Understanding the Drying of Wood
Here's a handy resource on the hows and whys of drying lumber. June 21, 2007
Reprinted with permission from the Cooperative Extension Service of the University of Kentucky.
By James E. Reeb, Wood Products and Utilization Specialist
This publication from the Cooperative Extension Service of the University of Kentucky discusses the interaction of water and wood, reasons for drying wood, and the processes used to dry wood, both commercially and at home.
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