Seasoning timber

This a process of reducing the moisture content of timber to make it suitable for various purposes. The following are the different method of seasoning of timber

• Air seasoning, which involves stacking the timber logs in layers in a shed and exposing them to air circulation.
• Kiln-drying, which uses a controlled temperature and humidity in a chamber to dry the timber quickly.
• Chemical treatment, which involves immersing the timber in water mixed with salt or other chemicals to prevent decay and insect attack.
• Heat treatment, which uses high temperature and low oxygen to modify the properties of the timber.
• Hot-air seasoning, which blows hot air over the timber to accelerate the drying process.

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