Expert Dry Kiln Maintenance and Panel Recplacement
Our Services
We coat both the concrete baffles and the structural steel in your dry kiln with a specialized protective coating that slows concrete degradation and reduces steel corrosion. Instead of your kiln structure taking the punishment from the harsh internal environment, the coating does, helping extend the life of your asset.
Paired with our service of replacing rubber “P” seals around the door frame, we install a customized mount and rubber insert at the base of the door. Once the mount is in place, bottom door seal replacement drops from a 30–60 minute job to about 3–5 minutes, cutting downtime dramatically. With Franklin door seals, you no longer lose an hour per door; seals simply slide in and out in just a few minutes.
We manufacture and install high‑quality, custom‑sized dry kiln panels built for long‑term performance. Each panel uses an embossed, marine‑grade aluminum skin with rigid polyiso foam insulation for durability and thermal efficiency.
We build to your specifications, specializing in full dry kiln reskins as well as one‑off replacement panels, so we can handle any size project.
Before investing in a new dry kiln, you may want to consider the more economical option of replacing damaged and poorly insulated panels on your existing dry kilns to enhance performance, increase profits, and prolong the lifespan of your current assets.
Re‑sealing your dry kiln is designed to save you money and increase profits by improving energy efficiency and lumber quality. A properly sealed kiln uses less energy, shortens drying time, and delivers tighter standard deviation in moisture content, giving you a more consistent, higher‑value product.
Re‑sealing focuses on closing the gaps between the concrete baffle and wall panels, along the eaves and gable ends where wall panels meet the roof, and at the peak to stop heat and airflow losses.
Installing brush baffles on the underside of your fandeck eliminates the need for operators to manually raise and lower heavy steel baffles. This speeds up turnaround time between charges, reduces damage from baffles not fully lifted before loading, and adds everyday convenience for your entire kiln crew.
A loose kiln leads to inefficient drying, wasted energy, and faster deterioration as seals break and panels slip, creating gaps that cause heat loss and longer drying times.
As a best practice, schedule tightening annually as part of your regular maintenance program with Franklin Coatings. Our tightening process includes torquing every bolt that holds the exterior kiln panels in place, as well as every bolt and nut securing the interior extrusions to the superstructure, and replacing any missing hardware as part of the service.
About
our company
Franklin Coatings has specialized in dry kiln maintenance for over 30 years, serving mills and manufacturers across Western Canada and the United States.
We take pride in the services we provide and the durable, well‑engineered products we manufacture to keep your kilns running efficiently and reliably.
