7-Drying and Firing (at the EKWC)

Different approaches to drying slabs led to the development of a new aerated drywall sandwich drying system, making it possible to create large panels without warping or cracking.

Drying panels in a variety of ways; covered with paper (left) and covered with plastic (right)
Drying panels in a variety of ways; covered with paper (left) and covered with plastic (right)
Newly built aerated drywall sandwich drying panels
Newly built aerated drywall sandwich drying panels
Panels stacked in kiln (left) and control panel of kiln (right)
Panels stacked in kiln (left) and control panel of kiln (right)
Unloading kiln
Unloading kiln