Condensation in house..??

[BassFisherman]

I have heard that fans help out a lot with this problem but i get a decent amount of condensation,its not too bad but if i can find a way to make it not as bad that would be great. Thanks

[Walleye Guy]

Permanent shack or portable?

[Crow Hunter]

Not sure if you are talking about a permanent or portable (fabric) house... In my perm, I had some problems with condensation, especially where my mattress touched the wall, etc. Just cracking a window slightly fixed the problem for me.

[BassFisherman]

Portable house

[Walleye Guy]

I lined my Otter roof with Reflectix. Insulates the houses and greatly reduces the condensation issue.

[BassFisherman]

Reflectix? I dont beleive i have heard of that. Is it easy to put in?

[Surreal Deal]

Reflectix does wonders to reduce condensation - Here is a thread that will link you to all sorts of fish house mods, including Reflectix:

http://www.hotspotoutdoors.com/forum/ubb...odi#Post2425257

Good luck!

[Loft]

+1 for Reflectix

[that_guy]

I have heard that fans help out a lot with this problem but i get a decent amount of condensation,its not too bad but if i can find a way to make it not as bad that would be great. Thanks

My dad had some great advice for this..."Quit breathing and turn off the heater"

Everytime I complain about condensation he'd say that...I think it may work, but I'm not sure for how long

[showags]

For those that use Reflectix, have you checked to see if there is still condensation between the reflectix and fabric? I am planning on doing the mod regardless, but I just can't see how moisture doesn't sneak around the edges and still end up between the fabric and reflectix. The interior might be moisture free, but is it just hiding? Just curious.

[BizzityB]

My Dad has relectix in his shack I havn't had a drip on me! Although I have never checked to see if it gets between it but I have never noticed the roof wet either. If there is any getting back there its very minimal.

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[Finlander]

The main thing with moisture in your house is the when it drips, it always finds the back of your neck! And having reflectix installed prevents any drips from falling. All the moisture comes from the fabric condensating against the cold air from outside and since the reflectix is inside it doesn't produce condensation. The frabric still might condesate to the point of dripping and running down someplace, but since I installed it in my Trap and Frabill Trekkor, moisture problems no longer exist! Plus when you install LED lighting the foil on the reflectix really magnifies the lighting big time. I no longer drag a lantern for light, just my buddy heater! Hope this helps!

[BartmanMN]

I agree. Reflectix with LED lights is the chit.

[Ed Carlson]

I have heard that fans help out a lot with this problem but i get a decent amount of condensation,its not too bad but if i can find a way to make it not as bad that would be great. Thanks

Fans help greatly in management of condensation, if also used with proper venting. Venting a share of the humidity will help the most.

They also reduce your heating cost as you more efficiently utilize the heat your producing. Slow circulation of heat from top to bottom greatly influences overall comfort.

A beneficial side benefit is if the fan is pointed in the direction of bothersome holes that like to ice, it will help keep those holed ice free.