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    Default Combating steel roof condensation

    Hi all, I need to stop condensation forming in my container. I thought venting would be the answer, though only partly true it's a start. Has anyone found an answer. There are products overseas but I'm unable to find suitable low cost products in Aus. I was wondering if spraying a bitumen type product would do the job.
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    wack a couple of these on it


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    Thank Rick. Was going to but found out it won't stop condensation


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    You could always glue styrofoam sheets on the roof as well

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    Condensation occurs when the temperature of a surface is cooler than the dew point.
    I just seen what Rick said and agree to place some foam style insulation on the roof.
    This doesn't remove the moisture from the air if that is the issue.

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    It seems to be a complex issue. Research I've done
    states as you said due point. Insulation of some sort yes but my thought is it may by just a sponge & stay wet


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    When containers land in Australia and are opened, it is tho it has been raining inside. ie if it was humid where packed and lobs in Melb on a cold day the contents can be ruined. You can buy spray on foam and coat the inside to stop it, we used to do it to air conditioning ducts, stopped condensation and killed sound. Have no idea where you would buy it
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    you could also put a bucket of silica gel in your container

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