Air Sealing Systems

For a lumber kiln to operate efficiently, the space between the kiln’s walls, ceiling, and the lumber must be sealed.

Air always takes the path of least resistance, and only when the pressure drop between the lumber package and the kiln structure becomes greater than through the lumber itself does the air begin to flow more consistently through the packages and dry the wood.

To force nearly all air to flow through the lumber packages, the void between the structure and the package must be sealed using flaps or screens.

Good air sealing in lumber kilns reduces electricity consumption and speeds up the drying process.