Timber ^hot^: Seasoning Of
Dry wood glues, paints, and finishes much better than wet wood.
Why humid air? That is the clever bit. If you blast dry heat, the surface shrinks so fast it splits instantly. By controlling the relative humidity , the kiln tricks the wood into sweating at an even pace. A process that took nature a year is compressed into 10 days. seasoning of timber
This is the traditional method where timber is stacked in the open air or under a simple shed. Dry wood glues, paints, and finishes much better
Timber is a hygroscopic material, meaning it naturally contains moisture. When a tree is freshly felled, the wood is in a "green" state, with moisture content potentially exceeding 100% (meaning the water weight is greater than the dry wood weight). is the process of drying timber to reduce its moisture content to a level appropriate for its intended use. If you blast dry heat, the surface shrinks
In the world of woodworking and construction, green timber is a drama queen. Freshly cut from the forest, it is bloated, unpredictable, and riddled with stress. Seasoning is the industry’s ancient ritual of turning that tantrum-prone teenager into a stoic, reliable elder.