New cold smoker - ideas for weatherproofing?

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New cold smoker - ideas for weatherproofing?

Postby robgunby » 12 Dec 2014, 18:01

Just got a new cold smoker, a fantastic homemade present from my dad, multiple rack positions in a plywood box about the size of a standard under-countertop fridge. Very pleased with it and looking forward to smoking some salmon for Christmas breakfast in the next week.

However, it isn't weatherproofed and I wondered what suggestions people had for rainproofing this bad boy? Tarp? Foil> Paint? Varnish? Little shelter?
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Re: New cold smoker - ideas for weatherproofing?

Postby tommo666 » 12 Dec 2014, 19:26

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Re: New cold smoker - ideas for weatherproofing?

Postby robgunby » 13 Dec 2014, 09:39

That looks spot on for the money, thanks for the tip. It will only *just* fit the smoker in it, so I might look out for something just like it but a little bigger. I wonder if it would be worthwhile painting it to stop high humidity swelling the plyboard too? If so, does anyone know what paint would be best?
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Re: New cold smoker - ideas for weatherproofing?

Postby robgunby » 13 Dec 2014, 14:18

The other thought I had was roofing felt - anyone used that to waterproof a smoker?
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Re: New cold smoker - ideas for weatherproofing?

Postby PDC7 » 15 Dec 2014, 12:49

Wilkinsons often sell something similar might be on offer due to the season in your local store
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Re: New cold smoker - ideas for weatherproofing?

Postby croft » 08 Jan 2015, 14:26

How about a skim of fiber glass and then paint
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