A Winter Warmer - Window Covers

[@anfieldroadlayoutintheloft5204]

great vid good work on channel thankd for th vlog keep up the vlog and cranking it thanks lee

[@TrevsTravelsByNarrowboat]

Thank you Lee👍

[@simon-nb-Betsyray]

Great vlog Trev l was thinking of doing the same thing on my boat, but l hadn't thought it completely through ie brass screws and inserts but you've helped me thanks 👍

[@TrevsTravelsByNarrowboat]

I have never seen it done before, but I can tell you it works darn sight better than the plastic I have covered the windows with before.

[@want2dropout]

Brilliant result and very well executed. As you've already discovered it'll make a big difference to the boat temperature overnight. What about maybe putting a little container with some moisture catching crystals inside before putting the perspex on. Would help preventing any further condensation forming from residual moisture.

[@deskullz7409]

That sounds a great suggestion. 👍

[@TrevsTravelsByNarrowboat]

The gap is not that big, and I did find that after a couple of days of sunshine they have stayed pretty dry. I will keep an eye on it and if things go bad I will see what I can do. Thanks for the suggestion.

[@deskullz7409]

As always, well planned and completed! Anything that saves firewood is worth the time and effort. Safe cruising!

[@TrevsTravelsByNarrowboat]

At time like at the moment I am only burning coal, so they make a huge saving. I hope to be moving again by the weekend, I now have all my orders from Amazon, but heavy rain forecast for tomorrow so another day or two before I move. No point in going to the woods when it is pissing down, as I will not use a cordless chainsaw in the rain.

[@deskullz7409]

​@TrevsTravelsByNarrowboat No! Could make for a shocking result! Last few days I noticed a couple of NBs showing the swollen rivers and canals after too much rain. Stay safe out there!

[@TrevsTravelsByNarrowboat]

@@deskullz7409 I stay on the canals during the winter. Regular canals do not flood. It is on rivers and canalised rivers that normally flood.

[@rikkiharcourt3868]

Good job. It’s great when a job gets ticked off the list…….congratulations.

[@TrevsTravelsByNarrowboat]

Yes it is, but there are always so more to do!

[@rikkiharcourt3868]

@ certainly is…….story of my life, can I ever catch up.

[@TrevsTravelsByNarrowboat]

@@rikkiharcourt3868 I never seem to do lol

[@NarrowboatPreciousJet]

You wouldn’t think that a little bit of plastic would make much difference but just the draft exclusion is fantastic 👍🏼👍🏼

[@TrevsTravelsByNarrowboat]

It is basically double-glazing. It is 3mm thick which is the standard thickness of window glass.

[@BrewabitRick]

Great job 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@TrevsTravelsByNarrowboat]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@surbitonflyer]

Brilliant Trevor!

[@TrevsTravelsByNarrowboat]

Thank you

[@858493]

What a novel idea, great work Trev, and it probably also cuts down on noise from outside.thanks for sharing regards Doc

[@TrevsTravelsByNarrowboat]

You are spot on, I have noticed it is much quieter.

[@SlurpyDave254]

Clever Lad Trev, drilling the holes all at once...imagine juggling those round next year to fit. You'll soon get your money back saving on the heating bills..excellent 👍🍺

[@TrevsTravelsByNarrowboat]

Yes, drilling all the holes the same, means they will go anywhere next year. The difference is very noticeable.

[@leedavies3629]

Nice one Trevor keep warm pal✌️

[@TrevsTravelsByNarrowboat]

Thank you. They have made a great difference in keeping the heat in

[@mikehurley5052]

Looks good and practical except the loss of ventilation or do you just open doors.

[@TrevsTravelsByNarrowboat]

The kitchen window over the sink I have not done, for when cooking. As for ventilation there are plenty of vents in the roof and the doors.

[@mikehurley5052]

@@TrevsTravelsByNarrowboat If it works then it works.

[@TrevsTravelsByNarrowboat]

@@mikehurley5052 I has been now for 3 weeks, but I will keep an eye on it

[@Moffit366]

Putting a backer helps prevent cracking on the backside ( blowouts) alternatively using a round soldering iron or hot nail will do it also.

[@TrevsTravelsByNarrowboat]

To late now, but nothing cracked