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Started by Namowin, January 18, 2021, 12:54:01 PM

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Namowin

Ah, sorry if this is a no brainer, but I've tried searching the idea of building a solar kiln with green lumber but not much luck. 

To me it seems like it would be fine, maybe just letting the kiln run empty for a while to dry it's self out before putting anything inside may work?

Lol i really have no clue but the idea seems ok? 

If I do it will be with whit poplar and spruce wood. 

Any thoughts? Perhaps I'm out to lunch.
Manitoba prairie man

GeneWengert-WoodDoc

Green framing is ok, but if you will sheath with lumber and not plywood, then No.
Gene - Author of articles in Sawmill & Woodlot and books: Drying Hardwood Lumber; VA Tech Solar Kiln; Sawing Edging & Trimming Hardwood Lumber. And more

Namowin

Quote from: GeneWengert-WoodDoc on January 19, 2021, 10:30:06 PM
Green framing is ok, but if you will sheath with lumber and not plywood, then No.
Thanks for the reply, I cant seen much info on the matter. I was thinking green frame, house wrapped, then board and baton? But perhaps your right, maybe I'll just build an air dry canopy first, then next season build the kiln. 
Thanks for the help, I'm still a green horn and learning, quite a bit here on FF.
Manitoba prairie man

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