Cheapest/easiest to build wood kiln

[Indiana wood]

I have a lot of oak that I would like to try to dry for next year’s heating’season. Pictures would be appreciated

 

[Woodsplitter67]

how many cord shed are you looking to build. how much wood do you have.

 

[Indiana wood]

how many cord shed are you looking to build. how much wood do you have.

Just looking for ideas. 2 cord?

 

[Woodsplitter67]

Just looking for ideas. 2 cord?

how much are you burning per season

 

[Indiana wood]

how much are you burning per season

No idea. Im new

 

[Woodsplitter67]

well given that you dont know i would do a 4 .5 cord shed.. that would give you 2.25cords per year and a 2 year drying cycle. that being said you would need a shed that is 4.5 w x 20 L x 6.5 H . you need a shed that has alot of roof overhang as well as vented so that the summer prevailing winds go into the shed.

 

[Indiana wood]

how much are you burning per season

well given that you dont know i would do a 4 .5 cord shed.. that would give you 2.25cords per year and a 2 year drying cycle. that being said you would need a shed that is 4.5 w x 20 L x 6.5 H . you need a shed that has alot of roof overhang as well as vented so that the summer prevailing winds go into the shed.
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i was hoping for something more simple with maybe plastic or something?

 

[weatherguy]

Just get a roll of plastic from HD or Lowes and wrap it watertight and cut a couple of vent holes. If you have time and carpentry skills look at Poindexters threads but it's not necessary although it does make it easier for future years.

 

[Woodsplitter67]

i dont know how i miss read the title.. i thought your looking for a woodshed.. i have done a number of kilns.. look in my signature and youll see how to do a simple kiln...

 

[shortys7777]

I literally wrapped the wood with plastic allowing air in from the bottom and cutting 2 small holes in the upper corners. My fresh cut oak was 22% after September and October. Next year im starting one earlier. Looked ugly but on a 80 degree day the inside got up around 130