[Strawbale] Strawbale Digest, Vol 11, Issue 7

[Corwyn]

On May 04, 2007, at 13:16, Derek Roff wrote:

> Drying the wood prior to use is a good idea.  Air drying is possible,
> with the wood properly stacked and covered.  Site-built solar kilns are
> a practical method in many locations.  In every case, time will be a
> factor.  Rushing the use of the wood is risky.

Are solar kilns better than fossil fueled kilns (other than the obvious 
reasons)?  It was my understanding that kiln drying large timbers was 
basically impossible.  Something to do with case hardening.

Thank You Kindly,

Corwyn

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