Timber Seasoning & Kilning
About this guide
This guide explains the principles and practice of drying timber through both air seasoning and kiln drying. It covers how moisture moves through wood, how drying rates can be controlled, and how different methods affect timber stability and quality.
It provides a practical overview of managing drying processes to reduce defects such as distortion, splitting, and uneven moisture content, with a focus on small-scale and workshop-based systems.
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