Curing chamber question

Post Reply
Rich
User
User
Posts: 67
Joined: Fri Nov 13, 2015 03:56
Location: Louisiana

Curing chamber question

Post by Rich » Sun Jan 10, 2016 01:35

Can a curing chamber be made of wood or does it have to be stainless or enameled steel ? I made a roll around set up for my smoker, one side I could conceivably make into a curing chamber if wood is acceptable. I have the room to insulate if necessary, could I line with plastic ?

Thanks in advance for advice,

Cheers,

Rich
User avatar
Butterbean
Moderator
Moderator
Posts: 1955
Joined: Mon Mar 05, 2012 04:10
Location: South Georgia

Post by Butterbean » Sun Jan 10, 2016 03:17

Yes but the high moisture could eventually pose a problem. If it were me, I'd cover the wood with FRP panel. Its easy to install, easy to clean and is waterproof.
Rich
User
User
Posts: 67
Joined: Fri Nov 13, 2015 03:56
Location: Louisiana

Post by Rich » Sun Jan 10, 2016 03:50

FRP ?
Rich
User
User
Posts: 67
Joined: Fri Nov 13, 2015 03:56
Location: Louisiana

Post by Rich » Sun Jan 10, 2016 04:18

Never mind, GTS, found it, will check into it...anybody know where I can buy this ?
User avatar
Butterbean
Moderator
Moderator
Posts: 1955
Joined: Mon Mar 05, 2012 04:10
Location: South Georgia

Post by Butterbean » Sun Jan 10, 2016 04:18

FRP - Fiberglass Reinforced Panels Its the stuff you see on the walls in kitchens and bathrooms. You can buy it at home depot or Lowes. You can cut it like thin plywood and you just glue it to the wall. You'll want the joining pieces and corner pieces. When put together right, no moisture will leave the chamber and harm your wood.

http://www.lowes.com/pd_8566-293-FTSTF. ... 1368064276
Rich
User
User
Posts: 67
Joined: Fri Nov 13, 2015 03:56
Location: Louisiana

Post by Rich » Sun Jan 10, 2016 04:26

Thank you Butterbean ! Am going to line the inner area with this in anticipation of eventual making a curing chamber., again, thank you sir.

Cheers,

Rich
User avatar
Bob K
Moderator
Moderator
Posts: 2232
Joined: Sun Jun 02, 2013 15:16
Location: Northwest Ct

Post by Bob K » Sun Jan 10, 2016 12:50

Hey Rich
How do plan to cool it?

I made a fermentation chamber from wood and its pretty simple to supply heat. But the only time I could use it for curing/drying and maintain a 55°f temperature was the winter months.
Last edited by Bob K on Sun Jan 10, 2016 17:58, edited 1 time in total.
Rich
User
User
Posts: 67
Joined: Fri Nov 13, 2015 03:56
Location: Louisiana

Post by Rich » Sun Jan 10, 2016 15:57

Thermositer
Post Reply