How Do I Choose the Best Kiln-Dried Lumber?
kilndryingofwood, also known as wood room drying, oven drying. The wood is placed in a drying kiln (chamber, furnace), the temperature, humidity and air circulation speed of the medium are controlled, and the drying process is performed according to a predetermined standard.
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- kilndryingofwood, also known as wood room drying, oven drying. The wood is placed in a drying kiln (chamber, furnace), the temperature, humidity and air circulation speed of the medium are controlled, and the drying process is performed according to a predetermined standard.
- Kiln drying has a large capital investment, high cost, and complicated technology, but has a fast drying speed and can dry the wood to any specified final moisture content. In order to reduce costs and improve quality, air drying and kiln drying can be used together. That is, the wet wood is first air-dried to a moisture content of 40-50%, and then dried in a kiln. (Source: China Forestry Network)