Engineering & Permitting
Process design, structural engineering, and permit support handled by our in-house team.
Turn Key Dry Kilns
Turn Key Lumber Dry Kilns
ONE PARTNER. ONE CONTRACT. READY TO RUN.
KilnTech delivers complete, ready-to-run dry kiln projects — from dirt to dry lumber. Site work, structural steel, kiln equipment, controls, startup, and operator training under one accountable partner.
Section 01
Dirt To Dry Lumber, Delivered By One Team
A turn key dry kiln from KilnTech means you don't have to coordinate a civil contractor, a steel erector, a kiln equipment supplier, a controls integrator, and a startup crew. We handle the entire build — engineering, construction, equipment, controls, and commissioning — under one contract with one schedule and one point of accountability.
Whether you're adding a single kiln, replacing aging equipment, or building a multi-kiln greenfield drying yard, KilnTech sizes and engineers the project around your species, production targets, and existing mill flow.
Section 02
What 'Turn Key' Means At KilnTech
Every discipline required to deliver a running kiln, in-house and accountable.
Site Work & Foundations
Grading, foundations, slabs, and tramways prepped and poured to spec.
Structural Steel Erection
Heavy-duty kiln buildings erected by experienced industrial steel crews.
Kiln Equipment Install
Fans, heating coils, vents, doors, tracks, and controls — all installed to KilnTech standards.
Startup & Commissioning
Cold checks, dry runs, first charge supervision, and recipe tuning.
Operator Training
Hands-on training so your team can run the kiln to spec from week one.
Section 03
Turn Key Project Scopes
Whatever the configuration, KilnTech can deliver it complete.
New Conventional Kilns
Turn key batch kilns engineered for hardwood and softwood programs.
Continuous Dual Path Kilns
Full CDP installs with two-path tramway, drying zones, and controls.
Central Plenum Kilns
The original Central Plenum design, delivered ready to run.
Multi-Kiln Drying Yards
Greenfield yards with kilns, tramways, drysheds, and supporting buildings.
Replacement Kilns
Demo, foundation rework, and new kiln installation on existing footprints.
Mill Expansions
Added kiln capacity integrated cleanly with existing sawmill operations.
Related Solutions
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Section 04
Frequently Asked Questions
What does turn key dry kiln mean?
Turn key means KilnTech delivers a complete, ready-to-run dry kiln — site prep, foundations, structural steel, kiln equipment, controls, startup, and operator training — under one accountable contract.
Do you handle site work and foundations?
Yes. Full turn key projects include site grading, foundations, slabs, tramways, and structural steel — all coordinated with the kiln equipment install.
How long does a turn key kiln project take?
Schedules vary by size and scope, but typical turn key dry kiln projects run from several months for a single kiln to a year or more for multi-kiln greenfield builds. We give a firm schedule with every proposal.
Can you build conventional and continuous kilns turn key?
Yes. KilnTech delivers turn key conventional batch kilns, Central Plenum Kilns, and Continuous Dual Path Kilns — all sized and engineered to your production targets.
Do you provide turn key kilns outside the Southeast?
Yes. While our shop and field crews are based in Georgia, KilnTech has installed turn key kilns across North America and internationally.
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