Pine for siding

[woodweasel]

Fitting  out a container  to become a weekend rental. Have about 25 pine logs that I am cutting into 1/2" x6" x10' boards.I spray each board with bora guard as it comes off the mill. I plan on putting it in my KD150 kiln for 4-5 days.Any problems putting  it inside  the container for walls? It won't be completely dry because of time constraints. Looking for a rustic look so I'm ok with some movement. 

[Magicman]

The movement should not be a problem since you are making allowances for it, but some moisture accumulation may be an issue.  I would strongly suggest adding a dehumidifier.  Drain it to the outside or empty the "bucket" when it fills. 

[woodweasel]

Are you saying the dehumidifier in the kiln are in the container?

[wkf94025]

My answer would be both, but I think he meant the rental box.

[Mapleman]

I'd also recommend putting something like black tar paper on the wall behind the pine boards so if or when the boards shrink, there's something behind them besides the wall of the container or the studs or the insulation showing through.  

[WV Sawmiller]

   Either the tar paper or put them up vertically and add battens. My son put similar sized WO up in his basement. Put it up green and he has a good half inch or more gap between each with concrete showing behind. He has suggested me cutting some 1/16" - 1/8" veneer and stapling or using wire brads to cover. I think it would have looked better with a solid black or white backing or if vertical. 

   Interesting concept BTW and I hope it works well for you. Are you using 20' or 40' containers? I lived in them in Iraq and Afghanistan. Best was one half a 40' container. Had a 4' X 8' bathroom with shower on one end and 8' X 16' living quarters on the other. Last was half a 20' so was 8' X 10' with no bathroom. It was still better than sharing a big circus tent with dozens to hundreds of other guys.

[Magicman]

Are you saying the dehumidifier in the kiln are in the container?

Yes, I was referring to the container.  Since it sounded like the lumber will not be 'completely' dry a dehumidifier will remove the released moisture from the air.

I always have a dehumidifier running at my cabin to remove moisture and prevent mildew and the 'stuffy' smell.  It is set at ~50%.

[woodweasel]

Thanks gentlemen.  Its a 40'er

[woodweasel]

Will try to upload some pic's