Seasoning of wood

Definition:

The process of removal of moisture content from wood so as to make it useful for construction and other uses is called drying of wood or seasining of wood. This reduces the chances of decay, improves load bearing properties, reduces weight, and exhibits more favourable properties like thermal & electrical insulation, glue adhesive capacity & easy preservative treatment etc . 

Natural seasoning	Artificial kiln seasoning
Its the most traditional way of seasoning wood or timber. In this method wood is dryed usually by the keeping the wood exposed to air, so that the moisture evaporates and wood is seasoned. This method is very economical is a sense that no operational charges exists but the process is too slow & .....  [Read More] Piling Lumber for Air Drying  Reasons for Air drying	Kiln drying of lumber is perhaps the most effective and economical method available. Drying rates in a kiln can be carefully controlled and defect losses reduced to a minimum. Length of drying time is also greatly ...  [Read More] Progressive Seasoning  Compartmental Seasoning
Chemical seasoning of wood	Wood Preservatives
Preservatives increase the resistance of wood to decay and increase its useful life....  [Read More] There are 3 main classes of preservatives Oily substances insoluble in water Water-soluble salts Salts carried in volatile solvent other than water	Preservatives increase the resistance of wood to decay and increase its useful life....  [Read More] There are 3 main classes of preservatives Oily substances insoluble in water Water-soluble salts Salts carried in volatile solvent other than water

Related Pages	Related Pages
Types and Classification of Timber	Methods of cutting wood timber
Properties of Wood	Seasoning of Wood
Decay and Preservation of timber	Wood as construction material
Books on Wood Frame construction

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