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.
