Of Timber: Seasoning

You might think this is obsessive. It is not. It is the line between a heirloom and firewood.

This includes bowing, cupping, or twisting of the board. Summary of Key Factors seasoning of timber

🌳 Hardwoods generally take much longer to season than softwoods.💧 Initial Moisture: The wetter the wood, the more care is needed at the start.🌬️ Airflow: Proper circulation is the most important factor in preventing rot during drying. If you'd like to dive deeper into this, let me know: You might think this is obsessive

The primary objective of seasoning is not to remove all moisture, but to bring the wood into equilibrium with the environment in which it will be used. This prevents subsequent shrinkage, distortion, and decay. This includes bowing, cupping, or twisting of the board

Internal cracks that are often invisible from the outside.

The outside dries hard while the inside remains wet and under tension.