Every client has the option of using kiln-dried timbers. Obviously there is an associated cost, but for some applications the use of kiln-dried timbers is simply more appropriate.

One advantage of kiln-dried lumber is that any live fungi present in the green lumber will have been killed by the heat of the kiln; in other words, KD lumber is sterile after leaving the kiln. However, if it gets sufficiently wet afterwards, then it is at the same risk of decay as any other wood. See similar questions...

The Original Lincoln Logs has for the past 25 years air dried their logs, it is the more natural way of removing moisture. Air drying reduces the amount of checking in the log whereas kiln dried logs have a tendency to increase the checks because of the rapid forced drying process. See similar questions...

Some manufacturers have tried to make an issue over air-drying versus kiln-drying. We air-dry our products, and we have always air-dried. Our logs are as beautiful and functional as any, and at a lower cost. With any drying method, the logs should be dried to approximately 20% or less. With a kiln, the moisture content of the logs can be reduced further, depending on the kiln's setting. See similar questions...

Yes. We have state-of-the-art dry kilns that allow us to condition the wood at any time during the drying process. Our wood is normally dried to 6-8% moisture content. See similar questions...

We can kiln dry for an extra fee, but we don't recommend it. In the long run, kiln drying will not change the moisture content in your log. Logs are like delayed-action wicks and will absorb whatever moisture will bring them into equilibrium with their environment. Kiln drying will not make a log which is prone to bow or twist into a straight log. Kiln drying will conceal these defects, and after the bands are loosened and the logs absorb moisture, the bows and twists will show up. See similar questions...

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It is a matter of choice. Clearly, one of the advantages of kiln-drying shavings is that the resulting chips are not only very dry, and therefore highly absorbent, but they also keep the bag from "sweating". However, kiln-drying lumber takes more time and is very costly. We have found a mix of "green" shavings along with the kiln dried shavings makes for the best product. See similar questions...

We use dead standing trees for our house logs. These trees have done most of their drying, checking and twisting by the time we have them sawn into cants. Some further checking may occur as the log cants lose any ambient moisture still present in the logs. Checks are basically harmless to your logs and are a natural process that occurs as large timbers season. See similar questions...

Finished balsa wood, like you find in model airplane kits, varies widely in weight. Balsa is occasionally found weighing as little as 4 lbs. per cu. ft. On the other hand, you can also find balsa which will weigh 24 lbs. or more per cu. ft. However, the general run of commercial balsa for model airplanes will weigh between 6 lbs. to 18 lbs. per cu. ft. Eight to twelve lb. balsa is considered medium or average weight, and is the most plentiful. See similar questions...

Kiln dried wood is wood that is dried in an industrial kiln. The process dries the wood completely, kills any insects that may have been living in the wood, and produces great looking firewood that is extremely easy to light and keep burning. The other method of drying wood is to naturally season the wood over the course of six to twelve months by splitting the wood and allowing it to gradually dry outdoors in the sun, wind, heat and rain. See similar questions...

LOGKITS.COM logs are air dried rather than kiln dried prior to final milling. The final drying and shrinkage process on any log is not generally complete until after one full heating season. See similar questions...

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The difference is simple. Kiln dried wood will not split or crack when taken from a humid climate such as Indonesia, into a dryer climate such as the USA or Europe. Furniture that is not made with kiln dried wood will immediately begin to deteriorate upon exposure to these drier climates. The result is furniture that cracks and splits and cannot be repaired because of continual deterioration. If you buy furniture that is not kiln dried you are making a huge mistake! See similar questions...

For decay resistance, it doesn't matter. However, kiln drying tends to reduce warping, as it is a more controlled form of drying. See similar questions...

We are guided by the Unilever Code of Business Principles, which mandates to provide equal opportunities for employment. We recruit, employ and promote employees on the sole basis of qualifications and abilities needed for the work to be performed. See similar questions...

I have adopted much of the beliefs that originated from the punk movement. Its not about the equipment you use, its what you do with it. Its the feeling, emotion, and creativity that people identify with. From my experience the measure of your artwork has little or nothing to do with the equipment you use to make it. In keeping with that spirit, I use only the tools that are around me to create my photos. See similar questions...

far as toppings go, we love them. But we always try to sample a plain pie first before evaluating a topped pizza. Our philosophy on toppings is "two's company; three's a crowd." According to eGullet founder Stephen A. Shaw, in a no-longer-available pizza guide on his now-defunct site Fat-Guy.com, New York pizzamakers sometimes refer to any pie with more than three toppings as a "garbage pie." And it's usually true. Too many toppings obscure the minimalist perfection of a good pizza. See similar questions...

Your kiln should be in a covered enclosed space. A basement or garage is usually a good location. Preferably the floor should be concrete. There must be at least 12" from the walls of the kiln to any walls of the room. Keep all flammables away from the kiln. Room should be vented with either good natural ventilation or forced ventilation fan. See our great pre-order checklist and description of various important considerations you need to make before you buy a kiln. See similar questions...

One of the most stable softwoods, Western Red Cedar is nevertheless a natural material. Cedar siding can swell or shrink as it gains or loses moisture to reach equilibrium with the moisture content of the surrounding air. In the Midwest, kiln-dried products are closer to the moisture levels of the final installation environment. Also, drier wood products are more receptive to finishes than unseasoned or green sidings. For this reason, kiln-dried sidings are recommended for prefinishing. See similar questions...