Kiln Drying

The term, Kiln Drying, refers to a technique for reducing the moisture content in logs. Rough-milled logs ("cants") are stacked in a large oven, typically a metal building, in which heated air (130-170 degrees) is continously circulated over the logs for a period of days or weeks. The objective is to reduce moisture content to approximately 15%-20% and induce any dimensional changes in the wood before it is milled. This reduces future problems associated with shrinkage and warping.