Solar Wood kiln

[Billy123]

Some guy named mountain man building a solar drying kiln:

http://www.grit.com/red-pine-mountain/solar-wood-drying-kiln.aspx

 

[shawneyboy]

Interesting idea...... I will keep an eye on this one for sure..

shawn

 

[oldspark]

As discussed before on here it is not needed but that looks like a very nice one, I would use it for a green house for veggies and what ever may grow in there.

 

[mywaynow]

Can't see how a balance can be achieved between providing sufficient heat to dry along with temperature limits that would prevent fire, in an unmanned/non-mechanical system like that. Polycarbonite sheets will make for a hot environment in June-Aug time frame. Had a neighbor that experienced a fire in their plant bed when a piece of glass got hit with direct sunlght and had the ability to ignite the mulch. I would focus the solar onto a layer of dark bricks that would have a natural temperature limit, hold heat overnight and thus be more affective based on overall time. I would also extend the roof to provide better cover for rain.

 

[Backwoods Savage]

He seems to think the wood will dry in a month! Hum....