Sugar House Interior
I started last year with 27 taps on 3/16 tubing, boiled on a concrete block arch with steam pans and liked it enough to build an arch and bought a 2 x 5 divided pan.
Just finishing up a 12 x 14 sugar house, board & batten sides and I fully covered the roof with wood and metal roofing.
Planning on staining the outside, my question is what to do on the inside, is it best to leave it bare wood or treat with something?
Whatever your budget allows. My shack is 12 x 16, 17 yrs old, and unfinished interior has worked fine for me. It took 13 yrs to concrete the floor ��
12 x 16 Sugarhouse, 12 x 16 Woodshed
2 x 8 “The Mutt” Evaporator with Marcland Drawoff
Leader oil fired arch, Dallaire raised flue, Smoky Lake syrup pan and hoods with pre-heater
New Leader Clear Filter Press/Air Diaphragm Pump
5” Hand Pump Filter Press from Daryl-One of the first three! On loan to a friend.
Deer Run 250 gal/hr RO
A Very Understanding Wife
"At any time during the day you're only 10 seconds from disaster!"
We covered our entire interior with FRP (fiberglass reinforced plastic), including the ceiling to allow us to wash or wipe down the interior if necessary. This is what is commonly used inside restaurant kitchens. I know the food inspector liked it when he inspected it for our license.
Gary
16' X 24' Sugarhouse
2' X 6' Leader Inferno Arch with Revolution Raised-Flue Pans, Smoky Lake preheater and hood
Deer Run Maple gas-powered 250 RO
WesFab 7" filter press
Kubota 1100 RTV with tracks and 125 gallon tank for transporting sap
800 taps on gravity and vacuum
Very supportive wife who is the best coworker
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I looked up FRP, boy that stuff is pricey!
I wasn't really wanting to cover the wood, was just wondering if I should seal it with some kind of waterproof sealer
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