OcoeeG
ArboristSite Lurker
I am about to start milling up some lumber. My next issue is figuring out how I am going to dry it. Obviously I am going to sticker it and cover it. But I wanted to try an improvised solar kiln for little to no extra money. Tell me what you think.
I have a bunch of old barn roofing tin laying around. What if I stacked and stickered my stuff, weighed it down then made a roof of that tin painted black. Around the pile I would wrap black 6 mil plastic to keep the heat in. I figure that would make for a pretty warm environment even in the winter if put int a sunny spot. I realize ventilation is one of the most important aspects of the drying process. I haven't exactly figured out how I will pull that warm air down through my stack. Does any one think this would be better than just a regular air drying set-up.
What says ye?
I have a bunch of old barn roofing tin laying around. What if I stacked and stickered my stuff, weighed it down then made a roof of that tin painted black. Around the pile I would wrap black 6 mil plastic to keep the heat in. I figure that would make for a pretty warm environment even in the winter if put int a sunny spot. I realize ventilation is one of the most important aspects of the drying process. I haven't exactly figured out how I will pull that warm air down through my stack. Does any one think this would be better than just a regular air drying set-up.
What says ye?