Once the target moisture content is reached (typically 8–12% for joinery), the wood is held at a specific temperature to equalize moisture throughout the board.
Before drying begins, timber must be sorted by thickness and species. The most important part of the scheme is the :
Uses controlled heat and airflow. It is significantly faster and allows for precise moisture levels required for high-quality furniture or construction.
Specialized schemes used for thick beams or expensive hardwoods where standard drying might cause severe cracking.
The timber is cooled slowly to ambient temperature before being removed from the kiln to prevent thermal shock. 3. Types of Drying Schemes
The timber is heated in a high-humidity environment to warm the core of the wood without evaporating surface moisture too quickly, which prevents surface hardening.
Planks are separated by wooden strips (spacers) of uniform thickness to allow air to circulate freely through the stack.
Timber is stacked under a roof or canopy. It is cost-effective but slow and dependent on weather conditions.
Once the target moisture content is reached (typically 8–12% for joinery), the wood is held at a specific temperature to equalize moisture throughout the board.
Before drying begins, timber must be sorted by thickness and species. The most important part of the scheme is the :
Uses controlled heat and airflow. It is significantly faster and allows for precise moisture levels required for high-quality furniture or construction.
Specialized schemes used for thick beams or expensive hardwoods where standard drying might cause severe cracking.
The timber is cooled slowly to ambient temperature before being removed from the kiln to prevent thermal shock. 3. Types of Drying Schemes
The timber is heated in a high-humidity environment to warm the core of the wood without evaporating surface moisture too quickly, which prevents surface hardening.
Planks are separated by wooden strips (spacers) of uniform thickness to allow air to circulate freely through the stack.
Timber is stacked under a roof or canopy. It is cost-effective but slow and dependent on weather conditions.
