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There are several 100-year-old boats on the Broads, probably all having wood 'ceilings'. So cosy, especially with oil lamps. Yes, varnish what is exposed to the eye, bare for the rest. Crushed cork is the traditional insulator  !
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@JollyRodger, my thoughts entirely ,crushed cork, I can get in various thicknesses, would it be preferable to leave an air gap in there somewhere? between the hull and cork? or between cork and wood.
I'v seen a cork paint advertised too, but the claims seem a little "snake oil" like,, I cant imagine such a thin membrane of paint being as effective as much thicker cork.
I have pretty good ventilation in the boat and I believe this helps no end.
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If it were me then the cork, either glued or sprayed, would go hard against the roof and I would have an air gap between cork and timber.
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Hi I have Oak ply on all my surfaces coated with egg shell varnish keeps it clean looking now ten years old i do have sprayed foam insulation on all surfaces this is much more efficient insulator then cork or glass fibre and has the advantage of insulating every nook and cranny that would be impossible to get sheeted insulation to stick to unless the insulation covers the outer surface you will get condensation between insulation and body this will run down and collect on floor, bilges or where its passage is interupted leading to rot or stains. John
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That is sound thinking. I have no experience with sprayed foam, is this DIY doable and is it easy to control. e.g.thickness?
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the diy aspect was something I too investigated, spray foam is it would appear a "marmite" thing, some say they have positive results, others claim it's highly toxic and should be avoided, as with all things, the answers to any questions about condensation and its cures seem to be very varied,
my intention is to glean as much first hand knowledge, and hopefully make an informed decision on those results.
thanks for the input so far. it is helpful.
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Hi yes it is DIY you buy/hire a two cylinders you do need to mask up but unlike paint spraying not toxic and more controllable you spray as much/thick as you like suggest you try on a scrap piece of wood as it expands as it drys so you need to spray less thick then the final thickness you want, as it expands as it drys thicker you can go over it twice if it needs to be thicker.Google to get info. John
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https://www.attainablehome.com/dangers-of-spray-foam-insulation-and-how-to-protect-yourself/
suddenly the odd drip doesn't seem that bad. 
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Hi Greybeard They are talking about professional house applications in attic's the DIY type is different plus you are only spraying a thin 1" 2" thick layer not a attic with 7" 8" thick i certainly have had no issues i did the whole of my interia engine room to locker interia's down to below water line i now can sit inside in shirt sleeves throughout the winter WITHOUT the central heating running constantly. John
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@John,
I'm always a bit dubious of chemicals and such like, I don't even trust food manufacturers and their "e" numbers that hide carcinogenics etc,, so much that is reputed to be"safe" has turned out not so safe, especially in later life, tobacco, asbestos,etc.
I maybe over cautious but care,caution and research has kept me alive much longer than I believe bravado,chance and ignorance would have.
have you got a link to the stuff you used?
cheers.
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