7:08
Maggan and Ingemar says:
Answer on extra insurance: We only have 45 days in our travel insurance via Länsf. therefore an extra supplement on the other months we are away. You can get sick or have an accident. If I am not mistaken, it probably applies to the car as well because it is insured in the same company, and has an assistance via Falcks. If you are going to be away for a long time, check with your insurance company about what it costs.
01 October 2014 - 9:23
Peter says:
Don't forget the problem of dampness in mobile homes, which is probably as common as problems with houses and boats!
01 October 2014 - 9:42
Lena says:
Moisture regardless of the boat, motorhome, house should be reacted to quickly, the insurance companies' rules and standards are different and can be disappointing / expensive if the moisture damage has been going on for a long time. Constant inspection and action is important, we have experienced! Sold a villa once when it was discovered an obscure undetected moisture damage afterwards by the buyer, then it was good to have the 10-year insurance against hidden defects in the then Sparbanken which stood for the costs 60′ kr. Förs no longer exists ;-/
01 October 2014 - 10:26
admin says:
Maggan and Ingemar, thank you very much for your answers! We also only have 45 days, but we have discovered that travel insurance is very expensive... I'm wondering if the European Health Insurance Card, together with accident insurance, might be enough...? We also have assistance, but through Motormännen.
Peter, absolutely true!!!
Lena, oh how nasty that there was a hidden damage... but good with insurance! Although we felt that it was a bit the opposite when we bought the houseboat, like buying in "existing condition"...? It's hard to know how everything works and what to do...?
01 October 2014 - 19:10