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Drying wood is important for many reasons, including: Dimensional stability: Wood shrinks when it loses moisture and swells when it gains moisture. Drying wood to the correct moisture content ensures it won't shrink or swell too much while in use. Strength: Wood becomes stronger as it dries below 30... Read More
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Wood drying (also seasoning lumber or wood seasoning) reduces the moisture content of wood before its use. When the drying is done in a kiln, the product is known as kiln-dried timber or lumber, whereas air drying is the more traditional method. There are two main reasons for drying wood: Woodworkin... Read More
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