Seasoning Timber

Stack timber in open, well-ventilated area, protected from rain/sun.

Paint, varnish, and polish adhere much better to dry wood. Primary Methods of Seasoning Timber seasoning timber

❌ – leads to mold, uneven drying, staining. ❌ Thin stickers – <3/4" thick restricts airflow. ❌ Stacking on ground – draws moisture, invites termites. ❌ No end seal – end checks ruin 6-12" of each board. ❌ Drying too fast in kiln – causes casehardening, collapse, honeycomb. ❌ Mixing species/thicknesses – uneven final MC. ❌ Over-drying – below 6% makes wood brittle, hard to glue. ❌ Using wet stickers – transfers stain and moisture to good wood. Stack timber in open, well-ventilated area, protected from

Enclose timber in a chamber with controlled heat, humidity, and air circulation. ❌ Thin stickers – &lt;3/4" thick restricts airflow

A review of seasoning must address what happens when it goes wrong: