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Drying and 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 & ..... |
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 ... |
 Wood Preservatives |
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Preservatives increase the resistance of wood to decay and increase its useful life.... There are 3 main classes of preservatives
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Preservatives increase the resistance of wood to decay and increase its useful life.... There are 3 main classes of preservatives
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