Having some experience in both construction (part time for 45 years) and saw milling (part time for 12 years) I suggest if available you use eastern hemlock for your post/beam construction. I holds up much better to moisture than pine and is stronger too. However eastern hemlock is not available in all regions. If not available, ask the sawmiller which he suggests for a "small" post and beam sugar house.
Last edited by maple flats; 06-25-2017 at 07:40 AM.
Dave Klish, I recently ordered a 2x6 wood fired evaporator from A&A Sheet Metal which I will be converting to oil fired
Now have solar, 2x6 finish pan, 5 bank 7x7 filter press, large water jacketed bottler, and tankless water heater.
Recently bought another Gingerich RO, this one was a 125, but a second membrane was added thus is a 250, like I had.
After running a 2x3, a 2x6, 3x8 tapping from 79 taps up to 1320 all woodfired, now I'm going to a 2x6 oil fired and a 200-425 taps.