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  1. PerryBach

    Log cabin, condensation

    The decking a basically suspended, 8" top end to 15" to 18" bottom with an overhange of about a foot over a pond, inside the cabin the decking is dry there is a few mil gap between each board, see photos below. The door pic shows a stone step where the decking is cut around, some water runs down...
  2. PerryBach

    Log cabin, condensation

    When we get day light I'll ake a few photos, the deck is basically suspended with the front foot overhanges a pond.inside the cabin the deck is dry.
  3. PerryBach

    Log cabin, condensation

    JohnD Am I right in thinking, could I fit a vapour barrier direct on top of the decking boards and then glue 1/4 ply or similar, directly on top of the vapour barrier, could that prevent the moisture coming up from the ground below if it was sealed correctly? As far as the ceiling sheets go...
  4. PerryBach

    Log cabin, condensation

    My thoughts are to experiment with fixing polycarbonate sheets to the underside of the profile sheet on a third of the area and see what happens, any opinions?
  5. PerryBach

    Log cabin, condensation

    scbk, hi yes it's only a temporary measures the plan is to install a room heater wood burner
  6. PerryBach

    Log cabin, condensation

    John The profile sheets sit on top of the ceiling joists; air circulates between the profile and the joist The eaves extend beyond the walls approximately 12" The deck sits on 8 x 2 joists on a slopping bank ranging from 10" to 18", the deck is the floor of the cabin. The walls are...
  7. PerryBach

    Log cabin, condensation

    Hi, I've recently constructed a log cabin on an existing wooden deck; external 5" log lap, internal pallet wood cladding, rockwool 50ml insulation, roof fiber glass profile sheets, two large double glaze windows and door. Following completion of external cladding condensation droplets started...
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