How do Oast houses work? (I think I’ve spelt it right) I know they were designed to dry the hops. Most of them in my area have been converted into homes but still maintain the funnelled roof. Those that are completely intact have a sail or a vane on the open side of the funnel which suggests that this opening is turned away from the wind. Up until now, I thought that the wind or air stream was collected by the funnel and blown down over the hops. Obviously not?
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How do Oast houses work
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L1zzy
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No idea - I thought the same as you but doesn't that sail align with the opening so when teh sails catches the wind it does funnel it overthe hops?? wish i could draw you a pic - Isn't there a historical society in Kent that could advise?
Yes the sail aligns with the opening which means the sail and the opening always point down wind i.e. the sail is pushed by the wind into the opposite direction from where the wind is coming. The opening therefore always faces the opposite direction of the wind.
I think MdB’s link explains it all. Don’t know how they raked the hops up to the third floor mind?
I think MdB’s link explains it all. Don’t know how they raked the hops up to the third floor mind?