Another week of work on the Super Solar Cycle Kiln produced major additions.  Mike's crew worked hard to finish the collector floor, install the rest of the headers, raise the roof trusses, and place the rafters on the front of the solar collector.

The side view reveals the main components of this kiln. 
The top right triangle is the collector room in the south facing roof.  The kiln chambers are in the center of the south (right) half of the building at ground level.  The rest of the ground level is open space for pre-drying lumber and equipment storage.

A rear view shows the roof sheathed and ready for 3,200 square feet of shingles.  The end walls will be sided with aspen and locust lumber, in a board and batten style.  A wood preservative stain will be applied to protect from UV rays and fungal attack.

As the sun sets on a cold Friday afternoon, the structure's full geometric outline is witness to 2 weeks of work.  Mike Alexander says the building is going quickly, faster than anticipated.  Another work day Saturday will begin to fill in all the details of form and function.  The inch of snow on the ground is a minor inconvenience compared to normal weather conditions here.

Workers observed the solar power in action - the crew on the south side enjoyed the warm sunshine, while the roofing crew braved icy conditions all day.    next steps