- May 17, 2020
- 12
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The Smokehouse is finally done! Untreated Pine structure with Western Red Cedar built all around it.
I still have a bit to do but on the weekend I managed to get it on my brick foundation with help from a mate. I still need to add some trim, check for leaks and cracks once I season it and fix a door to the opening in the brick. Loaded with 2 stainless steel racks, dowles to hang meat from and a temp gauge. It is ready to smoke.
I have a question for those more experienced ones out there!
- For those who have built theres out of Western Red Cedar, do you cover it at all to protect from the rain and elements? I know the durability is fantastic with cedar but I know it does suck up a lot of water and can take a while to dry. I have heard of people putting some waterproof sealant on it but not sure if that's suitable?
Not bad for a first build, and I am no way a professional wood worker.
I still have a bit to do but on the weekend I managed to get it on my brick foundation with help from a mate. I still need to add some trim, check for leaks and cracks once I season it and fix a door to the opening in the brick. Loaded with 2 stainless steel racks, dowles to hang meat from and a temp gauge. It is ready to smoke.
I have a question for those more experienced ones out there!
- For those who have built theres out of Western Red Cedar, do you cover it at all to protect from the rain and elements? I know the durability is fantastic with cedar but I know it does suck up a lot of water and can take a while to dry. I have heard of people putting some waterproof sealant on it but not sure if that's suitable?
Not bad for a first build, and I am no way a professional wood worker.