[moose eater]

Just a thought, but melamine (the white plastic-like material that is used for edging on shelves, as well as, I believe, available in sheets for walls, etc. is used in butcher and food-safe areas. it's water proof, and if the edges are sealed, then washing can be done with a pressure sprayer or (???)

My initial suspicion would be that it's less expensive than 20-gauge stainless sheeting, and likely notably lighter, too. Could be hung with heavy construction cement over the backer or construction/sub-wall of your choice.

Ducted venting in and out, with air temp and humidity control would work with such a set-up. And I don't believe the melamine leaves or contracts any odor. Thus, my vote above.

Good solid tile on the floor with drains built in, and the walls sealed to the floor(s), corners, edges between sheets, ceiling joints, etc.

I'm small-time, and make due with what spaces I have. Though I've thought about hanging melamine over the sheet-rock in my space numerous times; air-tightness (except for where you want controlled venting), more easily cleaned, etc.

[raphenilweed]

Originally Posted by HaHaHashish

Question : How do the acre growers dry their crops? Do you hang in the shade outdoors for up to a week then trim, place on trays and then further dry and cure indoors under controlled conditions?

It depends on the size of farm and harvest process. Cabin(s), workshop rooms, shipping containers, barns, metal buildings, costco carports, bedrooms. I have seen all kinds from 10'x10' to 30'x100'. With how much people grew this year in the Emerald triangle im sure many people just hung lines under trees after running out of room.

Cure in bins then pound out to turkey bags or vacuum sealead. Stored in 55 gallon drums.

[raphenilweed]

I would never consider melamine for anything.

[BakedBandit]

Originally Posted by raphenilweed

I would never consider melamine for anything.

And why is that?

[HaHaHashish]

he once had a girl friend called Mel and she broke his heart.........he's been bitter about it ever since.

[MedResearcher]

Imo, depends on your budget and goal.

If you have the money and your doing a lot of production, a well insulated climate controlled room. Would build it like a nice indoor grow. Framing is debatable, but would finish with insulation, drywall, primer. Commercial dehumidifier, some circulation fans, no need for fresh air. Fresh air is to variable, humidity spikes up and down, as well as temperature. If the climate is controlled completely you can consistently duplicate results, and adjust for preference.

Something to say about a wood shed. The wood buffers the process. If the product is to dry it absorbs moisture from the wood, if its to wet, the wood absorbs moisture from it. Not in a long time, but I use to see really great flowers that were slow cured in lap sided wood sheds. Could hang flowers for months over the winter and they would stay sticky and fresh (depending on where your at climate wise), and only get better and better with age.

See a lot of the shipping containers, and pop up tents. Obviously they can work to get it dry and get you to the finish line. More commercial style.

We use the first option, but I would like to pop up an old timer wood shed, to side by side some small high end boutique batchs. The type of wood is interesting as well. Would be cool to do some side by sides with different types of wood, and different cultivars. Think some high end cigars are stored in wood boxs, or wood humidors.

Mr^^

[HaHaHashish]

Originally Posted by raphenilweed

It depends on the size of farm and harvest process. Cabin(s), workshop rooms, shipping containers, barns, metal buildings, costco carports, bedrooms. I have seen all kinds from 10'x10' to 30'x100'. With how much people grew this year in the Emerald triangle im sure many people just hung lines under trees after running out of room.

Cure in bins then pound out to turkey bags or vacuum sealead. Stored in 55 gallon drums.

Thanks for posting, I just can't imagine how difficult it would be to try and harvest and hang dry an acre of trees! ..but what a nice problem to have!