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Wood drying - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Wood drying (also seasoning lumber or timber seasoning ) refers to reducing the moisture content of wood prior to its use. For some purposes wood is not dried at all (it is used " green "). Oft...
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Conversion & Seasoning of Wood by William H Brown; ... Air drying, kiln drying, dehumidification and other methods of seasoning your timber. ... Other Methods of Seasoning ; Centrifugal drying; solvent seasoning; boiling in oil; super heat; radio frequency drying; vapour drying; chemical seasoning...
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Seasoning timber ... Low heat, correct humidity and ventilation is what you must get right and certainly do not try to force the pace. Read R.B. Hoadley's book, Understanding Wood for a better guide to home seasoning.
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Seasoning of firewood begins in earnest when this seal is broken by splitting the wood. So, if a cordwood dealer is charging a premium price for seasoned firewood, ask the question. "When was it split?" before you spend your hardearned money to buy water.
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Research in timber seasoning focuses on the following areas: - ... Formulation and development of kiln-drying schedules ... Radio frequency and vacuum drying...
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Depending upon the exact tree specie, it can take well over six months of normal storage for the wood to "season" and no longer be "green." If you harvest your firewood in late summer or early fall, you can cheat and speed up the seasoning process.
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If you are concerned about the safety of your wood burning appliance, or if you can’t remember the last time your chimney was cleaned AND inspected, you might want to go to the National Chimney Sweep Guild. They have a searchable database of certified Chimney Sweeps / Inspectors in your area!
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