On Tue, 23 Nov 2004 19:15:36 -0500, "sel1"
wrote:

I am redoing the interior of a 69 houseboat and am wondering if there are
any materials I should stay away from (because of the environment,
durability etc). For example I would like to use a dropped ceiling using the
fiberglass panels rather than the (card)board type. Cut them in half and use
2 X 2 panles due to the small area (28 X9). Obviously I can't drop it much.
This type of ceiling can easily be removed if and when upper deck repairs
need to be done etc. What materials are light enough for cupboards etc but
yet strong. Flooring? Seems to me wood floors would take a beating and what
about dampness.

Of course I would really like to hear some of your ideas.

Anyone use any of the eco toilets (eg composting)? LED lighting?

Hi,

My neigbour has fitted a composting toilet, I can find out some
details if you're interested.

Is there any insulation under the upper deck? If not you could use
panels of isocyanate foam ready laminated to thin plywood, they would
give some insulation and a vapour barrier. Would be worth sealing the
edges with foil tape to stop them crumbling or water getting in.

With cupboards have plenty of insulation or ventilation behind/under
them, or any clothes or even books in them could get damp and mouldy.

Wood is fine for flooring but in areas it may get wet like a shower
room it's well worth treating it with preserver.

What is the hull and upper deck made out of BTW?

cheers,
Pete.