Smokehouse build!

[Stan R]

Do a test smoke and see if any leaks are to big.

I would not use expanding foam.

I did cold smoke house build and not worried about a few leaks.

[BURTONboy]

Wet newspaper. Stuff in the cracks then let it dry. Solid as concrete. Used this on mine 5 years ago in the cracks on my tin roof.

Yes I believe water and flour mixed makes a great hardening compound for newspaper. Cant quite remember for sure from school though. Might look into that.

[jctex81]

[salth2o]

I like the build. I've been contemplating doing one of these for a while. I think I'll get started on something like this.

[meshmover67]

this is awesome!

[SwampRabbit]

I am no expert, so I will phrase this more like a question rather than a statement:

I would think that since smoke rises, it really boils down to your drafting. That is, the gaps help in drafting, not necessarily smoke loss. And, if you are getting smoke loss through the cracks, as long as you are drafting up and out your chimney as well, you are probably fine.

The only thing I'd worry about with the gaps is helping maintain temperature control and preventing heat loss up the column (drafting in cold air, or lossing hot air if not enough drafting; but again, the gaps are uniform.

Anybody care to comment on that? I have thought about the slatting fence pickets myself, but ruled it out because (and I want to see how he does it) hinges the door (since the slats are not flat like I have seen in other cedar builds that use lap boards.)

[BURTONboy]

If using it for a cold smoke, then I completely agree. The cracks wont matter too much and you actually want a way for the smoke to escape little by little so the fire can continue to breathe. Just as long as the cracks arent too big and all the smoke doesnt escape before it fills the place.

[TallTexan]

Smokehouse build!

So when can I stop by to use it?

[tgil]

I'd like to do this some day!

[fishingsetx]

So when can I stop by to use it?

Soon as its finished! One thing I've learned is that the more you cook in any kind of smoker, the better it cooks/tastes!

[fishingsetx]

I am no expert, so I will phrase this more like a question rather than a statement:

I would think that since smoke rises, it really boils down to your drafting. That is, the gaps help in drafting, not necessarily smoke loss. And, if you are getting smoke loss through the cracks, as long as you are drafting up and out your chimney as well, you are probably fine.

The only thing I'd worry about with the gaps is helping maintain temperature control and preventing heat loss up the column (drafting in cold air, or lossing hot air if not enough drafting; but again, the gaps are uniform.

Anybody care to comment on that? I have thought about the slatting fence pickets myself, but ruled it out because (and I want to see how he does it) hinges the door (since the slats are not flat like I have seen in other cedar builds that use lap boards.)

Hinges are pretty simple. I have two options.

1.). Trim around the door opening and trim the door. Mount hinges to the trim. Door won't weigh 5 lbs so the trim should be strong enough to hold it especially with it screwed to the frame

2.). Cut a wedge to fit the triangle shape of the angled siding. Mount the wedges and then mount the hinges to the wedges!

I'll probably use option 1. This will also give me something to attach a sealant strip to!

[wsteffen]

There are a couple of different fire proof expanding foams available. Check Home Depot or Lowes. We used to use them in Medical Office Towers to seal any openings between floors and in fire walls.

looks good, may have to look into building one.

[fishingsetx]

There are a couple of different fire proof expanding foams available. Check Home Depot or Lowes. We used to use them in Medical Office Towers to seal any openings between floors and in fire walls.

looks good, may have to look into building one.

Are you talking about the great stuff fire block? Any idea on temp rating? I can't seem to find any info on their website!

[fishingsetx]

Got the exterior finished today!!!



Also got the burner mounted and ready to go!



Couldn't help myself, had to get some fire going and see how she runs! Right now I got it turned almost as low as the burner will go. Running under 120! And making some smoke at that temp!





I'm going to slowly increase the temp yo 225 this eve to make sure everything goes as well as start the seasoning. Tomorrow I'm going to try and build and install some racks!! If anyone is interested, I'll put together a materials list with some rough pricing.

[fishingsetx]

One more pic for now!