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At the moment I am caring full time for a family member and when the time comes I will be selling up and living on a narrowboat.I enjoy reading,especially about those living on narrowboats and their daily lives.The tug Nb Resolute in the above picture is NOT mine but is owned by Dave Moore and is something I would aspire to own one day although I am going to look at many boats before I make a decision on the style and interior.Tugs are looking good at the moment but have yet to look around one. My interest in narrowboats started some 47 years ago. As a lad I cycled from Luton to bridge 111 on the G.U.by the Globe to fish and watch the Morton and Clayton boats go by,full of coal with a family on board and always wondered how they kept their balance on the planks that ran above the coal and why the the dogs didnt jump in the canal.That fascination has stayed with me so when I am able I will be there on my narrowboat joining in the great community of boat owners. Find me on Twitter: http://twitter.com/brassiclint or listen to my music site.Use earphones or earplugs depending on your musical taste :) http://blip.fm/Dave_Winter

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Sunday, 6 May 2012

Cutting the glare and insulating a polycarbonate roof

As promised I would detail how to cure the problem of glare and noise from rain and aircraft on a polycarbonate roof. My friend lives on the direct flight path of an airport runway which is 1.5 miles away so sound insulation was as important as cutting the glare from the roof. We decided on this option after he was quoted thousands of pounds for a contractor to do the job.

After cutting the Celotex insulation to size it was stuck to the polycarbonate roof panels with No Nails





Then battens were screwed into the aluminium roof joists through the plastic capping over the insulation using these screws...




Chrome tape was used to make a thermal seal between the joints of the insulating panels and then the plaster boards were screwed to the battens.


Picture showing the first line of plaster board fixed into position.The battens are staggered due to the varying lengths of the plaster board.


Picture showing the last panel to be covered.


They can now watch the television without having to wear sun glasses and the sound turned up.









6 comments:

  1. Surveys25 June 2012 at 16:38

    The other day I looked a similar article on another website and didn’t quite get it, but your article helped me understand it better. And anyway this helps me a lot.. Thanks!

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  2. Penelope Dingee8 August 2012 at 21:42

    While insulated roof protects you from hot or cold weather, polycarbonate roofing provides you extra insulation. It does not deform and fade easily, and can guarantee you with a lifetime insulation expectancy of at least 5 to 10 years.

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  3. William Gulliver22 October 2012 at 16:43

    That’s true, Penelope! Insulated Polycarbonate roofs also allow enough light that gives the room a warm and attractive ambiance, while cutting your electric bill and granting additional savings.

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  4. Dave Winter22 October 2012 at 22:35

    Living at the end of a runway a polycarbonate roof is useless for sound insulation,it also gets very hot in the summer and the rain beating down makes so much noise the TV sound has to be turned up.Granted blinds can be installed to prevent glare but don't do much for sound insulation.

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  5. Waldemar Bureau20 November 2012 at 21:59

    Right on point, Dave! Well, if you want to make your home soundproof in the most affordable way and probably the cheapest, you can collect egg crates and staple it at your ceiling or on the wall. This way, the sound outside your house will be muffled before it enters your home.

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  6. Anonymous3 June 2016 at 10:15

    Polycarbonate greenhouses come in many shapes and sizes and also have a significant impact on the overall performance of the greenhouse, leading directly to a prolonged growing season.
    Polycarbonate Greenhouse Panels

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